Harry Potter "The Sorcerer's Stone"

Paula's review:
We are Harry Potter fans. So we are probably biased. I love watching this one and seeing how young the actors were. I liked the fact that Harry learns about his parents and his abilities. Then he meets Ron and Hermone and develops those friendships. My favorite part of this movie is when Hagrid gives Dudley a pigs tail.
I give this 5 out of 5.

PG, 2001

Don't Mess with the Zohan

Paula's review:
DO NOT GO SEE THIS. Derek and I walked out. It is awful. YUCK. The worst Adam Sandler movie I have ever seen. Using Lon's negative count this gets -100 out of 5.

PG-13 should be R

National Treasure 2

Paula's Review:

I liked this movie but didn't love it. It filled some time, but isn't one that I will watch over and over. I think after the first one, this one was more predictable. I give it 3 out of 5.

Lon's Review:

Hmmmmm... Decent movie but as Paula said, predictable. I didn't love it because the fun puzzles from the first became to easy to resolve in this one. I like to watch it as a background movie while I'm working on the computer... I'll agree with the 3 out of 5

PG, 2007

Hair Spray

Paula's Review:

Funny, funny, funny... I don't know if was more funny because I went with a bunch of girls or the thought of a big guy like John Travolta dressing up as a women. He did so good. If you like musical comedy this ones for you. If you watch it with Stacey protect your lap. She doused Melissa with diet coke during the movie. (sorry Stacey) Not something we should forget. I give this 4 our of 5.

Lon's Review:

Horrible..... Do not watch this movie unless you want to stare at a fat John Travolta trying to act like a female!!! I like Travolta but even I couldn't watch this one... I am officially establishing a negative point system for this movie. I give it a -3 out of 5. Awful!!!!!!

PG, 2007

I have this if anyone wants to borrow it.

August Rush

Paula's Review:

This was a good story, but I didn't love the movie. Just a little too cheesy for me. The music is really awesome. Derek actually has started playing some of the songs and they sound really cool. The movie didn't engage any of the kids. I give it 2 out of 5.

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Lon's Review:

Didn't see it... But, didn't want to either. I mean really.....

UPDATE from Lon:

Still haven't seen it. That should be a BIG clue!

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PG, 2007

The Waterhorse

Paula's Review:

My kids really liked this movie. I did also. The little boy Angus, discovers a strange egg on the shores of the loch by his home. He takes it home and it later hatches. He tries to keep the "water horse" secret from his mom, but it grows rapidly.

Finally his secret is out and the Scottish government, who's military has camped out at his home, mistake the water horse as a submarine and tries to shoot it. This is story is based on the popular children's novel by Dick King-Smith.

This is a great family movie. I give this a 4 out of 5.

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Lon's Review:

Haven't seen it yet... But the girls really liked it. I'll update you when I have seen it.

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PG, 2007

The Notebook

Paula's Review

Loved this movie. What an ispiring story of Love lasting. Ryan Gosling and Rachel Adams both did great jobs of bringing Nicholas Sparks (The Author) story to life. I read the book and love the movie just as much. I give this a 5 out of 5.

Side note; "The Wedding", also by Nicholas Sparks, is a story about Noah and Allies Daughter. It is also, in my opinion, a must read. Both books give me hope that my marriage and my love for my husband will last forever.

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Lon's Review:

Chick flick... Big points boys if you can sit through it with the sweetie. But, be careful about gnawing off the fingers. If you can sit down and eat a whole can of frosting in one sitting, then this "sweet" story should be just about right for you. 3 out of 5...

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PG-13, 2004

Fools Gold

Paula's review
Mathew McConaughey(need I say more? so...hot) he does a great job of making you like him dispite his imperfections. Cate Hudson is great at putting up with his craziness. I would give this a 4 out of 5.

Lon's Review:
I like this one... Treasure hunt, scuba diving, great water and the leading man getting constantly beat up by the leading woman; who could ask for more? It would have been perfect if they had worked space or time travel in there, but you can't have it all. Highly recommended... 5 out of 5

PG-13