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Angels and Ornaments (2014)
Wow! It truly touched me!
It was an exquisite Christmas romance movie. One of the most truly touching and moving Hallmark movies I've seen after bingeing for days. Prepare yourself for a few tears. The film grew to what seemed to be a powerful conclusion then offered more. My favorite of many Hallmark films I truly enjoyed. Highly recommended for anyone drawn to HEA Hallmark Christmas romances.
The Perfect Gift (2009)
Uplifting Movie, Marred Mainly by a Focus on the Bogus War on Christmas
A wonderfully uplifting movie reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas marred mainly by introducing the politics of separation. The movie's promotion of the imagined war on Christmas undermined its message of humility, giving and love. Our government of the people (70% Christian), by the people and for the people is not our enemy or the enemy of Christian principles unless we make it so. The government or ACLU so reviled in this movie can and has supported many principles illuminated therein. The Perfect Gift lost its perfection not in the imperfect acting, it lost its perfection in the politic of propaganda and separation.
It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
Thought I Really Didn't Like Musicals
Really enjoyed 'It's Always Fair Weather' despite not being a big fan of musicals. A great cast offered an uplifting story with enjoyable music and wonderful dance scenes. It's always good when a film exceeds your expectations. Dolores Gray gave an inspired performance as a TV Host. Everyone played their part. Gene Kelly displayed his usual dance talent with adequate acting. Cyd Charisse had some great scenes. Dan Dailey and Michael Kidd more than held up their part. The film is well grounded spiced with hope and dreams. If you enjoy musicals, you will almost certainly enjoy this. The choreography is great. The music is fun. Enjoy the show!
Welcome to Hard Times (1967)
What make a hero?
Fonda plays a cowardly mayor who lets a outlaw rape, kill and burn down his town. He stays to rebuild the town. He pseudo marries a saloon girl the badman raped and traumatized then happily refuses to even pretend to prepare to protect her. When the outlaw returns, he delays action until the badman rapes and kills another saloon girl before he burns down the saloon and kills the town sheriff. When the mass murderer runs out of bullets, Fonda shoots and injures him. Then Fonda arrogantly carries the badman to safety in his wife's home yelling at her for wanting the man who raped her and killed others dead. The injured badman then grabs his wife who calls to their adopted son for help. When the son attempts to shoot this mass murderer who also killed his father, Fonda knocks the boy down to protect the badman causing the boy to shoot and kill his mother. Is Fonda the villain and the boy devastated after killing his mother? No! We learn the town is saved by the payroll and Fonda and his adopted son live happily ever after. Fonda and the other characters performed well. The writers definition of heroism left much to be desired.
Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Enjoyable with Beyond Belief Insanity
The special effects and characters in the pilot episode were enjoyable. The premise was well beyond belief. We're supposed to believe that in a time of war the wise men of an advanced human race leave all their colonies and battle stars unprotected in the hopes of peace. The USA couldn't achieve that level of defenselessness with months of focused suicidal preparation. After most of their leaders and people are annihilated, the newly elected council advises disarming and placing the people at the mercy of a ruthless regime. The stupidity of these people defies human nature. Hopefully, the following episodes allow the viewer to suspend disbelief.
Life (2007)
Criminal Negligence
A detective's job is to protect and serve even after 12 years in prison. When the lead character releases escaped prisoners he just witnessed kill, it's beyond criminal negligence. It's going to far when you shoot your car rather than a hostage taker holding a gun on a hostage. The writer could have at least put the con behind his hostage so we could imagine shooting him would place the hostage at greater risk. Instead the cops release two homicidal ex-cons in the hope that they wouldn't shoot the hostage and countless others. Why not just shoot the hostage and join the escaped cons in their criminal rampage? It must be a comedy.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
Beautifully Enjoyable
A beautiful, character driven story of self discovery with depth and surprises. A reminder of the challenges of raising child as a single mother while attempting to realize your own dreams. Ellen Burstyn gives a well deserved Academy Award winning performance. She plays a recent widow with a somewhat rebellious teenage son. Dianne Ladd and Kris Kristoffersen are superb in supporting roles. Surprise visits from Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster enrich the story even more. The characters offer something that just about anyone can relate to. Scorcese weaved it all together simply and powerfully. It's a film not to miss.