Movie Review: The Reader

The Reader is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I was familiar with the controversy of the love scenes between Kate Winslet and a teenager, and I found myself torn between disgust and rooting for them to work out.

The movie makes you feel awkward, moved, sad, happy, and unsure. I laughed and I cried (a lot). I just really enjoyed this movie and found the acting simply fantastic. I highly recommend.

Movie Reviews.

I saw Seven Pounds tonight. It was good, but not great. It really seemed to drag at times and I found some of the acting unbalanced and just not believeable. It was really a downer, but still a movie worth seeing. Really makes you think.

I saw The Day the Earth Stood Still (the new one) a few days ago. I was expecting more special effects of the earth being destroyed, but there really wasn't that much. We've all heard comments about Keanu Reeves' acting, but I still really enjoy him. Like most "disaster" movies, it isn't that great, but still a bit enjoyable. It's cool to see it on the big screen, but I'm not sure it's worth the $10. I recommend renting it on Blu Ray and watching it at home.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Good movie. Was engrossing even though it was almost 3 hours long! They could've cut off some time and maybe it would've been better, but it is still very enjoyable.

Brad Pitt, as one character in the movie proclaims, is "perfect." Perfect looking, that is. I have always thought Brad Pitt was good looking, but boy, during this movie, when he is in his 30's and 20's, wow, perfect looks.

Cate Blanchett was great in this movie and really has timeless beauty. I really liked these characters together, though I've seen better chemistry in other movies with other actors.

This is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, ponder, hope, and mourn. I definitely recommend. I will be buying this movie for sure!