Scott Miller Wrote:I enjoyed three movies that are safe for the entire family this past weekend: Big Fat Liar, Sky Captain and the Planet of Tomorrow and Danny Deckchair. I know BFL has been out for awhile but I had never seen it; it is like a Repairman Jack for the teenage crowd-very satisfying conclusion. I did not like SCATPOT as much as I thought I would, but the visuals and and action sequences make up for what I thought was mediocre acting (except for Jolie, who was excellent). Finally, there is DD, a truly zany romantic comedy with winning performances from Rhys Ifans and Miranda Otto. It kept a grin plastered to face throughout the whole movie. DD is not really geared for kids, but both my kids were glued to it. The 'launch' scene is worth the rent alone.Is Danny Deckchair pretty good? I was fascinated by the actual true story, but the movie seemed too slapstick. I might give it a try though.
jimbow8 Wrote:Is Danny Deckchair pretty good? I was fascinated by the actual true story, but the movie seemed too slapstick. I might give it a try though.
Scott Miller Wrote:I enjoyed three movies that are safe for the entire family this past weekend: Big Fat Liar, Sky Captain and the Planet of Tomorrow and Danny Deckchair. I know BFL has been out for awhile but I had never seen it; it is like a Repairman Jack for the teenage crowd-very satisfying conclusion. I did not like SCATPOT as much as I thought I would, but the visuals and and action sequences make up for what I thought was mediocre acting (except for Jolie, who was excellent). Finally, there is DD, a truly zany romantic comedy with winning performances from Rhys Ifans and Miranda Otto. It kept a grin plastered to face throughout the whole movie. DD is not really geared for kids, but both my kids were glued to it. The 'launch' scene is worth the rent alone.
bkwormonthenet Wrote:Scott --Another movie I'm still waiting to be shown here in Australia.
I finally caught ELLA ENCHANTED on DVD tonight. A great family film. Lots and lots of laughs. If you like fantasy and have any hint of a romantic bone in you at all, you might enjoy this film that plays with the age-old Cinderella story. And, for me, for pure fun, nothing's better than ending with a rousing rendition of an Elton John song ("Don't Go Breaking My Heart"). (Hope that's not a spoiler.) I really loved this one.
Sean
bkwormonthenet Wrote:Scott --
I finally caught ELLA ENCHANTED on DVD tonight. A great family film. Lots and lots of laughs. If you like fantasy and have any hint of a romantic bone in you at all, you might enjoy this film that plays with the age-old Cinderella story. And, for me, for pure fun, nothing's better than ending with a rousing rendition of an Elton John song ("Don't Go Breaking My Heart"). (Hope that's not a spoiler.) I really loved this one.
Sean