Garden State

Garden State

Who's in it: Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard

What's it about: Andrew Largeman(Braff) has been away from his house for over 9 years. The death of his paraplegic mother leads him back home. When he reunites with his friend Mark(Sarsgaard), things seem to be a little calmer. Andrew is severly medicated by his father who is a local psychiatrist, but Andrew goes to the hospital and requests a new psychiatrist. While he's off of his old mediations, he meets Sam(Portman) who is an epileptic compulsive liar. They go on a journey with Mark to get Andrew a wonderful present. Andrew gets on a plane to go back to his home in L.A. but his love for Sam is holding him back.

What I Think: I was surprised to find out that Zach Braff wrote, directed, and starred in this movie! I thought that the plot was wonderful, the twists here and there were wonderful, the music outstandingly complimented the movie, and the acting was superb. I loved everyone in this movie and I watched it twice. I will definitely own this movie in the future. It wasn't bright and happy like some movies. It was very serious and kind of realistic. I like movies that I can relate to and when the actors seem more like realistic people. Kudos to everyone who went into making this movie. I loved the part that Jim Parsons played!

The Other Boleyn Girl

The Other Boleyn Girl

Who's in it: Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Eric Bana, Ana Torrent

What's it about: After Mary Boleyn(Johansson) gets married, she is seduced by Henry VIII(Bana), the King of England. Henry has been unsuccessful in his attempts to have a child. Mary has a son for Henry, but her sister, Anne(Portman), is jealous of the entire event and has Henry send Mary away to the country, never to return. Anne only has to rid the kingdom of Katherine, Henry's queen, in order to have the fame and fortune she's always dreamed of. She's willing to do whatever it takes in order to have Henry, the kingdom, and everything else a queen is able to have.

What I Think: This story really left an imprint on me. I was really surprised by my interest in this movie. I do like Johansson and I have come to enjoy Bana. Portman was really great for her role. I thought that the character of Anne Boleyn fit her very well and she played out every moment. One thing that I truly loved about this movie were the extravagent dresses. Everything about them were appealing to my eye. The setting was exactly what one would imagine the castle to look like. I was impressed by everything in this movie. 5 stars!