tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post8364425601368126103..comments2024-03-29T04:57:22.367-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Monday at the Movies: Summer MoviesLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19634829532646288482010-08-15T11:00:12.147-07:002010-08-15T11:00:12.147-07:00Lisa - LOL I've been known to laugh at inappr...<b>Lisa</b> - LOL I've been known to laugh at inappropriate moments in movies as well--particularly horror movies.<br /><br /><b>Julia</b> - I will probably catch The Sorcerer's Apprentice on DVD. My husband wasn't too interested in that one, I'm afraid. We did catch Inception at the theater recently. If I can organize myself enough, I will be posting my thoughts on it tomorrow.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25203831727899658622010-07-29T08:43:25.081-07:002010-07-29T08:43:25.081-07:00The only movies I've seen this summer are: Sor...The only movies I've seen this summer are: Sorcer of the appentece (Spell right?) and Despictable me (spell?). I have heard that Karate Kid was good. I'm looking forward to watch that one. I also heard that Toy Story 3, Knight and Days, The A-Team was good too. So maybe if I don't watch it this summer I will Netflix it. Have you watch Inspection yet?Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327851309182088290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28829792880038989982010-07-18T14:58:26.311-07:002010-07-18T14:58:26.311-07:00My dad loved Knight & Day--he said it was real...My dad loved Knight & Day--he said it was really funny. Although my dad is prone to laugh at parts of movies that weren't intended to be funny but just strike him as so ridiculous that he just has to laugh. So it's always best to get another opinion!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61183845438844694602010-07-18T14:37:49.548-07:002010-07-18T14:37:49.548-07:00Kathy - This year's movie list hasn't been...<b>Kathy</b> - This year's movie list hasn't been all that exciting. I can always find something though that I want to see. :-)<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - I hope you enjoy them if you see them!<br /><br /><b>Alyce</b> - Haha! Yes, the "not terribly annoying for the grown-ups" is a plus, I'm sure. :-)<br /><br /><b>Stacy</b> - I'm not a huge Tom Cruise fan, but I do enjoy his action flicks now and then.<br /><br /><b>Kathleen</b> - It's a great way to get out of the heat and get away for a little while!<br /><br /><b>Iliana</b> - I know what you mean. There were a couple of indies I really wanted to see but if they came to town, I completely missed them. For many of those types of movies, I'd have to go to L.A. to see them and it's not always worth the energy and drive. I really have to want to see it.<br /><br /><b>Alice</b> - I still find it funny that they called it The Karate Kid when it has nothing to do with Karate. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-90563454028494908712010-07-18T14:31:50.636-07:002010-07-18T14:31:50.636-07:00Ryan - I've been a little skeptical of quite a...<b>Ryan</b> - I've been a little skeptical of quite a few of the remakes myself. If The Karate Kid hadn't gotten so much praise from friends, that's one I would have for sure have skipped. I didn't know they were remaking Footloose. I'll have to wait and see how it stands with fans when it comes out. Arthur was never one I cared much for originally, so I may not see that one. I am curious about Red Dawn though and to see how they change it up. Of course, it's on hold right now so who knows if it will ever see the light of day. I'm not at all familiar with Tron. My husband was a huge fan when he was growing up though and is curious about the movie. I imagine we'll see it for his sake.<br /><br /><b>Kris</b> - Gross Pointe Blank is such a fun movie. That's one I could watch over and over again.<br /><br />I was surprised my husband wanted to see The Karate Kid. He didn't like any of the original movies and showed little interest in the remake. Like me though, he was caught up in all the love it was getting from a few of our friends who had seen it.<br /><br /><b>Jess</b> - It was such a fun movie! I really like how they brought it up to date. It's still totally unbelievable, but you expect that with The A-Team, you know?<br /><br /><b>Andi</b> - Hopefully you will enjoy them if you do watch them. None of them are award winning, to be sure, but if you don't go in expecting much, they're worth seeing.<br /><br /><b>Lenore</b> - I had to look up Splice because I couldn't remember what that one was about. I hope you don't have to wait too long to see Knight and Day.<br /><br /><b>Amy</b> - As soon as I wrote about the lack of heat, we were struck by 100+ temperatures several days in a row. <br /><br />I'm not sure what we'll be seeing next. We really want to see Toy Story 3 and my husband wants to see Inception. I'd like to see Salt and one other one whose name escapes me at the moment. We have a few DVD's backed up from netflix we need to watch as well. We've been catching up on our DVD tv shows instead of watching movies this summer, I'm afraid.<br /><br /><b>Wisteria</b> - I didn't go into The Karate Kid expecting much and I'm sure that helped my enjoyment of it. I was worried it wouldn't live up to my memories of the original either. It isn't the same, to be sure, but it was entertaining.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49575832441129965032010-07-18T14:15:37.325-07:002010-07-18T14:15:37.325-07:00Melody - There a couple movies we're a little ...<b>Melody</b> - There a couple movies we're a little more excited about seeing in the theater this summer than the ones we've seen so far. I do hope you get to see The Karate Kid movie!<br /><br /><b>Molly</b> - If you can get to the theater on a week day during the lower priced time, then I say go for it! My husband and I try and aim for the early showing on Saturdays or Sundays because the cost is lower than even a matinee. We never pay full price for a movie at the theater if we can help it. Besides, I'm not a huge fan of the evening crowds. <br /><br /><b>Sandy</b> - I do want to see Eclipse, but it will likely be once it's out on DVD. Toy Story 3 is on our list to see this summer. Can't say I have any interest in Despicable Me, although I've heard from others it's good.<br /><br /><b>Karen</b> - I really do want to see Toy Story 3. We probably won't see it in 3D since my husband isn't a fan of 3D movies. I'm sure I'll end up in tears at the end. <br /><br />Do you think you would be able to swing a trip to China for your daughter's sake at some point? It sounds like it would be a great opportunity, although costly.<br /><br /><b>Nat</b> - No laughing from me, Nat. I've seen both Twilight and New Moon and definitely plan to see Eclipse (even if only on DVD).<br /><br />I loved the first two Toy Story movies and so am looking forward to seeing the third. I hope it's still in the theater when we're ready to go see it!<br /><br /><b>Jody</b> Thank you, Jody, for the anniversary wishes! My husband and I celebrated our 12th year of marriage this year. I wish I could say we did something special, but I wasn't feeling too well this past week and so it limited our celebration. <br /><br />Little Miss Sunshine is such a great movie. I rarely tire of that one.<br /><br /><b>Heather</b> - Haha! No, Bradley Cooper is pretty nice to look at. :-) I am glad I am not the only one who enjoyed The A-Team. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77130910553008876342010-07-14T17:02:17.539-07:002010-07-14T17:02:17.539-07:00I still haven't watch KARATE KID and I want to...I still haven't watch KARATE KID and I want to! I don't think I've watched all the others on your list too. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20966272256118321722010-07-13T17:26:03.645-07:002010-07-13T17:26:03.645-07:00Glad to hear you enjoyed these! We haven't bee...Glad to hear you enjoyed these! We haven't been to the movies in a while and there's really nothing that's grabbing my attention. I did want to see a couple of indie movies but I swear those only showed for like two weeks and I missed them. Oh well, let's see what new movies come up soon.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10394133759194085192010-07-13T13:05:07.427-07:002010-07-13T13:05:07.427-07:00It has been far too long since I've seen a mov...It has been far too long since I've seen a movie in the movie theater. I'd be interested in the Tom Cruise film and the Karate Kid one too.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22460876031254174532010-07-13T10:12:28.818-07:002010-07-13T10:12:28.818-07:00The only one I've seen is the A-Team and I lik...The only one I've seen is the A-Team and I liked it too. I do want to see Knight & Day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23520445214520038842010-07-12T22:18:34.985-07:002010-07-12T22:18:34.985-07:00We've seen a lot of kid's movies. We just...We've seen a lot of kid's movies. We just watched Despicable Me, which was pretty predictable, but fun for the little ones (and not terribly annoying for the grown-ups, which was a plus).Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76036783691134834552010-07-12T19:16:57.783-07:002010-07-12T19:16:57.783-07:00Karate Kid and A-Team are going on my list for sur...Karate Kid and A-Team are going on my list for sure!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86518901173985825152010-07-12T18:11:58.260-07:002010-07-12T18:11:58.260-07:00A friend and I like to go to lunch and a movie fro...A friend and I like to go to lunch and a movie from time to time and we just haven't found anything we want to see in a while. This summer's movies seem to be mediocre.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53908164410291809822010-07-12T17:04:29.577-07:002010-07-12T17:04:29.577-07:00After seeing the original Karate Kid a zillion tim...After seeing the original Karate Kid a zillion times. I hope I am not disappointed with this remake. <br />Thanks for the list and thoughts. :)wisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22198560077775632352010-07-12T15:19:22.236-07:002010-07-12T15:19:22.236-07:00Thank you for the movie reviews! I have put the A-...Thank you for the movie reviews! I have put the A-Team and The Karate Kid on my list since you found them to be quite good. I am very interested in seeing Cyrus and So Low, both indies that look interesting and quirky!<br /><br />I am happy to hear that you live in one of the few areas in the USA where the heat hasn't invaded yet. I might have to move to your neck of the woods! lol<br /><br />What's next on your list to see?<br /><br />~ AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55500519357832737242010-07-12T13:42:33.257-07:002010-07-12T13:42:33.257-07:00I'd like to see Knight & Day when it comes...I'd like to see Knight & Day when it comes to Germany. Last movies we saw were Splice (which we HATED) and The Messenger (which we liked.)Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45815145033179628342010-07-12T12:27:54.938-07:002010-07-12T12:27:54.938-07:00Haven't seen any of these but the family is in...Haven't seen any of these but the family is interested in a couple: A-Team and Karate Kid mostly. Looking a little more forward to them now. :)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85837792189228013742010-07-12T11:49:01.755-07:002010-07-12T11:49:01.755-07:00I loved the A-team too!I loved the A-team too!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053463512324781210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24887816433771792662010-07-12T10:57:16.812-07:002010-07-12T10:57:16.812-07:00I love Grosse Point Break - what a fun movie. I t...I love Grosse Point Break - what a fun movie. I think I'll still rent Killers, just to see it since the previews did interest me. I want to see Knight and Day too. Not sure if I'll see it in the theaters though. I go out to see a movie once a month with a friend and this month he picks the movie, and I know Knight and Day and the A-Team are both on the list of possible movies for this month.<br /><br />Karate Kid - I'm glad so many like it but I can't bring myself to want to see it..I liked the originals too much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75784072470219665512010-07-12T10:06:47.691-07:002010-07-12T10:06:47.691-07:00I can't handle this 80s retred they seem to be...I can't handle this 80s retred they seem to be doing lately. I may see the A-Team but the Karate Kid will be a skip, as will be Footloose, Arthur, Red Dawn and the sequel to Tron.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33069369622118869812010-07-12T08:43:53.364-07:002010-07-12T08:43:53.364-07:00Oh, I just loved The A-Team! And Bradley Cooper is...Oh, I just loved The A-Team! And Bradley Cooper isn't too hard on the eyes either!! I am hoping to see Knight and Day soon as well, and am glad to hear that it was pretty good!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67178797566611160512010-07-12T08:31:03.799-07:002010-07-12T08:31:03.799-07:00Hi Wendy!!
I watched an old favorite, 'Lit...Hi Wendy!!<br /> I watched an old favorite, 'Little Miss Sunshine'. Also, wanted to wish you a happy anniversary! I need to visit you more here and keep up with your blog:) <br /> love, jodyJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392582176863051252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81774066022505879922010-07-12T07:31:45.992-07:002010-07-12T07:31:45.992-07:00i have yet to see any movies this summer but would...i have yet to see any movies this summer but would like to see eclipse (don't laugh!) at some point soon. oh, scratch that. i did see 1 summer movie--i took my nephew to see the 3-D toy story 3 movie. it was cute but i hadn't seen the other two so much of the storyline was lost on me. :)nat @book, line, and sinkerhttp://www.booklineandsinker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14171266740248430072010-07-12T05:54:15.929-07:002010-07-12T05:54:15.929-07:00I took my daughter and her friend to see The Karat...I took my daughter and her friend to see The Karate Kid, and they absolutely loved it. I loved that it was set in China, and now my daughter (who is Chinese) is bugging us to make plans to go there.<br /><br />We also saw Toy Story 3, which really doesn't have to be in 3D but it's a wonderful, suspenseful story and made me cry at the end.Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60803506313608831552010-07-12T05:32:13.638-07:002010-07-12T05:32:13.638-07:00It is funny because those are the exact movies we ...It is funny because those are the exact movies we haven't seen (Ashton drives me crazy in a bad way, which is probably closed minded). We've seen Eclipse, Toy Story 3 and Descpicable Me, all worth your movie-going dollar.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com