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I’m a sucker for movies. Mostly romantic comedies. And action blockbusters. It’s the reason why my number one movie of all time is actually two tied for first. Serendipity and Jaws. If that doesn’t tell you what you need to know, then perhaps the next in my long list of movies I like will. You can see the current list here. Mind you, that list is the random, sometimes obscure mixed in with the mainstream. I still need to compose a list of my top ten or twenty.
Anyway, my next movie that you should watch is a movie I originally didn’t really have much appreciation for when I originally watched it. Like a fine wine (as opposed to milk) age has helped bring this film to a warm reception in my film senses. It’s the story of a woman who loses her sister and husband and by the wishes of her sister is given care of the three children. Aged from kindergarten all the way to high school they present a unique challenge for this youngest of the family. Life lessons, challenges, making your way and finding the truth with a little romance and comedy mixed in makes this movie something everybody should try and watch.
If by the end you’ve not poked your eyes out with your Red Ryder BB Gun and swallowed your tongue, then I’d say you liked it. If you did experience said reaction then I pray for your soul. It obviously has no love left in it.
I’m only slightly kidding. What is this movie? Continued after the break…
Kate Hudson has always been a cutie, but she’s not cracked into my crush list yet for a variety of reasons. The entire cast plays through the film excellently. Some of the best lines are in this movie and by far my most favorite is below. Pardon the language,
You listen to me. If you ever so much as blink in her direction again, I can and will bury you so far in the ground that the heat from the earth’s core will incinerate your sorry a**!
Joan Cusack plays a superb part as a hardworking mom (and the sister of Kate’s character, setting up for some good scenes throughout the film as they work through all that’s happened) and I loved her moments. So, check it out if you haven’t. Take a Friday night with your girl for date night or something.
