We started off with Lincoln. Wow! Daniel Day-Lewis is beyond amazing. I had read a review that said you'll forget he's not the real Abraham Lincoln and it was true right from the opening scene. I cried, I laughed and I enjoyed the nuances of dialog. I now have to own Dorris Kearns-Goodwin's book, one of the two books the movie was based upon. I've always been a fan of Dorris. She's a big fan of Reagan too, but I digress. Anyway, Lincoln was one of the best movies I have ever watched. I do smile when I think about my about my son-in-law's Facebook post, "Lincoln seems to be doing really well in theaters. That's not always been the case." Har Har, TJ!
We had a 15 minute pit stop/snack reload and then went to the next theater to watch Skyfall. Daniel Craig is growing on me. I think he's become my second favorite Bond. No one will ever best Sean Connery. Blonds don't usually do much for me (I prefer dark hair with light eyes - like my man), but 007 had his moments. Maybe it's the light eyes. I digress once more. :)
I enjoy the pace of the Bond movies and it was certainly a good choice to take it in after the historical drama. I have to say that when I saw the mansion at the end of the movie, with all it's amazing wood built-ins, beams, etc I knew I would be sickened when that house would be destroyed. I knew the gunfire would come, but really did we have to raze the whole thing? My husband must have understood my angst when he leaned over and said, "It's just a set." Ha! Crazy stunts scare me, but destroying a gorgeous home, ugh. Truly frightening.
I have to say Javier Bardem as a blond psycho bad-guy was disturbing. He did a good job-ish. I just couldn't get over how icky he was. Guess that was the point.
Judi Dench? Why? I will miss you, Judi! Such a pretty lady/great actress.
The new Moneypenny...I don't know. Jury's still out on that one.
Such a fun night. We should do that more often.
2 comments:
oh fun!! I hope to see Lincoln too sometime soon!! I'm with you on what's-his-name Daniel as Bond - but I'd give him a chance ... once. :)
Glad you got out for a date.
Every since my daughter found out we are somehow related to Abe Lincoln she has been obsessed with learning about him...do you think it would be appropriate for an 11-year old? or too much?
(ironically we also just found out we're related to George Washington)!
Post a Comment