Downton Abbey

I decided to watch this series because of the amount of hype it was getting from my friends and family. Not just certain friends, but church friends and not-so-church friends. Everyone was enjoying this series and I had run out of things to watch so why not? There are spoilers in this post. I immediately was intrigued because there were so many characters from the family and staff; how could you NOT be intrigued? Even if you didn't like one character, there's more to choose from! The first two episodes left me completely baffled. First the footman was gay. Which is fine, I don't have a problem with that and I know it happened a lot back then. Then the second episode the dude dies mid-orgasm while taking away the girl's virginity? MIND BLOWN? WHO SUGGESTED I WATCH THIS? Rest assured, I feel as though the series calms down drastically after those events. I watched the entire first season (only 7 episodes I believe) in two days. I can't sit here and say that it's the best thing I have ever watched, but it was definitely worth it. I enjoyed the show, the historical references, and the characters keep you on your toes. I give Downton Abbey 4 out of 5 stars for it's intrigue and ability to keep you wanting more.

A Little Help

I was really excited when this movie was able to be instantly streamed. I had been wanting to see it and I absolutely love Jenna Fischer! As I watched the movie I had to remind myself that it was like an independent film and it was supposed to be written the way that it was. And that's really saying something for me because I love horrible movies. This one disappointed me because I feel like it was a bit unrealistic. I feel like it just did not drive home the message and picture it was trying to. Like it was almost there and it just missed. And I realize it was supposed to be sad, but I really feel like it was just depressing and never lifted. And maybe that's what the writer was going for, but I didn't appreciate it in this film technique. I gave this movie 3.5 out of 5 stars because it was worth the watch (maybe) but I would never watch it again. For reviews on this movie or to see reviews of other movies please leave a comment. For a free 30 day trial of Netflix Watch Instantly, please see my About Me.

Footloose (2011) vs Footloose (1984)

Watching this new Footloose I came into it with high judgement because I more than adored the 1984 version. In fact, I could probably quote every line. As the movie started I was impressed with how much they were actually echoing the older movie. However, immediately I didn't appreciate them not having Ren's mother in the picture. I was a huge fan of Ren's relationship with his mother as he had to get used to this new small town. She was his reminder of home throughout the whole movie and now that is missing. It gives the movie way too much tragedy that wasn't in the older movie. Despite it's dramatics, the 1984 version was a fun movie you could watch over and over without having to worry about crying at some point. So far in the beginning of this new one, you see a lot of tragedy. I appreciated the classic lines that they kept in the movie, because that's the heart of Footloose. Julienne Hough does not bring very much to Ariel's character which was extremely disappointing. She obviously is a vital character to the movie and she's way to high class and girly to play Ariel. Kenny Wormald is not my favorite either, however, he did bring a lot to Ren's character. He completely captured what Kevin Bacon brought to the character in 1984. I was immediately in love with Willard and Ren's on screen chemistry. Again, two vital characters; Willard made the 1984 version of the movie. As soon as he was introduced into the 2011 film I was like "yes". So, congrats Miles Teller, you are awesome. But the factory worker being black? Really? He was such a classic skinny redneck in the old movie! Why did we have to change that? As I watched the movie, I really felt like it was lacking in a lot of development. They kept shoving these classic 1984 scenes into the movie without the character development. I mean, if I hadn't seen the previous movie I wouldn't really understand where a lot ofthese scenes were coming from. Another thing that bothered me was that the Reverend hated Ren so much without really getting to know him. I felt like that wasn't so strong in the older movie. And another thing, I realize they wanted to make this more modern and the only believable way to do that was to make the movie more "southern" where traditional values seem to be more upheld in today's time. However, the country aspect bothered me. All in all I will give this movie 4 out of 5 stars. I feel like they tried really hard to keep the original value of the movie while still adding their own flavor to the movie. I did not, personally, like it, but I appreciated them not destroying one of the best movies that the 80's gave us. For review suggestions or opinions please leave me a comment. For a free 30-day trial of Netflix Watch Instantly please see my "About Me".

Crimes of Fashion

This is a very adorable movie, and if you like lame chick flicks I would certainly recommend it. The back story is a bit lacking, but the story line is cute and I appreciated it as a fun movie to relax to while my little one took a nap. I love Kaley Cuoco in Big Bang Theory and 8 Simple Rules which is what lead me to viewing this movie. She really is the one that brings everything to this film. Without her acting, it would suck really bad. Of course the "mob" that she ends up running is very lame and she conquers the movie through her love of fashion; so that alone should turn away all harsh movie critics. This movie was quirky and not very stressful or suspenseful at all. It was a fun film that I enjoyed watching while I cleaned up my house and baked some cookies. I gave this movie a 3 out of 5 star rating. I wont find myself watching it again, but I sat through the whole thing. Please leave me a comment for a movie suggestion or telling me what you thought of the movie. For a free 30-day trial of Netflix Watch Instantly, see my "About Me".

Tanner Hall

This movie is not for everyone. It is an Indie film with a lot of sexual tension that is brought up. It has the main character who starts seeing a married man, and the secondary character who is determined to ruin everyone's lives for pretty stupid reasons. Even though you get a back story, I feel like you do not get truly introduced to the main characters; so it immediately makes it hard to relate to anyone. The story line picks up eventually and if you like C-rated movies like me, you'll stick around. I gave this movie a 1-star rating, but as I review it again, I would up it to 2. Even though I felt like it could have used some work, I am a bad movie watcher and I made it through this entire movie. For comments on the movie or other movie suggestions, please leave me a comment below. For a free 30-day trial of Netflix Watch Instantly see my "About Me".

My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

This movie is a great romantic movie to watch on your own with a big bowl of popcorn and ice cream. This movie isn't your typical romance; it holds a bit of suspense and the ending is a twist that you do not expect at all. I've always loved Alyssa Milano and she does great for her character. And the main guy character is the new type of geek that women everywhere are falling for now. He was adorkable and charming. And Jesse's little brother and his commercial issues provide the perfect amount of comedy to keep things light-hearted. I can't say too much more without giving the movie away, but I must say I certainly recommend it to all of my female readers. Even if you are not into romance movies (which I am not) you will certainly enjoy this one! I guarantee it! For more movie reviews, please leave some comments below. For a free 30 day trial to Netflix Watch Instantly, see my About Me.

Thor

Before writing about this movie I have to first say that I am not a comic book fan, so I knew nothing about Thor and his tale before seeing this. This movie is a perfect date movie to stay at home and watch with your significant other. It has Natalie Portman (what man doesn't like Natalie?) and Chris Hemsworth (Again, who doesn't love him?) so you're getting the best of both worlds. The action and story line in this movie is absolutely fantastic. I completely enjoyed every second of it, there was some humor to counteract all the drama. This is a very short review because simply; the movie was awesome. I don't know how much more to say then suggesting it to everyone. I gave this movie a 5-star rating. For movie suggestions, please leave a comment! For a free 30-day trial visit my about me!

Sassy Pants

My first thoughts when watching this movie was "Hey! The girl from Awkward!", "Hey! The kid from 8 Simple Rules!", "Hey! The grandma from Reba!". I was immediately hooked because it's rare that these types of movies actually have decent actors in them. I am already a fan of terrible movies with bad actors, but for them to have decent actors makes my life so much better. It was a bit slow to start, but as the movie picked up and she ran away from home I got excited about the kid from Sixth Sense being ridiculously gay. I mean, fabulous. Watch this movie if only to see him in all of his gay glory. I liked this movie because there was never a significant climax. It's nice to have a movie every once in awhile that doesn't completely stress you out with it's climax and suspense. The ending was cute, I enjoyed the fact that the mom changed her ways and let her daughter go despite her fears. I was worried that they would keep her psychotic and the girl would have to run away again, but no she had a change of heart and that was nice. Overall, I gave this movie a 4 star rating. I enjoyed the awkwardness of the actors, the Napoleon Dynamite type movie quality, and the characters. It wasn't the best movie I have ever seen, but it was certainly worth the time. Thank you for reading! I know it's short and sweet, but those are my thoughts! For movie suggestions or opinions, please leave a comment below. For a free 30 day subscription to Netflix please see my read more profile. -Samm