The Stepfather

I don't usually view horror/suspense/thriller films because I don't scare easily. I would probably annoy the audience by laughing at every unbelievable thing. But this one looked different. It looked like it could be real, a psyco stepdad. It did not scare me, but I did enjoy it. It started out slow and built up near the end. I did like the way it ended. The young man star, Dylan Walsh, did not look young enough to be a high school senior. It was filmed more like a TV movie. I could hear the girls next to me and behind me squirm and scream, so it did scare some viewers. My choice of scary films are Misery, Disturbia, and Silence of the Lambs. This one is not of that caliber, but was fun. 6 out of 10.

Couples Retreat

This is definately a Vince Vaughn film. A little crude but humorous. Sexual references throughout. You could at least tell it was trying to give marital advice. I liked the Break Up better, but it was still fun. 6 out of 10.

The Invention of Lying

Here is another movie that I was looking forward to because it could have been great. It was soooooo disappointing that we did not even stay to see the end. The concept was an alternate reality in which lying does not exist until one man discovers it. Sounds interesting and I like Jennifer Garner. The problem was in having everyone speak their thoughts and their thoughts were either sexual or negative. Even without lying you don't have to say everything that is on your mind. Truth can be positive and interesting also, which was not included. It makes God the ultimate lie of all. If the first five minutes does not offend you, you might like it. There were no redeeming qualities. It's one to miss and not even rent. I give it a 2 out of 10.

Whip It

It's rated PG13 for a reason. It is more adult themed. There is a teenaged sexual situation. But considering the movie is about teenage rebellion/parent conflict, it was minimal. I appreciated the fact that it showed both points of view and wasn't one sided and showed consequences of bad choices. If you liked Juno you will like Whip It. Drew Barrymore did a great job in producing, directing, and acting in this movie. All the characters were well casted. I like dramas that have action, humor and are thought provoking. There were many lessons to be learned. It was fun to watch. Mike rated it 6 (because is wasn't a sci-fi) and I rated it an 8 out of 10.