Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words to describe the movie.

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun   Past 5 Word Reviews here.  We’re up to $94.

(2010. Cast-Annette Bening, Juliane Moore, Mark Ruffalo)   Grade B+

All families are amazingly complicated.

Kids with moms find dad (Amy)

Beautiful and touching. Highly recommended. (Heather)

2011.Cast-Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Judi Dench, Armie Hammer) Grade B-

Somewhat slow but historically interesting.

(2007. Cast-Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen)           Grade D+

23 never looked so melodramatic.

Jim Carrey: his own warm-up act.  (Tony)

(2009. Cast-Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella) Grade D+

Millionaire or killer?  Tough choice 😉

 It sure was a letdown! (Jo-Jo)

“The Box” sucks. Enough Said.  (Nicole)

Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words to describe the movie.

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun   Past 5 Word Reviews here.  We’re up to $88.

(2011. Cast-Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Raul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei)  Grade B

All politics is dirty. Compelling.

Our political system – only human. (Margot)

Great insight into dirty politics.  (Heather)

(1980. Cast-Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers)   Grade C+

Here’s Johnny!  Iconic Psychological Horror.

Theme:  deet deet deet deet (audio review by Jill)

Don’t stay in haunted hotel. (Stephanie)

Nicholson. Scariest man alive, really. (Heather)

The Creepiest Movie Ever Period (Beth)

All work and no play.  (Tony)

(2010. Cast- Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, Vincent Cassel)   Grade C+

Creepy Ending Saved Disturbing Film.

Disturbing, but true film art. (Heather)

Ballet never looked so horrific. (Jenners)

Dark Mysterious Artistic Deep Beautiful  (Beth)

Insecure ballerina obsessed with perfection. (Michelle)

Natalie Portman drives herself crazy.  (Tony)

Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words that make up a ‘review’.

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun   Past 5 Word Reviews here.  We’re up to $86.

(2011. Cast-Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon) Grade B

Surprisingly melancholy.  More Gosling, please.

Cute concept.  Chemistry was off. (Kathy)

Surprisingly sweet, adorable, and funny.  (Heather)

(1998. Cast-Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro)  Grade B-

The Dude’s life is bowling.

Dude, I’m f—— high, dude. (Heather)

The Dude abides, still loses.  (Tony)

(2009. Cast-Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones)   Grade C

Not as stupid as expected.

Had poster on my wall.  (Tony)

Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words that make up a ‘review’.

FYI-I did not read the book, The Help, so there were no comparisons for me.

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun   Past 5 Word Reviews here.  We’re up to $83.

(2011. Cast-Viola Davis, Octavia Butler, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard)     Grade A

Southern Prejudice & Spunk. Inspirational Story. 

Prejudice and inspirational southern spunk. (oh so cleverly fixed by Jill ;))

Perfectly cast story of change.  (Kathy)

Well-done story but slightly patronizing.  (Heather)

(2008. Cast-Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin, Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher, Rachel Weisz)    Grade B+

3rd Grade Sex Ed?  Yikes!

Like the concept but mediocre.  (Heather)

(2005. Cast-Robert Downey Jr., Val Klmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen)                          Grade B

Charming Downey. Sharp, Noirish Mystery.

Rollicking nonsense, but please enjoy.  (Tony)

(2006. Cast- Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Eva Longoria, Kim Basinger)  Grade B-

Lie Detector Tests Are Conclusive?

(2010. Cast-John C Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill, Catherine Keener)     Grade D

Twisted Mom/Son Relationship.  Boring.

Not funny. Lame. Terrible idea. (Jenny)

A very slow month for me, but it was good variety 😉

Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words that make up a ‘review’.

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun   Past 5 Word Reviews here.  We’re up to $77.

(2011. Cast- Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Colon Farrell, Jamie Foxx)       Grade B+

Awesomely Fun Cast.  Horribly Good.

Pretty crude. Over the top. (Kathy)

Best when three friends featured. (Jenners)

Didn’t wanna like it…did.  (Heather)

But really fun to watch.  (Tony)

(1959. Cast- Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson)   Grade B+

50’s Teens surfing & singing. Cute.

Surfers, singing, beaches, old favorite.  (Kay)

Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words that make up a ‘review’.

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun   Past 5 Word Reviews here.  We’re up to $74.

(2006. Cast- Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Christopher Plummer, Jodie Foster)                  Grade B+

Well Done, Smart Hostage Thriller

(2oo3. Cast- Shia LeBeouf, Jon Voight, Sigourney Weaver, Patricia Arquette, Dule Hill, Henry Winkler)         Grade B+

Desert Digging.  Great Family Fun.

Surprisingly entertaining with Shia LeBouf (Heather)

Disturbing But With Cute lizards (Beth)

(2011. Cast- Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams)   Grade B

Classic Artists & Authors Revisited & Admired.

Roaring 20s through nostalgic eyes (Stephanie)

Owen Wilson? No. Movie great.  (Heather)

The best of times, too.  (Tony)

 (2010. Cast- Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Saoirse Ronan)  Grade C+

Book Was So Much Better.

Meh adaptation of awesome book (Heather)

Devastating yet strangely uplifting movie (Beth Hoffman)

Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words that make up a ‘review’.

You may notice that we saw a movie at the theater this month.  Can you tell which one of us won the March Madness bracket and gets to pick the next five theater movies? 🙂

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun   Past 5 Word Reviews here.  We’re up to $66.

(2011. Cast-Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy)    Grade A-

Bawdy Girl Fun. Surprisingly Touching.

Wet my pants laughing (TeddyRee)

Obnoxious. I must be prudish. (Stacy-A Novel Source)

Real Women Having Real Fun (Beth)

Best bathroom humor scene ever! (Michelle)

Obnoxious but hilarious, go women! (Debbie)

So funny and real, favorite.  (Heather)

Depressing but incredibly funny, too.  (Tony)

(2005. Cast-Samuel L Jackson)   Grade B

Tough Coach Reforms Athletes.  Refreshing.

(2010. Cast- Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leto)                                          Grade B-

Great Performances. Depressing True Story.

Creative use of the f-word. (Kathy)

Touching, f-ing story. Bale Rocks! (Heather)

Christian Bale falls in trash.  (Tony)

(2010. Cast- Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Martin Sheen, Dan Fogler)                      Grade B-

Cute Leads. Sweet Healing Romance.

(2005 Cast-Lisa Kudrow, Steve Coogan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Ritter, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Dern, Jesse Bradford)  Grade B-

Interesting Twists & Cast. Unique  Storytelling.

(2010. Cast- Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz)       Grade D

Action Gone Terribly, Terribly Wrong.

No chemistry between leads…None (Kay)

Cruise is creepy. No chemistry. (Heather)

Previews looked good, movie wasn’t! (Debbie)

Should have been great. wasn’t. (Louise)

Cruise and Diaz: poor showing.  (Tony)

Once a month I feature the movies I’ve seen for the first time with a 5 word ‘review’.  Only it’s not really a review.  For that I need your help.  I hope that you’ll add your 5 words to my 5 words and that someone else will add their 5 words and so on until we have a a fun hodgepodge of words that make up a ‘review’.

This month you can give money to charity by contributing your 5 words (Details here).  Please join the fun 🙂  Past 5 Word Reviews here.

(2010. Cast- John Cusack, Rob Corddry)                                                                 Grade B

Fun & Silly 80’s Romp.

Fun cast. Better than expected. (Jenners)

Rude, crude and totally hilarious! (Staci)

(2002. Cast- Aaron Eckhart, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Jennifer Ehle)               Grade B

Slow but worthwhile. romantic story.

Surprisingly, better than the book (Stephanie)

(1936. Cast- William Powell, Carol Lombard)                                                    Grade C

Loved Godfrey. Didn’t Understand Romance

Carole: the quintessential madcap heroine (The Gal Herself)

(2004. Cast- Colin Farrell, Robin Wright Penn, Sissey Spacek, Dallas Roberts)              Grade C

Confusingly Odd Gay Love Story

Book much better than movie. (Staci)

 Love Colin, hated the film. (Nolatari)

Colin Farrell earns indy cred.  (Tony)