Monday, February 23, 2009

Movie Weekend

Thursday: Wall-E
For some reason I kept putting off seeing this movie. I finally got it at Red Box and checked it out during a Katylynn nap Thursday (actually she joined me for the last 30 minutes). I love the evolution of Pixar movies. I don't think they've really made a big-time dud yet. They are ridiculously creative in their story telling, and somewhat profound in their message. Wall-E didn't disappoint me. In fact, I put it up there with the original Toy Story and the Incredibles, just below Bug's Life (my personal favorite).
If you've somehow neglected till now to watch it like I have, it's definitely worth renting.


Friday: Paul Blart: Mall Cop
A couple of Senior Small Groups watched Katylynn and forced Janelle and I to go on a date Friday. We were both in the mood to watch a little senseless comedy, and Blart footed the bill. Far from Cinematic genius, this movie was made by Adam Sandler's company, and Kevin James was Sandler's stand in as the star.
I shook my head a few times in disabelief but approval. I laughed out loud. The story line made some really weird jumps, and there were several moments I foung myself saying, "This is stupid," but I was laughing while saying it. It was enjoyable. Yet, it I wouldn't recommend paying full ticket price unless you were in a mode like we were, or going with a group of people.



Sunday Night: Taken
I guess this movie can best be summed up with two words, "Daddy Vengence". Liam Neeson's character made Jack Bauer look like a compassionate panzy. It was an intense action flick with a little Bournesque quality to it. If you have a daughter, you will likely find yourself pulling for the dad (however over the top he goes). It was worth seeing.

Final Rankings.
1. Wall-E
2. Taken
6. Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

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