Mr. Right (2015)
In this time of responsible social distancing and self-quarantining due to the new corona-virus, we figured it was a good time to cull our Netflix list and find a true diamond in the rough. A suggestion I have for you is Mr. Right written by Max Landis and directed by Paco Cabezas. Mr. Right is not your typical Rom-Com. It's more tongue in cheek, which is humor I appreciate, and there is plenty of action to go around.
The Premise
Newly single Martha isn't looking for love but that's what she finds when she runs into Francis. She isn't put of by his casual "jokes" about being a hitman, but when people start really trying to kill to them, she thinks it might be time for a break.
My Take
I have self confessed crushes on both Anna Kendrick, who plays Martha, and Sam Rockwell, who plays Francis. So imagine my elation when I saw they were paired up in this film! They make an adorable, awkward, and super cute movie couple.
In Mr. Right, Francis never lies to Martha about being a killer. He slips it into casual conversation, telling her the truth the whole time. She never quite knows what to expect from him, which is why she likes him so much. He's new and exciting and not like any guy she's ever been with before. But when the bullets start flying, she starts having second thoughts, like any sane woman would. Then again, she really likes this guy...
Acting as Martha's voice of reason is her roommate and best friend Sophie (Katie Nehra). Sophie is immediately suspicious of Francis and has no problems voicing her concerns. She has every right to be worried about her friend. Especially because people like Tim Roth, RZA, Anson Mount, Michael Eklund and James Ransone are all after him.
The Verdict
A lot of times, movies that have all-stars casts like this make me nervous to watch them. Truthfully. I have found there are times not enough attention is paid to the script or direction and all of it goes to who stars in the movie. If you enjoy dark humor, action, comedy, and romance, I suggest giving Mr. Right a chance. It seems to have slid under the radar as far as movies go. I give Mr. Right 1 perfect clown nose. Why? You'll have to watch to find out.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Outlander {Season1} (2014-?)
A new original series on Starz that I absolutely fell in love with this year was Outlander. This is story of a woman who finds love, war and passion in 18th century Scotland. Not so unusual, you say? What if I told you that she had traveled back in time 200 years to find herself thrust into this new life? That is what happened to main character, Claire Randall, in Diana Gabaldon's historical romance/fantasy novels (though they are really not pinned down to any genre) in the stunning new drama produced by the Starz network.
The Premise
Outlander is a tale of war nurse, Claire Randall, who is suddenly transported back in time 200 years in the Scottish Highlands while on a second honeymoon with her husband, Frank Randall. Unable to find her way back to her own time, she is whisked away by a clan of Highlanders who eventually take her in. Over the course of events, Claire is forced to marry outlawed Scotsman Jaime Fraser and her heart is torn between the future and the past.
My Take
Right off the bat I was excited that the show stayed so close to the first book, Outlander, and I hope it continues to do so. It would be a shame to have another True Blood debacle on our hands. The costumes were gorgeous, the settings were breathtaking, and the casting was superb.
Irish actress Caitriona Balfe plays Claire Randall, the war nurse married to Frank Randall (Tobias Menzies) in 1945. They are on vacation in the Scottish Highlands, getting to know each other once again after being separated during the war for a number of years. Frank is doing genealogical research and Claire is interested in the local flora and their healing properties.
After spying on a local chapter's ancient Druid ritual, Claire falls through a crack in time and ends up in 1743 Scotland, a very violent time in their history. The first person she meets is a Captain Jack Randall (also played very convincingly by Menzies), her husband's forefather. He attacks her and she she is rescued by men of the clan MacKenzie. The clansmen take her in, fearing she is an English spy and take her back to their stronghold, Castle Leoch.
But even the English are wary of this stranger among the Scottish. In order to avoid arrest, Claire must marry a Scotsman. Enter the young handsome outlaw, Jaime Fraser played by Sam Heughan. Jaime's conniving Uncle Dougal (Graham McTavish) arranges the marriage. The two are forced into the agreement, but neither expected to fall in love. Claire is now torn between two times, the one she came from and the one with the man she is falling in love with.
Claire makes one more attempt at escape, to get back to her own time, and is captured by Captain Jack Randall's men once again. She is being questioned and threatened with imprisonment and Jaime is the only one who can save her. That is where we leave off at the mid-series finale. Dangit!
The Verdict
There are so many other elements to the story that could be discussed. So many side characters have their own motives and reasons to see Claire and Jamie harmed or even dead. Lotte Verbeek plays the mysterious Geillis Duncan, with her underlying motives and secrets and dark looks. Gary Lewis as Colum MacKenzie is wonderful as the powerful mind behind the clan. Not to mention the special effects that went in to making his legs look as crippled as they did. And of course Stephen Walters and Duncan Lacroix as the men behind the men, adding their support, strength and much needed comic relief to a sometimes heavy drama.
I enjoyed Outlander very much. I recommend this show for those show enjoy history, romance, fantasy and Scottish men (and liked the first book of the series). I think a lot still remains to be seen, though, considering this series is based on existing text and many more stories yet to come. However I am very optimistic because they are off to such a good start. I can't wait until the show picks up again in April. I give Outlander at least 175/200 years. Good Show!
And if you guys are interested in giving this writer a little sneak peak, I promise my lips are sealed!
The Premise
Outlander is a tale of war nurse, Claire Randall, who is suddenly transported back in time 200 years in the Scottish Highlands while on a second honeymoon with her husband, Frank Randall. Unable to find her way back to her own time, she is whisked away by a clan of Highlanders who eventually take her in. Over the course of events, Claire is forced to marry outlawed Scotsman Jaime Fraser and her heart is torn between the future and the past.
My Take
Right off the bat I was excited that the show stayed so close to the first book, Outlander, and I hope it continues to do so. It would be a shame to have another True Blood debacle on our hands. The costumes were gorgeous, the settings were breathtaking, and the casting was superb.
Irish actress Caitriona Balfe plays Claire Randall, the war nurse married to Frank Randall (Tobias Menzies) in 1945. They are on vacation in the Scottish Highlands, getting to know each other once again after being separated during the war for a number of years. Frank is doing genealogical research and Claire is interested in the local flora and their healing properties.
After spying on a local chapter's ancient Druid ritual, Claire falls through a crack in time and ends up in 1743 Scotland, a very violent time in their history. The first person she meets is a Captain Jack Randall (also played very convincingly by Menzies), her husband's forefather. He attacks her and she she is rescued by men of the clan MacKenzie. The clansmen take her in, fearing she is an English spy and take her back to their stronghold, Castle Leoch.
But even the English are wary of this stranger among the Scottish. In order to avoid arrest, Claire must marry a Scotsman. Enter the young handsome outlaw, Jaime Fraser played by Sam Heughan. Jaime's conniving Uncle Dougal (Graham McTavish) arranges the marriage. The two are forced into the agreement, but neither expected to fall in love. Claire is now torn between two times, the one she came from and the one with the man she is falling in love with.
Claire makes one more attempt at escape, to get back to her own time, and is captured by Captain Jack Randall's men once again. She is being questioned and threatened with imprisonment and Jaime is the only one who can save her. That is where we leave off at the mid-series finale. Dangit!
The Verdict
There are so many other elements to the story that could be discussed. So many side characters have their own motives and reasons to see Claire and Jamie harmed or even dead. Lotte Verbeek plays the mysterious Geillis Duncan, with her underlying motives and secrets and dark looks. Gary Lewis as Colum MacKenzie is wonderful as the powerful mind behind the clan. Not to mention the special effects that went in to making his legs look as crippled as they did. And of course Stephen Walters and Duncan Lacroix as the men behind the men, adding their support, strength and much needed comic relief to a sometimes heavy drama.
I enjoyed Outlander very much. I recommend this show for those show enjoy history, romance, fantasy and Scottish men (and liked the first book of the series). I think a lot still remains to be seen, though, considering this series is based on existing text and many more stories yet to come. However I am very optimistic because they are off to such a good start. I can't wait until the show picks up again in April. I give Outlander at least 175/200 years. Good Show!
And if you guys are interested in giving this writer a little sneak peak, I promise my lips are sealed!
Friday, July 18, 2014
The Sapphires (2012)
In 1968, the Vietnam War was in full swing, Americans were fighting for their civil rights, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and four Australian Aboriginal girls formed a group called The Sapphires. Inspired by a true story, The Sapphires is a touching film about four girls, with their own lessons to learn about life and love, who are swept off to war torn Vietnam by the only man who believes in them.
The Premise
Family group, The Sapphires, is comprised of three sisters and one cousin from indigenous Australia. Led by their inexperienced talent scout, the girls go to Vietnam to entertain the troops in 1968. While overseas, they experience the world's triumphs, defeats and heartaches together. They overcome their own family dynamics in order to make The Sapphires a success and to get out of Vietnam alive.
My Take
In Australia, the girls of the The Sapphires were not accepted in mainstream society because they were considered to be non-white. In the 1950's, Aboriginal children that were light skinned were literally stolen from their homes in order to be mainstreamed in an effort to breed out the Aboriginal race. So it was no wonder that in 1968 these girls were ready to get out of Australia, go to Vietnam and perform for the colored troops.
Gail, Cynthia and Julie are the sisters that started the group. Gail, played by Deborah Mailman, is the eldest member and is the heart of The Sapphires. She holds them together with her strength and perseverance. Mailman plays Gail in such a way that we grow to love her and understand her plight without being angry with her outbursts and bossy ways. Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell) often acts as a referee between the girls. She bounces between wanting to be mature and grown up and also acting out and being young and foolish, much like any other middle child. Julie is the youngest sister. Played by Jessica Mauboy, Julie wants it all. She is the one with the most talent and is determined to be part of the adventure, despite her responsibilities at home.
Cousin Kay is the last to join The Sapphires. The sisters want her to part of the group, much as she was when they were children before Kay was taken away to be mainstreamed into white society. Shari Sebbens plays conflicted Kay. Kay doesn't know quite who she is when she becomes a Sapphire. She has spent much of her life being told she is white and now she is being thrown into a soul group being labeled as Aboriginal Australian. It is a constant source of conflict between Kay and Gail.
Looking out for the girls is talent scout, Dave Lovelace. Chris O'Dowd is the heavy-drinking, inexperienced, Irish man that takes it upon himself to manage The Sapphires. And I think there might be something going on between he and Gail. I'm just saying.
Adapted from the stage play by Tony Briggs and written by Tony Briggs and Keith Thompson, The Sapphires is inspired by real events. Briggs is the son of original Sapphires member, Laurel Robinson. In the movie, four girls momentarily escape their troublesome lives by going to Vietnam to make music. There, they experience life, love, war and prejudice and form a family bond even deeper than they ever imagined.
The Verdict
The Sapphires is an amazing film. The performances are incredible, the singing is gorgeous and the story is beautiful. The Sapphires is one of those rare films that comes along that can make you feel a wide range of emotions in an hour and a half. You laugh, you cry, you get angry, you get wrapped up in the characters and in the story which is what any good film is supposed to make you do. I give The Sapphires 4/4 sapphires. Well done. In fact, I've already watched it twice.
The Premise
Family group, The Sapphires, is comprised of three sisters and one cousin from indigenous Australia. Led by their inexperienced talent scout, the girls go to Vietnam to entertain the troops in 1968. While overseas, they experience the world's triumphs, defeats and heartaches together. They overcome their own family dynamics in order to make The Sapphires a success and to get out of Vietnam alive.
My Take
In Australia, the girls of the The Sapphires were not accepted in mainstream society because they were considered to be non-white. In the 1950's, Aboriginal children that were light skinned were literally stolen from their homes in order to be mainstreamed in an effort to breed out the Aboriginal race. So it was no wonder that in 1968 these girls were ready to get out of Australia, go to Vietnam and perform for the colored troops.
Gail, Cynthia and Julie are the sisters that started the group. Gail, played by Deborah Mailman, is the eldest member and is the heart of The Sapphires. She holds them together with her strength and perseverance. Mailman plays Gail in such a way that we grow to love her and understand her plight without being angry with her outbursts and bossy ways. Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell) often acts as a referee between the girls. She bounces between wanting to be mature and grown up and also acting out and being young and foolish, much like any other middle child. Julie is the youngest sister. Played by Jessica Mauboy, Julie wants it all. She is the one with the most talent and is determined to be part of the adventure, despite her responsibilities at home.
Cousin Kay is the last to join The Sapphires. The sisters want her to part of the group, much as she was when they were children before Kay was taken away to be mainstreamed into white society. Shari Sebbens plays conflicted Kay. Kay doesn't know quite who she is when she becomes a Sapphire. She has spent much of her life being told she is white and now she is being thrown into a soul group being labeled as Aboriginal Australian. It is a constant source of conflict between Kay and Gail.
Looking out for the girls is talent scout, Dave Lovelace. Chris O'Dowd is the heavy-drinking, inexperienced, Irish man that takes it upon himself to manage The Sapphires. And I think there might be something going on between he and Gail. I'm just saying.
Adapted from the stage play by Tony Briggs and written by Tony Briggs and Keith Thompson, The Sapphires is inspired by real events. Briggs is the son of original Sapphires member, Laurel Robinson. In the movie, four girls momentarily escape their troublesome lives by going to Vietnam to make music. There, they experience life, love, war and prejudice and form a family bond even deeper than they ever imagined.
The Verdict
The Sapphires is an amazing film. The performances are incredible, the singing is gorgeous and the story is beautiful. The Sapphires is one of those rare films that comes along that can make you feel a wide range of emotions in an hour and a half. You laugh, you cry, you get angry, you get wrapped up in the characters and in the story which is what any good film is supposed to make you do. I give The Sapphires 4/4 sapphires. Well done. In fact, I've already watched it twice.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
25 of My Favorite Sappy Romantic Movies
Well it's February and Valentine's Day is upon us once again. If you find yourself wondering what sappy romantic movie you should watch with your significant other (or by yourself) I have put together a list of my favorites. As with my Halloween and Christmas lists, I invite you to share with me your favorite lovey-dovey movies and I will compile the suggestions I get from comments here, on Face Book and on Twitter in another, reader inspired list, at the end of the month.
Without further ado, 25 of my favorite sappy romantic movies of all time...
Always (1989)
This movie is a real tear jerker. I can't watch it without crying and I know exactly what's going to happen. Always is a movie that is a little bit ghost story, a little bit action story, and a lot of heart and soul.
Say Anything... (1989)
One of my absolute favorites, Say Anything... is about first loves, high school politics and determination. Lloyd Dobler falls in love with Diane Court, a girl that is supposed to be way out of his league. But together, they make it work. I hope they are still together.
The Princess Bride (1987)
It's inconceivable to me how anyone could not like this movie. It has everything. Sword fights, princes and princesses, romance, revenge, giants, pirates and rodents of unusual size.
The Notebook (2004)
Another movie that makes me cry, The Notebook is a story about love that has lasted true the ages. It has been time tested and now, in the twilight of their years, an elderly man is still committed to his wife who has Alzheimer's Disease. He tells her the story of their love over and over, knowing that she will never fully remember him.
Casablanca (1942)
A classic love story, Casablanca shows the conflict between former lovers and their desire to be together. This movie gave us one of the most famous lines ever, "We'll always have Paris."
The English Patient (1996)
Love stories don't always give us a happy ending. The English Patient is full of tragedy, adultery, plane crashes, pain and sorrow. But Count Laszlo couldn't have loved Katharine Clifton any more than he did and that's what makes it a great love story.
Gone With the Wind (1939)
The Civil War was a turbulent time in American History. One of the things I love best about Gone With the Wind is Scarlett O'Hara. She is a Southern beauty with a fiery temper and a manipulative personality. She meets her match in Rhett Butler. They are like fire and ice, not meant to be together, yet a perfect complement to one another.
Pretty Woman (1990)
A Cinderella movie for hookers! But seriously, what girl doesn't dream of a man rescuing them from whatever situation they are in, sweeping them off their feet and living happily ever after?
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
I love movies that address romantic love versus arranged marriages. I think we are spoiled, in a very good way, in that we can choose our partners. In this movie, Shakespeare and Viola have to sneak around to be together. Even though their love won't last, she inspires one of his greatest creations.
The Graduate (1967)
Mrs. Robinson, the original cougar. The Graduate is such a great movie. Emotions run high when a young man has an affair with an older woman and then falls for her daughter.
Up (2009)
The first fifteen minutes of the movie sum up how I want my entire marriage to be. Two people completely in love and entirely devoted to each other. The rest of the movie is all about the little old man trying to complete their last goal of going to Paradise Falls and finding a unique bond along the way.
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
This is an unconventional love story, but I adore it. Lars tells his family that he has met someone. The 'someone' that he has met is a life-sized doll, but Lars loves her and treats her as a real person. Eventually his family and the entire town does the same.
Secretary (2002)
Another unconventional love story, Secretary takes on the idea of not only an employee-employer relationship, but a sadomasochistic relationship. Lee Holloway meets Mr. Grey and together they find love while pushing boundaries and the expectations of those around them.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner!" The epitome of the story about a bad boy and a good girl trying to make their relationship work, Dirty Dancing is a sexy movie that has been copied time and time again.
Overboard (1987)
Overboard is able to make you laugh at love. And you should be able to laugh together. Joanna Stayton is a terrible person. She hires carpenter Dean Proffitt and then refuses to pay him for the work he does. Later, she falls overboard and suffers from amnesia. Dean is able to convince her that she is his wife. A story of revenge turns into a story about love.
Footloose (1984)
What's a senior prom without dance? Ren is rebellious, but only because he loves to dance. Ariel is just plain rebellious. Together they make an explosive couple that take on Ariel's bible-thumbing minister father and a town that is ready for a change.
Love Story (1970)
I think this movie gets made fun of a lot of times, but Love Story takes a different route by exploring what happens when a spouse is terminally ill. It strikes a chord with me because of the reality of our life after stroke.
Love Actually (2003)
This movie was a collaboration of several actors and several stories. It follows the lives of different couples that are in different stages of their relationships. Some couples are falling in love, others out of love and some are seeking love.
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Frances buys a home in Tuscany after an infidelity breaks up her marriage. She briefly finds love in a man, finds lasting love in friendship, but most importantly, finds love in herself. This may not necessarily be a romantic movie, but it is, nonetheless, a love story.
In Her Shoes (2005)
Another movie that is more Chick Flick than romantic escape, is In Her Shoes, but I still love it and highly recommend it. Two sisters who could not be more different go there separate ways only to be reunited by a grandmother they never knew they had.
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
A movie that proves you can come home again. Even after heartbreak, it is possible to heal and try again. Especially if you're ex-husband is Josh Lucas. Just sayin'.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Two damaged people meet and become friends. They slowly begin to heal each other, but their friendship is not without its problems. Pat is determined to reconcile with his ex-wife even though Tiffany is falling for him.
Warm Bodies (2013)
This is probably the best Zombie movie / Romeo and Juliet movie ever. Even the coldest heart can be started again by the right person. It's a love story that crosses very unusual boundaries and proves that one person can change the world.
Enchanted (2007)
Enchanted is a love story that parents can enjoy while the kids are also being entertained. It's the story of what happens when a classic story book princess collides with the real world. She finds a love better than in the stories when a real life man and his little girl take her in.
13 Going on 30 (2004)
In 13 Going on 30, a little girl learns that friendship is better than popularity. Jenna Rink makes a wish at her thirteenth birthday party and wakes up a thirty year old woman. She discovers that in this life, she made some bad decisions and only wants her one true friend, Matt, back.
Don't forget to add to the list! I will compile a list of reader's favorites at the end of the month!
Without further ado, 25 of my favorite sappy romantic movies of all time...
Always (1989)
This movie is a real tear jerker. I can't watch it without crying and I know exactly what's going to happen. Always is a movie that is a little bit ghost story, a little bit action story, and a lot of heart and soul.
Say Anything... (1989)
One of my absolute favorites, Say Anything... is about first loves, high school politics and determination. Lloyd Dobler falls in love with Diane Court, a girl that is supposed to be way out of his league. But together, they make it work. I hope they are still together.
The Princess Bride (1987)
It's inconceivable to me how anyone could not like this movie. It has everything. Sword fights, princes and princesses, romance, revenge, giants, pirates and rodents of unusual size.
The Notebook (2004)
Another movie that makes me cry, The Notebook is a story about love that has lasted true the ages. It has been time tested and now, in the twilight of their years, an elderly man is still committed to his wife who has Alzheimer's Disease. He tells her the story of their love over and over, knowing that she will never fully remember him.
Casablanca (1942)
A classic love story, Casablanca shows the conflict between former lovers and their desire to be together. This movie gave us one of the most famous lines ever, "We'll always have Paris."
The English Patient (1996)
Love stories don't always give us a happy ending. The English Patient is full of tragedy, adultery, plane crashes, pain and sorrow. But Count Laszlo couldn't have loved Katharine Clifton any more than he did and that's what makes it a great love story.
Gone With the Wind (1939)
The Civil War was a turbulent time in American History. One of the things I love best about Gone With the Wind is Scarlett O'Hara. She is a Southern beauty with a fiery temper and a manipulative personality. She meets her match in Rhett Butler. They are like fire and ice, not meant to be together, yet a perfect complement to one another.
Pretty Woman (1990)
A Cinderella movie for hookers! But seriously, what girl doesn't dream of a man rescuing them from whatever situation they are in, sweeping them off their feet and living happily ever after?
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
I love movies that address romantic love versus arranged marriages. I think we are spoiled, in a very good way, in that we can choose our partners. In this movie, Shakespeare and Viola have to sneak around to be together. Even though their love won't last, she inspires one of his greatest creations.
The Graduate (1967)
Mrs. Robinson, the original cougar. The Graduate is such a great movie. Emotions run high when a young man has an affair with an older woman and then falls for her daughter.
Up (2009)
The first fifteen minutes of the movie sum up how I want my entire marriage to be. Two people completely in love and entirely devoted to each other. The rest of the movie is all about the little old man trying to complete their last goal of going to Paradise Falls and finding a unique bond along the way.
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
This is an unconventional love story, but I adore it. Lars tells his family that he has met someone. The 'someone' that he has met is a life-sized doll, but Lars loves her and treats her as a real person. Eventually his family and the entire town does the same.
Secretary (2002)
Another unconventional love story, Secretary takes on the idea of not only an employee-employer relationship, but a sadomasochistic relationship. Lee Holloway meets Mr. Grey and together they find love while pushing boundaries and the expectations of those around them.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner!" The epitome of the story about a bad boy and a good girl trying to make their relationship work, Dirty Dancing is a sexy movie that has been copied time and time again.
Overboard (1987)
Overboard is able to make you laugh at love. And you should be able to laugh together. Joanna Stayton is a terrible person. She hires carpenter Dean Proffitt and then refuses to pay him for the work he does. Later, she falls overboard and suffers from amnesia. Dean is able to convince her that she is his wife. A story of revenge turns into a story about love.
Footloose (1984)
What's a senior prom without dance? Ren is rebellious, but only because he loves to dance. Ariel is just plain rebellious. Together they make an explosive couple that take on Ariel's bible-thumbing minister father and a town that is ready for a change.
Love Story (1970)
I think this movie gets made fun of a lot of times, but Love Story takes a different route by exploring what happens when a spouse is terminally ill. It strikes a chord with me because of the reality of our life after stroke.
Love Actually (2003)
This movie was a collaboration of several actors and several stories. It follows the lives of different couples that are in different stages of their relationships. Some couples are falling in love, others out of love and some are seeking love.
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Frances buys a home in Tuscany after an infidelity breaks up her marriage. She briefly finds love in a man, finds lasting love in friendship, but most importantly, finds love in herself. This may not necessarily be a romantic movie, but it is, nonetheless, a love story.
In Her Shoes (2005)
Another movie that is more Chick Flick than romantic escape, is In Her Shoes, but I still love it and highly recommend it. Two sisters who could not be more different go there separate ways only to be reunited by a grandmother they never knew they had.
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
A movie that proves you can come home again. Even after heartbreak, it is possible to heal and try again. Especially if you're ex-husband is Josh Lucas. Just sayin'.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Two damaged people meet and become friends. They slowly begin to heal each other, but their friendship is not without its problems. Pat is determined to reconcile with his ex-wife even though Tiffany is falling for him.
Warm Bodies (2013)
This is probably the best Zombie movie / Romeo and Juliet movie ever. Even the coldest heart can be started again by the right person. It's a love story that crosses very unusual boundaries and proves that one person can change the world.
Enchanted (2007)
Enchanted is a love story that parents can enjoy while the kids are also being entertained. It's the story of what happens when a classic story book princess collides with the real world. She finds a love better than in the stories when a real life man and his little girl take her in.
13 Going on 30 (2004)
In 13 Going on 30, a little girl learns that friendship is better than popularity. Jenna Rink makes a wish at her thirteenth birthday party and wakes up a thirty year old woman. She discovers that in this life, she made some bad decisions and only wants her one true friend, Matt, back.
Don't forget to add to the list! I will compile a list of reader's favorites at the end of the month!
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