Movie Reviews

Spoiler alert: This post mentions who recently got kicked off of Idol. If you don't want to know, don't read on.

We have wasted away another few days here at the hospital. We have watched several movies of which I will give a report. Take my report with a grain of salt. Remember I am desperate for entertainment. Possible stars: ***** (5)

1) College Road Trip, Rated G: A dad doesn't want his "baby" daughter to grow up. Hilarious, laughed out loud on several occasions. Also shed a few tears as the daughter (Raven) went to college. It reminded me of when I left home. Emma said, "It's not like she won't ever go home again." To which I replied, "Yeah, but it won't be the same." Remember when you went back after you left the nest? So good to be home, but you're "older/wiser/something."
L*****/E****

2) Baptists at our Barbecue, Rated PG (Mormon show): I actually thought this was kind of cute. Emma didn't understand some of the religious exaggerations, but I thought it was a clever show. Super cheesy acting was its downfall. L***/E***

3) Wall-E, Rated G: Does this movie have a story line? I don't really get it. Emma says she only gives it two stars. I think it's weird. L*/E**

4) Sharkboy and Lavagirl, Rated PG: A boy has dreams that come true about superheroes, etc. Dumbest show ever. Lavagirl wants to be good and find out how she can be a better superhero, but Sharkboy is violent and angry (bugs me.) L*/E**

5) Ella Enchanted, Rated PG: Ella was given the gift of obedience as a child. She has to do everything she's told. I really like this show and think it's very funny. I think the end is lame where they start singing, "Don't go breaking my heart." "I couldn't if I tried." Blah Blah Blah. Then she rips off the bottom of her dress to find a miniskirt and go go boots. The director should've cut that part. L****/E****

6) Beverly Hills Chihuahua : Rated PG: A pampered dog gets lost in Mexico and tries to find her way back to So. Cal. Pretty darn funny. I love when the dogs talk in their little Hispanic accents. It cracks me up. L***/E ****

7) Everyone's Hero, Rated ?: Cute show about Babe Ruth's bat getting stolen and the little boy who tries to recover it. The bat and a ball talk to the boy. I recommend this show for both young and old. L****/E****

These were our latest and greatest movies. We are patiently anticipating the arrival of Bolt. It comes out on Tuesday, and I will post a review then (riveting). We are also going to watch Ant Bully.

Emma's counts are slowly rising. Today her ANC (which needs to be minimum 500) is 400. Hopefully tomorrow or Monday she will be at 500. This means that we will be going home (to Kaysville) soon. I am hoping it will be by the end of the week.

I don't know if I've told you this, but we will be living in Kaysville at my Aunt Karma and Uncle Koyle's house. They are on a mission at the Washington DC temple and said we could live in their home. What a blessing this will be for us. There will be very little traffic which means very little germs to get sick off of. Plus it's furnished and comfortable. I always remember going to Aunt Karma's house and thinking how tidy and organized it was. Plus, she is a fantastic cook and makes everything look so yummy (presentation is everything).

Wish us luck (and prayers) in the next couple of days for rising counts. Emma also needs to start eating and drinking. It's still not anything she's interested in doing.

-Lana

BTW: Emma and I had nothing to do with Alexis getting kicked off of Idol. We would've booted Anoop (which we call A-poop) or the blind guy. We think the judges are being soft on the blind guy just because he can't see. Waa! Waa!