The It’s Almost Thanksgiving!/Movie Review Edition
First, an exchange.
“Hello, Ma’am!” George said, coming into the room.
“Hi, Hon.” (That was me, standing at the counter.)
“I’m not a Hun,” he replied matter-of-factly. “I’m a wizard.”
Oh and that leftover Elphaba hat he’s wearing? His sister glued it to his head.
Also? Our hot water heater’s broken.
This is an unexpected inconvenience, certainly, but then I pretend I’m Mother Teresa and suddenly, hey, my perspective’s saintly!
Key word: pretend.
We fake it ’til we make it, right?
Okay, so you’re busy. Onto the reviews! They’re going to be quick & easy ’cause you got pies to bake. Me, too! I’m hosting! Eek! Gotta clean!
But this Friday…or Saturday…you might find me at the movies. Why? Because Angela and I went to Frozen last night and it was fabulous.
Now I want to take Felicity.
I went into the show not knowing a thing about the movie, save for the appearance of an annoying little snowman. Well, guess what? He’s not that annoying, and Idina Menzel (Elphaba! From Wicked! I know! I know!!) does the voice of the snow queen Elsa.
I was just really surprised and pleased by the beauty & humor in this movie. It’s not your standard “busty but brave” Disney Princess picture, you know? It’s a sweet fairy tale with a couple fun twists–perfect for treating the kids this weekend.
Note: There is a fairly scary snow monster that makes an appearance. If you have sensitive children, be warned.
Also, I HIGHLY recommend seeing the 3D version. There’s a wonderful little Mickey Mouse movie at the beginning that I MISSED because I was getting popcorn. “I’m so sorry, Mom!” Angela said, and she was so earnest that I forgave her.
My 2nd recommendation is not for kids at all but rather, teens & grown-ups. It’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and I give it a hearty thumb’s-up, as do my sons.
If you’ve read the books, and we’ve read all three, you won’t be disappointed (I don’t think). In fact, the movie is even better than the plot-driven (but not exactly literary) novel. Plus? Jennifer Lawrence? That young lady is a class act, in my opinion. I did not mind paying to see one of her movies.
And that’s that! End of story my quick-picks/almost Thanksgiving!/reviews.
Are you hosting? Either way, have a blessed & beautiful day.♥
Yep. Hosting, but just my brother (and the 9 of us.). I did bake pies today! Thanks for the reviews. Glue, huh? I haven't had that yet! Happy Thanksgiving! I love reading your blog.
Good to know, about "Frozen". The kids saw some stuff about it when they were in Disney.
Happy Thanksgiving! We're hosting my sister and fam. Almost finished with day-before prep.
Thanks for the review of "Frozen." I was hoping it would be good. And yes, I am hosting ~ 18 in all ~ 7 adults and 11 children!! I hope you have a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving, Margaret! God bless you and your family! xoxo
Thanks for your reviews. Faith and I will definitely get to Frozen this week.
PS Happy Thanksgiving (belated)!
Took teen girls to Catching fire Monday! We loved it too! The previews before not so much! The younger crowd will love Frozen! Thanks for the review!