by Susan Barnes | 10 Feb 2014 | Movie & DVD Reviews
The first thing that struck me in the movie was how quickly Liesel learnt to read. Perhaps because when I was reading the book I had the opposite reaction and wondered why it took her so long. I did find it a little disappointing that they slightly adjust the...
by Susan Barnes | 16 Aug 2013 | Movie & DVD Reviews
I recently watched the DVD series Towards Belief and was very impressed with the high level of research and the depth and variety of the information provided. The presenters are highly qualified and brought a perspective that had great validity. Furthermore the...
by Susan Barnes | 2 May 2012 | Movie & DVD Reviews
I saw the movie, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, recently and enjoyed the story. One of the main characters was a scientist who professed not to have faith and only believed in science. However it was a Muslim who proved to him that he actually did have faith! As a...
by Susan Barnes | 6 Apr 2012 | Movie & DVD Reviews
I went to see The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at the movies last week. In keeping with Hollywood culture, it was completely implausible; nevertheless it was also very funny. Maggie Smith in her role as a racist old lady was particularly amusing. My favourite line in...
by Susan Barnes | 13 Feb 2012 | Movie & DVD Reviews
I have posted about this movie before; here. I watched it again the other night and I was again surprised to realize that it is more profound than it appears. The movie industry has lead us to expect a romantic comedy to be amusing, shallow, have doubtful morals, mild...
by Susan Barnes | 7 May 2011 | Movie & DVD Reviews
Continuing the movie review of The American President: The third issue is ‘just war’. Liberia bombs an American missile base. This scene is included in the movie in order to portray the president as a caring person who is not just interested in political gain. He is...
by Susan Barnes | 6 May 2011 | Movie & DVD Reviews
As part of my ethic class we were required to write a movie review. It had to be a movie that contained ethic issues. I chose the American President which was an unusual choice given that it is a romantic comedy. However I thought it contained some very interesting...
by Susan Barnes | 15 Jan 2009 | Movie & DVD Reviews
I requested and received Legally Blonde on DVD for Christmas. There are several things I really like about this film. Firstly Elle (Reese Witherspoon), the main character makes friends with everyone, university professors, lawyers, fellow students, her ex-boyfriend’s...
