300 by Alex N., Cincinnati, OH This is an epic movie filled with war and gore. The plot is simple and the acting powerful, but what makes this movie worth watching are the war scenes. Continue...
Catch and Release by Gina S., New City, NY “Catch and Release” appears
to be a chick flick, but it is much more. Written and directed by Susannah Grant, the writer of
“Erin Brokovich,” it is sure to make you laugh, cry and everything in between. Continue...
Ella Enchanted by Hannah B., Lehi, UT When I saw the previews for “Ella Enchanted,” I was very excited. I have read the book several times and it is one of my favorites. Consequently, I went to one of the first showings at my local theatre. Continue...
Epic Movie by John F., Townsend, DE “Epic Movie” sounds like a really cool title. From its previews, the average person would think, Wow! This seems like a pretty funny movie blending lots of great movies into one funny one. I thought so too, but was I wrong. Continue...
Everything Is Illuminated by Regina L., Jasper, SD Everything is Illuminated” is a beautiful film that makes you think about where you are and where you come from. Continue...
The Last King of Scotland by Madison M., Phoenix, AZ “The Last King of Scotland” takes us back to the early 1970s when Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) seizes power in a military coup and becomes president of Uganda. Continue...
Zoolander by Kausha C., Lehi, UT “Zoolander” is hilarious! It’s sort of cheesy, but still enjoyable. Everything just makes you laugh! It’s one of those movies that is so funny you want to watch it again to write down the lines. Continue...
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