We DONT have cable. Nuff said.

A peak into our recently viewed Netflix queue/with short reviews:

The Box – *** out of ***** – Wow. Weird. We just watched this last night and I don’t think I ever really understood what was going on. In fact, at one point I looked over at Rob and asked him if he understood what was going on. He didn’t. Surprisingly, I would still recommend this movie. I believe it’s one of those flicks where everyone will take away something a little different. Also, it’s an interesting commentary on the world we live in today. Push the button and you will receive 1 million dollars. Push the button and a stranger somewhere in the world will die. I did find myself wondering what I would do if presented with such an offer.
Crazy Heart - ****1/2 out of ***** – Beautiful movie. Heartbreaking. Jeff Bridges is… hmm. Jeff Bridges IS Bad Blake. Maggie Gylenhall is smart and strong and raw.. as always. I cried. I gasped. I was disgusted. I smiled. I sang along. I laughed. Just watch it, and be sure to let me know what you thought of it too.
 Up in the Air – **** out of ***** – Boo. I really liked it. But, Boo. Because it’s really just real life. You and I know that a lot of real life is hard and sad. A lot of real life is being forced to choose between you and them. This isn’t a movie you should watch if you are hoping to escape reality. This is the movie you watch when you need a good dose of it.
Law Abiding Citizen – *** out of ***** - Decent. Lots and lots of people dying.
The Time Traveler’s Wife – **** out of ***** – Somewhere between liked and loved it. Can I admit I didn’t exactly finish reading the book? But, watching the movie made me want to! Rob watched it and it didn’t make him want to poke his eyes out. So, I’d say if you are in the mood for a chickie flickie but plan on inviting a boy, this is a good option. It’s a crier though. Have the kleenex within reach.
Ninja Assassin - 0 out of ***** – Meh. I actually had high hopes for this flick, but I didn’t even make it through the first five minutes. Cheez. Blood. Blood. Hi ya! No review.
Everybody’s Fine - **** out of ***** – I have to admit I am NOT a sucker for cheesy.. holiday.. family movies. I went into this little movie thinking it was going to be light hearted and funny. Wrong. If I had to compare to something else, I would choose The Family Stone. They pull you in with a vague but funny preview and you are left reaching for the Kleenex. A great little movie that really delivers and (warning) will make you cry.
 The Men Who Stare at Goats – ** out of ***** – Did I miss something? Was it too smart for me? Maybe I just didn’t get it. I didn’t really like it. Good for a few laughs, but I was disappointed.

A couple more that I HIGHLY recommend.. but didn’t feel like writing reviews for: A Walk on the Moon, Green Street Hooligans, Paper Heart, Away We Go, Appaloosa & Blindness. 

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Might I introduce you to Meg and the rest of Team Practical? She also writes over at Reclaiming Wife. The women that contribute their thoughts to both of these sites are amazing… every one of them unique and beautiful. Wherever you are in life, both of these blogs have something for you.

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