Jamie's Talk

Frost/Nixon

A disgraced President Nixon tries to redeem himself in a series of interviews with David Frost but with unexpected revelations. Great performances.

Slumdog Millionaire

This is a beautifully made movie. I love Danny Boyle's work. The storyline is really good and the young actors are amazing. Jamal is a poor orphaned teenager who wins India's who wants to be a millionaire TV quiz. He is suspected of cheating but the movie reveals how through his young life of situations and experiences he knew the answers. He wasn't concerned about winning the money, just the love of his life Latika. How sweet! The movie has some grim scenes of torture, slums, child begging, etc but it is realistic and not too overwhelming.

Revolutionary Road

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite as the perfect on screen couple but their love is doomed yet again. Set in the 1950s Frank and April seem to have the perfect life - two kids, a nice house - but they have in fact just settled. The passion, excitement and dreams that once attracted them to each other has faded. April is a housewife and unsuccessful actress. Frank hates his job and has an affair with a secretary. Then April convinces them that they need to move to Paris, but Frank is offered a promotion and more money in work. It does not turn out as hoped and indeed the ending is very unexpected. Excellent performances by Leo and Kate. Intense dialogue and scenes. A very disturbed couple who can't live with each other as their lives have become hollow, they do everything they can to hurt each other. Kathy Bates is their friend and realtor. It is strange the last scene does not end on any of the main characters.

Bride Wars

Two bestfriends have planned their weddings their whole lives - June at the Plaza. They both get engaged at the same time and the wedding is double booked. They do everything to sabotage each other's weddings. Very funny.

Seven Pounds

Brilliant movie. Will Smith is Ben who is wrecked with guilt after surviving a car accident. He sets out to change the lives of seven people. Sad but not devastating.

Bedtime Stories

Very sweet and funny movie. Adam has to babysit his niece and nephew. He reads them bedtime stories which come true, so he tries to get them to tell stories that will help him in real life like get the girl and the job he was promised. Full of fun - castles, cowboys, gladiators, aliens and mermaids.

A Lot Like Love

Two people meet on a trip to New York but due to bad timing, different cities, other relationships and jobs, they can't seem to be together. Interesting plot.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Indy sets out on another adventure to rescue his friends from the Russians. The Russians are in search of the Crystal Skull and need Indy to find it to lead them to the legendary city of gold in Peru. Full of action, adventure, wildlife and romance - all that we expect of Indiana Jones. Good plot and cast - Cate Blanchett makes a great villian.

What Happens in Vegas

Jack (Ashton) and Joy (Cameron) meet one night in Vegas. They get married and then Jack wins 3 million dollars on the slots. The judge freezes the money and makes them work at their marriage for 6 months. Very funny movie. Good cast and plot.

R.V. (RV) (Runaway Vacation)

Robin Williams plays a dad who takes his family on a vacation in an RV with hilarious consequences. Movie also stars Cheryl Hines and Jeff Daniels.

Pride and Glory

Great cast. Gritty police action movie about rogue policemen who rob and initimate criminals to line their own pockets. The greed of one brother tears his family apart who have a long history in the police force. This is violent and brutal especially the iron and the bath tub execution scenes. Be warned.