My Thoughts on Movies, Music and Books: Holiday

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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Home Alone 2:Lost in New York

This one pales in comparsion to the first, but I did enjoy it a lot. Much like the first, what kid would not enjoy having that kind of freedom. It did get a bit stupid with the robbers again. But still good.

7/10

How the Grinch Stole Christmas(The Movie Version)

The first time I saw this movie I knew it wasn't a classic and it could not ever hold a candle to animated one. Still it was a few laughs. Jim Carrey deserves a lot credit just wearing the custume and makeup for 3 months.

4/10

How the Grinch Stole Christmas(Animated Version)

Its hard to believe a creature so mean and nasty could be such a welcome sight during the holiday season. But if there is anyone we all love to hate its the Grinch. The animation and voice over are wonderful. A true classic.

10/10

Miracle on 34th Street(1994)

This remake of the 1947 classic is good but does not come close to the greatness of the first. The cast is ok, but the don't live to the original.

5/10

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Christmas with The Simpsons

A DVD with five holiday Simpsons episodes:

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire: The pilot and true classic. Homer goes to the dog track to raise money for the family Christmas and brings home a dog for everyone Santa's Little Helper.

Mr. Plow-Homer starts a snow plow business, only to be outdone by "The Plow King" Barney. Not sure why this is included on a Christmas DVD, but it is good.

Miracle On Evergreen Terrace-Bart burns the tree along with all the gifts. Then tells everyone the family was robbed. The town rallies around them until the lie is discovered.

Grift of the Magi-Fat Tony extorts money from Skinner and the school goes broke. KLF steps into to save the school and at Christmas Bart and Lisa its a fraud.

She of Little Faith-Homer and Bart build a rocket that burns down the church. Again not that Christmasy but good.

8/10

The Santa Claus 2

The Santa Claus 2 is a good movie. Along with all the stress of being Santa, he discovers to remain Santa he must find a wife. Not as good as the first but still very watchable.

6/10

Miracle on 34th Street(1947)

This movie is wonderful. A wonderful cast and superb acting. It shows believing in something that seems impossible is what life is all about.

One of my favorite movie of all time: Chris tells the mother where to find the fire truck that has the ladder and shoots real water. Only a true Santa would do that.

10/10

The Santa Claus

Tim Allen's proformace as St. Nick is great and its a great story that make you love christmas. One of my favorites every year and Judge Reinhold just adds to the joy.

9/10

Its a Wonderful Life

I have seen this movie many times over the years, but only in parts and have never been overly impressed. So I decided to truly watch it. I sadly admit I still didn't enjoy it. However being a film lover I do see its greatness and do respect that is a true classic with an everlasting message.

8/10

Book Review:Skipping Christmas-By John Grisham

I thought a book about not having Christmas would be depressing. But in writing Skipping Christmas Grisham shows it can't really be done or that at least skipping it is a bigger pain then just having Christmas. Good for a few laughs.

8/10