Feel-Good Movie Time

I'm a sucker for feel-good movies. What can I say. Romantic comedies, chick flicks, whatever you wanna call them. I watch movies to relax, to laugh, and to be entertained.

Last night, the female members of my family had a girl's night out and I'd like to think we thoroughly enjoyed. Though the movie wasn't what you would call earth shaking or amazing, it was a predictable, entertaining, feel-good movie. (What else did you expect? Seriously?)



Though the pairing of Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock may seem a bit awkward, the movie had a few surprises which definitely kept us on our toes. I won't spoil it too much for everyone just in case you do plan to watch it. But I enjoyed it, and it was just what I needed on this rainy weekend. It was good for a laugh, the scenery was gorgeous, and let's not forget to mention the eye candy (*wink wink.)

Take it for what it is. A sappy, romantic comedy that you shouldn't take too seriously and you'll probably enjoy it too. Hmmm... what's next on my list. Definitely looking forward to "The Ugly Truth" with Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler.

Movie: The Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger has got to be one of my favorite books of all time. Though the summary may seem a little sci-fi, the book is actually about feelings and emotions, chance, love, and the unknown.

Henry DeTamble is a man afflicted with a strange illness. He is constantly thrown through time at the whim of fate. Luckily, he is often sent to moments in a special girl's life. Her name is Clare Abshire. The first time they meet, she is 6 years old and he is 34. Eventually, Clare grows up and they fall in love.

But time traveling has it's risks. Henry cannot bring anything with him when he time travels and he often has to resort to petty thefts and crimes to survive as well as sustain various injuries brought about by his genetic malady. Often times, Clare never knows where he is or when he will return.

The movie is set to come out on August 14 of this year with Eric Bana playing Henry DeTamble to Rachel McAdam's Clare Abshire. I am keeping my fingers crossed as I truly, truly hope this is one movie that can live up to the book.