Georgia Rule

In Georgia Rule, Rachael ( Lindsay Lohan) is being sent to her grandmother, Georgia (Jane Fonda) by her mother Lily( Felicity Huffmann) because she has become uncontrollable. It is hoped that Georgia with her definite set of rules will be able to tame her granddaughter. What noone expects is the revealation made by Rachael, and how it affects her family. I went to see this movie with no preconceived ideas. These type of movies where the daughter is sent to the grandmother to be sorted out, can be a bid dodgy and predictable. The movie is both a comedy and a drama. In this instance, the issue the movie deals with, is very emotional and the humour relieved some of the uncomfortableness some viewers may feel when watching. I did enjoy it and it certainly got better as the movie went along. I wouldn't take a male to watch, it definately won't be their thing.
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Rating : 4/5

POST MOVIE DISCUSSION
I found this movie very clever. The way Rachael was behaving was initially uncomfortable to watch and unbelievable. As the movie progresses and you understood that she really was a child with no partental structure with the only regular attention being sexual abuse. I loved the relationship she had with the vet and how he would not lower his morals despite all her attempts to seduce him. She also learned that you can have a relationship with a man without it being sexual. Felicity Huffmann was fantastic in her role as Rachaels mother. The confusion and guilt she felt was portrayed excellently and of course she had the difficult question all mothers would be faced with "Who do you believe? " I would say that I would always believe my daughter but if she continually lied I guess you would be in a dilemma. Many more issues could be discussed and I would love to discuss them with someone.

Kinky Boots

This movie is based on a true story. It tells the story about Charlie who inherits a shoe store that is going bankrupt. Charlie doesn't want to work in the store, but when he meets Lola a transvestite, he is inspire to make shoes for men who want to be women. He take a gamble but he has a chance to safe the shoe store and everyone working in it. It sounds vey simplistic but sometimes the best movies are the ones that have simple story lines. There is some depth in the movie as it explores everyones feelings about Lola and her way of life.

I loved it and had a good laugh. Its a good movie to watch if you like to smile through a movie. It had a similar feel to it as The Full Monty.

Rating: 4/5

Night at the museum

Review

Night at the museum was a very funny and enjoyable movie. Many people have mentioned that they have not taken their children to see this movie because it appeared too scary. This movie was not scary at all and was very appropriate for children, especially boys from 5-8 years.

The movie was about a father who takes a job as a night watchman at the museum of natural history. At night all the displays come alive due to a curse. The story revolves around the night watchman and how he interacts with the characters and how together they eliminate the curse. As with all disney movies it is predicable, harmless and wholesome.

If you are looking for a movie to watch together as a family and cannot cope with another animated movie then I would recommend this one.

Ages 5 - Adult
Rating: 5/5