6. Jonah: A Veggie Tales movie.

           Quick Note: In case you don’t know, the Veggie Tales series is produced by Big Idea Productions for the purpose of using short and funny (usually 30 minutes) shows to tell kids stories from the Bible in a way that they will understand and remember. As the title suggests, the characters were originally all vegetables but over the years they have also branched out to include some fruits. Jonah was the first and only full length Veggie Tale movie.

                I know it’s got to be tough to take a 30 minute show and stretch it into a movie.  Watching Jonah was a struggle. With that said. It’s a solid effort. I have been in many group showings of this movie with children and it works. Why exactly do I own the 2 disc special edition of it? I don’t really know.

                Jonah takes a fresh twist on the classic Bible tale. Like with all veggie tales it’s very musical and filled with many off the wall moments.  The best parts that I enjoyed were the expanded role of the crazy pirates that don’t do anything. That has always been my favorite of the silly songs; so it was good to see them in so much of this. These have are obsessed with the good things of life like root beer and snack foods! The BEST part of the movie was definitely the Ninevites! The sheer fact that they are all fish slappers was great! So funny. Very entertaining!

                But overall it’s tough to sit through an hour and twenty minute veggie tale episode. There were times that it was boring.  I think that maybe children may get bored during certain points of the down time. But they get the story and moral lesson across. Ninevites change and Jonah whines. But is it worth owning? 

Final Verdict: Not worth owning for me. But for your family--Maybe

2. Marley and Me

Yes, men do cry.

First, I have to start off with the fact that I love Owen Wilson. He is one of my favorite actors. To some he might be a one trick pony, but ever since Armageddon I have found him absolutely hilarious. So when I pulled out Marley and Me that was my first thought. I was happy. Ready to go.

The best thing about Marley and Me is that it is based on a true story. I love that. I think it bleeds into the movie throughout. You also need to realize that this was the first movie that Owen Wilson made after he attempted suicide. IF you don’t know the whole story, Google it. I really feel that everything that Owen went through in his personal life really comes to life in this role. It's perfect for him. He is not over the top funny and gets to show his “range” as an actor. I love him in this role.

*****SPOILER***** Yes, Marley dies. You can't get around it, and you can't change it. It's based on a true story. Man, I cried. I have cried every time I have seen this movie. Which I think is 4 times now. I will be the first to admit that I cried and cried and cried. Call me a wuss, whatever. I grew up with a dog. It brought back so many great memories of growing up. When he is sitting there at the end telling Marley how great he was for loving them day in and day out I start to tear up. I really lose it at the burial when the children are sharing their feelings. Every time. You don’t get that with Owen Wilson in Shanghai Noon do you!? Final Decision: Absolutely worth owning!

Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston

Favorite Line: “It’s like Of Mice and Men” – Owen Wilson’s character John when on the way to get Marley fixed.

Other tidbits
-Alan Arkin plays Owen's boss in the movie and is so funny!
-The movie used 22 different Marleys in the filming.

Too Many Movies!!??!?!

I own a lot of movies. I am sure there are people out there that own more than me but I own A LOT of movies.  Let’s just get to it. I own 360. At one time it was pushing close to 600. That is a lot to me. When you are single you have more money. At least that was my excuse. Instead of renting a movie I would buy it. I just never thought much about it. But now I wonder… Why do I own so many movies? Rarely do we watch them. They really come in handy when 1. Other people borrow them. B. When people come to visit and Finally when I am sick I am happy I own a lot of movies.

So lately I have been really convicted that I need to do something with these movies. I don’t really think that I could get a lot of money for them so what do I do? So I came up with this idea to put them to use. I decided to watch 365 movies in one year. It started out watching a movie a day but honestly that is impossible to do because of my summer schedule.  But I want to put all these movies to use, tell my thoughts on them and ultimately decided whether the movie is worth owning?  So the journey is gearing up to begin. I hope you enjoy my insights to come. Hopefully I will be able to answer the question of..."Why do I own so many movies!!!!!!!!!"