Tuesday, February 28, 2012

My Favorite Movies- BFF 171


     I love all kinds of movies often for very different reasons.  To ask me to name one favorite is like trying to pinpoint which star is the brightest in the sky.  I simply can’t. Obviously I love to laugh, and have a wicked sense of humor, so some of my choices are because of that simple fact.  I tend to like history, so some of my choices lean toward things that have really happened in the past.  Last but not least, I tend to like thrilling fantastical things so some of my choices come about because of that.  Some movies I love because they are romantic, some move me, and some fascinate me.  Needless to say, I have a huge movie collection and each and every title is in my collection because I loved it for one reason or another.  Since I can’t make up my mind on one, I am going to list some of my current favorites.




       The award for favorite comedy goes to “The Hangover” and “The Hangover 2”.  Both movies describe a wild and raunchy bachelor party that has run amok.  In the first installment we meet the “Wolf Pack” for the first time.  Each of the actors is hysterically funny in their own right.  Of the four, Phil is my favorite. Not only is he played by the ruggedly hot Bradley Cooper, he is ultra cool.  Four guys take off to Las Vegas to raise hell.  The morning after they realize they have lost the groom and can not remember a thing.  They spend the entire movie trying to retrace their steps in the hopes of finding their lost friend.  The second installment focuses on another bachelor party in Bangkok, Thailand.  Once again they lose someone, but this time it is the bride’s brother. They get in some worse scraps in the second installment.  Where the first movie was hilarious, the second is shocking and funny!  Both movies draw you into the men’s predicament, keep you engrossed, and kept me laughing throughout.


       
       The award for favorite drama with historical flair is “The King’s Speech” starring Colin Firth.  Even if I wasn’t a British Royalty buff, I would be into this movie. Colin Firth brilliantly plays King George VI. The story line follows the struggles of the king as he is suddenly forced onto the British throne after his brother’s abdication.  To do his job well and be a proper king in a world that is dominated by radio, he must find a way to overcome a lifelong speech impediment and lead his nation through the war.  His wife finds a speech therapist, played brilliantly by Geoffrey Rush, in the classifieds and takes her husband to him in hopes he will help him overcome his affliction.  Not only does the therapist help the King overcome, he becomes a close, dear friend and advisor.  It is an amazing true story and I love it!




  
        The award for all time favorite classic goes to “Gone with the Wind”.   I love this epic movie with it’s larger than life characters of Scarlet O’Hara and Rhett Butler played by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.  I love that it takes me back to a long ago era before the civil war when men were gentlemen and the women wore hoop skirts and were the belles of the ball.  Considering the movie was produced in 1939, the effects are phenomenal and timeless.


        


      Finally, last but not least I love all the Harry Potter movies for their ability to transport me to the world that J.K. Rowlings describes in such minute detail.  I love the magic, Hogwarts, and the fact that the movies follow the books story closely.  I could go on and on about even more movies if given the chance, but will leave it at these chosen few until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.    

10 comments:

  1. I'm not one for "road movies". Guess I just don't have the ability to laugh that much at slapstick.
    But I'm with you on the King's Speech. I really like Colin Firth as an actor. However I think the real great actor in this movie was Geoffrey Rush, the guy who played the King's therapist. I thought his performance was brilliant.

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    1. Weissdorn, Geoffrey Rush is awesome and really funny. I felt he was able to get somewhere with the king because he brought him down to his level, evened the playing field so to speak, and spoke to him as a man instead of a king. He was brilliant! Thank you for stopping in to read and for your wonderful comments.

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  2. Kathy, I loved "The King's Speech," too. Like you, I'm a fan of English history and historical movies; my all-time favorite is "Becket" (Peter O'Toole! Fantastic! and Richard Burton isn't bad, either ). I also loved Rush in this movie and was very disappointed he didn't win the best supporting award.

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    1. ElaineLK, I don't believe I have ever seen "Becket". I will have to check that one out on your recommendation. Geoffrey Rush was awesome. Thank you for stopping by to read and leave your comments!!

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  3. That is a very diverse list of movies and I love that about you. Nothing mundane or predictable. Good job and good choices, though I have seen many clips and heard about all of these, I have seen none of them. *shocked look on your face is showing and I see it*
    Just not a big movie guy.

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    1. Jo, I am pretty diverse when it comes to movies. That is why it was so difficult for me to pick. I take in the story, the effects, the action, and whether it strikes a chord with me. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments.

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  4. Kathy, you did a fantastic job with this topic! I've never seen any of the Hangover movies, so now I have "go to" when I'm in the mood for a good comedy. I haven't seen the King's Speech either. Thanks for the recommendations!

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    1. Beachlover, well then, you are missing out. Of course what I may find hilarious you may wonder why about. It all is up to the individual on that one. Everyone is different. The "Hangover" movies are so outrageous and outside the box, while still having a tiny grain of "you know, that could happen!" to them to make them awesome to watch. The actors should get an award for their ability to "freak out", they do it so well! LOL I thought Geoffrey Rush's character was extremely funny, and even Colin Firth made me laugh. It didn't matter that the subject matter borders on the serious, I still was able to find something to giggle about. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  5. Sadly, the only movies I've seen on your list are the Harry Potter films. While Gone with the Wind is a classic, I've only seen snipets of it; which is a shame because I know that it is a really great movie. I'm glad to see that you have a strong love for movies in general and that your collection is so diverse. Got to love that! Time for a bowl of popcorn and another one of those great movies!

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    1. Susan, I do have a diverse collection and a broad appreciation of things from all corners of the spectrum. I am like that with music to some degree too. I can appreciate classical, alternative, rock, pop, country, bluegrass---just about anything. I love the art form of animation in movies and there are several titles that would be at the top of that list. I love Disney's "Sleeping Beauty". The art work is phenomenal and the music is classically beautiful. I have all the Disney movies too. The best job I ever had was a part time gig at a video rental store. It was fun and you had access to a lot of great movies and knew what was awesome and what was mediocre. Thanks for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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