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Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

Today the Golden Globes Nominations came out and it got me thinking about all the movies I want to see and about the ones I have seen so far that are up for some awards.

The Movies I Have Seen

The Fantastic Mr. Fox - Thumbs Up - This movie is more quirkie adult than kiddie film
Up In The Air - Thumbs Up - One of the best movies of the year, I think
The Princess and the Frog - See It - The return to good 2D animation
Pirate Radio - Thumbs Up - Surprisingly fun Britsih type movie. Loved the Soundtrack!
Julie and Julia - Thumbs Up - If you haven't seen it you must!
Couples Retreat - Thumbs Up - Fun in a mindless way
500 Days of Summer - I am not sure how to rate - I didn't like this as much as I thought I would. But it might be because it turned out to be a non-gooey-romantic film. I didn't find it as engaging as I thought I would.
UP - Thumbs Up - Totally good Disney flick, should win animation Oscar
Inglorious Basterds - Thumbs Up - Not Quinten's best work but still good
District 9 - Thumbs Up - But a total gross out for a girl like me. Luckily I can appreciate a unique story.


Movies I Want to See

Sherlock Holmes
Where the Wild Things Are
The Blind Side
2012
Everybody's Fine
Precious
An Education
Avatar
The Hurt Locker

Movies My Husband Will Make Me See

Invictus
The Road
A Serious Man
Paranormal Activity

Movies I Don't Want to See

Twilight
Amored
Old Dogs
Planet 51
A Christmas Carol

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Unknown said…
I recommend 2012, Precious, and the Hurt Locker. Those are the ones I've seen and really enjoyed.
December 16, 2009 at 6:18 AM
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