The Runaways

Based on the life of Joan Jett, this movie was worth watching. Her life was not easy and the story behind her making it into the music business was interesting.

Forget if you're bias of Kristen Stewart, she portrayed an amazing Joan Jett.

I purchased this from iTunes. I'll watch it again.

Rate: A
Buy: buy or rent, soon on cable
Not Kid Friendly!

Eclipse (Twilight Saga #3)

Cover of Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)

After reading the book I wasn't expecting more than the capture of a Edward and Bella romance. I was pleasantly surprised with better special effects and a more detailed story.

I was disapointed again with the lack of character use. Maybe they will fix it in the final two movies?

If you see this movie in a theatre go a week or two after the release date. You will miss the fangirls. They ruin it everytime they swoon over Edward or Jacob.

Rate: B+
Buy: Fan - go
Girlfriends a fan - go
Other than that rent or buy if you like the book. If not... You could careless.

Yes it's still kid friendly if you're okay with your kids seeing a topless Jacob constantly.

Despicable Me

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Once again I find myself taking the kids to see the latest animation. Funny, strange and cute is how this movie transpires. The typical ending always disappoints, but still stirs up a little emotion. Over all if your kids are asking it's worth paying for.

Rate: B+
Buy: Theatre or DVD
Kid & Adult friendly

Grown Ups

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This movie has it's funny parts, which can be seen in the trailers. The actors may pack the theatre(drive in for me), but they didn't keep them through the entire movie. The plot has been done many times. Sad since it's a great cast.

Rate: D
Buy: Wait for cable
Yes PG13

Karate Kid (2010)

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This movie was similar to the original (1984) Karate Kid, but with enough changes to make you love it. Based in another country young Jaden Smith plays his role perfectly.
I paid to see this one at the movie theatre and can't wait to buy it on iTunes.

Rate: A
Buy: Must see
Kid friendly

Taking Time For a Sick Friend.

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I must apologize for my absence as I have been talking or visiting a friend who I've known since Kindergarten.

She has been fighting stage four lung cancer for almost four years. The final six weeks of her life I was there for her and blogging was the furthest thing from my mind.

Even though this was a very difficult time, I know that it is what I was meant to do. May my dear friend Linda rest in peace.