Definitely, Maybe

Ryan Reynolds has been best known to me from his roles in "Two guys, a girl and a pizza place" and two very funny, yet similar, comedic roles in "Van Wilder" and "Waiting". I was anxious to see Mr. Reynolds in this semi serious role as Mr. Will Hayes from Wisconsin.

The film opens in 1992 with Will graduating from the University of Wisconsin, preparing to leave for New York City to work on the, then candidate Bill Clinton's, campaign. Mr. Hayes is idealistic in his view of the world, completely committed to his ideas and is certain that he is on his own golden road of success. Will Hayes has a "plan" for his life which, as you will see, doesn't exactly happen as he thought or planned. The story of his life and love is shown to us by Will telling his daughter Maya (Abigail Breslin) the story of how he met her mother, his soon to be ex-wife.

The storyline is sweet and kind. For those of us who left the safe confines of college in 1990's, (me personally 1992 Western Kentucky University - yes the school made semi famous by the Grisham novel "The Firm"), and entered the scary world of adulthood, this film is comforting to watch. We all left college with wide eyes and great aspirations of changing the world and making it a better place. Some of us through politics, the arts, or some social service that has been created to help those who need it. Then one day reality hits us and we find ourselves working in a job that pays our bills and allows us to do most of the things we want, but it is certainly not our passion. We are not sure how we got to this point in our life, but we did and here we are. That is the story that is conveyed very nicely in "Definitely, Maybe".

If you are the parent of a thirty something, and you simply don't quite understand your adult child go see this film. You will leave with a better understanding of your adult child's life and what it has been like for your kids whom have grown up in a time when there is nothing special about their generation.

And for you, the parents of pre teen children, I think you will find humor and some wisdom portrayed in the film. The entire film is based on being frank and honest with your children - in an age appropriate manner of course, and allowing your kids to see you as a person who had a different life prior to being a parent. (disclaimer: I do not personally have any children I can only guess).

This is a wonderful matinee film, which will have you leaving the theatre in a little better mood than when you first arrived.

27 Dresses

From the time a little girl is born her parents begin planning her wedding (father dreading the cost and mother planning the guest list). Then as the little girl grows up, and learns to play dress up - dress up bride is always a favorite. As time goes on and the girl begins to date she begins to imagine her wedding with current boyfriend. As the boyfriend changes the plans are altered but one thing always remains constant - the bride is always radiant in the girl's imagination. Not one little girl imagines that she will always be the bridesmaid and never the bride.

Being able to relate directly to Katherien Heigl's character Jane, (I personally have been in 14 weddings) as the perpetual bridesmaid, I really enjoyed this movie and found great humor in many of the situations that arise in the film.

Jane is great in taking care of her friends, family, and boss. The only person she is not good at taking care of is herself. If Jane wasn't the selfless giving person that she is, there would be not story. There are times when you just want to smack Jane and tell her to develop a backbone, but that would end the movie much to soon and you wouldn't get your $9.00 worth of entertainment.

27 Dresses is a cute, predictable, fun film. If you are like me and have been in more weddings than you would like to count and none have been yours, you will really enjoy this movie. This is not an oscar contender, but it is certainly a great movie to see with your best girlfriend.

Attention future brides read this - TAKE NOTE - it is alot of work to take care of you leading up to and on your big day. Be sure to appreciate your bridesmaids and especially your maid of honor and make sure you give her a really nice appreciation gift!!!!!

Fool's Gold

Once again the movie reviewers have totally lost sight of why we go to the movies - to be entertained. And once again they have missed the mark on a very entertaining and enjoyable movie. In general the reviews of this movie were not good. In fact one review said that the only thing in this movie was people running around showing off their tanned bodies.....HELLOOO.... the story takes place in the Bahamas and Key West Florida. I am assuming that the reviewer has never been to either place. I personally have not been to Key West, but I have been to the Bahamas and for a week I ran around in my swimsuit showing off my tanned body (I was then 22 and hot) while doing many other things - it’s what people do in the islands! So, if Matthew McConaughey without a shirt, wet for most of the movie, is a bad thing then this is a horrible movie.

Fool's Gold is fun and entertaining. The plot is predictable yet possesses the occasional twist and turn. The pace of the film moves well. And have I mentioned that Matthew McConaughey isn't wearing a shirt for most of the movie....

In all seriousness, this is an enjoyable romantic comedy about treasure hunters whose personal and romantic lives have been ruled by their obsession of finding a sunken Spanish ship and the treasure that went to the ocean floor in the 18th Century. Matthew McConaughey plays the broke surfer bum treasure hunter who was married to Kate Hudson, the intelligent level headed grounded one of this unlikely pair. Through perseverance and a lot of luck these characters create a two hour adventure that I enjoyed being part of.

Fool's Gold was a great way for me to end a fun and relaxing weekend. It is a great date movie!