Romantic Comedy: Picture Perfect-1997

After finding out that the reason Kate was passed over for a promotion was because, unlike her colleagues, she was not married with children, her best friend comes up with a lie on the fly. She tells her boss that she is engaged to the videographer at a wedding she recently attended and happened to take a picture with. Craziness ensues as Kate needs to keep her lie afloat.

Grade: B

I am a huge Jennifer Aniston fan. I mean, what's not to like about her, she is America's sweet heart. The movie was pretty funny, the story line was cute, as I expected. The acting was good, and it was all-in-all a sweet romantic comedy. The ending was incredibly predictable, but very cute.

Comedy/'80's- Spies Like Us-1985

Who does the government turn to when they need two decoy spies? Why, Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd of course! Two of the goofiest, incompetent agents they can find! Watch and see, as they attempt to navigate their way through enemy territory, all in an effort (and a bad one at that) to save the America from nuclear war!!

Grade: C+

Ok, ok,... another 80's movie, with all of the usual 80's movie aspects that we have all come to know, EXPECT, and love! This one WAS pretty funny, and certainly had it's action-ish moments. The acting was good, all the usual slap-sticky situations, facial expressions, and lets not forget wacky voices. It was good for what it was: a light hearted 80's comedy about two not-so-good spies who have to save the world.

Drama/Based on a True Story: Mockingbird Don't Sing- 2001

Based on the events of Katie Steele's life, a 14 year old girl who had been locked away and completely isolated her entire life. This is the story of the the time and effort put in by a specialized team, in the attempt too teach her not only language, but how to live life.

Grade: B

This really was an interesting story, and an incredibly sad look into the life of someone who was totally neglected, and kept in the worst circumstances imaginable, to the point of not even being able to talk. The fact that this was based on a true story is horrifying, and incredibly sad. The acting was great, and for being filmed in 2001, it genuinely looked and felt like it was from the 70's/80's. If your interested in seeing one of the many atrocities that take place against children, this is worth watching, although sometimes shocking, this was a good movie.

Romantic Dramady: Management 2008

After having a one night stand, hotel manager Mike is head over heels for Sue, but Sue, traveling art dealer, is not so sure. Mike's solution: fallow her around the country to change her mind.

Grade: C+

This movie was cute, and had its funny moments, but in actuality was FAR to convenient. Every situation in the movie was SO constructed that it totally made it seem unreal, and highly unlikely to ever actually happen in real life. I mean, the story was cute, and the ending was a pretty gushy/romantic ending, like we're all looking for in a romance movie, but it just wasn't stand out fantastic. I can say that the acting was pretty good, both of them played their parts great, and the rest of the cast was awesome too. So, if you can get past the whole "everything-falling-into-place-in-an-incredibly-unbelievably-way" thing, then this is the movie for you!

Romantic Comedy: Bridget Jones's Diary- 2001

Enter the world of Bridget Jones, a thirty-something, single, drinking, smoking, loose-lip'd woman who is looking (and waiting) for love to find her. Unfortunately for her, there are two men in her life, with their own personal history.

Grade: B

This was a funny, and entertaining look into the life of a single woman in her thirties. Renee Zellweger plays the part wonderfully. The acting was great, the story was great. It was a perfect romantic comedy, without fallowing the usual "rules" of the genre. If you're interested in watching a cute romantic comedy, this is the one for you!

Crime Documentary: Very Young Girls- 2007

Enter into the life of teen prostitutes, and their struggle to leave their pimps, and "the life" behind. This is an incredibly intimate look into the inner thoughts of these young girls who have been forced into this lifestyle, and sexually exploited.

Grade: A+

This was not only informative, but actually very sad. Not only did this movie show the girls' individual struggles through their attempts (mostly successful, but not without "relapse") to leave their pimps, after years of brain washing, but it showed the power of the human spirit, and the fact that these young women so desperately want something better in their lives. This movie REALLY makes you re-evaluate your impact in the world, and I wish that there was something I could do to help.

Musical/Comedy: The Producers-2005

Leo Bloom has a perfect plan to make a ton of money: Create a play that flops, and keep all of the investers money! But how to do this? Find a play that is sure to fail! Find the worst director in town, and sit back and wait for the chips to fall. So what do they pick? "Springtime for Hitler", chronicaling the "softer side" of dar fuer.

Grade: B+

This was a very funny musical, that is DEFINITELY worth the watch. Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane give wonderful performances, and Uma Therman is also pretty funny! If you're looking for a funny, light hearted comedy/musical, this is a perfect option for you!

Drama/Tearjerker: Awakenings- 1990

Based on a true story, this movie is full of emotion. In it, Dr.Sayer, played by Robin Williams, uses a newly discovered Parkinson's drug to bring back 15 patients in his chronic neurology ward from vegetative states, most of whom had been in them for more than 25 years.

Grade: B+

This was SUCH a tearjerker!! Can you imagine? Being gone for more than 25 years, from age 11, only to wake up as an adult? The idea of it seems horrible, but at the same time, absolutely amazing that one person did not want to take that as a final answer, and wanted to try to do something to better these people's lives. The acting in it was amazing, Robin Williams did a wonderful job, as usual (I'm a huge fan) and Robert De Niro was AWESOME, I mean, he plays this part brilliantly, and REALLY gets you into the story. He had me crying off and on the entire movie. Wonderful!

Christmas/Dramady: 12 Days of Christmas Eve- 2004

What happens when a successful chain store owner's idea of a perfect Christmas is spending it with a potential client? He gets to do it again! And again, and again and again, until he can figure out that making a deal is not as important as spending the day with the people who matter most, his family.

Grade: C+

This was a movie that fallowed the whole "groundhog day" format, but was still enjoyable, if not original. Personally I like movies that try and see, how would someone react to having to relive the same day over and over? To me, the thought seems not only scary, but might just drive someone insane! The acting was decent, the story was pretty fun. My only negative comment was that the box alone lead me to believe that this was going to be a comedy, and instead gave me very little to laugh about. It was a pretty decent Christmas movie though, and if that is what you are looking for, then give this one a try.

Comedy: Miss Congeniality- 2000

FBI information has determined that the Miss United States pageant may be the next target for a lone terrorist known as "The Citizen", leaving them with one option: Send one of their own agents in as a contestant to get the inside scoop. The problem with their plan? The only person they have to do the job is the most unfeminine, tom-boyish, anti-pageant geek in the bureau.

Grade: B

This is a funny, and cute movie about the total transformation of a woman who is the total opposite of a beauty queen, into a possible winner. Sandra Bullock does a wonderful job, and I'm not just saying that because I LOVE her! This was a very light hearted, fun comedy. My only "negative" opinion is that there wasn't that much to the actual story line, but that was ok, because it fit the feel of the subject.

Action: Taken- 2008

A retired government agent, whose job title was "preventer", reluctantly allows his daughter to go to Paris only to have her be randomly chosen by a sex-slave ring "scouter", and kidnapped. This, of course, leaves him with only ONE choice: Find his daughter and kill EVERYONE in his path!

Grade: B-

Ok, ok,..... This movie DEFINITELY had it's "edge-of-your-seat" moments, and was certainly a fun watch,.... buuuuuuut,.... it was pretty cliche and pretty predictable. I DO have to say that I enjoyed Liam Neeson in this role, and thought he was pretty bad-ass, I enjoyed the immense amount of neck karate chops, and pistol whipping that went on, I can say I got my fill! Was ALL of the acting great? I wouldn't say there were Oscar worthy performances in it, but it was fun to watch, and pretty entertaining!

Action: Punisher: War Zone- 2008

What would you do if your wife and two kids were murdered during a family picnic in the park? For Frank Castle, the answer was to go on a "bad guy" killing spree, killing off the murderers of his family, and organized crime rings all together! The ultimate "good guy" who also happens to be a total bad ass!

Grade: A+

This story was TOTALLY awesome! I mean, vigilante justice against REALLY bad guys- how great is THAT? They made Jigsaw look SO gross, and his brother Loony-Bin-Jim is SCARILY psychotic! Their acting was great!! If you are looking for an action-packed, vengeance-filled, thrill ride, THIS is the movie for you!!