Arthur

Russell Brand has never been on my favorite people list. He usually has been on my least favorite. He did marry Katy Perry which made me like him more. Despite my dislike I thought he was a funny person when he is rarely clean enough to listen to. My husband wanted to see this for his birthday and I thought it looked hilarious.

What do other critics hate about witty, well rounded movies? I guess Arthur got rotten tomatoes, but I would give it an 8 out of 10.

It was fast pasted, witty, hilarious. The music was fantastic. I loved Jennifer Garner as Susan. Helen Mirren is on my favorite actresses and thank goodness for her talent in the film. She brought balance to the over exaggerated Russell Brand's take on his character. Arthur had some predictable moments but thankfully there was depth that surprised. Helen Mirren's confession shocked me.

Moral:
Family can make a difference in each other's life. But when your real family is stupid, some have to find others to replace their family and may be lucky to do so. Having someone to believe in you, can make anything possible. Everyone wants to feel loved.

Old New:
I watched the original Arthur on Netflix instant. I wish I could un-see it. Although being able to re-watch the new one will make up for it. So watch the old one then see the new one. Liza Minnelli was fantastic as usual. I loved that they made Hobson a women played by Helen Mirren in the new one. The old one had it's moments of humor but not as many. The old had the line "I was in the neighborhood. It took me 2 busses 3 cab and a train to get in the neighborhood but what the hell?" The new one had so many lines it's hard to think of just one.

"Can you remove the half naked business woman from the bottom of my bed?"

"I am grown-up."(Turns on solar system above his bed.) "Don't let that undermine what I just said."

Rango

It was so funny throughout the movie even though it had a more involved plot than most animated movies. It is more of a teen/adult movie than a kid one, which was a nice surprise. Being from Arizona I liked that it was set in the desert and it made for some interesting metaphors. Like the water I found was kinda like knowledge. "Control the water and control everything." Same goes for knowledge. With that control is a responsibility. I just wish those that controlled the "water" would share it with the rest of us!!!

Getting back on subject. Favorite lines from the film:

No man can walk out of his own story.

We each see what we need to see.

Everyone needs something to believe in.

I was surprised that a cartoon could make that much sense philosophy wise. I have to admit it was a relief that not all animators just want to make cool effects, they actually want to make a difference. One reason I fell in love with movies is I feel that they have the power to change lives. Yes, I know that sounds corny. Deal with it.

Moral of the movie:
We learn who we are when we face ourselves. No matter how ugly that truth is, we can and need to find it. Only then can we get on the path to changing it.

Go see this one. I totally thought it was worth the ticket. Unlike some movies. (Knight and Day) Can I get a refund? Or an Amen? (sorry it's too late. I'm going on tangents)