I added this movie to my queue when it was recommended to me based on my recent viewed movies, awhile ago. As I sat watching it, it follow a woman named Hedassa who changed her name to Esther so that she can hide being Jewish. She was this humble but yet strong beautiful woman chosen to be queen. She spoke of the bible story of David and Goliath and Jacob. Hmmm! Is this a Christian movie? I know Esther is in the bible. The movie a bit confusing in many places and it dragged a bit but the core theme of the movie was so beautiful. This woman... Esther. So after the movie, I took out my bible looked in the back where it lists keywords and where you can find it in the bible. I looked up Esther and low and behold there is a book of Esther in the Old Testament. I am ashamed that I never read this book. It was all in there. King Xerxes... everything. That this heroic woman is in the bible. Her complete faith in God, gave her the strength to risk her life for her people. I was moved. I enjoyed the movie. 3 out of 4
Ryan Gosling was nominated for an oscar for his role in this movie. He plays a drug addicted teacher trying to make a difference in an urban school. I was actually awed by the acting debut of Shareeka Epps. She plays the student of Goslings character who befriends him by witnessing his addiction to drugs. Surprisingly, the movie was entertaining not because of it's deep serious content but there was humor through out the movie. It is unexpected but really brought heart to the film. It's ironic how a white teacher goes to an all black school to make a difference but not as a role model but even his debilitating habit can turn around one girls life for the better. It was a good film. And keep eyes on Shareeka Epps... she got natural talent. 3 out of 4
I have mixed feeling about this film. There were parts that I really enjoyed that was heart warming and funny but then there were parts that were odd. It had good individual parts but never really came together very well. Hmmm... not a memorable movie. 2 out of 4
I loved this film. It is a funny quirky film. Kerri Russell was amazing in this film. It's simple but it was heartfelt. 4 out of 4
Fifty years from now, the sun is dying, and mankind is dying with it. Our last hope: a spaceship and a crew of eight men and women. They carry a device which will breathe new life into the star. But deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission is starting to unravel. There is an accident, a fatal mistake, and a distress beacon from a spaceship that disappeared seven years earlier. Soon the crew is fighting not only for their lives, but their sanity. (per movies.yahoo,com
The storyline is not unique. It's pretty much something you've seen before but Bruce Willis makes it different. It was action pack with great stunts. (only in the movies) Amazing never the less. Justin Long made a great comedic accessory to the film. I was entertained. 2 1/2 out of 4
A Very Cute Movie. I think I'm officially too old to watch this... The first one is by far much better than this sequel. I found Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens soooooooooo annoying. The only thing great in this film was Ashley Tisdale. She played her character flawlessly. She was hilarious. I can see why the young kids are loving the movie but I am sad to say that I didn't quite enjoy it that much. 2 out of 4
