December 12, 2009
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Cast Zac Efron (High School Musical) for the teens, an Orson Welles look alike to add some awe, throw in an A list actor and you have a hit. Well, that was my impression from the trailer of Me and Orson Welles, and after seeing the period drama there wasn’t much more. If you like impressions of famous people, with an above average storyline from the 1930’s, then this is you ticket to nostalgia.
There are many true stores portrayed each year by filmmakers, but no one does it quite as good as Clint Eastwood. His ability to visualize the emotion, excitement, challenges, apprehension and anxieties in his characters has always amazed me and with Invictus he outdoes himself. Touching and exhilarating Invictus is a must see.
Film stars like George Clooney are at their best in movies like Up In The Air where they can show their dramatic ability in portraying an interesting character. I enjoyed the new Jason Reitman film, just as much as his Oscar nominated Juno . Take a flight with Up In The Air and you’ll enjoy the bumps and jolts of this modern day story.
Heartfelt, heartwarming and heartbreaking, My Sister’s Keeper grabbed me, shook me and pushed me to the edge of tears. If you need a dose of family love, a fight for life and a chance to encounter what it takes to deal with a gripping situation the film is now on DVD.
The disturbing storyline of Brothers makes for an interesting and taught drama. The film takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster that had me captured from the very beginning. Although the ending never comes, the film still entertains.