"The Wolfman" (2010); "Big Miracle" (2012); "Little Ashes" (2008); "Simply Irresistible" (1999); "Rumor Has It" (2005)

The Wolfman (2010)

Director:

Joe Johnston

Writers:

Andrew Kevin Walker (screenplay), David Self (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins and Emily Blunt | See full cast and crew

This was the wrong movie to watch so closely to bedtime, but pausing and walking away for a while helped to prevent me from having terrible dreams, so that's nice. I love Emily Blunt, but Benicio Del Toro doesn't really have a range of facial emotions. It seems like his face is set in stone, sometimes. The movie was okay.

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 Big Miracle (2012)

Director:

Ken Kwapis

Writers:

Jack Amiel (screenplay), Michael Begler (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski and John Pingayak | See full cast and crew

Even though I watched this movie in a crowded room of noisy youth, and missed some of the dialogue, I was still touched by this film. I loved that during the credits they showed the real people. I'd be interested to watch it again, in a quieter environment.

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Little Ashes (2008)

Director:

Paul Morrison

Writer:

Philippa Goslett

Stars:

Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltrán and Matthew McNulty | See full cast and crew

Don't let Pattinson fool you... he is quite the opposite of a vampire. I was very interested to see him in this film since I'm a Spanish minor and have studied these writers and painters throughout the years. I found the film intriguing and was surprised by the ending. I must not have been paying attention in school! Good film, if the artists/era is something you enjoy.

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 Simply Irresistible (1999)

Director:

Mark Tarlov

Writer:

Judith Roberts

Stars:

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean Patrick Flanery and Patricia Clarkson | See full cast and crew

Not one of my favorites, since I'm not a fan of rom-com, generally speaking. In fact, quite cheesy and requires suspension of disbelief. There were some loose ends that weren't tied up and plot points that were pretty vague. I was surprised to see Sean Patrick Flanery in the film. I'm more familiar with him in The Boondock Saints (1999) (apparently released in the same year... crazy!). and Patricia Clarkson is always a fun addition to any film. :)

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Rumor Has It (2005)

Director:

Rob Reiner

Writer:

Ted Griffin

Stars:

Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo and Shirley MacLaine | See full cast and crew

I actually liked this film. It seems to only have 5.5 stars out of 10 on imdb, but I liked the concept/tie in to The Graduate (1967) and thought it was a fun watch. Sure, it was a tiny far-fetched, but I could live with it. I like the actors too, so it was fun. You either like or dislike Jen Aniston, and I must like her because I see her movies and like them and her performances. I mean, she has a certain performance delivery, but I'm okay with it. I thought this movie wasn't as bad as the rating seems to make it. It wasn't amazing, but definitely enjoyable characters/concept.

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Five movies in a month's time... not my usual rate. But I've been quite busy, so this is all I could manager. I know I didn't explore the movies in depth, but you've got the trailers and a general opinion, so I think you're able to make a decision. I figured I'd get this blog kicked out. I'm gonna be MIA for the next two weeks, so you're just gonna have to review the blog for movie suggestions. ;) Happy viewing!