No movie last week because of the party, but we did go see Joyful Noise two weeks ago. My excuse for not writing a review earlier is that I found this one really disappointing. I think that all the money must have been spent on getting Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton to bring their names to the film. The acting was amateur, and the set designs were lacking. I have to admit that it stretched my mind to consider some of the songs as religious material, but I did find myself examining the words closely to see if they could possibly fit into that context. Most of the time, if I thought about it, yes. Some of the time it was a stretch. If you want to see this one, wait until it comes to Red Box, or better yet, watch it for free on tv sometime. It's worth the wait! I give it -
Yesterday, Hubby and I treated ourselves to Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. This is a 9-11 movie that isn't really about 9-11. It's about the survival of a family who is impacted by the loss of a husband/father on "the worst day." We had been told ahead of time that it was a good movie, but also an emotional one....i.e. take lots of kleenex! The advise was not without merit! It was a great movie, but I cried a lot, and had I not thought it extremely embarrassing, I probably would have cried a lot more. It's sad, but there are so many other emotions going on, on so many levels. Many of which I am familiar with. It's about loss....and discovery. About fear...and overcoming. About failure...and self worth. About frustration...and tenacity.....compassion, commonality, love, and forgiveness (especially one's self). I googled Thomas Horn on my way to church this morning, and Hubby and I were both amazed to find that this is his first acting experience other than a school play a few years ago. Thomas is the leading man (young man) in the film. I have a feeling we will be seeing him again. I give this one
On a personal note, I have to say to those of you who are reading this who were at one time lost to me, you have completed me in ways I never dreamed. Letting go of my own fears, following my heart, and stepping into your lives (and looking into your eyes) has been the hardest thing I have ever done. The path to you was not without pain, frustration, trepidation, and total and complete fear! I want you to know that each of you is worth the price. Some of the puzzle pieces have been lost forever with the years, but your love and acceptance has filled a void my heart and soul. I love you all.
And speaking of love.......My newest grandson, Andrew, and I met last night for the first time. I was able to put my hand on Mommy's tummy and feel him stretch out a little. I like to think he was just reaching out to hold my hand for just a moment! And that my friends is......
PRICELESS!
Gratitude for -
- Cleaning out the clutter!
- Friends that we can lean on in the bad times as well as the good.
- An unborn baby "hello"
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