AT THE MOVIES WITH KASEY BUTCHER
During the summer a myriad of interesting and entertaining movies are released and many times it is hard to chose which to see. During the summer, however, there is also a plethora of free time at my disposal, so last weekend I took in three movies.
The first, The Notebook, stars Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, and James Garner in a story about love that wakes the soul and lasts a lifetime. Allie (McAdams) is a wealthy city girl with a bright future. She meets Noah (Gosling), a poor working boy, while staying in the country with her family for the summer. With a lot of effort, Noah is able to convince Allie to go on a date with him and from then on they are inseparable. Allie’s parents are not happy about their daughter’s budding romance with a boy of a lower social stature than herself. They decide that it is time to go home early, the day after Allie and Noah get into a fight. Once at home, Allie mysteriously never gets any of the 365 letters Noah writes and he finally decides to move on. Seven years later, their paths cross again just before Allie is to marry Lon (James Marsden), a good, charming and wealthy man who she loves very much. Allie is in a truly difficult situation, faced with the decision to keep her promise to Lon or follow her heart to Noah.
The Notebook is a sad, sappy, entertaining romance—the epitome of a chick flick. Its characters are sympathetic and believable. The acting is very good and I like the fact that there are no villains in the movie. Both men are equally good in their own ways, making Allie’s problem more understandable and less predictable. The 1940’s costuming and makeup add a polishing touch to the overall effect. I rate this movie three out of five.
The second movie I saw was Michael Moore’s documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, which takes a biting look into the motives behind the War on Terror and United States military action in Iraq. The film not only mocks President Bush, but suggests that decisions were make with profit, not the people in mind.
Politics aside, this is a funny, gloomy, and interesting film. It’s interesting to hear Moore’s point of view. It’s interesting to hear the stories of the people he interviews. It’s very interesting to sit with an audience and experience the footage of September 11 and the war together. Even for those who disagree with Moore, I think this movie would be good to see. I rate it four out of five.
Last, and certainly not least, I saw Spider-Man 2 starring Toby McGuire, Kirsten Dunst, and James Franco. This summertime blockbuster follows the Marvel Comic book hero as he struggles to get his education, hold down a job, lead a normal life as Peter Parker, and fill his role as Spider-Man at the same time. It brings a very real and human aspect to the typical super-hero movie in an understandable and relatable way. The special effects are great, but definitely not the standout aspect of this movie. McGuire is excellent. He is by far the best part. His performance is impeccable and sympathetic. I rate this entertaining and satisfying movie four out of five, largely due to his work.
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