The Lorax

As famous as this movie was when it hit theaters, I never got around to seeing it until my husband suggested it to me. I must admit, I was a bit skeptic. I love the previous Dr. Seuss movies, but this one I was unsure about because I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. When you first begin the movie you really start thinking, "Oh man, a freaking green freak movie. The world is going to hell in a hand basket yada yada yada." But then it finally kicks in and really begins. I think every actor that voiced a character brought so much to it! Even as voice actors they really delivered! And of course there is Betty White. Man, that woman is absolutely brilliant and the entire world is going to mourn when she dies which let's all hope is never. Anyway, as I was saying. This movie really picks up and goes somewhere and what I liked about it is that the message was not subtle. It was screaming in your face to change your ways, stop going against the tide, and most importantly CARE about your living surroundings. I feel like a lot of kids movies lately really lack that obvious message to learn. There are more "happy endings" and less "wow I actually learned something here". So many people these days try to treat their children as adults. THEY ARE CHILDREN!! They need obvious things pointed out to then because everything they see and hear is LEARNED! /endrant. I gave this movie 4 out of 5 stars and a definite recommendation as a family movie night. It will bring a smile and laugh to all ages I guarantee it! For movie suggestions or comments on this movie please leave a comment. For a free trial to Netflix Watch Instantly please see my "About Me".

Camp

This is an IFC Film so you can already guess where it's headed. The movie starts out with the introductions of the characters are so confusing because it's like it's trying to be a light and funny but there is a serious song being sung and you watch a kid in drag try to get into prom and be denied. And then he's beat up, but enters the song. And for a second you're like...is he dead? But no, he's singing at the camp. And the entire time you're wondering what his race is because he looks black, but has really light skin, and about 3/4 of the way into the movie he's spanish? Then there's the main boy character, Vlad. He's talking to himself in the mirror and you get this jock impression of him. Then he enters the camp and comes off shy and sings this rock ballad that gets you all excited. And over the course of the movie his character is so confused. It's like he's trying to be two characters at once. And he has the gay kid who got beat up falling in love with him and then he has the main girl character in love with him and you're under the impression that they're a couple? So throughout the movie you're entirely confused about him and I think maybe that's actually the purpose? Then the gay kid who got beat up sleeps with one of the girls in the camp in attempt to get over Vlad? I mean really? What are you trying to show by having him do that? Oh, and not to mention the entire movie is supposed to be about how a previous Broadway writer is a teacher and the kids inspire him while he was down in the dumps, but you never actually get a good look at his character so it's more of a side show in the movie instead of the main plot like the description leads you to believe. This movie is more like a solid attempt at 3 or 4 different styles/genres of movies. They tried way too hard to have too many "relatable" characters that they spend too much time on instead of focusing on the main plot line. And it's almost like a bipolar movie with some of the twists and turns it takes. There is the cameo of Anna Kendrick who actually is fantastic in this movie. She is a diabolical little nerdy girl and she definitely puts a smile on your face. I can't lie, I haven't even finished the movie as I am writing this because I had so much to say. So now the benefit has happened and Vlad has kissed 3 girls and is standing naked in front of Michael,because he was "skinny dipping". Michael's face is perfect because it's like what the hell? What is your problem? This Vlad kid has some major attention issues. And now he's asking the main girl out?! And she said yes? I just...I have no words for this movie. I probably would give it a 2 out of 5 stars. I did not hate it, but I definitely did not like it. Solid effort to these writers though. They tried. For movie suggestions leave a comment, and for a free 30-day trial of Netflix please see my About Me.