Kate & Leopold
I will forego all attempts to explain the logic of the movie’s plot, and concentrate instead on the actors’ portrayal of their characters. Hugh Jackman, I realized while watching this movie, is the dream man of all those romance novelists who have unknowingly fed me with idealized passion when I was younger, only to be crushed with harsh reality when I got older. Meg Ryan was still the Meg Ryan I fell in love with. I thought, though, that the chemistry between the two was not enough to cause the explosion of the laboratory…only its apparatus.
Sweet November
Again, I will dispense with the explanation of the logic, or lack of it, in Charlize Theron’s character. The deeper I think about it, the more I agree with Keanu Reeve’s character’s observation that this once-a-month benevolence is merely an excuse to get laid. However, I did enjoy the movie, if only because of Keanu Reeves. It’s sickening, I know; but deal with the fact that I am a fan of the stiff guy. Besides, logic set aside, I thought the movie was nice enough to get me through it. It helps that the scenic San Francisco was a sight to behold.
The Swan Princess
It ain’t Disney so don’t get your hopes so high on this one. Nevertheless, the kids will probably enjoy the vibrant colors. As to the story and soundtrack, the adults will appreciate them more than the kids.
Serendipity
This romcom is climbing the charts of my most favorite movies in the genre. John Cusack was simply adorable in this movie, evoking just the right emotion in a man torn between the woman he’s going to marry and the woman who got away. I thought he redeemed Kate Beckinsale’s rather bland portrayal of Sara. I must give special mention to Jeremy Piven – the guy is just so downright funny.
Catch Me If You Can
A light, breezy, and enjoyable movie of lies, truths, and an impressive ego wall. Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks were outstanding. The look and feel of the movie felt so 1969, it just swallowed me whole.
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