Massive Movie Review

After a drought in my movie going life, I've made up for lost time since Christmas, seeing five movies that I'm going to attempt to review in some coherent fashion. So, hang on!

National Treasure : Book of Secrets: Having not seen the first movie yet, I had some anticipation going into this one that I was going to be a bit lost. Definitely not the case! Quite an enjoyable movie with lots of adventure. The pacing was great, and the tension between the characters held my attention. I loved the bit with the President! If you're in the mood for a good action flick with a bit of mystery & romance thrown in, this is the movie for you!

Sweeney Todd: Musicals are a guilty pleasure of mine that the husband seldom agrees to particpate in, but the murderous aspect of Sweeney Todd plus the Depp/Burton combo was enough to persuade him to join me. It's the first musical I've ever heard him say he liked, and I was also not disappointed. Depp was awesome as always, but Helena Bonham Carter & Alan Rickman were also outstanding. Yes, it was bloody, but it was fun!

Juno: I decided not to join the husband for One Missed Call and saw this instead. Awesome movie! Hysterical and heartwarming. A different perspective on teen pregnancy and the impact it has on everyone involved. I love the relationship between Juno and her dad. I highly recommend this one to anyone.

I Am Legend: I don't know if I can honestly give an objective review of this movie. I've read the book & I like it. I went into the movie fully expecting to like it. While different than the book, it was enjoyable up until one scene that put me over the edge emotionally. To be honest, it was an effective scene if it got me as upset as it did, but I was unable to enjoy the rest of the movie because of it. I was too angry at everyone involved! I don't want to say what the scene was, as I refuse to spoil movies for anyone. If you're tenderhearted, bring some tissue.

Cloverfield: My one complaint is the camerawork. While it is effective in the purpose it serves, it is also intensely nauseating. Several people left the theater due to this, and I fought valiantly not to vomit during several scenes. That said, it is a great monster movie!

So, not the most in depth reviews ever but a tidbit about each movie. Feel free to share thoughts about anything I've said here. Now, get out there & go to the movies!