The fall movie challenge started on September 1st and I was convinced I'd watch three movies...if I was lucky!
I'm really proud that I've made time to make a dent in my list! Here's what I've watched during the first week:
What IMDB says: A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.
What I say: I loved it! A great family movie. Ralph was easy to root for, but I found Vanellope a little annoying at first.
What IMDB says: Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad.
What I say: While it was well acted, I'm not a fan of hockey...so I don't think I'll watch it again. I did appreciate seeing a version of how events in the 1980 Olympics went down.
What IMDB says: A look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife.
What I say: I didn't expect to like this movie as much as I did. It came as a big (and very pleasant) surprise that I absolutely loved it...to the point of shedding tears. The movie combines three important points (a complex love story, a failing body and a brilliant mind) very well. I will be watching this one again!
What IMDB says: When the world's media descend on the remote Scottish island where a Hollywood actress is attempting to get married, a local girl is hired as a decoy bride to put the paparazzi off the scent.
What I say: I've been to Scotland before, but now I want to visit all the islands on the Hebrides! I knew David Tennant was in the film (Dr. Who's "The Doctor" #10) but it was a great surprise to realize that one of the other main characters was played by Kelly McDonald - the voice of Merida from Brave. I really enjoyed this movie. Cute; a bit predictable; but fun and really sweet.
What IMDB says: After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
What I say: I watched this movie and I'm conflicted about how I feel about it. I liked that the movie was biographical and that the main character bucked societal norms as well as the expectations of his family. It was really well acted...and the music was great! I love Pearl Jam. However, the movie isn't "happy go lucky"; it's pretty depressing in a number of scenes.
What IMDB says: In New York City, an estranged couple who witness a murder are relocated to small-town Wyoming as part of a witness-protection program.
What I say: There's not much to say about this one. There were a few funny-ish one-liners...but I'm left wondering how two decent actors made such a horrible movie!
You can see my full movie challenge list HERE.
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I still haven't seen The Theory of Everything. I'll have to move that one up on my own list.
ReplyDeleteThe Theory of Everything was good. Only as the dude's wife, I'd have been PISSED had he left me like that. After all she did for him! I'd have wheeled him down the street.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing so well! I'm so glad you loved The Theory of Everything. It was one of my favorites last year. I loved Miracle, but I'm a sucker for hockey, the Olympics AND sports movies. Haha!
ReplyDeleteMade a dent? You're practically half finished!
ReplyDeleteI've watched three movies so far from my list. One was good, one was okay, and one was terrible!