When In Rome

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I avoided this movie in the theatres and I have no clue why because I loved it. Josh Duhamel is nice too, and I have never seen him in anything. Kristen Bell is a good actress too, and I have never seen her. I guess I may just have to watch more movies with these actors in them.

Anyway, the story is about a woman who is very into her job. So into it, that she often puts it above relationships. When her sister shows up engaged after dating somebody for two weeks, she thinks she is crazy because she doesn't have faith in love but is supportive nonetheless. She travels to Rome for the wedding and falls for Duhamel's character but gives up when she sees him with another woman. In her desperation, she mocks a fountain that is said to have magical powers. Many people throw coins into the fountain in hopes that they will find true love. Legend is that if your coin is picked up, you will fall in love with whoever picked up your coin. Bell's character mockingly picks up five and when she returns to New York, five men are after her, including Duhamel's character.

I won't give any other details but this is a fantastically fun little romantic comedy flick. Check it out. It gets a golden coin that was fished out of a Roman fountain!

Mrs. Miracle

It is the season to watch Christmas Movies. You totally should try it. It will change your life. Right now I am in the middle of an old Whoopi Goldberg, and it is fun. I will review it soon. Christmas movies help any Scrooge get into the Christmas Spirit. I have been using them to help me get out of the winter, no light blahs! It works! Try it.


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I missed this movie somehow. Maybe it was made for TV or something. I found it at the Redbox. It was fun to watch while I was home on a personal day on Monday. I like to just lounge in front of the Christmas Tree in my warm house and be taken into storyland.

This movie is heartwarming and has a cute man as one of the front actors. James Van Der Beek is nice. And I just found out courtesy of imdb.com that he was born on my birthday. We are exactly the same age. I will tell him this on our first date. Just kidding, he is married and I don't date married men, but sometimes I watch their movies and enjoy them.

Anyway, this movie is about a single father who is struggling to raise twin boys. He is looking for a housekeeper/nanny to help him and finds Mrs. Miracle(which is pronounce mircle for part of the movie). She comes into their lives and totally spins it positively. I guess that is where we get the Miracle name from. The romance aspect is fun with Erin Kurpluck playing Van der Beek's love interest.

Great movie with the feel of Christmas Miracles and Spirit. Redbox rent it and enjoy! It receives five warm hearts.

Some "Classics"

Since buying a HDTV and Blu Ray Player(I am a complete and spoiled brat), I have been watching movies a lot lately. I guess when you get a knew toy, you want to play with it a lot! It rocks by the way. I got a pretty good deal at RC Willy and I had been shopping for a few weeks, so I jumped on it. And with an HDTV you really should have a Blu Ray player. It makes a lot of difference. The player will convert DVDs to 1080p which is close to HD quality. I LOVE it! I think I am now a TV snob but that is okay. When I am in my wonderful little space, I have all the HD I can handle! Here is a look at some of the movies I have watched recently. I am really on a Christmas kick, so look to lots of reviews!

1. The Holiday
This is one of my all time Favorite movies. You should watch it again this holiday season just for fun. Make sure to eat popcorn while doing. That is what I do and it is fabulous. P.S. Kate Winslet is awesome. You should know her. I wish I did.

2. The Notebook
I forgot how sweet this story is. I love romance movies and this one is a great one. It has everything and Rachel McAdams is awesome.

3. What Happens in Vegas
Hilarious movie. Cameron Diaz has great humor skills and hello Ashton Kutcher is always funny. I like this movie. The peeing in the kitchen sink is a little bit, but it is admittedly funny!

The Karate Kid

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I loved this movie. Jaden Smith is so very cute. He is definitely Will Smith's son! He makes some faces that make you think: "That is a miniture Will Smith!" Crazy. Jackie Chan is also amazing. I have always loved him and he is a martial art whiz! I didn't think they could do a good job with a remake of this classic but it was very good. They kept the integrity of the message but gave it a new twist. See it. It will make you laugh, cry and hurt in the kidneys.

Salt

All I can say is that Angelina Jolie kicks butt. She really is the Queen of Action Flicks. I wish I were as cool as her with smaller lips. Sometimes when she was on the screen I was distracted by her lips...they are huge. Anyway, this movie was awesome. It had suspense and action. Watch it! It won't disappoint!

Inception

SEE. THIS. MOVIE. It will change your life...or at least entertain you with amazing cinematogrophy for a few hours.

Spiderman

I watched Spiderman last night with the nephew. It reminded me how much I like Tobey McQuire. I also noticed that Kirsten Dunst has an amazing dimple. I wish I had a dimple. Oh and I do have to say that upside down kissing looks really fun. I really need to find a boyfriend.

You should take the time to watch this classic(it really isn't that old) or another one and remember why you love movies. It is good for the soul!