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OK, so these are a bunch of quick reviews of movies I've seen this summer. I had fun watching them, and here's what I think:

Just my luck
I didn't really expect anything when I watched this film with Lindsey Lohan in it. I already watched parent trap with Lindsey, which I loved, so I sort of thought this would be a catchy film. It was a great plot, which was funny. But I thought the writing was a little cheesy, because it wouldn't have been any better with different actors. Lindsey did a good job of performing the part. It is definitely hard for an actor to portray two different personalities in one film. This is a great film for teenagers, showing that it doesn't matter how lucky you are. It matters who you are.

A little romance
I enjoyed this film because I got to relate to the character that Diane Lane performed. She was a pretty girl who wanted to have fun and she was very smart. I also like it because the romance of it was so precise. I am a 13 year old and I wish I could meet my first romance in Paris and have a vacation in Paris in which we would boat on a gondola, while streaming under the bridge of Sighs and kissing at sunset while the big clock is ringing. It was such a sweet movie and I could relate to it a lot. The scenery was perfect for the movie. The film started out in the most romantic places in Paris and then it moved on into the streets of Venice. It's a great film for a couple in there teens to watch. It was a sweet romantic film.

Pleasantville
I really loved how the colors started to evolve on people in the film. It was so weird seeing the different contrast of black and white with colors. I felt so touched by it because I suddenly realized that when the colored people evolved, it seemed like the 50s when the black people and white people didn't really want to relate to each other. Welcome to Pleasantville! Where everything is perfect and non violence! (Not anymore!) It was a great film, it was rated PG-13 but it would be a better film for a family to watch!

V for Vendetta
This film was a delight to watch. Not only did the actors perform amazingly, but the special effects were outstanding. Natalie Portman had the most powerful performance in the film. After I watched it, I was exasperated, exhausted, I was full of tears. Nobody could've played the part as well as Natalie did. She made a precise character and made great choices. Even when she had to shave her beautiful hair! It was a great story, but it seemed like the conservatives were the "bad guys," which wouldn't be a delight to watch if you are a conservative. This film was rated R because of the gore and violence. I don't think this film should be rated R, because it isn't that bad of violence and gore, there's just really good sword fighting and blood. But people shouldn't bring kids under the age of 6 or 7.

Pride and Prejudice
I loved this film very much mostly because of the scenery. It was so lovely. It supposedly showed the best parts of England. Also the costume designs were amazing! I loved that century; and they even gave it a little "umph". Keira Knightly got nominated for best actress in this film. I would have screamed if she wasn't nominated because her performance definitely earned it. She performed a totally different character then all her other films. And that is what people are looking for. I did read just about 100 pages of the book until I thought it was so boring. But when I saw the movie, I thought to myself, why didn't I like the book? The plot is excellent! So I'm giving it an extra chance. This movie was an excellent romantic film, and I encourage a lot of people watching it!

She's the man
She's the man was a great movie. It had the exact same plot to the play The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. There were very funny moments, and there were not quite funny moments during the film. Actually, some were very "whoa!" you didn't have to put the scene in there! Like right when everybody finds out that Sebastian is really Sebastian and Viola is really Viola. They didn't have to make it really disgusting. But I loved Amanda Bynds acting. It was what I expected with her, funny and hysterical. Over all, the film was great. You see a lot of fluent acting around her and also all the other characters. This is a film for teenagers, to find out about the opposite sex.

The Family Stone
This was a great film. Firstly, because my favorite actress is Rachel McAdams, who was in this. Secondly, the chemistry of one another was excellent because they were all supposed to be a family and it definitely seemed like it. Thirdly, watching Diane Keaton, and Sarah Jessica Parker playing two opposite roles together, is just fascinating. Fourthly, I loved when they added the sign language, because most families who have a deaf son, they don't even know it. Some people didn't like the film, some people did. I am one of the people that did. But there were some reasons why it seemed strange, so let's get one thing straight. Having annoying tics doesn't make someone a bad person. Right? Being uptight doesn't make someone a bad person. Also, it bugged me how they made Sarah Jessica Parker as the mean witch when she said, "You don't really want to have a gay son, do you?" But this is a great film for nice families on Christmas Eve!

The Lake House
This was a good film. It had great actors, but little chemistry. My question is for the day, how do you hold on to someone you've never met? It doesn't make sense! Is it love at first imagination? It was a moving and a touching movie and also a very twisty plot. But it didn't CATCH me as much as The Notebook did. (Another romantic movie) I do love romantic movies, but it was very confusing in some parts. This film is for people who like science-fiction and romance. It rated PG-13.

Rumor has it
This film was a hysterical movie! It was based on a true story rumor and the book The Graduate. Shirley McClain was fabulous, Mark Ruffalo was superb, and Jennifer Anniston was better than ever! Firstly, Shirley is a fantastic actor. She demonstrates the goodness and the badness of a grandma who cares. Mark Ruffalo was a sweet, best boyfriend anyone could have and Jennifer Aniston had great small affects, which we knew she was totally in the character. You should watch this just to see the chemistry. No other actors could have done better because they would not collaborate like they did. Everyone should watch this

Girl, Interrupted
I really loved this film for two reasons, I got to relate with all the characters that tried to tell Lisa how ignorant and mean she is, but you can't because she is so powerful. She wants to be the leader and nobody is striking her down because they're afraid. Secondly, this was an emotional, intense movie that showed everybody how people are really like this. I loved Winona Riders and Angelina Jolie's acting. Winona's acting was very simple and just showed you how she felt through her eyes. Angelina's acting was extremely confident and didn't mind anyone. Both of these actors made chemistry and passion throughout this film. I recommend this film who wants to see how intense the world can be. Rated R.

Elizabethtown
This movie had funny comments and also bad comments by some critiques. Although I am in between, because yes, there were VERY boring parts. I thought that the whole plot was horrendous! There was really no plot! So it kept on going forever and ever and you didn't know when it was going to end. But there were also awesome accessories, for instance, the actors. They all were great, natural and talented. And anyone should watch this just because of the acting. This film is rated PG-13.

Casanova
I didn't expect so much of this wonderful movie. I just really thought it was going to be all about sex. But it was fabulous. I loved how the actors actually talked the way they used to back then. The plot was very twisty and romantic. Heith Ledger performed an amazing character which really made the movie very exciting. I have no bad thoughts about this movie, because I thought it was delightful! This film is rated R. I don't know why its rated R….

Prime
I really enjoyed every little bit of this film, mostly because of the amazing actors. Meryl Streep was absolutely fabuloushis! She made me laugh every time she was on screen. Also, Uma Thurman was just the part. Every single emotion that the character had to portray, Uma did it correctly all through the movie. The thing that bugged me was the ending. Of course it is real, its not happy ever after like Hollywood fake movies but I wanted a little more happiness in the end. It was really sad. This film was rated PG-13 but I would say it should be rated R because of the sex scenes.

Monster House
This was the best summer movie I have seen. It was a creepy, funny and enjoying movie that I could watch over and over. After I saw the movie, I had creepy nightmares and I'm 13! Chowder was my favorite character because of his hilarious image and he was great to watch. The animation didn't have the best quality. It might have been a low budget film… But then I got used to it and it was fine. This film was rated PG. It's a great film to see for kids 5-10 years of age. ( I had 6 kids watching it, and laughing at it behind my seat.)

The Hotchick
This movie was the most horrible movie I've ever seen! Firstly, Its supposed to be a crude, funny movie but the truth is, is that it isn't any better than The Movie Date movie which was really bad too. Secondly, the acting is ok, people who love "funny, slapstick" movies would like it, but its mostly because of the script. It just didn't really take the umph into anything. This film is rated PG-13.

Breaking away
This film was a funny 70's movie that you should watch on a rainy day. Its almost a classic. Dennis Quade was great; he had a personality that intrigued the audience. The 3 other guys were very good. I also liked the little romance in the movie. The thing that I didn't like about it was the script. It was confusing, in the begging of the movie, I thought that all four of the guys were bike riders. Not until the end I found out only one of them was a biker. This film is rated ?

Must Love Dogs
This film was a twisty, funny plot that caught my attention when I saw the trailer. But I was a little disappointed in some parts. In parts of the movie, there was some boring scenes, I felt like fast forwarding it because it felt to long. But Diane Lane was GREAT! She was so natural and perfect for the part. John Cusak was fantastic! He is hilarious and has funny mouth movements while performing. This film is rated PG-13.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith
This film is a must see film! Its a thriller and an amusing movie with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. I felt somewhat sad for Jennifer Aniston because Angelina and Brad had the best chemistry I've seen for a long time. Some parts were a little stupid and over acting but in the end, when Brad and Angelina are talking to a psychiatrist, I loved when he said, "To 1-10 how is your sex life?" How put 10 fingers out and whispered, "Ten." This film is rated PG-13.