History Lives At 'Museum'

Ben Stiller takes on the role of Larry Daley, a divorced father who cannot keep a job and begins work at The Museum of Natural History as a night guard. Curiousity strikes when all the displays come to life one night, and Larry must consult the former museum guards who hired him. Larry gets his son, Nick, in on the excitement to prove that he's a really interesting dad. Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, and Bill Cobbs take part in this fun-filled family adventure. All you history buffs and history lovers out there will enjoy this funny movie that makes you feel as though you are a part of ancient history. This is a historical MUST SEE for the whole family! Ten Factor: 9

'Rocky' Throws Knock Out Punch?

Rocky Balboa proves that he's always worthy of another fight. Sylvester Stallone can throw a knock out punch any day. When a computer program chooses Balboa as the over-all winner against the new heavy weight champion, Mason Dixon, Balboa takes him up on the offer of another fight. Milo Ventimiglia, of NBC's hit show Heroes, plays Rocky Balboa, Jr., who is slighty upset with his life as the son of Rocky Balboa. When life gets him down, he joins his father and does a great job. Burt Young returns as Paulie, trying to teach everyone a little something. Geraldine Hughes portrays Rocky's knew love interest and takes a job as the hostess at Adrian's Restaurant, owned by Rocky. This film seemed to have its rough edges, nearly leaving the audience in the dark on just about everything. Either way, you'll like the outcome. If you're a Rocky fan, you'll love this one. Ten Factor: 8.5

'Good Shepherd' A Good Egg?

Matt Damon proves himself worthy of corruption as a CIA agent in The Good Shepherd. This film explains the life of agent Edward Wilson, out to find the truth behind the Cold War paranoia around him. Angelina Jolie portrays Mrs. Wilson and does a wonderful job. She only holds a small part due to the other cast members who play various roles: Alec Baldwin, Robert DeNiro, Michael Gambon, John Turturro, and William Hurt. Timothy Hutton and Joe Pesci take on much smaller roles. Almost every character in this movie seems "friendly" to every other character or at least you think they are, as corruption surrounds the movie's reality. You'll leave the theater curious of those around you, those you know personally. Although, it may seem a bit sluggish and boring to some, this is good break from everyday life. Ten Factor: 8.5

'Happyness' Comes True

I was immediately turned away from this film, because it had Will Smith and his son, Jaden Smith, in it. When I think of Will Smith, I think of a bad-ass fighter pilot saving the world from aliens or a bad-ass member of a secret society protecting the world from...aliens. Or perhaps, a bad-ass cop taking down the villians his own way. Who out there thinks children are good actors? I usually don't. They are too young and inexperienced to work. I'll have to admit that I thought the Smiths did a great job. When I left the theater, I realized that anyone who watches this film will feel the drama of this true story. The fact that this was a true story is another flaw. The Smiths play father and son, Chris and Christopher Gardner, struggling to make ends meet. Chris spends his entire life savings on bone density scanners that no doctor wants or needs to buy. All the while, young Christopher sits in day care all day. Chris's wife leaves him, forcing him to take the biggest chance of his life, learning new skills for a job that he only has a five percent chance of getting. It all works itself out quite nicely in the end. This is another MUST SEE! Ten Factor: 9.5

'Blood Diamond' Worth Its Weight?

Blood and Diamonds. Who knew the two could create quite a stir? Africa. That's who. Blood Diamond is based the true events of how African rebels enslaved their own people to mine diamonds. Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, and Jennifer Connelly star in this intense, action-packed drama about smuggling diamonds in Africa. It will have you on the edge of your seat as you dodge bullets and shed tears. This is a MUST SEE! Ten Factor: 10

'Apocolpyto' Captures Mayan Civilization

Mel Gibson brings the truth and reality of Mayan culture to life. This is an action-filled adventure that brings Mayan brutality to the big screen. Blood will flow, heads will roll, and fear will fill the mind’s eye as Mayans are captured as sacrifices to their gods. It’s one man’s journey back to save his family after escaping near death. This is a MUST SEE FILM! Ten Factor: 10