What A Week!

Thursday I was treated to a sneak preview of Baz Luhrmann's new film Australia starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. What we have here ladies and gentlemen is one of the best movies of the year! Australia is everything you think it's going to be - sweeping, romantic, epic. It's a big, glorious picture in the tradition of the Hollywood movies from the '40's and '50's. I experienced two things for the first time during my screening of Australia. First, I've never heard a pack house swoon in unison for the leading man. As soon as you see this film, you'll know the scene to which I'm referring. And second, I've never been to a movie where no one gets up at the end. Usually people are rushing to get out of their seat, but it was dead silent when the film ended. No one moved. Until they all erupted into applause. Kidman was dependably good. The dramatic portions of the film she carried with her normal ease and I especially liked the broad humor she had a go with in the first part of the film. And Hugh Jackman. Wow. This is what a movie star should be. He was beyond terrific in this film. Everyone aboard the Jackman train, take a seat behind me. Too bloody right!

To top off my week, today I saw the new Disney film Bolt. This movie is way super cute! The story was great and new, the characters were incredibly likable and charming, and it was just so much fun to watch. What was great about this film is that it never lagged or slowed down. It had great momentum and it just kept getting better. I think adults and kids will both enjoy this film immensely!

I saw Ghost Town again this weekend too. Even funnier the second time. I really don't understand why this film did so badly at the box office. Such a shame. A great movie that got great reviews and no one went to see it. You should definitely check it out!