Sandra Bullock is one of mine and Lisa's favourite actors (Actresses?) but this one lost the plot - maybe I was too excited about the prospect of having fresh home made caramel popcorn that I wasn't paying attention, but what ever the case, this was apparently (according to Lisa) the second time we watched this. Seems it was the second time i fell asleep too. Constantly switching from past to present to future, all with no idea this was happening, was more than this brain could handle. The love story that was being forged between owners of a house present and past, with the house's mailbox being the conduit, was central to this movie's plot. Why does noone seem to ask questions in this sort of movie when the mailbox starts acting on its own and getting new mail magically?
Guessing the producer would have been better of developing this as a horror myself. The love bit just didn't work
2 out of 5 stars
Sunday, October 25, 2009
The Lake House **
Friday, October 23, 2009
Liar Liar ***
I used to be a fan of Jim Carey but now often find his over the top acting annoying.
All the same, we both had quite a few laughs in this one which is about a stereotypical hot-shot lawyer who puts his ambitions of reaching partner level first and foremost. Finally having enough of being forgotten by his Dad, his 5 year old son makes a wish that his Dad can't lie and that's when the fun part begins.
A story with morals, we start to learn that, apart from the initial pain, telling the truth is in fact better for the soul - but has he left things too late to rectify 5 years of neglect to his family?
A very typical plot but the laugh to time ratio is quite good
3 out 5 stars
The Proposal ***
Slightly a chick flick, this movie was all the same quite enjoyable and centered around an up and coming editor who's evil boss forces him to marry her to prevent her deportation.
The usual awkward moments such as explaining to your parents (while your new fiance is watching) why you're suddenly marrying the woman you've until now referred to as the devil woman make this a funny movie
3 out of 5 stars