Thursday, January 22, 2009

Top 10 Favorite Movies

  1. Across the Universe- This movie uses amazing versions of the Beatles' songs and gives an interesting view of many aspects of the 1960s. It is a work of art. 
  2. Pearl Harbor- This movie gives a personal and heart-felt experience on WWII and the attack on Pearl Harbor. 
  3. Lord of the Rings- These movies tell an epic story of strength, friendship, temptation, love, and the battle between good and evil. The visuals are breathtaking and realistic while the characters are well-developed and believable. 
  4. Ferris Bueller's Day Off- This movie is a clever and timeless comedy that pulls you into a day of the Ferris Bueller's life. 
  5. Star Wars- These movies are epic for their time in visuals, taking us into what life would be in that world. It is a classic movie between the battle between good and evil.
  6. Christmas Vacation- This movie takes the misery of holidays and turns it into a comedy that all can enjoy. You find yourself identifying with the different characters in the story and that is what makes the movie so funny. 
  7. The Notebook- This movie makes true love believable again. It isn't a fairy tale. It is a honest and heart-felt movie that causes you to feel the emotions of the characters in their timeless love journey.
  8. August Rush- This movie inspires you with the gift of music as you watch the struggle yet great faith of a young boy with an exceptional talent. 
  9. Singing in the Rain- This movie is an energy-filled story of integrity of certain actors in Hollywood when the business first got started. It has impressive dancing, lovely vocals, and a feel-good story that brings you joy no matter what mood you are in.
  10. Chronicles of Narnia- This movie takes you into a fantasy land as you are awestruck by the visuals and the symbolic story.