The Good, The Bad, and The Chihuahua

This last weekend my wife and broke down and got a baby sitter throughout the weekend and saw four (yes FOUR) different movies. Granted one was my overall choice but sometimes in a marriage you have to give and take.

1. Secret Life of Bees - I fought this one hard when she said that she wanted to see it. I knew nothing about it other than it was a "chick flick" with Queen Latifah. Do I really need to say more about it? But, that aside...it was a little slow at first but picked up quite nicely. And to be honest I actually quite enjoyed it. And now my wife has handed me the book as she says it was better than the movie. So what i get for caving is a homework assignment with a book report to follow i'm sure. :-). But seriously, if you want a good very well made movie go see this one. I was quite impressed.

2. Beverly Hills Chihuahua - Really? Again not my choice....how was the funding for this movie ever approved? And why would decent actors actually star or lend their voices to it? This was your typical stupid family fare which as a parent you will be forced to see with your kids. Yes, it's entertaining and funny in parts...but overly stupid.

3. High School Musical 3 - Yes, after the first two you would think I would have to check my man card at the door but after this one...yep it's gone. Ok, not knowing the storyline of the other two. I think I kept up nicely. Yes, it's hokey, corny, has a case of over cheese, and needs to fix a case of musical monotony. But overall its decent..much better than Beverly Hills Chihuahua...yeah i said it!

4. Saw 5 - Now, here we go with my man card back in my pocket with my choice of a movie! I was slightly disappointed with number 4 so I had very low expectations going in. But remarkably the series is slightly redeemed with this installment. I guess you could say they wrapped things up in a nice package to continue the franchise without Tobin Bell who plays the original Jigsaw. If you like the series you will enjoy it..And i'm sure you can count on one next year, and the next, and the next, and the next.........

Ok, so there ya go. I tried not to giveaway any plot points but really was there a plot in Beverly Hills Chihuahua? If you want more depth of what I thought shoot me an email or drop a comment.

Until next time.........