Where is my supersuit?!?

Just when you thought that Disney/Pixar couldn't possibly top their latest and greatest creation, they came out with "The Incredibles." I LOVE this movie!!! It's got everything - comedy, action, drama, romance, family squabbles, super heroes, super villains, indestructible machines, and even machine-washable super suits. What more could you ask for?

I am so impressed with the over-all quality of the movie - the way it was written, the loveable and interesting characters and of course the CGI was just amazing! It's something every kid of every age will enjoy. I think that's what I love most about Disney (even though I believe that Disney sold his soul to the Devil)........that no matter how old I get, they will always make sure that I haven't lost touch with my inner child.

My favorite character in the movie is Dash, the speedy little rascal who always manages to get himself into trouble. My second favorite is Elastigirl. She kicks ass.....she's a Sock'er Mom alright! She's right, we can't leave the saving of the world to the men! :)

Anyway, as has been the custom with Disney/Pixar movies, they showed the latest animated short film before the movie started. This year's short film was the most adorable film I've ever seen!!! Check out a sneak peak of Boundin' , it received an Oscar nod and I feel sorry for the other nominees.

This film was directed, written and narrated by Bud Luckey, the guy who came up with Woody from "Toy Story." But what most impressed me with this guy was all his counting songs from Sesame Street! Remember the little counting song about the alligator king? Good times!

"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 said the Alligator King to his seven sons. I'm feeling mighty down. Whichever of you can cheer me up will get to wear my crown."

How am I not myself?

What a funny movie!! Sam and I had a great time watching this screwball pseudo-comedy. I say that because it has some deeper purpose other than making you laugh. It'll make you think about who you are and even maybe get you started thinking about why you are who you are now.

Okay, maybe they get around to that point by poking fun of new-age philosophies and admittedly, I got very lost in all the psycho-analysis. But I think that's the whole joke. If you were taking yourself too seriously, I think you'd have been really confused with what they were pushing and maybe even a little annoyed trying to follow what they were saying. But then if you hadn't taken yourself seriously enough till now, then maybe it's time you hired yourself some Existential Detectives and have them follow you everywhere you go (yes, even in the bathroom) so they can figure out what makes you tick.

I have to say Mark Wahlberg gave the performance of his life! I was so freakin' impressed with Marky Mark, I was fairly shocked by it! I know critics gave it a thumbs down, but I still enjoyed it and I cannot wait to get it on dvd to watch it all over again!

Motorcycle Diaries

I don't know how I feel about this movie. Not that I didn't like it, I thought the movie was very well done actually. My confusion stems from the people and story behind it.

It's about a journey, literally and figuratively speaking. Two friends embark on a life-altering trip riding an old motorcycle (hence the title) through the entire continent of Latin America for the simple reason of "having never been." And through their adventures, they grow and change their views in life....ultimately giving life a whole new meaning and purpose for them.

If this journey had been about any regular Joe, I'd have been totally sold on this movie. But it's about Che Guevara, a communist. Should I have felt sympathetic for a man who was at one point in time Castro's right hand man? I don't know.

After watching the movie, though, I had the strongest urge to see Machu Pichu. Cinematography in this movie was breath-taking.