Tintin is Great Adventure

My daughters do not remember reading the Tintin graphic novels like I do.  My wife has never read them and probably would not like them if she did.  But we ALL loved the Tintin movie.  There was great action that got the whole viewing audience to almost rise outta their seats, at times.  The visual effects were excellent, with the 3D actually making a positive contribution to this movie.

Perhaps some Tintin fanatics, those that loved the books, will not like how this movie looks and feels.  Afterall, no movie can compare with a child's imagination that accompanies the reading of a good book.  But I suspect that this movie will be pleasing to most Tintin fans and also to those that are completely unfamiliar with the time-honored character.

Arthur Christmas is an Instant Christmas Classic

I  predict that Arthur Christmas will be a regularly watched movie for many many Christmas's to come.  My family thoroughly enjoyed the show.  I don't think that 3D added anything to the show -- the cleverly told story and perfectly depicted characters are enough to make it a must-see, even in 2D.

I recommend this highly for all family members.  Nice humor, some small dramatic tension, nothing embarrassing to adults in front of the kids, and little tearfulness all combines to produce a heart-warming story that is fun to watch in every scene.

Moneyball is a Homerun

We weren't sure what to expect, maybe more comedy.  But what this show did deliver was a refreshingly honest and well-acted story.  While the bare facts of the story are rooted in true history, enough drama and tension has been realistically injected into the show to make it an engaging viewing.  Brad Pitt was great fun to watch.  This movie is well worth a ticket.

True Grit

I first thought, who would DARE to remake a John Wayne classic? After having seen this movie I have to say, Well Done!!!!!

I remembered the original, but not as well as I thought I did until this remake reminded me.  And then it did better than that by being a more realistic depiction.  That Jeff Bridges is not John Wayne is a blessing to this film, as he retained the Grit while eschewing the drunken-macho-buffoon persona that saddled the Duke's every performance.

The characters were spot-on, the action was brisk, and the dialog was quirky and engaging.  The film was also visually stunning, as to be expected from the Cohen brothers.