Movies of Christmas break

I saw a couple of movies at the theater over break...something I LOVE to do! I find that movies seen on the big screen are SO much better than on my TV at home. Anyway...


I went and saw "4 Christmases." I know Vince Vaughn is known for being in really crass movies, but Reese Witherspoon is usually in movies that are sweet. My assumption was that rather than lowering the level of movies she is willing to do, that he would be in a classier level of movie. Wrong. I will admit that it was very funny at parts, but unfortunately it was funny in a way that made you laugh/cringe/sigh with disgust at the state of our world. Not a sincere belly laugh based on things that are good. Money wasted. :(

On New Year's Day I went and saw "Marley & Me"with the Rissers. I knew it was about a couple and a dog. I thought the dog played a small to add comic relief/insight to the couple's relationship. It did that, but the dog was no small part in this movie. He was a main character and added much humor and warmth to the movie. I appreciated that it was still a movie that an adult could enjoy - not just some silly kid's movie like "Homeward Bound." I'm not a big pet person, but I LOVED this movie. The ending was very touching and I was crying just like everyone else in the theater. If you love or even like animals I would HIGHLY recommend this movie! Money WELL spent! (Funny thing is that I used my Christmas gift certificate for this one, so it only cost me 50 cents...best 50 cents I ever spent!)