Let's review a few movies, shall we?

I'm going to be fairly brief with these since I'm going to try to cover three films. So, at any rate...

"Wanted"
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov

I was so happy I read EW's article on Angelina Jolie before I saw this film. I had a less than positive opinion of her. As I read the article I realized (this is a bid "duh" I know I know) that I know nothing about this woman as a person. Needless to say, the article changed my view. Without that change of view I wouldn't have given two rats' butts about going to see this movie and I would have missed out. From start to finish "Wanted" is a fun, adrenaline rush of a film. Some of the voice over took me out of the moment a couple times and there were some interesting visuals that made more sense when I learned that the film is based on a comic book series. Anyway, don't miss this kick-ass fun movie!



"Son of Rambow"
Directed by Garth Jennings

I stumbled on a trailer for this film a few months ago and fell in love with the concept. It was released in the UK in April, but took a bit longer to get over here. But if you want to see this one you won't find it at the main theatres in town. No, you'll have to make a pleasant visit to the historic "Kentucky Theatre" in Lexington. Blah blah blah....the film...eh hem...yes...a great story of friendship that over comes boundaries of class and religion while two young boys try to make a film for a contest sponsored by the BBC. I don't want to tell you too much, but check out the trailer and then head to the theatre. I will be so bold as to say that if you don't like this film you're a "wanker."



And finally...
"The Incredible Hulk"
Directed by Louis Leterrier

No doubt you would be in the minority if you are one that absolutely loved the first Ang Lee directed "Hulk." While, granted, it had some neat moments, the story wasn't one of them, not were the characters. This time (yes, a risky move in my opinion for Marvel) they got the formula right. As I watched all the eye-popping action I realized in a fresh way how much of nothing actually happened in Ang Lee's "Hulk." So, all the elements are there. If you're waiting to see this one because you're gun shy from the first one, be afraid no more! Get out there and check it out.

I realize how fortunate I am to have gone to see three good movies in a row. Usually you get some turds in there:-)

I'm such a jerk

Okay, a little back story before I tell you what happened to me today: A couple years ago during my stint in hell...er...I mean Walmart I was taking care of business in a stall in the men's room (for those of you that don't think outside the box- I was taking a crap). Someone walks in and sticks their head under my stall door. Being the understanding guy I am yelled, "What the hell, dude?" He began mumbling to himself ala Dustin Hoffman in Rainman. Perfect, I yelled at a mentally handicapped person. Real nice.
So, today...I'm at the pool with Lori and the kids and I'm waiting in line with Thomas for the water slide (which is rather fun by the way) and there's this rather large man behind me. Keep in mind here that I had just finished in the gym and hadn't been in the water yet so my skin in dry and very warm due to the sun. Anyway, as I'm standing there waiting I feel something cold, wet, and fleshy touching the small of my back. I correctly assume that is this guy's belly that has just rubbed against my back. I roll my eyes and mutter to myself as I put my hand on the rail and raise myself to the next step. I then feel a wet hand touching my elbow, followed by the belly on my back again. I mutter out loud, but still under my breath. Every inch forward he matched, making sure his belly did not leave the 1 centimeter distance that he was working had to maintain.
I make it down the slide, followed by the guy whose stomach had been molesting me. He's behind me again. The same thing happens and I ignore it the first two times on this go around. The third time I turn around and say (very politely, after all he was bigger than me), "I'm sorry, man am I in your way? I can scoot up if you'd like." He looked blankly back at me and I realized that he was mentally handicapped. Great, I finally speak up and stand up for myself and I end up feeling like a jerk. At any rate, I went and laid down until he was done using the water slide. Mentally handicapped or not though, I don't like strangers rubbing on me. It's just creepy.