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July 30, 2004
Three
We went to the library and rented three free DVD’s. One of these was Mary Reilly. We thought that this was a new movie and were stunned to find out that it was made in 1996! Boy, are we behind!!!
This movie was about Mary Reilly who was the maid to Dr. Jekyll. She was witness to many strange goings on even though she wasn’t aware of the fact. Dr. Jekyll/ Mr. Hyde were played by John Malkovich. He was perfect for this role having a sinister way about him anyway. Julia Roberts was Mary Reilly. I thought that she was soft enough to convey this woman’s personality very well. It was a dark movie, very suspenseful and different enough to keep it interesting.
The second movie we watched was Daddy Day Care with Eddie Murphy. Now I know that the critics hated this movie, but I enjoyed it. It was clean and light. There were enough funny moments to keep me watching and it came out in 2003! A fairly new one ;)
The third movie was from 1950 and was called Cheaper by the Dozen. It was exceptionally clean and very interesting. Old movies like that keep my attention. I always wish that things could be as clean as they were then. I can dream can’t I? I’ll have to dream because I know that things can’t go back to the way they were.
Posted by tami at July 30, 2004 11:47 PM
Comments
I just watched Cheaper By the Dozen, yesterday afternoon, on Turner Classic Movies. I love that movie. I have seen it several times.
Posted by: Chastity at August 2, 2004 9:23 AM
I had no idea that this new one with Steve Martin was a remake. I would bet that the story line is much different though.
Posted by: Tami at August 2, 2004 9:29 AM
I have seen both and the story line is completely different. I think that the only thing is that they both move to new houses. Even though I liked the new one, I much prefer the old one better.
Posted by: Chastity at August 3, 2004 8:26 AM