New to my listing routine are the movies I'm watching this year. Pardon me while I back up and list January to the present.
- Cairo Time-- Fantastic in that slow-building, life-like way. Sort of like Before Sunrise and Before Sunset.
- Please Give--Why is there no resolution to the plot?
- Ramona and Beezus--I cried. Not just because I loved the books as a kid. The movie got downright sappy, in a good way.
- Inception--Wow! Just as good, if not better than Memento.
- The Kids are All Right--Good, very good. Liked the characters, setting, and thought the plot was believable.
- Scott Pilgrim VS The World-- I'm officially old; I didn't find it interesting.
- Running the Sahara--not engaging.
- Good Hair--interesting and educational for a white girl like me. My husband was also fascinated.
- Toe to Toe--meh. Sort of a waste of time.
- 180 Degrees South--thoroughly enjoyed it: scenery, vicarious adventure, environmental responsibility.
- Warren Miller's Journey--fun while working out. My son enjoyed it too.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo--better than the book, thanks to editing.
- The 9-Ball Diaries--good while on the treadmill or bike trainer.
- The Girl Who Played with Fire--I liked it.
- American Teen--starts slow, but hard to stop thinking about once it's over. (documentary)
- Russell Brand in NYC--funny stuff, Maynard!
- Following Sean--mildly interesting documentary about a boy who grew up in a polyamorous Haight-Ashbury home during its heyday.
- The King's Speech--deserving of the Oscar. I adore Collin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter
- Dinner for Schmucks--a few moments of hilarity, but forgettable overall.
- Never Let Me Go-- a solid interpretation of the book.
- Waiting for Superman--it would take an essay to explain my reaction, since I am a teacher and a parent.
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