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howardvm
03-14-2009, 09:41 PM
In the past two weeks, DH and I have watched all three of these films, and I have enjoyed everyone of them.

Australia was just beautiful. That movie made me cry and cry and cry and cry and cry. I was crying for about 2 hours after the movie ended because I kept thinking about Caitlin. It was a bit long, and some parts could have been cut, but I really thought it was a beautiful story, and so beautifully shot.

Rache Getting Married really made me understand why Ann Hathaway was nominated for an Oscar. She was truly amazing in this film. I HATED her in the beginning of the movie. I really wanted to reach through the TV and wring her neck. Her character was just so immature and selfish. Then, as it was getting to the end of the movie, I realized things turned around, and now I liked her. I have no idea where in the movie that changed. But, I feel she acted that role perfectly. This one also made me cry, but nothing like Australia.

Tonight we watched The Secret Life of Bees. Really a cute movie. I really like the kind of actor Queen Latifah is becoming. I feel that her younger days were her trying to figure out what she was supposed to be in life, and now it finally all makes sense. Again a tear jerker for me, and I'm still wiping away tears as I type this.

I recommend all three of these. Australia is around 3 hours, so if you plan on watching it, plan on a long commitment. DH liked Australia. He didn't much prefer Rachel Getting Married, but he also liked The Secret Life of Bees.

Theresa
03-15-2009, 09:49 AM
how cool! thanks venessa! i almost grabbed austrailia and the bees last night, but got religilious and dark knight instead. i will totally grab those next time. rachel was all out. maybe that will be there next week too! ;)

CrystalD
03-15-2009, 10:45 AM
Cool! I will check them out. We watched secret life of bees a couple of weeks ago, I thought it was cute, dh thought it was slow. Totally agree with you on the Queen Latifah thing!

becky
03-15-2009, 11:19 AM
cool i will add those to my netflix.

becky
03-15-2009, 11:24 AM
i just saw the preview of the secret life of bees and wow that looks like a good one. I can't get over how grown up dakota fanning is getting

khanson
03-15-2009, 11:36 AM
Thanks for the tips! I just added them all to my Netflix :)

erin anne
03-15-2009, 02:00 PM
Thanks Venessa :)

weg'smom
03-15-2009, 06:51 PM
Great recommendations Vanessa. I'll add them to my list.

tggrr2
03-15-2009, 08:43 PM
Thanks they are on my Netflix.

wyattsmama
03-15-2009, 09:05 PM
i can't wait to see the secret life of bees. i'm just afraid it wont be as good as the book. but if people are enjoying it maybe it's time to go rent it.

floridamom
03-20-2009, 08:03 AM
All 3 of those sound awesome. I am so excited that Australia is out on DVD - I gotta get that one ASAP!!!!