MOVIES 94-96

Sorry to disappoint – didn’t hit 100 movies in 2006. I’ll be more disciplined this year.
#94 – Stranger Than Fiction


A good deal for 3 dollars. At the very beginning of the film, Andrea leaned over to say “This movie is going to be stupid!” By the end, she was tearing up. Nothing groundbreaking, but it was enjoyable and cute. Some of the characters strained credibility (Maggie Gyllenhaal’s liberal baker), but some were entertaining in spite of their overdone quirkiness – including Will Ferrell in the lead.

#95 – Children of Men


Much darker and more depressing than the reviews and trailers led me to expect. I’d say this is definitely in the top 10 of the year and a must-see. Just be prepared to be somewhat devastated. Oh, also - Clive Owen is a super-stud.

#96 – Notes on a Scandal


Great powerhouse acting performances by Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench. I’m usually not a fan of voiceover narration, but Judi Dench’s narration makes this movie exceptional. This film was also darkly funny and centers around one of my favorite film subjects – age-difference relationships – although this crosses into icky territory.