Movie #12 My Life

This may not be one you have heard of - I saw it in high school...I know - this makes me old.
If you asked me what movie made me cry the hardest...it would be this one. I still can't think of a time I cried harder during a movie...so sad.
It may be hard to find - I wrangled it up on netflix...but it is worth the trouble - so good.
Hopefully Sean feels the same way :)
If you would like to watch this movie - it stars Michael Keaton and Nicole Kidman...enjoy

Reaction: 500 Days of Summer

so we are almost done with the chick flick challenge...I'm sad.

Sean may be happy :) but I am sad. I want this to go on everyday until infinity :)

Yesterday's moive was 500 days of Summer. Here is Sean's response:

Well this movie was different. It was perhaps the most unique chick flick I’ve watched so far… That being said, some elements are a little on the crude side… but I did find a redeeming/hopeful message to walk away with…The main character in the film loses his girlfriend of sorts (which feels like the worst thing). It’s almost as if he believes that he’ll never feel “normal” again.. that he may never emerge from the valley. But guess what… he learns in the valley, he grows in the valley, and in time… he comes out of the valley. We’ve all had valley periods.. where we think we’ll never feel “normal” again… Maybe it’s death of a loved one, divorce, a job loss, sickness, etc... But if you’re a follower of Christ.. whether you’re in a valley or on a mountaintop today.. the Lord is with you. And when you trust in Him, you have the assurance that the worst thing will never be the last thing.

Movie #11 500 Days of Summer

So when Nick Waters (the guy we got the idea from for the Chick Flick Challenge) was picking his movies - this one was on his list....Sean has not seen it yet so he asked that it be added to our list. I remember watching this in the theater with my sisters - and there were 2 other chicks there...so I know this is a chick flick...my sisters loved it, I thought it was ok...I am undecided how Sean will feel.

Haven't seen it? Watch it with us this weekend....we'll talk about it on Monday!

Reaction: Everybody's Fine

Still not sure if this is a chick flick...I think the jury is still out - but the concensus is that it was a good movie with a lot of life lessons...and i do believe Sean said he teared up one time :) Here is Sean's takeaway from last nights flick: Not sure this qualifies as a chick flick, which is probably why I liked it more than some of the others! JBottom line take away… people want to feel needed. The film shows an older gentleman traveling across the country.. visiting his grown kids. They’re dishonest with him and act almost as if his visit is a bother. He just wants to feel loved and needed.. like even though their grown, they still need their daddy. I feel much the same way about our walk with God sometimes… we’re dishonest.. we try to hide things from him and we act as if prayer, serving others, etc… we act as if those things are a bother. Just as the father figure in this movie wants his kids to come to him with child-like dependence and appreciation… God wants the same from us.

Movie #10: Everybody's Fine

Is this a chick flick? That is a good question. I think it is - it is a new movie - out in theaters over Christmas and we wanted a "little known" movie on the schedule.
Sean is watching Everybody's Fine tonight - I know March Madness is upon us so your tv may be booked for the next few weeks...but if you can squeeze it in - you may really enjoy this movie.

Reaction: The Proposal

I knew Sean would like this flick...it has Betty White - of course he is going to dig it...
Though there are take aways in this movie...both things to do and things not to do....overall it was a good movie and Sean's review follows:
I like Sandra Bullock. I love Betty White. So, naturally… this movie gets an A+ in my book. This is quite possibly the most “guy friendly” chick flick in our challenge so far… And there are a multitude of lessons one can extract from this film, but none quite so obvious as (drum roll please)… HONESTY! Sandra Bullock’s character is about to be deported.. and to prevent that, she pretends to be engaged to Ryan Reynolds character. They have to convince both the immigration folks and their families of their “love.” As is often the case… one lie just leads to another. The Bible says “the truth will set you free.” – obviously the ultimate truth of Christ will set you free… but even beyond that, simply being honest with those we’re in relationship with – that will set you free too. By the time the movie is over, the characters seem to be completely imprisoned by all of their lies. Just as there often is in life.. there’s a breaking point in the film where the truth comes out.. and fortunately in this case, there’s forgiveness and reconciliation – and while you always hope for that in real life.. it’s not guaranteed. I came up with a phrase that we can all walk away with.. and it even rhymes. Ready? Here it is.. “honest is the best policy.” Ok, so maybe I didn’t come up with that, but whatevs… it’s good!

Movie #9 The Proposal

Time for another "newer flick" - this one was recommended by you and I think Sean will like it.

It has Betty White in it - and Sean loves him some Betty White :)

The Proposal came out a year ago - I remember having a girls night out with some friends and checking this flick out - I sat next to a guy with his lady and he laughed harder than all of us - so that should be a good sign for Sean.

If you haven's seen The Proposal....watch it with us tonight! You can get it at Redbox or Blockbuster and enjoy with us tonight...with fruit -after the cake - i want to balance it out with something healthier :)