2 Compromising Movies and a Great Book

Hello dear friends.  The Mister and I had a very laid back, relaxing weekend.  It had been awhile since we had been to a movie and there were a few that we wanted to see.  The problem was, they were not the same ones.

So, on Saturday morning, the Mister and I tried to choose a movie that we could mutually agree upon.  Naturally, I wanted to see the new Meryl Streep movie.  The Mister, not so much.  He had his eye on Mission Impossible.  The thing about Mission Impossible films is if you've see one, you've seen them all.  Evidently, my narrow thinking is in the minority because it was number one at the box office this week.   

So, rather than calling on Judge Judy to solve our conundrum, we compromised and went to see The Gift.  I didn't want to tell the Mister that this was my second choice, fearing that he wouldn't have considered it a compromise on my part. 

Before I begin my reviews, let me fill you in on a little background story.  

The first movie that the Mister and I attended together when we began dating was The Silence of the Lambs.  You can find out a lot about a man by how he reacts to a scary movie.  The Mister spent three quarters of the movie, sitting on my lap covering his eyes.  If you ask him about it, he'll deny it.  

I loved every nail biting, white knuckled, suspenseful moment of this flick.  Jason Bateman (still as cute as ever) and Rebecca Hall have great chemistry and play the perfect upwardly mobile young couple.  Joel Edgerton, who also directed the film, nailed it in his role as the creepy Gordo. 

I give this movie a strong A minus.  The Mister gave it a C. 

As a side note... there is very little blood and gore.  That is, except when the Mister dug his finger nails into my hand.

On Sunday, we were planning to head for the Cape, but the weather was grey and overcast.  Not a Cape worthy day. 

So we enjoyed a nice lunch and went back to the movies.  I don't know how I did it, but I dodged Mission Impossible again!  I told the Mister that my friend Marsha, from Pinehurst Place, went to see Mr. Holmes and gave it a wonderful review.  The Mister enthusiastically agreed to see it.  Another compromise.  I didn't want to tell the Mister that this movie was on my top three must-see list of flicks  to see this weekend.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this film.  The cinematography is positively breathtaking.  I highly recommend seeing this one on the big screen so you can inhale the full effect of the exquisite scenery.

Ian McKellen and Laura Linney delivered their usual award-winning performances.  They are two of my favorite actors, and they never disappoint.

But this is the guy who stole my heart along with every scene in this movie.  Milo Parker has the ability to light up the screen with his abundant talent at such a young age.  No question about it ... this kid is going to make a name for himself.  

The Mister and I actually agreed on our grade for this one.  
We both gave it an A+.  

I think that was the first thing we agreed on all weekend! 

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Just finished this page turner.  If you missed my post on Beatriz Williams and the literary luncheon, you can find it here.

This novel holds the perfect recipe for a delicious book.  It's got glamour, intrigue, believable characters, love, lust, and a great twist at the conclusion.  I highly recommend this book.


This week I am off to join Dude and her posse at another show house.  My new mantra goes something like this:

A woman can never be too rich, too thin, or attend too many show houses.

Feel free to quote me.
   

Until next time...

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