Alice Through The Looking Glass

Once upon a time, Alice traveled to Wonderland. Now, she takes another journey and meets up with Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty, the Red King and Queen, Red and White Knights and Jabberwocky. Join the intrepid Alice on an enchanting magical adventure that will delight the whole family. Kate Beckinsale, Ian Holm and Penelope Wilton star in this live-action adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, directed by John Henderson.

Okey I know harsh one star but I couldn't even get through half of this movie. IT was just so over the top. I love the book in fact I did a report senior year and loved every minute but for some reason this version didn't work for me I see there are other versions out there so I might try those ones. I tryed on three seperate times to watch this but it was just too bizzare and boring for me.

The Blue Bird

Distraught when their father goes off to war, moppets Mytyl (Shirley Temple) and Tyltyl (Johnny Russell) set out to find the bluebird of happiness in this lavish fantasy. Accompanied by their beloved pets (played by Gale Sondergaard and Eddie Collins), the siblings journey to the past and the future, only to discover the joy they seek in the present. The film received Oscar nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Special Effects.

The cinematography is beautiful for its' time, but most importantly is the theme of the movie- thankfulness. Also the color is really beautiful, and its full of imaginative sets. I loved when they went to the future and met the other children. I love how pure this film seems it has it's dramatic moments but nothing like those of today. I love all Shirley Temple movies and this is one my husband even enjoyed. I do plan to add this to my DVD collection.

This animated escapade, based on E.B. White's classic children's tale, introduces us to Louie (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker and Melissa Disney), a young mute trumpeter swan. As he grows up, Louie falls in love with beautiful Serena (Reese Witherspoon), but cannot share his feelings. Frustrated, Louie flies off and learns how to read and write, but he still can't communicate with his swan friends … until he receives a present of a trumpet.

I was werry of renting this movie because all the reviews from netflix I had read said that it was a horrable movie and didn't go along with the book. Well after realizing that most of them said nothing wrong with it except it didn't go along with the book I decided to check it out. Not ever reading the book or remembering I knew that it wouldn't let me down for that reason. I still have yet to read the book but will be this week when I go to library. So based on just it being a great movie and one that I love whole heartly. I can see how kids could watch it over and over and will defintly buy this one. Despite many saying it is so different from the book.

Beetlejuice

Thanks to an untimely demise, a young couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) ends up as poltergeists in their New England farmhouse, where they fail to meet the challenge of scaring away the insufferable new owners. In desperation, the undead newlyweds turn to an expert frightmeister named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) -- who has a diabolical agenda behind his scheme to help them. The movie snagged an Oscar for Best Makeup.

Ok I really am not a huge Tim Burton fan. I guess it's just cause I am not into the dark humor that he does. The only reason I watched this one is because my husband wanted to and it wouldn't be fair if I always choose the movies. So this was the one he choose. I also think because my brothers loved it and it was one of those ones played over and over agian that I got tired of it. But I love the acting in it. ANyone who can act that well with all the makeup is good on my book. I think my faviorate part of the movie is the faces that Alec and Geena make. All in all I like it but not one i am rushing out to add to my DVD collection.

The Holiday

Stuck in a vicious cycle of dead-end relationships with two-timing men, Los Angeles resident Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Londoner Iris (Kate Winslet) decide to swap homes -- paving the way for romances they never imagined possible. This charming comedy from writer-director Nancy Meyers features an all-star cast, including Jude Law, Jack Black, Edward Burns and Rufus Sewell.

This movie has a lot of charm, witty dialogue, unexpected elements, and really pretty people to look at. Everyone was pretty much what you'd expect and hope for. Cameron Diaz is fun, sparkly and charismatic. Jude Law was charming, handsome and dreamy. Jack Black was still funny Jack Black, just a toned down, responsible-adult version. Kate Winslet I felt was great for the neurotic jilted lover. I saw this movie in theaters and than rented it agian and want to buy it. I love the whole thing although it is predicable. Its a good movie to cuddle up with a loved one with.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

After their parents are tragically killed, three young orphans -- Violet (Emily Browning), Klaus (Liam Aiken) and Sunny -- are taken in by the cunning and dastardly Count Olaf (Jim Carrey), who hopes to snatch their inheritance from them. Based on the series of best-selling, darkly funny children's books, director Brad Silberling's film co-stars Meryl Streep, Billy Connolly and Timothy Spall. Jude Law narrates as Lemony Snicket.

Ok so it took me a long while to see this film because a lot of my friends (who share same taste in movies with me) told me this was not a film I would enjoy. I thought they are probley right seeming how in the past I have not enjoyed movies like this. So I was more than presently surprised with this film . The sets and visual effects are stunning, and the characters are lively and interesting. The movie is full of dark humor, and its Gothic style, akin to a Tim Burton film such as Edward Scissorhands or Nightmare Before Christmas, serve as great visual emphasis for the dark theme.I loved Jim Carrey's Proformance I didn't find out until after I watched this film that there were books on them so I didn't have that working agianst me (I am planning on reading those books soon). So that is why the five stars. I will be buying this movie.

Tom Brown's Schooldays

Alex Pettyfer stars as the titular Tom Brown in this BBC adaptation of Thomas Hughes' classic novel, a tale about bullies, heroes and courage set in 19th-century England. As Tom moves through his adolescence as a student at the Rugby School for Boys, he must learn to stand up for himself against an imposing set of obstacles, including ridicule from his teachers and his classmates. Stephen Fry plays the reform-minded new headmaster.

Excellent cast and not a dull moment. There's a character in the movie that you will want to strangle with your own bare hands, but alas, that is not possible. Darn! I thought this would just be another remake that only an English teacher would enjoy. I was wrong. Sadly, I'm used to all sort of Disney/Hollywood gliz and action to distract me so at first this was slow going but as I got into it it really surprised me how well done it was.