ltoner1 Reviews

Letters to Juliet (2010)

Absolutely delightful film!

[9/10 · 8 April 2010]

I saw this film at an early screening and couldn't have been more delighted. The film is charming, adorable, and sweet with many laughs to be had as well. The message of romantic love being timeless and one that can cross many generations was very well appreciated and felt. The scenery of Italy in the film is gorgeous. There are breathtaking shots that make you want to hop on a plane after the film is over and go there yourself.

It was also truly refreshing to watch a film that I don't believe contained a single cuss word or sexual innuendo. (We need more of these movies). You could see this movie with your teens or your grandmother without the slightest bit of concern about being embarrassed of what might show up on the big screen. You walked out of the theatre feeling happy and remembering your own love story -- or hoping for your own love story to come.

Don't miss this one if you get a chance to see it. You will not be disappointed.

The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans (2009)

A Free Pass I wish I'd passed on

[1/10 · 16 November 2009]

Fortunately I received a free pass to see an advance screening of this film. Unfortunately, I saw it. It was absolutely terrible. If I had not been sitting in the middle of a row full of people, I would have left half-way through. It was slow, disjointed, and the plot wasn't clear or interesting. I very easily could have enjoyed the rest of my evening without ever wondering what happened at the end of the story, if I had been able to free myself from the torture of this two hour movie. It seems I wasn't the only one. I overheard conversations of others leaving the film and they all seemed to be of the same mind -- that this film was one of the worst they had seen. To be honest, I wouldn't even bother renting it when it comes out on DVD. Too bad. Nicholas Cage used to make decent movies.