My Review:
Mike found me this series in the bargain bin in a sale lately, and I have to say he did well. Always nice to see something different for a change. This isn't great but not bad either.
My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Gilmore Girls S1
My Review:
What can I say, Gilmore Girls is one of my favourite of all times TV series and for me to have to site down and watch 7 sessions in one go isn't hard at all :o). These are going to be short because well they are all great, and each season just got better and better and the story just grew the way it should have.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Wild Child
My Review:
Very Funny Teen Flick. Good to own for those afternoons in my sewing room, where I want to watch something funny while doing something else. I first saw this movie not long after moving to the UK to live and it always reminds me of that day, which just adds to the movie for me.
My Overall Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Her Majesty Mrs. Brown
My Review:
I guess with the royal wedding and all I am on a bit of a royal roll. I haven't watched this movie in a long time and after watching Young Victoria I thought I had better watch this also as it follows on from that story. It is a really different part for Billy to play but just amazing the two of them are wonderful actors and just make this story.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Book of Eli
My Review:
I'm not going to say anything about this movie other than you have to see it. It is so different and has to be seen to really experience what it is about.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Going the Distance
My Review:
Drew Barrymore is amazing and funny in this. By far the funniest chick flick in a while. And is different for a change, not so lovey dovey as normal which is nice for a change, but I do like my soppy chick flicks so not sure I want more of it :o)
My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
The Social Network
My Review:
Although the story is rather recent it is still interesting, just amazing how quickly something like facebook becomes the norm now. What did we do before this to stay in touch with friends. I am sure there isn't that much fact to the story but it is very well done, and a very interesting watch.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Letters to Juliet
My Review:
One of the best Chick Flicks I own. It just makes me want to hope a plan to Italy and do a road trip, its a shame I need to work really. The story is great and is just what you need to put a smile on your face on a cold wet Sunday afternoon.
My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Nights in Rodanthe
My Review:
This movie is all summed up by saying Nicholas Sparks book. If you like the Note Book, The Last Song, etc then you will love this. I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks and just love the movies that have come from his books, the setting of this book is just amazing, a must see movie.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Julie & Julia
My Review:
This movie just makes me want to cook. I just wish I could cook as well as these guys do. But if you are looking for some ideas on what to cook for the next party you are giving then just start the day with this movie and you should be good to go.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
The Kings Speech
My Review:
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. It is without a doubt the best movie that come out last year and a must own. Being a Colin Firth fan I just love it, he is an amazing actor and deserves every award it won.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Leap Year
My Review:
Just great, set in Ireland and is very much the Chick Flick it is made out to be.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Pearl Harbour
My Review:
The filming of this movie is amazing. There is two places in the movie where you think it is going to finish only to start back up again and I found that tiring however I still love to watch it and do at least once a year. Well worth the watch and make sure you have the sound turned up good and loud it is worth it.
My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
The Day After Tomorrow
My Review:
Pretty Crap, however I find it entertaining. Very american, flag waving, save the world movie, but there are some nice parts to it that I can't mind putting up with the crap for the odd part that is good :o)
My Overall Rating: ★★☆☆☆
The Young Victoria
My Review:
One of the best movies. The story is well told and Rupert Friend and Emily Blunt are amazing. I watched this in HD and it made all the difference, the costumes in this are out of this world.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Stone of Destiny
My Review:
Amazing movie. Not a very well known movie but the story is just great and based on a true story. From Mike and I living in Scotland it was something we wanted to see, and made so much sense to us as we have seen the Stone of Destiny which now lives in Edinburgh Castle. We have also been to Scone Palace where the original was meant to have come from. But even if you don't know the background to some of this this is a great UK movie and well worth the look.
My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Gone In 60 Seconds
My Review:
This is a great guy flick. It's showing its age to bad, but I have to say this type of movie is done a lot now so it doesn't give you the wow factor it once did. But still worth a look for sure.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Sense & Sensibility (2008 BBC)
My Review:
The BC have done a really good go of this. Not one of my favourite Jane Austen's but the BBC really do know how to do these justice. It is only 174 mins long which I guess I was a little disappointed about, the BBC normally do longer mini series that. On a cold winters day you can normally guarantee that a BBC mini series will fill the day, but not this this one.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Miss Potter
My Review:
Just love this movie, and watching it in HD makes it so much better the locations it was shot are just beautiful and should be viewed in HD for sure.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Intolerable Cruelty
My Review:
This movie in my mind could have been way better than it was, but a good play every now again.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Thursday, February 10, 2011
My Review:
Ah Nicholas Sparks what a writer and man his movies are the best. I now own everyone one of them but one. And I only just realised this in the last few weeks, never knew about his books until I watched The Last Song, nothing like a little googling to find you are addicted to something you never knew hehehe.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Biker Boyz
My Review:
Not the best movie. I purchased this mostly for Mike at the time being a biker himself, the only problem is he just complains how bikes can't do that and that is the wrong sound for that bike etc. I think this only the 3 time I have ever watch it
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My Overall Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Center Stage: Turn It Up
My Review:
Ah the sequel you can't watch one now with out the other :o) They are great dance movies, just make you wish you could dance the same.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Center Stage
My Review:
I live dance movies and this is one of my favourites. And now there is even a sequel to it. Well worth the watch if you haven't already
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Dangerous Beauty
My Review:
This is a fun movie, came out in NZ with a different title but still a great step back in time to see how people lived in Venice's hay day.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Down to You
My Review:
This is a cute wee movie, not a well know one, but something to watch when you are sick of watching your favs.
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My Overall Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Monday, February 7, 2011
Aladdin
My Review:
Aladdin, one of the best Disney film ever in my mind. When it first came out I was a nanny in the States and the kids just loved it and I guess that is what makes it so special for me. Great story and although the graphics aren't as good as we get now they are still amazing to me and I still enjoy watching it.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Alias Season 3
My Review:
Although this isn't my favourite season, it is still amazing. The always came up with fresh ideas that just seems to work. But it has to be said Vaughan's wife sucked and stopped this season from being my fav. Out of interest I managed to watch this in a day, a bit of a power watch but it is the best way to see it.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Alias Season 2
My Review:
Oh how I love this show. I think Season 2 is one of the best. There is never a episode where you think "what were they thinking" Just Brilliant all the way.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
How to Make an American Quilt
My Review:
I have to admit this is one of the first DVD's I ever purchased, but I am now wondering what was I thinking. I use to enjoy it, but for some reason this time round I just didn't. I think this one is up for trademe.
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My Overall Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Friday, January 28, 2011
Apollo 13
My Review:
Brilliant.....Tom Hanks is "brilliant" in this. This story just shows you how amazing it is they even made it into space back then, modern technology was to have a computer that only took up one room...that line is the funniest I think.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Calendar Girls
My Review:
I like this movie. I don't watch this much but it is a great story and has great English humour to it.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
America's Sweethearts
My Review:
This is a great chick flick. Not sure why it never really made it big like others. This is one of those movies I like to watch in my sewing room while I am doing other things, the only issue is I find myself stopping what I was doing to watch the movie. Definitely worth a watch if you haven't see it.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
21
My Review:
This movie is great, I really like it. And I never expected the ending., I have seen it a few time lately and I never get tired of watching it. It is a must see in HD the quality of the transfer is great.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Monday, January 24, 2011
The Wrestler
My Review:
Man this started off strong. At one stage I was thinking I just can't watch this anymore, but then I am thinking but I have to watch it we own it! One has to have a strong stomach to watch the first 30 mins, but I will say the story is good and you really start to feel for the character. Just amazing that people really do live like this.
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My Overall Rating: ★☆
Saturday, January 22, 2011
12 monkeys
My Review:
So to put this to the point...Weird, great twists etc, but the thing that stood out for me the most, was how amazing Brad Pitt is in this. I thought he was great in fight club but man he play a great weirdo in this.
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My Overall Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Catch and Release
My Review:
Oh this is a great chick flick. Not your everyday story something a bit different. But I have to say why does Jennifer always start by losing her fiance and still get her happy ending, it was the same with Alias.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Lake House
My Review:
What an amazing movie this is. Every time I watch I try to see if there are flaws in it. The whole story just drags me in every time, what if this was to happen what would you use the letter box for? what questions would you ask the other person, it is endless really. Keanu Reeves is even good in this. I am not a big fan of his but he is great in this, I couldn't imagine anyone else for this role.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
He's Just Not That Into You
My Review:
Very funny movie. Great chick flick, a must own for any collection. The cast is amazing.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
My Review:
Now for me this movie is funny. And the more I watch our collection I see we own a lot of things with Jennifer Garner in it and I think she is one great actress. This movie has some pretty funny stories in it and great lines in it if you are good at remembering such things.
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My Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Dukes of Hazzard - The Beginning
My Review:
Ok for me this has to be one of the worst things we own. It has a few funny bits in it but that is the best I can say for it. I just keep asking myself "What was Mike Thinking!!!!" not sure how much he paid for it but man it is bad. Best thing I can say is he thinks it funny and it is almost funny enough to watch him watch it.
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My Overall Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
The Covenant
My Review:
This is an interesting movie, no Twilight stuff, but to a scary movie either. I am just surprised how many of the actors in this have gone on to do other things considering it wasn't a popular teen movie. I enjoy for a change but nothing to write home about.
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My Overall Rating: ★★☆☆☆
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