Movie Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth

Rated: PG
Starring: Brendon Fraiser

The premise of this film is not the original book with the same name, but rather a scientist, a mountain guide and a teenage boy set out to prove that the land that is referenced in the original novel actually exists. It doesn't take long for them to find the portal to the center of the earth and the rest of the film is their adventure to return home.

Becky's rating: B+

We took Braylon (age 5) to this family film thinking it would be somewhere on his level. We weren't disappointed in the subject matter or content. However, I thought that since the film was made in 3-D that we would simply need to put on our glasses to experience the virtual action. Not so. In that I was disappointed. The story line was appropriate for even a 5 year old and I think easy enough for him to get the basic idea. It was entertaining enough for the grown ups and several times the audience was laughing out loud. My only criticism is that it was simple - Not a lot of set-up or plot. All adventure.

Bottom line: Perfect for kids and their parents age 5-12. Great family film opportunity.

Countdown Continues

Ten more days left of Brandon's clinical. Word up ya'll.

Go Fish

Just a reminder from some of the biggest fans out there - (us) - Check out Go Fish for all families with and without children. While many of their songs are kid-friendly, I have found meaning in the positive lyrics. (See May 20 blog.)

Here's the website - Check it out! They have some great deals on their products right now, too.

http://www.gofishguys.com/

The Oldest Trick in the Book

At Burger King over the weekend, I ordered onion rings instead of fries. This was a new concept to Blaine. During our meal, Blaine 'innocently' said, "Hey, Mom, What's on that picture over there?" As I turned my head to see, Blaine 'sweetly' swiped an onion ring and had it halfway eaten before I noticed his little act. I guess this technique doesn't have to be taught!

Hmmmm?

See movie review in the previous blog. Was Dr. Banner's first name in the movie 'David' or 'Bruce?' I thought Bruce, but now I'm not sure. Please help me decide in the poll to the right.

Movie Review: The Hulk

Rated PG13
Starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, William Hurt

The premise of this movie is just like the old tv series. Science experiment gone bad puts too much gamma cells in Dr. Bruce Banner's blood, which causes him to turn into the green monster when his heart rate goes above 200. His love for a colleague makes him want to cure his ailment.

Becky's Rating: B+

Ok, I'm not really that familiar with the tv series, truth be told. I am old enough to remember it on tv, but young enough to remember it was a bit too scary for me. So this movie was kind of an introduction to the Bruce Banner character. I felt that I understood the movie line pretty well, although there could have been a few added moments of dialogue to fill in some gaps. The plot wasn't very complicated and was fairly easy to follow. There were a few questions left open at the end, obviously prompting a sequel of some sort to come next. Loads of action, ample violence. Not a movie for little kids, though it continues to disturb me that there were two small children that I saw in our theater that night. Please don't take your small children to this movie! But otherwise, not a bad flick.

Bottom line: If you like super hero action, don't miss out.

Thank You Supernanny!

Blaine tuckered out around 7:45 p.m. this evening after skipping his afternoon nap. He was out in about 5 min flat...

That left Braylon and I to our own devices while Daddy went out with a friend. I rarely get to watch Supernanny because of church schedules and bed time routines, so I decided we would sit down together and watch the hour long program.

The episode was about a family with 5 school-aged kids who's behavior was well out of control. Braylon watched with wide eyes for about 20 minutes at the beginning and then pop-corned his attention the rest of the show. We watched the whole hour without incident.

Then.... As I was putting Braylon to bed right after the show was over, Braylon decided to give me a mini lecture on behavior. He said many useful things, but I just loved this line the most. "Those kids were acting bad. You know, you act bad like that, you won't get to do things you like to do. If you get in trouble a lot, it won't be very fun for anyone." I listenend intently, nodding at appropriate places and interjecting bits of wisdom into his deep thoughts.

Ahhhh....If only parenting were always this easy! HAHAHA