Author: curdyfive

A grumpy, elderly man who is shown that life is worth living and caring about people is valuable- who wouldn’t love that story? This movie keeps pretty true to the book and Tom Hanks is, of course, brilliant. It will make you smile and get you in the feels…life is tough after all, but also so wonderful. 1 watch check, Ryan would likely fall asleep and you can rent this one but the whole family will enjoy it.

Stunning world…but I felt like I was inside a video game. It’s an epic journey and there were moments of true drama but I wish they had reminded us more about the first movie- there was some holes for me. It’s an amazing world but it just still felt too fake or maybe recycled, like I was watching an animated Star Wars maybe? I can’t quite put my finger on it. Time did fly by though, it’s true visual entertainment. 1 watch check (ok actually 2 but in a 3 hour movie, that feels like an unfair rating). Ryan would stay awake for this one and you should definitely see it on the big screen!

Oy. This one is a heavy one…(no pun intended) but oh so beautifully real. Brendan Fraser is an absolute marvel and should get an Oscar nomination if not the prize. His courage to “go there” with this role is inspiring, a standing ovation is in order. It’s a hard movie to watch but it’s absolutely worth watching. The look into such a raw, painful story is unique: a man desperately trying to repair his relationship with his daughter. I believe movies like this create an empathy in us that’s invaluable. No watch checks, I think Ryan would stay awake for this (it’s hard to look away), it’s not necessary to see it on the big screen, you can rent it.

I was a little weary on this- a Christmas musical? It was so great. Think La La Land meets A Christmas Carol. It’s not for everyone, but I bet just about everyone can find something they like in this hilarious movie. Will Ferrell & Ryan Reynolds are outstanding, bravo boys! 1 watch check, Ryan did fall asleep pretty quick and totally fine at home (uh you have too). I bet it will get your toe tappin’!

Watching Brad Pitt fight has been a joy since Fight Club and it’s still fun. This one isn’t a deep, just a bunch of fighting but also some funny lines, clever twists and cameos. If you enjoyed Deadpool or Kill Bill, you’ll like this one. Ryan would for sure stay awake, the bigger the screen, the better and only 1 watch check. One word of caution- it’s a bit bloody.

A classic who done it. Great acting, stellar cast, fun story…But…I got a little bored. There was a good twist but somehow it still felt predictable. A good movie for the whole family. This one can be rented and Ryan would not have stayed awake. 3 watch checks.

A sweet movie about the resilience of a young girl who’s been abandoned. It’s actually a love story. I thought it was a pretty decent adaptation of the book. You don’t need to see it on the big screen and Ryan never would have stayed awake for this one. It’s definitely a chick flick but worth watching. 2 watch checks.

Are you lonesome tonight? Watch Elvis…but pee first- it’s a long one. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Baz Luhrmann movie, feels like a comeback. I was hoping for a little more of a peak into all the glitz and glamour that was Elvis in that beautiful style Baz is so good at (Great Gatsby) but this was a darker turn. It focused more on the relationship between Elvis and his leech manager. Both Tom Hanks and Austin Butler are great in this movie. The first two thirds of the movie went quick but the last third dragged a bit for me, 3 watch checks total but all in the last half of the movie. You can rent this one. I think Ryan would have stayed awake for most of it…but then nodded off near the end.

I feel the need…the need for SPEED! This one is for the TG fans. A great formula- why mess with it? It’s full of action and hotshot fly boys (& a hotshot lady, too). Lots of nostalgia, fairly predictable but that’s ok -because what a fun ride it is. They did a great job of continuing a great story. 0 watch checks (uh, yeah…TopGun is one of my all time favs) Ryan would for sure stay awake. This is one you really need to go see in the theater, you just need to.

Downton Abbey fans will love this movie. It has everything we’ve come to expect from DA- beautifully done sad moments, gorgeous costumes, Dowager quips, Carson grumblings, Lady Mary eye rolls…and Mrs. Padmore & Daisy still bickering. It’s such fun entertainment to escape into that world, but it does feel like this is on borrowed time. Not sure we can still squeeze much more from these great characters. 2 watch checks, Ryan would snooze (not his cup ‘o tea), and this one’s totally rentable.