Review of “Big” starring Tom Hanks

“BIG” Released in 1988–Starring Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins, co-starring Jon Lovitz as Tom Hanks’ co-worker; Directed by Penny Marshall of “Laverne and Shirley” series

I watched this again on DVD edition last night. (Yes, it was a Sunday, but the movie seemed harmless enough, though the content breakdown will reveal that it wasn’t harmless for Sunday viewing or any other day viewing). (more…)

Published in:  on March 3, 2008 at 11:28 pm Comments (1)
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“Bee Movie” Review

Despite the critical negative reviews, I attended a screening of “Bee Movie” anyway–a 7:20 showing in Cinemark at Provo Towne Centre on Friday, November 16, 2007. I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun, visually breathtaking (pay special attention to the detail of the tennis ball) and light-hearted. Personally, I liked the Seinfeld-esque humor of poking fun at the small details of life. If you like Jerry Seinfeld (who does the voice of Barry Benson), then you will enjoy the humor in the movie. Despite its light-heartedness, surprisingly, the movie has at least two wonderful messages/morals: 1) Even just one individual can make an important difference; 2) Work is a vital (eternal) principle to individual and community happiness.

Here’s the content breakdown: (more…)

Published in:  on November 17, 2007 at 8:11 am Comments (1)
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“Bridge To Terabithia” Review

I just went and saw “Bridge to Terabithia” on Saturday afternoon. Technically, everything was well done. The cinematography was excellent. The acting was great, too. The various plot conflicts didn’t (more…)

Published in:  on March 19, 2007 at 11:20 pm Leave a Comment