Slumdog Millionaire (2008) R Great

Slumdog Millionaire will rip your heart out and put it back better than it was before. Some of the most disturbing scenes you can imagine are intertwined with an uplifting story that will inspire you. Try not to get freaked out by all the shocking scenes at the beginning. They are necessary for the story and I promise it will all be worth it in the end.

Magnum P.I. TV Series (1980 - 1988) Great

One of the all time great TV shows. Mystery, intrigue, beautiful scenery, and excitement. Magnum has it all...but there is more...Magnum teaches us about honor...doing the right thing...the importance of friendship...the greatest love of all. He drives a Ferrari 308 GTS and he drives it well. He carries a Smith & Wesson 1911 and though he rarely uses it, he does not easily miss. If you don't like this show than I don't like you.

The Proposal (2009) PG-13 Great

Sandra Bullock proved that she's still got it in this delightful romantic comedy. She will annoy you until she lets her guard down a bit, but hey, that's the idea. For you guys that don't like chick flicks, this is a good compromise. It will make your woman happy and you will enjoy it as well. It's funny, touching, has some great Alaskan scenery as well as some nice Sandra Bullock scenery. So that's another plus for you guys. For you women they have a male stripper, but he's not exactly what you might expect. My favorite line in the movie is, "he's the only exotic dancer on the island, we're lucky to have him!"

Uncle Nino (2005) PG Great

"Uncle Nino" was a surprising and wonderful movie. You have the typical American upper middle class family living the lives that our society deems successful, but missing the meaning of life. The dad is never home because he's chasing his next promotion. The kids had to leave their friends so the family could upgrade to a larger house in a more upscale neighborhood. The poor wife is trying to hold everything together. Then along comes Uncle Nino from Italy on a surprise visit. As their lives begin to meld, the ways of the 'Old Country' bring perspective on the present, and beautiful things start to happen. I recommend watching this with an Italian Merlot and some American tissues. You'll need both, and you will be uplifted.

My Life in Ruins (2009) PG-13 Good

This was a good couples movie. It had a few laughs, some tender moments, but it did drag on at times. The scenery was really cool. You'll probably want to visit Greece after watching this movie, but you'll definitely want to stay in a different hotel than the one in the movie. Nia Vardalos from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" played herself as she has in the past, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Her self-deprecation is actually quite charming. I liked this movie and I think you will too. Just don't plan on another "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", this movie is not even in the same ballpark.

Signs (2002) PG-13 Super Stinker

I could go on and on about this movie, but let me get straight to the point...it rots. Sure, there are more eloquent words I could have used, but none more poignant. The makers of this movie should be horse whipped. If aliens ever do come to earth looking to "harvest" the humans, I hope they take the makers of this dreadful movie and save us all from "Signs II - The Return of the Aquatic Space Men Who Melt when they Get Wet". Just think…if it had just rained, the movie would have been over…If there was a way to give negative stars, I would have…save the ones you love…save yourself…don’t rent this horrible movie…I have suffered, why should you?…learn from my mistake…please…at least I will feel that there was some purpose in this heinous experience…Oh, and if aliens ever do come…turn on your sprinklers and get the super soakers ready!

The Dreamers (2003) NC-17 Stinker

What a pretentious waste of time. I never fall asleep when I watch movies. This was one of those rare movies that knocked me out cold. I woke up and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes only to see two dudes in a bathtub! I fumbled for the remote and must have hit the stop button six or seven times just to be sure. The makers of this movie should be horse whipped for that scene alone, not to mention the rest of this euro-tripe.