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Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Good Woody Allen movie. You wouldn't really know it was his when it first starts because he isn't in it. You can totally tell that it is his when they start talking.
I enjoyed this movie except I thought the voice-over was weird. I mean who was it? I wonder if it would have better if it was one of them, but then how would they know everything...
I heard a lot of great reviews before I saw this and I was already wanting to see it when it first came out, but I must admit when it ended, we both said "that's it?"
I liked Javier Bardem's slow way of talking combined with Penelope Cruz's quick spurts of spanish. I find I'm enjoying her more in spanish speaking roles.
Good movie to watch even if you aren't a Woody Allen fan.

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I am officially a Pedro Almodóvar fan after watching this great movie!

Update:

I just watched this movie again and I'm appalled at myself that I only wrote that one sentence above!
I loved this movie! Penelope Cruz was perfect, swooping in when her daughter needed her, again when the film crew arrived, and again when she reunited with her mother.
The story flowed along nicely and it was entertaining to watch what would happen next.
I also enjoyed that the subtitles flew by so fast you almost forgot that you were reading them.
A definite must see if you want to watch a good movie and you aren't afraid of subtitles!

Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans

I had no idea what this movie was about. I just knew it was Underworld and I wanted to see it.
Silly me, first thing I thought was where is Kate? Did they replace her with this chick that isn't as hot and has bigger lips?
No idea that this was a prequel until it shows you.
I enjoyed it though! Movie lasts an hour and a half and it felt a little too short when it finally ended.
Walked away excited and couldn't wait to find out what happens next.
Until I remembered, I already have seen what happens next.
Watch it if you enjoyed the others!

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