Love Happens

Stars:

3 stars

Sometimes when you least expect it...

Burke is a motivational speaker who's book about dealing with grief is a best seller. His wife died in a car accident three years ago. He's in Seattle to lead a week-long workshop on healing and to negotiate a major multi-media deal. But something's amiss: he's a closet drinker, he won't ride elevators, his moods swing, he's estranged from his wife's father, and he's very much alone. In a hotel hallway, he bumps into a woman arranging flowers, tries to chat with her, and gets the brush-off. She's Eloise, a local florist who's just broken up with a boyfriend. He's persistent and they eventually go to dinner - it goes badly. What's blocking Burke? Can the physician heal himself. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Aaron Eckhart

Released: 2009

Megan's Movie Review:
I did think that this movie would be more about romance, which it was, but it was also more about how he coped with the loss of his wife. It was an okay movie, not great, but not bad. It wasn't as funny as I thought it would be. I was entertained with his business and how he was helping people. But I wouldn't say this is a great romance movie. I did laugh at when he stole the bird and set it free. Then in the end it showed back up. If you don't end up seeing it, don't worry, you didn't miss much.

What do you think?

Extraordinary Measures

Stars:

3 stars

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

A Portland couple have two children with Pompe disease, a genetic anomaly that kills before a child's tenth birthday. The husband, John, who's in advertising, contacts Robert Stonehill, a researcher who has a theory on an enzyme treatment. He has little money to pursue his research, and a thorny personality that drives away colleagues and funders. John and his wife Aileen raise money for to get Stonehill going, then John takes on the task full time, working with venture capitalists and then a rival team of researchers. Time is passing, Stonehill's antics get in the way, and the profit motive may upend John's hopes. Can the researchers succeed in time for the Crowley's. (Source: IMDB)

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell
Released: 2010

Megan's Movie Review:

This movie was good. I was pretty interested in it as we watched it. First of all, this is based on true events and it was so amazing to see what this dad did for his children. All that he went through was amazing. He never gave up and never let anyone change his mind. To be honest, I went into this movie thinking it was going to be really sad, but it wasn't. It had some sad parts, but it had a happy ending. This was worth watching and it was also very inspiring. I really admired these parents for all that they did. They always did activities as a family, and put the family first.

Any reviews from my movie critics??

The Legend of Zorro

Stars:

2 stars

The Legendary Zorro goes off on another adventure to protect the future of California and its citizens. This time, he fights against evil-doers with the help of his beautiful wife, Elena, and their precocious young son, Joaquin. Alejandro De LaVega is torn between two worlds: his life as Zorro and his life as a family man. After Alejandro once again breaks his promise to stop wearing the mask, Elena leaves him, and soon begins seeing Armand, a haughty French Count. But a mysterious explosion in the desert leads Zorro to believe that there's more to Armand than meets the eye, and our hero is intent on finding out what that is. Little does he know, there are others working to uncover certain truths as well.

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Cathering Zeta-Jones

Released: 2005

Megan's Movie Review:
I remember when this movie was going to come out I was so excited because I loved the first one. But it was so corny and cheesy. They tried too hard to be funny and the blow up scenes were dumb. You could totally tell they were computerized. They just tried to make it like the first one, where it was original and cool, and had cool fight scenes. But it was dumb. The storyline was stupid. I didn't like how he became a terrible father who wasn't a part of his son's life. I just didn't enjoy it.

What do you all think?

The Mask of Zorro

Stars:

4 1/2 stars

In early 19th century California the masked swordsman hero Zorro was a champion of the people against the tyranny of Spanish rule, represented by the ruthless Governor Montero. Unfortunately, on the eve of his greatest triumph, the liberation of California, Montero learns of Zorro's secret identity as Don Diego de la Vega and attacks the rebel in his home leaving him imprisoned, his wife dead and his daughter abducted to be claimed as the child of Montero. Twenty years pass, and Montero returns to California intent on a foul plan to bring it under his total control. Upon learning of his return, Don Diego escapes from his long imprisonment and prepares for his revenge. Part of it involves the training of an orphan who helped him as a boy to become his successor. Together, the two must prepare to do battle with Montero and his American henchman to save California and reunite with Diego's lost daughter. So once again, the enemies of freedom and justice in California must fear of the man who leaves the mark of the Z.

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones

Released: 1998

Megan's Movie Review:

I loved this movie! This is a cool original movie that I really enjoyed. I thought all the acting was good and the storyline was enjoyable. One thing I really like about this movie was the music. :) I loved all the cool music it had to it. Even though it is over 10 years old, it doesn't seem like it was made too long ago and I still love watching it and never get bored. The fight scenes with the swords are awesome and Zorro has lots of cool moves. Great movie! One of my personal favs!

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