Drama/ Comedy/ Based on real life: Julie & Julia- 2009

Amy Adams stars in this truth-inspired tale as Julie Powell, who decides to enliven her uneventful life by cooking all 524 recipes outlined in Julia Child's culinary classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Based on Powell's book Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen, director Nora Ephron's heartwarming dramedy also stars Meryl Streep as legendary chef Child, for which she won a Golden Globe. (Netflix.com)

Grade: C+

This was a cute look into a specific period of time in this woman's life when she is looking to figure out what she is doing with her life, and through that journey decides that she wants cook her way through Julia Childs cook book, and write a blog about it, which ultimately becomes well known. This had a wonderful combination of funny, and true to life, and sweet, and more. It had it's ups and downs that kept me interested, and that's what I think is the most important part of a movie.

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!

Romantic Comedy: Mr. Wrong- 1996

Sweet love goes sour in this romantic comedy romp! Martha (Ellen DeGeneres) won't get married until she finds the perfect man. When she meets the handsome and wealthy Whitman Crawford (Bill Pullman), Martha thinks he's Mr. Right. Wrong! Crawford's actually disturbed and obsessive, and Martha will do anything to get rid of him. Trouble is, he'll do anything to stay! (Netflix.com)

Grade: C+

This love story does not take long to wither and die, after Whitman's true personality comes through. After meeting under the "perfect" circumstances, Martha falls madly in love with her new beau, but that can't last when the guy she's seeing is actually a total nut job! This movie was really funny, and had me laughing out loud lots of times. This is really worth the watch, so if you're in the mood for some fun laughs, this is the one for you!

Romantic Comedy/Fantasy: TiMER- 2009

In this comedic fantasy, science has facilitated the search for a soul mate via biotechnological implants that count down to the moment one is supposed to meet his or her match. But Oona (Emma Caulfield) is worried: She's nearly 30, and her TiMER isn't ticking yet. Will her dream guy get snatched up by someone else? John Patrick Amedori co-stars in this film from first-time writer and director Jac Schaeffer. (Netflix.com)

Grade: B+

This was an interesting new spin on a romantic comedy, and was something that I have not seen done before, and I LOVE originality in movies. This was just really cute, and a different way to look at "love". Can love exist on a timer? Can a person have more than one true love? What about those who have no true love, can that happen? This was funny, and it really makes you think about love, and appreciate the one you have, or will have.

Romantic Comedy: My Life in Ruins- 2009

After moving to Greece for a teaching position, then being let go, Georgia takes a job as a tour guide, and unfortunately is little more than mediocre at best, that is until she's placed with a new driver. Georgia soon discovers that life can be more fascinating than ancient ruins, and real human relationships can be more satisfying than she thought.

Grade: B

This was a cute story, and was nice and lighthearted. The acting was good, and the entire mood of the movie was just very easy going, and had a nice flow. This was a nice version of a romantic comedy that didn't have to have any major "drama" or some type of issue between love interests that they ultimately reconcile and stay together, as seems to be the formula for a lot of romantic comedies. This was definitely worth the watch!

Comedy/Romantic Comedy: Whatever Works- 2009

After a failed suicide, and consequential divorce, genius, and former physicist Boris (played by Larry David) lives a antisocial, curmudgeon lifestyle, as a chess instructor. That is, until a young runaway, naive southern girl, winds up on his doorstep, and his life, and her family's lives begin to change immensely. Directed by Woody Allen.

Grade: B

This was an interesting side to a story rarely seen in movies. The life of a divorced older man, and his entertaining journey through a specific period of time in his life. It was funny, and smart, yet cute and romantic, with the ultimate "moral of the story" being: Do, for your life "whatever works" for you. This was a good movie, and very well acted!

Romantic Comedy: Did you hear about the Morgans?- 2009

After a night out to dinner, in an attempt to reconcile their separation, husband and wife, Meryl and Paul witness a murder, and after being seen by the murderer, are now on his hit list as well. In an attempt to keep them safe, Meryl and Paul are placed in the witness protection program, where they have to face their marital woes together.

Grade: B-

This was a cute romantic comedy, as most are. The story line was a good one, the characters were somewhat believable, and, all-in-all, it was a good watch. It wasn't too lovey-dovey gushy, but at the same time, it wasn't a non-stop laugh-fest either. It was ok. I guess worth checking out though, I mean, I gave it a B-.

Romantic Comedy: I do and I don't- 2007

Before their church will allow them to marry there, Bob and Cheryl are obligated to attend couples counseling, however, since they waited too long to book the class, they are placed in a fast-track one-on-one counseling with a couple from the church, who are first timers themselves.

Grade: B+

This was pretty funny. It wasn't a "continuously laughing" kind of movie, but the situations were really funny, the couple who are performing the counseling, played by Jane Lynch and Matt Servitto, are hilarious. I love that Jane Lynch! She's a hoot. She was really a driving force behind the laughter, in my opinion. This was a funny, good movie.

Comedy: The Invention of Lying- 2009

Ever imagine what the world would be like if there was no such thing as lying? If everyone on the face of the planet had to tell the total and absolute truth about EVERYTHING? Well, this is a look into what that world would be like, and what would happen if one person suddenly realized he was capable of saying things that weren't true.

Grade: A+

This was a really funny movie, that had me laughing quite a bit. The whole premise of the story line was so fresh and such a new take, that that alone made me enjoy the idea of it, and it did not fall short of my expectations at all. Ricky Gervais is funny, as usual, and Jennifer Garner is as well. For being such an unbelievable plot, it was acted in a way that was very much so!