Happy Feet (Theater)

What it's about: The story of Mumble (voiced by Elijah Wood) a penguin born with happy feet instead of a signing voice, which he needs to find his soul mate.

What I thought of it: We had been waiting to see it for a long time, and it was soooooo worth it! The soundtrack is really good, the fur rendition is amazing and the story is interesting. It touches upon topics of current events such as polution, environmental issues, commercial fishing. Despite its cutenest, it is not really a film for young kids - there are a few scenes that are scary. Robin Williams is once again, stealing the show.

My favorite scene/quote:

Ramón (voiced by Robin): [in response to Mumble's horrible singing] Yeah, I heard an animal once do that, but then they rolled him over and he was dead.

If you have a chance, go see it - it is worth it!
That's one movie that we will get on DVD once it comes out.

Supernatural - Season One - 32 episodes (DVD)

What it's about: After the mysterious disappearance of their father, two brothers Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) seek out and combat paranormal and supernatural events to figure the meaning linking their mother's death whom was killed years earlier by a malevolent poltergeist. (IMDb's)

What I thought of it: I had seen some episodes here and there, and since I enjoyed the two main characters (Jensen used to play in "Days of Our Lives" and Jared in "The Gilmore Girls" among other things), cute guys and the story line, a bit like the X-Files.

My favorite scene/quote: Too many to mention. Lots of fraternal teasing that makes it intersting and funny.

Worth watching, especially if you enjoy "supernatural" things!

Cars (DVD)

What it's about: On its way to a big race in California, the cocky McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) gets lost in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.

What I thought of it: Hubby wanted to see it and I actually enjoyed it. It was interesting to see how they anthropomorphised the cars. I was surprised to see that it was actually Paul Newman's doing the voice of Doc Hudson, the old car.

My favorite scene/quote:

When two cars, a couple, get lost in Radiator Springs: [to lost husband]
Minny: Oh, for the love of Chrysler! Can we please ask someone for directions?
Van: [deranged] No, there's an on-ramp close, I can feel it.

A cute rental...

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!

V for Vendetta (DVD)

What it's about: A masked man, V (played by Hugo Weaving) plots terrorist acts and murders to free his society from totallitarism. In the process a young woman, Evey (played by Natalie Portman) helps him and he helps her back in return to free herself of her fears. Set in London.

What I thought of it: I really enjoyed it. A bit long (aver 2 hours), but I really liked it. Was better than anticipated. Made me think of the Nazi experiments and 1984. Some violence and blood scenes, but very well done - cool effects. Good story of how one man's idea can help a society react...

My favorite scene/quote:

V: People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.

V: ...The building is a symbol, as is the act of destroying it. Symbols are given power by people. Alone, a symbol is meaningless, but with enough people, blowing up a building can change the world.

Evey: Does it have a happy ending?
V: As only celluloid can deliver.

[after a hail of gunfire doesn't stop V]
Creedy: Die! Die! Why won't you die?... Why won't you die?
V: Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof.

I just love that last quote!

A good rental to see!

RV (DVD)

What it's about: A man (Robin Williams) and his family rent a RV to go on a vacation in the Rockies (Colorado), and in the process encountered many little chalenges... and some interesting fellow campers (like the Gornike's).

What I thought of it: I don't really know what I thought of it. It is a Robin Williams movie, so some scenes are very funny (physical comedy), and like most his comedy there's a touch of lovey-dovey family issues.

My favorite scene/quote:

As they are (the family) about to leave for their road trip:
Bob Munro: Welcome aboard, everybody. Before we embark, I think we should give this beauty a name. Suggestions?
Cassie Munro: The Turd.
Carl Munro: The Big Rolling Turd?
Bob Munro: In that spirit, we set forth.

As they are trying to "escape" the Gornike's:
Jamie Munro: I feel like that hitchhiker in The Twilight Zone.
Cassie Munro: What do they like about us? We're not even that appealing.

Bob Munro: [Really needs to use the toilet] I've got an ICBM coming!
[Mutters to himself]
Bob Munro: If there's a poop fairy, I can make a lot of money.

It was ok for a rental, but not my favourite Williams... even if I like him a lot!

Silent Hill (DVD)

What it's about: A woman's (Rahda Mitchell, playing Rose) search for her daughter (Jodelle Ferland, playing Sharon & Alessa) who disapeared in this abandoned town, Silent Hill, inhabited by dark "spirits", monsters type creatures...

What I thought of it: I picked it and I enjoyed it. Through it all I kept thinking that whomever came up with this story has a VERY warp mind and must have some serious nightmares! It's a scary movie, no doubts about it! It's weird, it's creepy, twisted and yet I enjoyed it.

While watching the "Making of" I learned that it was based on a Japanese video game, that is said to be very scary! They did a very good job at re-creating it (the scary part that is)!

My favorite scene/quote: I really loved the creatures and especially the way they moved, really cool & creepy!

Officer Gucci (played by Kim Coates): What is it gonna be, city boy? I can put you in jail, or you can go home.
Christopher DaSilva (played by Sean Bean): And that's your definition of justice, huh?
Officer Gucci: Many different forms of justice, Chris. See, you got man's, God's and even the devil's. Certain forms you just can't control.


Dahlia Gillespie (played by Deborah Kara Unger): Fire doesn't cleanse, it blackens!

and finally:

Dahlia Gillespie: Why didn't she take me? Like the others?
Rose: Because you're her mother. Mother is God in the eyes of a child.

If you feel like a good weird, creepy movie, rent it - it's great!
To be watched in the dark! Of course!!!

Charles Aznavour's Farewell Tour

What it's about: Last night we went to "La Place des Arts", Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier to see an amazing concert given by this little 82 years French (sons of Armenian emmigrants) old man that is Charles Aznavour, The Frank Sinatra of the French! My favourite aunt used to listen to his records all the time, and as I grew older I learned to like his style and his meaningful lyrics.

He was on stage with 10 musicians, including 2 chorist-singers. He gave a 2 hour show, no intermission. He wrote over 800 songs, and did his selected "Best Of"

What I thought of it: I've been wanting to see him for a while now, so when I heard (a few months ago alreday) that he would come to Montreal, yet again, for his Farewell Tour, I told my husband we just had to go. He also grew up with his grand-mother listening to those songs. Hubby managed to get us tickets - they were expensive, but worth every penny! All 2,982 seats were filled with people of all ages, surprisingly enough, even if the majority of the crowd was a little older...

My favorite scene/quote: I have a few favourites among his successes, like "Emmenez-moi", or "Les Comédiens" or "Hier Encore". His voice is still so strong and crisp. I truly enjoyed the show, and I must say that once or twice I had to wipe a few terars as all the memories from my favourite aunt came rushing back to me...

The Libertine (DVD)

What it's about: For this film, I went directly to IMDb to fetch their plot outline, because I really didn't know what to write. "The story of John Wilmot (Depp), a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work."

What I thought of it: I chose this movie cimply because Johnny Depp played in it. As soon as it started and I saw John Malkovich's name I knew I was in for a strange movie... and it was!

Like always I was pleased with Mr. Depp's performance. The make-up artists did a great job on him, at the end he was hardly recognizable.

It had it's moments, Depp is great at being strange, and once again, a period movie that makes me think how much I wouldn't have liked to be around in those days. I can only imagine the sents... agh!

My favorite scene/quote:

Rochester: "Mrs. Barry, you must acquire the trick of ignoring those who do not like you. In my experience, those who do not like you fall into two categories: The stupid and the envious. The stupid will like you in five years, the envious, never."

Countess: Anyone can drink.
Rochester: Only few can match my determination.

Elizabeth Barry: May I always be in your heart, sometimes in your thoughts, but *never* in your debt.

Not my favorite Depp movie, but nonetheless... for the hard core fan?!

The Shaggy Dog (DVD)

What it's about: A real busy man (Tim Allen) who's neglecting his family because of work is bit by a 300 years old shaggy dog from Tibet which has for effect to turn Dave Douglas (Tim's character) into a shaggy dog himself.

What I thought of it: It actually had some good moments. It's a Disney movie so, of course, it's a feel good movie where parent doesn't understand kid, etc., but everything turns out for the best at the end! Disney magic!

My favorite scene/quote:

Favorite scene is when Dave, as a dog, tells his wife that he loves her. You can make out the dog saying "I love you"...

Cute movie, decent rental, especially for dog lovers!

Requiem for a Dream (DVD)

What it's about: How four different people: Harry Goldfarb (Jared Leto), his girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly), his long time friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) and his widowed mother Sarah Goldfarb (Ellen Burstyn) get seriously messed up when they become addicted to cocaine/heroine and diet pills. Their lives are shattered as well as their dreams. I think it was a good portrayal of what the world of addicts must be like. It showed just how far/low they are willing to go to get their fix.

What I thought of it: I like this type of "too real for comfort" movie. The filming was interesting, with the sound effects, etc. Leto was very convincing as an addict, and I must say that Marlon Wayans was also good - he can act "seriously" if he wants to, and that was nice to see. Mrs Burstyn was also quite convincing as a lonely, diet pills addict. She played her role very well.

My favorite scene/quote:

Sara Goldfarb: [examining her newly dyed hair] Well then... what's orange? If this is red, I wanna know, what's orange?

Sara Goldfarb: How come you know more about medicine than a doctor?
Harry Goldfarb: Believe me, Ma, I know.

I was asked by Ashley to review this, and I'm sort of glad I did.
Rent it, I think it should be seen by both addicts and non-addicts alike.

The Producers (DVD)

What it's about: After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock(Nathan Lane) teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick) in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show. (IMDb's)

What I thought of it: It wasn't bad. I love Nathan Lane's humour and was pleasantly surprise by Broderick's comedic sense. Uma was good and Will Ferrell, well, he was equal to himself! Had some very good moments and I really enjoyed all the stereotypes and innuendos. I guess, overall I enjoyed it.

My favorite scene/quote:

Mr. Marks: Do I smell the revolting stench of self-esteem?

When Uma's charactuer, Ulla, shows up for a job, Leo tells her: We might have a position for you. To which Max quickly adds: As a matter of fact, we might have several positions for you.

Max Bialystock: [to Ulla] Even though we're sitting down, Mr Bloom and I are giving you a standing ovation.

It's a good rental if you like musical type shows.
It's worth the rental just for the outtakes!