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Little Secrets (2001)
I really enjoyed this film
This was a wonderful film for all ages. Some older teens and adults that are a bit cynical or jaded might find it cheesy, but I think most people will think it's a delightful movie that is one of the very, very few out there without swearing, violence of any sort (wow!), or sex. Violin players themselves may cringe at Evan Rachel Wood's pretend violin playing, but to a non-musician like myself, her acting was completely believable. Wood's character is a deep, well-rounded, caring young teen who spends a good chunk of her time with little kids, trying to help them, and who is more interested in the arts than the latest trends. This is unusual for a teenage character in the movies, and I like it a lot. The kids who see the film might start considering music cool--classical music, that is, not the "in" pop/R&B/rap stars that lots of kids would probably see as cooler than a violin player. Again, I found it absolutely fabulous and admirable that there was no violence of any sort in the movie. Even movies rated G nowadays commonly feature some sort of violence, whether they are Disney cartoons or live-action films. The film is uplifting and sweet, with a good moral and funny moments. The only criticism I have is that Wood is one of the thinnest actresses around, which is saying a lot, and perhaps the film would have been even more awesome if the lead actress had a body that more girls could relate to. But that's just nit-picking, and I would definitely recommend this to ANYONE looking for a fun, good movie that the ENTIRE family can watch. A must-see.
Less Than Perfect (2002)
has its highs and lows *SPOILERS*
While "Less than Perfect" is, indeed, less than perfect, it's still a great show and very entertaining. Sara Rue, as Claude, is perfect for the character but her slight lisp can get annoying. The first episode was full of fat jokes and some still appear, which had the opposite effect intended--it wasn't funny. Andy Dick as Owen is the highlight of the show. If you don't tune in for anything else, you should watch it because of Andy's hilarious performances. Little things that he does are the most hilarious, like while Claude is talking, in the background Owen scratches his eye with a stalk of celery. Doesn't sound that funny, but Andy Dick somehow makes it weirdly hilarious and memorable. ABC showed some episodes out of order that dealt with Claude's office boyfriend, which was confusing and annoying. The show's shortcomings are more than made up for by Andy Dick's portrayal of Owen and the many scenes that ARE funny. Tune in!
Strike! (1998)
I loved it
***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** This was a really fun movie! Kirsten Dunst was great, and completely believable in her role as a mischief-making girl in the '60s. It wasn't the funniest movie I've ever seen (not by a long shot) but there were some parts that made me laugh out loud. The actor who played "Frosty Frost", as Kirsten Dunst's character nicknames him, was cute, as was Shawn Ashmore as the photographer. I also ADORED Monica Keena! The one bad part: how Monica's character turned out to be lesbian, after being being boy-crazy the whole movie. All in all, though, this is one of my very favorite movies. Rent it sometime!
See Spot Run (2001)
A positive review of See Spot Run
See Spot Run is a hilarious movie. It is a family film perfect for all ages. James (the child) is adorable, as is Spot, the dog. David Arquette is believably clumsy and clueless as Gordon the dog-hating mailman, who as a child was abandoned in a mailbox. Gordon's best friend Benny is one of the funniest people in the movie. This is my favorite movie because it's just so funny! I urge you to see it--if you have kids, this will become a staple in your DVD or video collection, frequently watched!