Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA War of the Worlds rented from Netflix no snacks Really fun. Great special effects. And while I don't agree with Tom Cruise's personal world, I think he brings a real level of realism and credibility to what is actually a pretty silly plot.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Theatre No food/drinks Sounds like SpookyGhost wasn't in a great mood when he went in, lol. This was a pretty good film. I have SEVERE problems with it because I am a 100% book purist and I've known these books and characters for 20 years and I'm extremely protective of how my favorite character is handled in adaptations, *but*, they did some really great things with it in some places. I'll see it again soon so I can see what it's like now that I know what's there. Even though some things of the BBC adaptation are horrendous, I see that they really captured the "small, innocent charm" of the story more than this "epic-feeling" film did. But it's still very enjoyable.
Originally Posted By jasmine7 Yesterday: Kronk's New Groove rented on DVD Wonderful, awesome movie. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it, given my displeasure for the DTVs. It took the great parts of the original, but it wasn't an instant replay of the first film. I'm definitely buying this one when I get home from WDW next weekend. Kung-Fu Hustle rented on DVD Another fantastic movie. It was just the perfect blend of action and comedy with some real emotion thrown in to boot. This one's gonna be another buyer. This morning: Madagascar Rented on DVD I can't think of a single redeeming thing about this movie. The penguins were funny, but pretty much all of their bits were given away in the trailer. I was truly disappointed in this one.
Originally Posted By idleHands King Kong Metreon Snacks? It's freakin' 3 hours long! Liquids minimized to reduce potty patrol action. Read my post in the Kong thread I started. GO SEE IT!
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 Over the past week or so.... National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation own DVD chips and dip It's just not Christmas without watching this at least once. Miracle on 34th Street (original) own DVD eggnog Great movie. I like the remake, it's alright, but the original is the best. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer pizza no snacks A classic. I love Bumble.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Chicken Little no snacks theater Eh..It did what it was supposed to, kill 90 minutes. No worse than a lot of animated features out (Madagascar, Shark Tale, ect.) but the story still had lots and lots of room for improvement.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas own dvd no snacks I am so glad this is finally out on DVD.
Originally Posted By Kylesmom Muppet Family Christmas on VHS. I'd like to find it on DVD. It has most of the muppets including Sesame Street and Fragles and it has Hensen himself at the end, doing dishes!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 My goddaughter is at my house, so it's all about Christmas: Sunday night: Polar Express Movie theatre IMAX/3D Wow! This is quickly becoming a family favorite. It's our second viewing in IMAX. I only want to watch this once a year in the theatre. I love when the reindeer come out at the end. So exciting and beautiful. Monday night: Meet Me In St. Louis DVD Fudge from my Secret Pal Coffee My favorite holiday movie along with It's A Wonderful Life. Know all the dialogue. Tuesday night: Miracle on 34th Street DVD Coffee and Peppermint Bark from Mele! Huge Natalie Wood fan, good movie for my goddaughter who's had the "bigger" kids tell her there's no Santa Claus Wednesday night: Elf DVD Coffee and pecan buds from my SP! LOLOLOL - silly silly man that Ferrell guy. Thursday night: Santa Clause DVD Coffee and peanut brittle This movie always surprises me. I always kinda roll my eyes then really enjoy it. Tonight it's Rudolph, Frosty, the Grinch and George Bailey!
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 ^^Our lists our pretty much the same, except I am ashamed to admit I have never seen Meet Me In St. Louis. This weekend we are doing The Grinch (original cartoon, not Jim Carrey), Scrooged, Frosty and Elf.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Elf brought it to DLR with us to watch at the hotel candy and cookies from Greetings from CA I didn't care for this movie when it first came out but now it cracks me up Classic Will Ferrell Harry Potter (the new one) local theater popcorn and water Really liked it. I don't read the books so have nothing to compare it to. Didn't fall asleep which is major for me in a dark theater at 4pm when I get the sleepies, so it must be a good movie
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 A lot of movies over the last few days. The Polar Express Rental Really liked this film and even brought a happy tear or two to my eyes. Madagascar Rental It's gotten a bad rap but I thought it was really cute, the penguins and lemurs ruled. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Own the dvd. Love this movie. Cinderella Man Own the dvd Really great film, despite his reputation you forget how good of an actor Russell Crowe is Finally King Kong Theatre Did it need to be 3 hours long? No I would have shaved a little off of the first hour. But once they hit Skull Island, it's probably the most exciting two hours at the cinema to be had. It's still not the best film I've seen that honor goes to.......Batman Begins.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe I had no expectations going into this because (hiding face in shame), I still have not read the Chronicles of Narnia. Despite no expectations (saw it on opening night, so no opinions of others to muddy the waters), I found it. . . mediocre at best. There were some good bits of cinematography, but the story seemed draggy to me. Nothing stellar in the acting, either. It got an enthusiastic two thumbs up from the little Glitters, however (ages eight and almost eleven).
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Pixie, I highly encourage you to try the book, or better yet, perhaps read it to your young little Glitters (if they like to be read to). The book is sooooo different. And read drink custard while you read it. Think of it as a present from Father Christmas. ;-)
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy "And drink", grrr...I'm so caught up in fantasizing about custard that I can't type right. *sigh*...
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter TDG, one of little Miss Glitter's Christmas gifts this year is the complete Chronicles of Narnia. So we'll be reading it soon!
Originally Posted By adizneeguy King Kong Local Theater smuggled-in Twizzlers I saw all of the slow parts. I went with three other adults and six children. Two were too young to take the "scary people" in the beginning so we left after an hour and went to TGIFridays and had margaritas. Okay, I WANTED a margarita, but settled for a diet Coke and a platter of appetizers.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <TDG, one of little Miss Glitter's Christmas gifts this year is the complete Chronicles of Narnia. So we'll be reading it soon!> ! *has combination of racing heart, hope, excitement, and "I have to tell them the *true* way!" going on inside him* Yay Pixie! :-D Now please PLEEEEEASE do y'all a favor and read the books in the *originally* *published* *order*. It makes a world of a difference, especially if it is your first time! And I can sooo anticipate this for Little Glitterette, for my sister and I read them when we were children. The fantasy, the wonder, the magic, the enchantment, the charm...it's such an experience if you read 'em the way they were brought to the world. "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" (1950) "Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia" (19510 "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" (1953) "The Silver Chair" (1954) "The Horse and His Boy" (1955) "The Magician's Nephew" (1956) "The Last Battle" (1957) It can be *very* hard to find a set with the original numberings---indeed, when I bought a new nice hardback set I wrote the #s 1-7 on paper, cut them into squares, and taped them over the stupidly published numbers on the spines of the bookjackets (heeheehee). The new way just isn't as magical---things are ruined for you ahead of time and foolishly explained away before you first experience some things, where in other books they would be delightfully enchanting and wonderful to take in and think about. :-( (which stresses to traditionalists like me the importance of how you read them your first time) I would be MORE than happy to fly to TX and do a presentation on this for you (provided you pay for my tickets, meals, and lodging), but if that's not necessary, then enjoy the books! :-D
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Yeesh, the dates are 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, and 1956. My nimble fingers were fumbling in anticipation of getting the info to you, lol.
