My favorite Christmas Movies

I did a post on this Last Year, and no new Christmas films have been released this year,but I see some classics on Netflix that I will look at. I doubt there will be changes to my top ten so here posting links to them enjoy. My favorite Christmas movies 5-1
My favorite Christmas movies 10-6

The Next Three Days

Those who know me, know that these aren't my favorite movies to see, I'm never into crime suspense. The next three days however was really good, I went to see this movie @ 12:45 am and I was tired, but I could not sleep. We all know the story from the previews, but I'll give a little synopsis anyway. Crowe's character makes the daring choice of breaking his wife out of prison after she's sentenced to life. What pushes him to make this choice I won't divulge, but his transformation from upstanding citizen to criminal is amazing. The lengths he went to for his family were also great, forced me to think, if I had a husband, would he do something like that for me? Did she, or did she not commit the crime, the movie forces the audience to decide. Crowe's character, regardless of what others said believed his wife was innocent. A thrilling ride, I give it 3 and a half JUICY MANGOES.

Burlesque

The critics really panned this one, but I have to say they were wrong again. I don't know what it is about Christina, but this girl just can't get a break. They were pegging it to be the next Showgirls/Glitter but Burlesque is far from it. This was a fun, and exciting little musical, entertaining from start to finish. Allie (Aguilera) is a small town girl with big city dreams that travels to LA in hopes of becoming a star. She winds up walking into a Burlesque theater and here our movie begins. Seems typical, and it could have been, but this movie's musical numbers and dance sequences makes it more reminiscent of Chicago. Also the big name stars and their excellent performances all helped in shaping this Gem. Only disappointment, was Alan Cumming's small & pointless role wished they had used him more. Christina was especially good in her acting debut, looking forward to more from her. I gave it 4 JUICY MANGOES, I think I'll even see it again.

Faster

This one surprised me, really wasn't interested in seeing it based on the previews, however it turned out to be great. The Rock, stars as an ex-con fresh out of prison with a mission for revenge on a the gang of misfits that killed his brother, and sent him to prison. Sounds pretty cliche, but the main characters in this movie cause it to vary from the ones usually seen in revenge flicks. Each is complex with a number of personal demons tormenting them. At first they may all seem random, but keep on watching they're all connected in some way. Kept my interest from start to finish I gave it 3 JUICY MANGOES.

2011 Great Year for Movies

Some more movies I'm excited to see




Oohh what about this one

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I have to be honest, I wasn't gonna see this movie, I was not impressed with number 6 in fact i slept through it (I know Shocking). I'm sorry I'm not a Pothead, perhaps not reading the books did add to this, but I find them too childish. These last few films, have also especially been dark and Lord knows I hate that. Deathly Hallows however was surprisingly entertaining, which I was shocked to discover since the critics panned it (we all know critics are sometimes VERY WRONG). Glad that they were wrong here, entertaining from beginning to end. These movies can never do bad at the Box-Office, since their followings are always large and loyal so why knock it? (your reviews are not gonna stop anyone from seeing it). Whether it remained true to the book I can't say (maybe a Pothead can give some input here). I think it had to have been, since the movie was split in two and this one was two hours and thirty minutes long. Ignoring profits as a factor (I"m a skeptic) why else would they do that if not but to be detailed as possible, since the film did require memory from previous moments that seemed trivial. Usually the length of these films annoy me, this time it didn't, captivating from start to finish a must see. 4 JUICY MANGOES about to go watch number 6 again and see if my opinion changes.

Tangled

This little gem is a new telling of the classic tale Rapunzel, but Disney really upped the ante this time. I think they're trying to keep up with their competition Dreamworks Animation, whose characters are always enjoyed by both old and young. The movie added more flare and personality to its characters, while maintaining the classic Disney magic which we've grown accustomed to and love. Another important factor that adds to its enchantment, is its 3D feature, please see this version, especially important for the children who'll enjoy it more. Without giving away too much,(the storyline does differ from the tale we grow up with). Rapunzel with her long golden hair is trapped in a tower, with her chameleon, imagination and occasionally her mother as her only companions. She longs to see the outside world & finally ventures out to do so with the help of Flyn Rider (a thief). Together they embark on an action filled, comedic adventure, which will surely warm your hearts. I gave it 4 JUICY MANGOES, definitely a family treat.