Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Christmas Visions 2

Downsizing:   This was a good story that uses the idea of getting small (Think Steve Martin) to talk about whats important in life.  Matt Damon stars but the story is the star.  It makes you think about life's decsions and what is important.  I give it 3 stars. 2017 movie 48



The Greatest Showman:  This musical shows off the talents of Hugh Jackman (a great showman) who plays PT Barnam. Interesting story though taken out of order.  Enjoyed:  4 star; 2017 Movie 49 


All the Money in The World:   J.Paul Getty is the point of the tale. The world's first billionaire who incidently hit his first oil well outside my hometown of Haskell.  Sad soul and big waste of a man.  Excellently done.  4 stars; 2017 Movie 50



The Shape of Water: Saved on of the best till last.  One of my favorite movies as a kid was "Creature from the Black Lagoon" and he is back in this movie.  At least the creature is identical.  This is a great story: a love story between a creature (captured by the government in the early 1960) and a mute cleaning lady who is assigned to clean the lab where he is kept. This is well told with great detail. The 50's way of life is fully on display.  Surprised by the nudity but it worked in the tale.
It is 5 star; 2017 Movie 51


For the first time in years, I did not make at least a movie a week (but close).  I have many more to see to catch up before the Oscars. It was a great year at the movies




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