Must See Movies of the Season

Don't be silly and think that since I haven't blogged a movie review since early December, that I haven't been to the movies.  You guys know me and know that would just be downright depressing.  I decided that since December is so busy with the holidays and there are so many movies out, I would narrow it down to a list of movies I really think you should see.  Each is very different from the other but equally as enjoyable and worth the money.  Hope you enjoy and after this we will go back to our weekly/semi weekly reviews!

Rogue One

Summary

Jyn Erso has been on the run since she can remember.  Her father was forced to work for the First Order on a dangerous weapon that could destroy everything and Jyn is rescued by the resistance in hopes she can lead them to him.  The problem is that one of the Resistance members has been ordered to kill him.  Jyn and others from the Resistance feel their leaders aren't making the right calls and decide to break out on their own in hopes of saving the galaxy.  Will their small group be enough to take on the First Order and Darth Vader?

Why You Should See It

This movie was awesome.  I have not always been the biggest Star Wars fan (hoping the husband didn't just draw up divorce papers now), but felt I didn't have to see others to understand what was going on.  This movie was its own story that connected other movies an characters in the Star Wars series. Jyn was the perfect protagonist and the symbolism of hope rang throughout the film.  An excellent cast and excellent effects made for an excellent movie. 

Audience

Besides the obvious Star Wars fans, I think kids and adults will love this movie.  The scenes weren't too intense for children and there was plenty of humor along with great action scenes. 

Why Him

Summary

Ned Fleming's world is turned upside down when his daughter requests he, his wife, and son join her in California to meet her new boyfriend.  Ned soon discovers that his baby is all grown up and madly in love with a millionaire who leads a slightly different lifestyle than Ned is accustomed too.  The boyfriend, Laird, is determined to get Ned to like him and does everything he can to do so such as: a tattoo of the family on his back, a bowling alley with Ned's face plastered all over it, and lots of other methods that end up turning into disasters.  It seems like the more he tries, the further he pushes Ned away and therefore his girlfriend.  Will Laird be able to figure out a way to win the heart of the father of the love of his life?  

Why You Should See It

This movie had so much stupid humor it was ridiculous.  I mean that in a good way.  I laughed the entire time, but how can you not with a cast that includes Bryan Cranston and James Franco. If you can appreciate lots of swearing and a ton of adult humor, you'll love this movie.  

Audience

Please leave children at home.  The content and swearing is a little much for kiddos, but feel free to take your significant other and enjoy a hilarious date night.

Passengers

Summary

Jim Preston wakes up to discover he is on his way to another planet.  Once he is more awake, he remembers signing up for this new adventure, but once he realizes he woke up too early, as the remaining 5,000 passengers are asleep, and has 90 years to go, he knows he has a problem.  Jim makes the best of his new situation but after a year passes, he needs what he has been missing most, human connection.  It is when he sees a sleeping passenger that he has the biggest debate of his life.  He wants to wake her but knows that means placing her in the same situation he is in.  Is it fair to end her promise of a future so he can have a companion?  of course not, but that doesn't stop him.  Jim wakes up who he now knows as Aurora and together they develop a beautiful relationship, but there is one small problem- Aurora has no idea that Jim woke her.  Once she finds out, her hatred for him is more than either could have imagined.  The two soon discover another woken passenger and hope that just maybe, they'll be able to get out of this ship and be able to live on an actual planet. Will they be able to set aside their heartache and will the passenger be able to help them find a way to correct whatever it is that woke them up in the first place?

Why You Should See It

Can you imagine finding out you are on a vessel in space, headed for another planet, but woke up 90 years too early?  I can't either, but feel like I lived it after seeing this movie.  Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence do an amazing job of portraying the realness of their situation and all of the emotions that go along with it.  I'll never forget when Aurora (Jennifer) finds out that Jim (Chris) woke her up.  The rage and hurt she felt was evident and I have to give Jennifer major kudos for such acting.  The plot definitely twists and the trailer does not prepare you for what happens- which I liked.  This is definitely an excellent movie for suspense and a good love story,

Audience

I think older teens to adults would appreciate this movie.  There are some pretty intimate scenes so that will depend on your parenting preferences.  Other than that, the content is just fine.