Happy Memorial Day Weekend 2008

Hello to old and new friends and to our families. Happy Memorial Day Weekend.

Here is what Wikipedia has to say about Memorial Day:

Memorial Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, since many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day.

So in keeping with the sentiment of the Day, let us remember solemnly and give thanks to all of the men and women who have given their lives so that we can enjoy this weekend with all of the freedoms that we have as Americans.

Now on to the reviews:

At the Theater:

Speed Racer - Even though this movie was canned by the critics, we both enjoyed it very much. We like the cast including, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon and Christina Ricci. While their roles were light hearted and hollow, we have to remember that this is a cartoon people. It is a fantasy. It is meant to be a diversion and not a documentary.
The computer generated graphics were stunning and visually exciting.
This movie was special for me because I used to watch this cartoon as a child before going to grammar school everyday,(Yes we had TVs then), and it was nice to see it on the big screen 40 years later.
We don't care what the over priced, over rated critics say....
Ken and Len give Speed Racer.....3.25 Stars

Home Video Reviews:

Love in the Time of Cholera - Adapted from the novel by Nobel prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Love in the time of Cholera is an excellent story of postponed, inevitable love. Academy award winner Javier Bardem stars in this period movie, set in Columbia in the late 1800's. Love in the Time of Cholera merits ............4 stars.


The Order - Starring Heath Ledger, this is a film noir about the Catholic Church and the battle against evil. Not spectacular, The Order gets........2.5 Stars.

War - Stars Jet Li and Jason Statham. Any time you have Statham in the mix you are going to have an action/adventure flick. This is no exemption. War gets.........3 Stars

3:10 to Yuma - Starring bad boy Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Peter Fonda is a surprisingly well made and poignant western. 3:10 to Yuma deserves.......... 3.75 Stars

Gay Deceivers - This is a funny little romp that reminds me of Love American Style but with a gay theme. Made in 1969, it stars a bunch of unknowns, who remained unknown after this movie. It is what you would call an ensemble piece. We liked it; it was funny and amusing to see gay life styles in the late 60's Gay Deceivers merits........ 2.25 Stars

The Forgotten - Starring Julieanne Moore is based on an interesting premise. Can't say more without spoiling the movie. We liked it.
The Forgotten gets.......3 Stars

Crazy in Alabama - This is a period piece from the 1950's starring, Melanie Griffin, Rod Steiger and Meat Loaf and is directed by Antonio Banderas. It won't win any academy awards but is a solid little film with several relevant social commentaries.
Crazy in Alabama garners..........2.75 Stars

Resident Evil - Starring Milla Jovovich is an interesting fictional depiction of scientific research run amok. Interesting and entertaining trilogy (so far).
Resident Evil..........2.75 Stars
Resident Evil - Apocalypse........2.5 Stars
Resident Evil - Extinction........2.75 Stars
We strongly recommend that you view them in order. lol

There Will Be Blood - Starring Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis, is an excellent movie dealing with the then American Dream of striking oil and making it big, at the turn of the century. This is a notch above.
There Will Be Blood deserves.........4.25 Stars

Please come back and vist us soon as we will endevour to bring you Our Two Cents Worth at the Movies. (and at home too)