Favorite Movies of 2009

Deb and I enjoy going to movies.  We buy special priced passes from our credit union that can be used 2 weeks after a movie is released. 

We have our routine:  Popcorn, diet coke, sour candy of some kind.  Oh, for this last one we added Whoppers......may be part of the reason for 6 pounds gained over the holidays??? :)

We saw some real 'duds' in 2009.  But we saw some real 'winners' as well.  Here are our top 3:

1. "Julie, Julia".  Meryl Streep IS Julia Child.  Amazing performance.  Loved the sweetness of the marriages. 
2. "Avatar".  Did not expect to like this as much as we did.  Cameron creates a world so vivid, so unlike anything ever seen.......really, its visually stunning.  No other word for it.  Its also the only time the 3D really worked for me.  The riding of the dinosaur/bird-like creatures is exhilarating, as if you are on them. 
3. "UP".  Wow.......what a sweet, touching story.  Best yet from the amazing Pixar Studios.  The one 5 minute sequence that condenses their relationship is one of the most masterfully done in movie history, imo.  The point of the story sticks with you long after the movie ends. 

I am pasting the 5 minute sequence.  Do yourself a favor and watch ALL of it.  I keep it just to remind me every so often to cherish my bride, ....and to remember what is important.

Grace in 2010!

PB

Comments

[Debbie Bixler]

Our daughter, Bethany Joy, took us to see it when we visited her in GA in June--It was so great & in 3-D!!! Be sure to take tissues when you see it. Thanks for sharing. Avatar does not look appealing to me.

[Carolyn]

Haven't seen Up won't see Avatar or Invicitus.....interesting top 3.

[Maleesa Redish]

We saw bith Julie and Julia and Avatar this week and loved them both. I keep hearing we need to check Up out. I guess we'll have to put it on our cue.

[Joshua Encinias]

Here's my top 5:

5. Up in the Air
4. District 9
3. The Fantastic Mr. Fox
2. Star Trek
1. Invictus

Each of these films are about family, politics or statesmanship. I highly recommend Invictus!

[becca]

Just saw this movie for the first time a couple of weeks ago. That little sequence had me sniffling off and on for the rest of the movie!! Was it ONLY five minutes long?? Yes, it was wonderfully done.