Monster House (DVD)

What it's about: Three kids realise that a neighbor's house across the street is actually a monster who eats kids and anything that goes on its property. They decide to go in to get to its heart and kill it...

What I thought of it: I thought it was a great movie - Not really for kids but quite enjoyable! The underline story of the old man living in the house is touching and overall I thought it was an interesting story. Not your ordinary movie, especially not for an animated one.

My favorite scene/quote: When the kids make it into the house and it turns into the monster:

Jenny: [waves flashlight at chandelier] Look! That must be its uvula!
Chowder: Oh. So its a GIRL house
Jenny: What?

This is a great rental, especially around Halloween!
Rent it you'll love it -but not really for "young" kids!

Nacho Libre (DVD)

What it's about: A sad monk, Nacho (played by Jack Black) takes on this dream to be a wrestler...

What I thought of it: That was one of Hubby's pick - I'm not a Jack Black fan, to say the least - what we thought would be a stupid movie was that and then some... Really lame in my books!

My favorite scene/quote:

Esqueleto: I don't believe in God, I believe in science.

Nacho: Chancho, when you are a man, sometimes you wear stretchy pants in your room... Just for fun.

Even as a rental that was a lame movie!

The Wild (DVD)

What it's about: A teen lion, Ryan finds itself on a ship to Africa, while his father, Samson (voiced by Kiefer Sutherland) and a bunch of friends including a squirrel (Benny), a girafe (Bridget), a koala (Nigel) and a snake (Larry) escape the NY Zoo to help find him back.

What I thought of it: It was too much like "Madagascar", but not as good. I didn't really enjoy it, it almost felt like I was watching a mixture of Madagascar and Lion King. The animals rendition wasn't that great... a bit dissapointed for a Disney movie... There were some good lines though, the squirrel (voiced by James Belushi)and the koala (voiced by Eddie Izzard) were the funniest!

My favorite scene/quote:

[talking about a sewer system]
Samson: Appears to be a human bathing area.
Nigel: You mean humans don't lick themselves clean? Disgusting!

Ryan: [to his father] I just want you to know I'm sorry you didn't have a father like the one I have.

It was ok for a rental, but that's about it!

The Lake House (DVD)

What it's about: A love story between 2 people, a doctor (Sandra Bullock) and an architect (Keanu Reeves) who lived in the same lake house at different times, and who try through love letters to find each other...

What I thought of it: A truly touching movie. A nice love story... that makes you think "what if it could happen...?"

My favorite scene/quote: At the end when Kate rushes to the mail box and waits for an answer from Alex...

Way better than I thought it would be - a good rental!

Thank You for Smoking (DVD)

What it's about: Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his twelve-year-old son. (IMdB's)

What I thought of it: Interesting. Some really good lines and I thought a good description of the lobbyist world. A good vilain and interesting point of view.

My favorite scene/quote: BR: We don't sell Tic Tacs, we sell cigarettes. And they're cool, available, and "addictive". The job is almost done for us.

Lorne Lutch: You look like a nice enough fella. What are you doing working for these assholes?
Nick Naylor: I'm good at it. Better at doing this than I ever was at doing anything else.
Lorne Lutch: Aw, hell, son. I was good at shooting VC. I didn't make it my career.

Good rental - a few good laughs!

Basic Instinct Original and II (DVD)

What it's about: A writer (Sharon Stone) who might be a potential killer gets involved with the detective (Michael Douglas) assigned to her case. In the second one, she gets involved with the psychiatrist (David Morrissey) assigned by Scotland Yard.

What I thought of it: We watched both movies back to back and I must say that I prefered the first one. The second one was very similar to the first one, except for the ending. It wasn't bad, but I'm just glad they were rentals.

My favorite scene/quote: In the second movie, when Catherine (Stone) is being questioned about the accident in which she was involved:

Roy Washburn: What were you doing at 100 miles per hour?
Catherine Tramell: He was making me cum. And it was 110. We must've hit a pothole.
Roy Washburn: Kevin Franks died. You don't seem very worried.
Catherine Tramell: I'm devastated... I may never cum again.

Not bad movies, beyond suggestive - not bad rentals!

Lucky Number Slevin (DVD)

What it's about: Some poor unlucky guy Slevin (played by Josh Hartnett) ends up in a war between 2 big crime bosses (Morgon Freeman and Sir Ben Kingsley) after being at the wrong place, at the wrong time.

What I thought of it: I hadn't realise just how violent this movie was, before we started watching it. The cast was amazing, and despite the violence and gore (at times, a few scenes only) I truly enjoyed that movie. It was twisted and I loved it!

My favorite scene/quote: The Boss (Freeman): I bet it was that mouth that got you that nose.

This was truly a good movie, with surprising twists and a great cast!

Take The League (DVD)

What it's about: The real story of a dance teacher, Pierre Dulaine (played by Antonio Banderas)who volunteers to teach dance in the New York school system to a bunch of kids with very different taste.

What I thought of it: I liked "dance" movies, so I enjoyed it!

My favorite scene/quote: Pierre Dulaine: I understand six languages and I speak five - all with a Spanish accent.

A good rental, and Banderas doesn't hurt the eyes!

"Bon Cop, Bad Cop" (Theater)

What it's about: A dead body is found straddling the Ontario-Québec border. Police officers David Bouchard (Patrick Huard) from Québec and Martin Ward (Colm Feore) from Ontario must work together to solve this crime, despite their differences of languages and styles.

What I thought of it: Friends (English speaking ones) had strongly recommended it, so we decided to go see it. It was so worth it! It’s funny, there’s some violence, lots of stereotypes about the “Francophone” versus the “Anglophone”. The story line is interesting (about our hockey teams being sold to the States, murders, etc.), and I loved the fact that the French spoken in the movie (with English sub-titles) is actually Québécois, and not “proper” French (from Europe). It is what and how we speak French here!

My favorite scene/quote: My favourite part is when David (the French cop) is “teaching” Martin (the English cop) how to swear in Québécois! It was hilarious! The translation (sub-titles) doesn’t do justice to the way we swear, but I’d say you get a pretty good idea!

If you have a chance to go see that movie – go!
You won’t regret it!