Romantic Comedy: The Ugly Truth- 2009

Chauvinistic morning show commentator Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) makes his perpetually single producer (Katherine Heigl) the subject of a series of romantic tests in order to prove the theories on relationships he espouses on his segment called "The Ugly Truth." But will his experiments help her find love, or is she just a hopeless case? Cheryl Hines co-stars as an unflappable anchor in this rom-com from the team behind Legally Blonde. (Netflix.com)

Grade: B+

This was a really funny, and cute romantic comedy full of tons of laugh out loud moments. Gerard Butler plays the PERFECT male chauvinist, and is INCREDIBLY believable! And poor Katherine Heigl's character, can't get relationships right with her super high expectations. This is a fun date-night movie that's not so girlie that it's a chick flick! I think Gerard's character gives it that perfect splash of funny manliness!

Crime Thriller: Law Abiding Citizen- 2009

Traumatized by the atrocious murders of his wife and daughter -- and the flawed justice system that set the killers free -- Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) gives in to his rage and sets out on a course of vengeance. He soon takes on not only the prosecutor involved in the case, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), but also the city of Philadelphia. Director F. Gary Gray's bold crime thriller co-stars Viola Davis and Michael Gambon. (Netflix.com)

Grade: B+

This was a really good movie about a man who just wants to see everyone involved in the murders of his family, and subsequent trial of those murderers, see justice. He's felt like he was failed but the judicial system, and therefore, they've all got to go! The acting was great, the action was great, and more than that, the idea behind the movie is one I'm sure we can all imagine happening. I'm sure people who have been a victim of a violent crime where the perpetrator has been "let off" for one reason or another has felt like all involved deserved to be punished. This is the movie that fallows that victim as he exacts that punishment. This movie really has you rooting for him, even though he's definitely NOT doing the right thing. Good watch! Check it out!