What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

[MissScarlett]

Oh, I have felt impressed by anything with Philip Seymour Hoffman - one of the greatest actors of our time, in my opinion; he does well in such a variety of films! Has anyone else seen Before the Devil Knows You're Dead? It seems like one of his less-recognized films, despite having come out within the past few years, but one of my personal favorites among recent films.

I haven't seen that film, mono, but I love anything with Philip Seymour Hoffman. I think he's such a terrific actor.

I think I would have given it a solid 10, if the ending had gone a bit better. I did not care a lot for the context of the conclusion (it seems difficult to phrase this without spoiling it), but its out-of-nowhere and brief nature really bugged me, too. The same guy, John Patrick Shanley, wrote and directed the film; he did an amazing job at directing the film, yet I almost feel as if he wrote the ending in a huge hurry, as if he had to meet a deadline - swift judgment, I know, but it left me a bit disappointed.

The end did come out-of-the-blue. There was nothing at all in her character that would indicate she even could feel that way. JPS needed to plant the seed for the ending, and he didn't do it. I do agree with you. I still like it more than "Slumdog Millionaire," though. I did like "Slumdog," but I think "Doubt" was the superior film. I'm looking forward to renting "The Reader" on Tuesday. I missed it at the theatre, but I read the book, and loved it, years ago.

I watched "The Tale of Desperaux" this evening, mainly because my husband rented it. It was cute, but not all that good. Good for children, but it didn't have the charm of "Cars" or "Ratatouille." I have to give it 6/10, which pains me to do to such a cute mouse!

[Janine]

"Cars" or "Ratatouille" were great, weren't they, MissScarlett. I just thought they both were so darn clever and cute and 'charming', as you said. Bet they would look great on our little Sony players. We two are starting to sound like a Sony commercial!

[MissScarlett]

"Cars" or "Ratatouille" were great, weren't they, MissScarlett. I just thought they both were so darn clever and cute and 'charming', as you said. Bet they would look great on our little Sony players. We two are starting to sound like a Sony commercial!

"Cars" was so clever and "Ratatouille" was so cute.

We do sound like Sony commercials - you with your pink player and me with my red. But they are so nice and so addicting. I love them!

[Janine]

"Cars" was so clever and "Ratatouille" was so cute.

We do sound like Sony commercials - you with your pink player and me with my red. But they are so nice and so addicting. I love them!

I love that little rat under the chef hat!

I know it! I am just wondering now why I ever spend the money on a new TV for my upstairs - only 19" widescreen, but here I am viewing the little 8" and loving it. Sort of strange.

[MissScarlett]

We just got a 42" HD LCD TV downstairs, but I still prefer to spend time with my little 8" Sony, too.

Face it, Janine. We are Sony addicts and we have to admit it!

[BienvenuJDC]

I saw His Girl Friday...it was hilarious...

It's simple enough that you don't have to delve in too deep...but very light hearted.

[MissScarlett]

They talk so fast in that film, but I love it. Does anyone talk faster than Jimmy Cagney, though? LOL I don't think so.

[Janine]

We just got a 42" HD LCD TV downstairs, but I still prefer to spend time with my little 8" Sony, too.

Face it, Janine. We are Sony addicts and we have to admit it!

It's worse than a drug! Just connect my IV up to my Sony!

[LadyWentworth]

The American President
10/10

I still don't understand how it didn't win Best Picture. Great movie.

[*Classic*Charm*]

I introduced my best friend to Casablanca the other night. She fell asleep

The film gets 11/10, of course

[qimissung]

The American President
10/10

I still don't understand how it didn't win Best Picture. Great movie.

I'm fond of that movie, too!

[qimissung]

I introduced my best friend to Casablanca the other night. She fell asleep

The film gets 11/10, of course

Sacre Bleu! How is such a thing possible!!

[MissScarlett]

I watched "Wuthering Heights" with Timothy Dalton yesterday afternoon. I LOVED the scenery. I'd give the movie as it is 10/10, but when compared to the book 9/10. It didn't even touch on the second half of the book, but that would have taken a miniseries.

10/10

Last night I watched "Les Miserables" with Liam Neeson, who gave a wonderful performance. I didn't like the movie too much, though I'm sure the book is much, much better. I'll have to read it sometime, but I don't know when.

7/10

[Janine]

I watched "Wuthering Heights" with Timothy Dalton yesterday afternoon. I LOVED the scenery. I'd give the movie as it is 10/10, but when compared to the book 9/10. It didn't even touch on the second half of the book, but that would have taken a miniseries.

10/10

Last night I watched "Les Miserables" with Liam Neeson, who gave a wonderful performance. I didn't like the movie too much, though I'm sure the book is much, much better. I'll have to read it sometime, but I don't know when.

7/10

MissScarlett, I think your assessments are right on. I would probably give Timothy a 10/10 for his amazing acting ability and at such a young age; but I would give the film a 9/10 compared to the actual novel, like you said. I love the film and own it, and will watch it again soon. I am in the mood for that film right now.

The Liam Neeson "Les Miserables" to me, had something lacking, which I could not quite put my finger on. I will have to see it again (my library owns it), and see exactly why I felt that way. Maybe I was just comparing it to the musical stage play, which I thought to be spectacular and very moving. I loved the novel as well; it does indeed have so much more!

[MissScarlett]

MissScarlett,The Liam Neeson "Les Miserables" to me, had something lacking, which I could not quite put my finger on. I will have to see it again (my library owns it), and see exactly why I felt that way. Maybe I was just comparing it to the musical stage play, which I thought to be spectacular and very moving. I loved the novel as well; it does indeed have so much more!

I think that's what it is, Janine. I think you're right. If one's seen the musical or read the book, those are so much richer. The movie is okay, as far as it goes, and Liam Neeson was wonderful, but it's just not as rich as the musical or the book.