Okay, okay...I really don't think that. I'm only right like 99% of the time:)
I thought I would do a good movie and book review though...I have seen and read quite a few lately. I know everyone can't wait...*most exciting post ever, right?*
1. The American. Major snooze fest, don't waste your time. I had several people agree. So seriously, don't waste your time. They fool you pretty good with the trailer, looks like it is going to be action-packed, good story. WRONG.
2. Eat Pray Love. So...I never got thru the book, ever. This is the FIRST time that has EVER happened to me. I finally just gave up, it was pointless...I was forcing myself to get thru India...I hated that part. Welp...what do you know? The movie was the same way. Okay, maybe it had to do with the fact that I was pretty exhausted when we started watching it...but I just didn't love it. It pains me to say that because I love Julia Roberts and think she is one of the best actresses of our time, but this movie was just boring in my opinion. We literally fell asleep during her "pray" portion. What does that say about me? Oh well....
3. Black Swan: *I don't know why this picture is so small?* Anyways, I basically thought this movie kicked ASS. It's so funny, my best friend called me after she saw it and HATED it. She thought she would like it since I did...I've heard a couple of people who didn't like it, but mostly people loved it. It is crazy, intense, and beautiful all wrapped into one. Maybe it was my days spent in competitive dance and cheerleading, so I could relate to some of it. I don't know, but I thought it was freaking amazing. I fell in love with Natalie Portman and Milla in this movie... wait that sounds kinda bad, considering what they do together during the movie...goodness!! Definitely for adult eyes only. Anyways, go see it...it is a cinematic masterpiece!
4. Little Fockers: So, so disappointed. Went to see this with some of my friends over the New Years weekend when we were in the mountains. We were all wanting it to be really funny, and well..it just wasn't. I loved the first one, second was pretty good...but they really screwed it up with this one. No one in the theater laughed hardly...we kept waiting on the "punch line" so to speak and it never came. I do want to point out that a guy friend of ours loved it and thought it was the best one...who knows!
Ahh....books. My outlet. I read a lot. A whole lot. I've read over 7 books in the past month. I read so much I can't even remember what I read two books ago. It makes me happy though. There aren't a whole lot of books that don't keep my attention, I'm not generally a picky reader (except for apparently when it comes to Eat, Pray, Love...one of the most popular books ever). I can go from serious to chick lit without thinking about it. I love to mix it up like that.
1. Water for Elephants. I just started this book on the way home from Mexico and am about half way done, so I guess this can't be a full review. But, so far I love it. It's different, but I find it very interesting and very well written. What really got me interested in reading this though was the movie preview, Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon! Swoon! Looks so good.
2. Winter Garden. This is the same author of Firefly Lane, I have read several of her other books and while none are as good as Firefly Lane, they are all enjoyable reading. I really liked this one...it has a "historical" theme to it and I really enjoyed learning about some new things.
3. House Rules. REALLY enjoyed this book. I've talked about her several times...her most famous book is My Sisters Keeper. All of her books touch on relevant/touchy issues in society. This one is based on a little boy who has Aspergers syndrome and is convicted of murder. It is incredible, mostly I think because it is educational.
Okay, that's all for now!
I thought I would do a good movie and book review though...I have seen and read quite a few lately. I know everyone can't wait...*most exciting post ever, right?*
1. The American. Major snooze fest, don't waste your time. I had several people agree. So seriously, don't waste your time. They fool you pretty good with the trailer, looks like it is going to be action-packed, good story. WRONG.
2. Eat Pray Love. So...I never got thru the book, ever. This is the FIRST time that has EVER happened to me. I finally just gave up, it was pointless...I was forcing myself to get thru India...I hated that part. Welp...what do you know? The movie was the same way. Okay, maybe it had to do with the fact that I was pretty exhausted when we started watching it...but I just didn't love it. It pains me to say that because I love Julia Roberts and think she is one of the best actresses of our time, but this movie was just boring in my opinion. We literally fell asleep during her "pray" portion. What does that say about me? Oh well....
3. Black Swan: *I don't know why this picture is so small?* Anyways, I basically thought this movie kicked ASS. It's so funny, my best friend called me after she saw it and HATED it. She thought she would like it since I did...I've heard a couple of people who didn't like it, but mostly people loved it. It is crazy, intense, and beautiful all wrapped into one. Maybe it was my days spent in competitive dance and cheerleading, so I could relate to some of it. I don't know, but I thought it was freaking amazing. I fell in love with Natalie Portman and Milla in this movie... wait that sounds kinda bad, considering what they do together during the movie...goodness!! Definitely for adult eyes only. Anyways, go see it...it is a cinematic masterpiece!
4. Little Fockers: So, so disappointed. Went to see this with some of my friends over the New Years weekend when we were in the mountains. We were all wanting it to be really funny, and well..it just wasn't. I loved the first one, second was pretty good...but they really screwed it up with this one. No one in the theater laughed hardly...we kept waiting on the "punch line" so to speak and it never came. I do want to point out that a guy friend of ours loved it and thought it was the best one...who knows!
Ahh....books. My outlet. I read a lot. A whole lot. I've read over 7 books in the past month. I read so much I can't even remember what I read two books ago. It makes me happy though. There aren't a whole lot of books that don't keep my attention, I'm not generally a picky reader (except for apparently when it comes to Eat, Pray, Love...one of the most popular books ever). I can go from serious to chick lit without thinking about it. I love to mix it up like that.1. Water for Elephants. I just started this book on the way home from Mexico and am about half way done, so I guess this can't be a full review. But, so far I love it. It's different, but I find it very interesting and very well written. What really got me interested in reading this though was the movie preview, Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon! Swoon! Looks so good.
2. Winter Garden. This is the same author of Firefly Lane, I have read several of her other books and while none are as good as Firefly Lane, they are all enjoyable reading. I really liked this one...it has a "historical" theme to it and I really enjoyed learning about some new things.
3. House Rules. REALLY enjoyed this book. I've talked about her several times...her most famous book is My Sisters Keeper. All of her books touch on relevant/touchy issues in society. This one is based on a little boy who has Aspergers syndrome and is convicted of murder. It is incredible, mostly I think because it is educational.
Okay, that's all for now!
Yes, I am reading your older posts. I loved Water for Elephants! Just finished it. HATED- repeat HATED The American. I fell asleep!
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying your posts in case you can't tell! ha!
I have Water for Elephants next in my to be read pile. I want to read it before the movie comes out. I too swoon for Edward...err...Robert Pattinson! :)
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