Sorry for the long lapse in posting. A broken hip and Hospital rehab stay will do that to a blog. So, as the Oscars approach I want to take a look at the top 5 movies of the year. I think you will find this an interesting mix.
5.) The Odd Life of Timothy Green-- This is a family oriented Disney film. To be honest, I only went to see it because Jennifer Garner is in it. But I was so surprised by how moving it was, It actually made me cry. It is an important lesson in a) accepting what life gives you, and b) accepting people the way they are, Kids will like it, but adults should see it too.
4.) The Hobbit-- I knew this movie would be in my top 5, but actually expected it to be higher on the list. It is a great film, as are the original LOTR trilogy. I just felt that Jackson brought in too much extra back story that was not part of the original book. Part of the greatness of the Hobbit is the ability to draw you into Middle Earth without quite so much of the darkness of LOTR. But in order to get three movies out of it, Jackson has added too mucch. Great movie, but too much.
3.) Silver Linings Playbook-- This movie is an Oscar Favorite, and deservedly so. I must say, as I was watching it, I kept telling myself I didn't like it much. At the same time I kept saying to myself how good the acting was. I'm still not sure I like all of the storyline, but by the end of the movie I so wanted a happy ending for Cooper and Lawrence's Characters. I really think this movie could sweep the Acting categories this year. Love this dance scene.
2.) Blue Like Jazz-- This amazing little independent movie is something you really need to see. The story of a Texas raised Christian boy who becomes disillusioned with the faith he was raised on, and goes in search of meaning in his life. This is a film that almost wasn't made, until a kickstarter project saved it.
1.) The Hunger Games-- Huge teen megahit. Although I usually don't include such trendy films on my top 5, I had to put this movie at #1 because, my lord, it amazed me. I was moved to tears several times during this show, It was amazingly good story telling, great acting, and really well made.
So there's my top five, hope you like them.
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