more movie reviews...

while this might not be super interesting for many people (not that there are many people that read this, but regardless), jb and i have been on quite the little movie jag lately, and i like to keep track of our viewings and thoughts about them.  this week, we managed to have two movie nights at home, which was such a treat.  i have been super duper sleepy lately, so it's been nice to have these laid back nights.  anyway...on with the reviews.

inglorious basterds: i never saw the original, but i was quite impressed with tarrantino's remake.  his films are normally super violent, and this one was no exception, but i thought he exercised some discretion with the violence for once.  it was also very fitting for the story, which was powerful and well written.  i'm a sucker for a strong female character (not to mention the french language), and this movie had both in spades.  the acting was remarkable, the mise en scene well thought-out.  it was really really long (like 2 hours, 40 minutes or something?), so maybe they could have made some more liberal choices with the editing, but i was never bored or anxious for the movie to be over.  certainly worth seeing, regardless of what you think of mr. quentin's other work.

sunshine cleaning: we watched this last night and i was pretty much in tears for half of it.  it was so touching and well-acted, i just couldn't help myself.  amy adams is a gem and i will gladly watch her in anything she is ever in.  emily blunt is also fantastic, and this role was no exception for her either.  i would have loved some more screen time for alan arkin, who i find hilarious and perfect in movies like this.  but all in all, just so so so good.  the script was beautiful, the story simple and character-driven.  i find myself thinking about the people still, today, and if that's not the hallmark of a good movie, i don't know what is.

anyway...i hope we continue on this little bout of movie-watching for a while.  i am loving it.