The Princess and the Frog (2009)

This is a fantastic movie!

Fit for family viewing and made a surprising twist to the old-time favorite children story, The Frog Prince! Two thumbs-up!

-honey-

Directors:
Ron Clements
John Musker

Writers:
Story: Ron Clements
John Musker
Greg Erb
Jason Oremland

screenplay: Ron Clements
John Musker
Rob Edwards, etc.

Cast: Anika Noni Rose as Tiana (voice) Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen (voice) Jennifer Cody as Charlotte (voice) Oprah Winfrey as Eudora (voice), etc. Plot Summary: A modern day retelling of the classic story The Frog Prince. The Princess and the Frog finds the lives of arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana crossing paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician and Tiana, following suit, upon kissing the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams. Written by The Massie Twins -more at www.imdb.com

The Road (2009)

In a moment, the world changed forever.

It will keep you thinking til the end.

-honey-

Director: John Hillcoat
Writers:
Cormac McCarthy (novel)
Joe Penhall (adaptation and screenplay)

Cast:

Viggo Mortensen as Father

Kodi Smit-McPhee as Boy

Charlize Theron as Mother, etc.

Plot Summary:

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones, and, when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing: just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless cannibalistic bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a rusting shopping cart of scavenged food--and each other.Written by Sean Pollock

-more at www.imdb.com

Silas Marner by George Eliot

This is a dramatic novel by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) which was first published in 1861.

It is about a linen-weaver alien to the lands of Raveloe, exiled by himself after being falsely accused of theft and killing a deacon by not being by his side on his deathbed. Unaccustomed to Raveloe's ways and culture, Silas Marner lived a life of isolation at the Stone-pits, weaving for 15 years and tending to his monotonous life until a major event changed his life forever. Having lost his pile of gold yet gained the golden-haired Eppie, slowly, Master Marner blended with the townfolks of Raveloe and his life could never be the same again.

At first, I find this novel boring to read at, not looking forward on to anything that would make me feel interested. I just wanted to try a classic novel this time, but unknown of the adventures that lie beyond the pages. I slowly dragged myself up until half of the book and there, it came to me...the beauty of this masterpiece which George Eliot conjured. The love of a child which changed the life of an old solitary man, talking about ethics, family, religion, etc. This is the first novel I've read of George Eliot, and I'd be looking forward to more of her works.

-honey

The Lovely Bones (2009)

Truly a lovely movie!

I first heard of it when it was mentioned at The Oscars, then when i rummaged through my dad's DVDs, I was kind of surprised that he had it in a pile of new movies he had.

In no second thoughts, I called my folks to watch this one.

And oh man, we got hooked up from start to end.

It gives me the screams, the thrill, the smile, the compassion and the sympathy.

Makes me think about what life in the in-between would be like for me...and whether my loved ones would also feel my presence despite the absence.

I so love this movie, and I'd surely recommend this to people.

-honey-

Director: Peter Jackson

Writers:

Fran Walsh (screenplay)

Philippa Boyens (screenplay)

Peter Jackson (screenplay)

Alice Sebold (novel)

Cast:

Rachel Weisz as Abigail Salmon

Mark Wahlberg as Jack Salmon

Stanley Tucci as George Harvey

Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon, etc.

Plot Summary:

"The Lovely Bones" centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. Written by Anonymous

-more at www.imdb.com

Case 39 (2009)

Even before I was in the middle of the movie, I jumped up to find anyone who'd watch it with me.
It got me so scared that left me shivering and hugging my pillow so tight like if it's a living thing, I already have suffocated it dead. Good thing my parents are still awake, and I asked Pa to come share the horrifying movie with me, hahaha.

I had no idea what this Case 39 would be. I never planned last night to scare myself off, I just wanted to surprise myself. And no, I did not search and read any synopsis about this one, and bang, it did surprise the courage in me. I actually went chicken, but even so, I still wanted to watch all of it. I was even glad the ending was satisfactory enough. You should try it...preferrably with someone, but if you aren't as scared with scary movies like me, you may as well venture this one alone.

-honey-

Director: Christian Alvart
Writer: Ray Wright

Cast:
Renée Zellweger as Emily Jenkins
Jodelle Ferland as Lillith Sullivan
Ian McShane as Detective Mike Barron, etc.

Plot Summary:
"Case 39" centers on an idealistic social worker who saves an abused 10-year-old girl from her parents only to discover that the girl is not as innocent as she thinks. Written by Unknown

- more at www.imdb.com

Avatar (2009)

another jaw-dropping, meticulously furbished motion pictures by James Cameron,

this movie is best seen in 3D pictures,

and it's as much worth to the experience you'll never forget!

Director: James Cameron
Writer: James Cameron

Cast:
Sam Worthington as Jake Sully
Zoe Saldana as Neytiri
Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine, etc.

Plot Summary:
When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge's intentions of driving off the native humanoid "Na'vi" in order to mine for the precious material scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers intel for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na'vi people with the use of an "avatar" identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand - and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora.
-written by The Massie Twins

-more at www.imdb.com