Home Alone (1990)

IMDB: "Home Alone"

If there's something I love, it's Christmas movies! And the best one is this classic: "HOME ALONE"! This is a MUST in December and I laugh just as hard every time I see it! I would consider people who don't like this movie crazy.

This is Kevin. He is the most brilliant and inventive kid ever.

Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) has a big family and 'tis Christmas time at the McCallisters! They're going to Paris to celebrate, so the day before they're packing, running, screaming and getting ready for their big trip. Kevin is the youngest and gets in a fight with his mom so he has to sleep in the addic. There's a storm that night, so the power goes out and the alarm clock goes black. The house is awakened by the doorbell and they realize that they "SLEPPED IN!!"! So they leave in a rush and guess who they forgot  in the addic...

And of course, we gotta have two villians!! And this is where Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern) comes in! They plan to break in and steal all their valuables. Good luck trying to rob Kevins house when he's home alone! Not to spoil anything, but.. it's going to hurt!

The soundtrack is fantastic! The Main Theme is my favorite Christmas song.

* 10/10 *

The pictures are printscreens from the movie.

Forrest Gump (1994)

IMDB: "Forrest Gump"
On IMDBs Top 250 Movies

This movie is ranked at #15 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies, but it's higher on my list. This movie is so sweet, funny and heartwarming. Tom Hanks will melt your heart as Forrest. Forrest Gump.

"My momma always said: Life was like a box of chocolate. You never know what you're gonna get."

Forrest Gump is a special boy. His IQ is lower then average and he has braces on his legs. But his "momma says" that he is no different than anybody else. But by the looks of the life that you see him living, he's one special man because of his "easy" look on life.

"Stupid is as stupid does."

Even though he's not intelligent, Forrest has a life filled with incredible experiences. He meets a lot of famous people throughout history, he becomes a legend all by himself by not trying, just being himself.

"Dear God, make me a bird, so I can fly far. Far, far way from here." 

There's also a special girl in his life (except his momma, who is played by Sally Field): Jenny (Robin Wright). Her love keeps him going even though he doesn't see her that often when they grow up.

All the adventures he goes through are all from history as we know it, so it's a lot of fun watching Forrest braided into the story. I don't wanna "spoil" all the things he does, but I can almost guarantee that you'll love it. Tom Hanks is one of the best actors and this is one of his most lovable characters.

Jenny <3 Forrest

* 10/10 *

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (2014)

IMDB: "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1"

You have no clue how exciting I was to see this movie! The movie is a bit slow sometimes, but it's part 1 of 2, so it's sort of like Harry Potters 7th movie - real slow, but building up to something mindblowingly awesome! (I hope..)

Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) in the middle and a whole bunch of new characters we meet in this film. Gotta say that I'm a little disappointed about Natalie Dormers character Cressida. On the poster she looks totally badass.. but in the movie she is a director?? Since I haven't read the books (yet), I was imagining she was some sort of a G.I. Jane type (since she's standing with a massive machine gun in her hands on the poster..). Elden Henson is also a part of the film-crew, such a cutie. I haven't seen him since "The Butterfly Effect", so that was kinda fun!

The Hunger Games is over, and during the last Hunger Games where the best of the best had to fight each other, Katniss "got kidnappet" and rescued and the last thing we got to know was that District 12 was no more.

Peeta (Hutcherson) is gone, Gale (Hemsworth) is back, President Snow (Sutherland) is a bastard and Katniss is pissed! This movie is about Katniss having to be "The Mockingjay" for all the districts that are left and will fight for her. She will be the face of hope and all that is good - the absolute opposite of President Snow who wants to kill everyone. Because violence solves everything, right? 

Katniss and her family is gathered in District 13 together with President Alma Coin (Moore), Plutarch Heavensbee (Hoffman) and Haymitch (Harrelson) and now they have to come up with a plan to rescue Peeta who's in Snows captivity and how to end this war. But as the season of his name, he won't melt that easily.

Plutarch and President Alma Coin trying to wrap their head around how to stop this war that is on its way!

Even though I'm sad that Philip Seymour Hoffman died this year, I'm happy that he got to film the rest of this film. He was a great actor. Rest in peace.

* 7/10 *

The sequel of: "The Hunger Games" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire".

Bachelor Party (1984)

IMDB: "Bachelor Party"

This is (one of) my childhood feel-good movies! This is where I discovered Tom Hanks and his brilliant acting skills. I've watched this movie a 1000 times and I still laugh as hard as I did the first time! It's such an 80's movie and it's AWESOME!

Rick Gasco (Hanks) is the ultimate bachelor and his pals nightmare is now becoming real: HE'S GETTING MARRIED!! So before Rick is "doomed for life" the guys plan the craziest bachelor party with girls, bands, condom-balloons, adult movies, booze, drugs and even a donkey. That's a recipe for disaster.. Or.. a really, really good party! Whilst Debbie (Tawny Kitaen), his fiance has a more.. fancy bachelorette party. But there's a mix-up with the "party favours" that the guys ordered, so Debbie and her girls plan to surprise the guys. That's always a wise decision, right? Girls crashing the bachelor party.. Nothing can go wrong!

This is some of the guys from the bachelor party.
Stan Gassko (William Tepper), Rick Gassko (Tom Hanks), Rudy (Barry Diamond) and Ryko (Michael Dudikoff)
I remember having a HUGE crush on Ryko. He's so stupid, cute and wild. Gotta love it!

Rick and Jay (Adrian Zmed) goofing off how they do best!
Jay is the best man putting this gathering together.

The girls: Tina Gassko (Wendie Jo Sperber), Debbie (Tawny Kitaen), Phoebe (Martina Finch),
Mrs. Thompson (Barbara Stuart), Ilene (Deborah Harmon) and Bobbi (Tracy Smith).

I can't express how much I love this movie! The guys in this movie are so crazy that it's over the top, but it's a good over the top! All the misunderstandings, the random entertainment and the funny quotes like: "Hi, Come on in! Drugs to the left, hookers to the right!"

* 10/10 *

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

IMDB: "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"

There's nothing like the feeling when you've waited one entire year for the sequel and it was even more awesome then you'd think! I even liked this one better the the first one! Imagine that! And I haven't read the books (yet) so I had NO clue what to expect for the plot of the movie (no, I don't watch trailers..) so this blew my mind!

Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Effie (Elizabeth Banks) and Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence)
giving their tribute before going into the Hunger Games.. again..

The Hunger Games is held every year. And President Snow (Donald Sutherland) wants Katniss out of the game.. literally. So this time, he's arranged so that all the winners from previous Hunger Games has to attend and fight for their lives. Some people think that's unfair, because you were told that if you won Hunger Games, you'd never be bothered about the game ever again. I would be pretty mad too, wouldn't you? And you'll win the game easier if you have allies and people who like you. Katniss doesn't care if people like her, so you could imagine how "up for the task" she is about that!

Here is Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci) and Katniss on stage before the big game.
I never use this word, but he is so.. fabulous! (In an Hunger Games'y way!)

I'd probably be as pissed as Johanna (Jena Malone) is if I'd have to go back in the Hunger Games..

LOVE IT!!!

* 10/10 *

Sequel of: "The Hunger Games"

The Hunger Games (2012)

IMDB: "The Hunger Games"

I had no idea what to expect when I decided to go to the movies and see this. But it didn't take long til I felt like this was my new "Harry Potter"! And this is also where I fell in love with the brilliant, the fearless Jennifer Lawrence!

Katniss Everdeen showing off her bow and arrow skills!

The world is split up into "districts". District 1 is the "best", if you live there, you're probably rich and got a pretty good life! But.. if you live in District 12.. well, then you live like Katniss Everdeen. You're the outcast. Every year The Hunger Games is held. Sort of like the Olympics.. but not.. Because in this game, one of each gender from each district are picked out and the rules are very easy: Don't get killed. Be the last one to survive and bam! You've won! Katniss' sister gets picked, so being the good big sister that she is Katniss volunteers and now she's in the games. Good thing she knows a thing or two with a bow and arrow! 

Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) is District 12's .. spokesperson?
Whatever she is, her costume and .. everything is weird. (And kinda cool..!)

Katniss is also never afraid of speaking her mind. So if she feels like something is wrong, she'll let you know! So you can imagine what the organizers of the game reacts when she comes on. 

Cinna (Lenny Kravitz), Haymitch (Woody Harrelson) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson)
Cinna is their "stylist", Haymitch is an earlier contestant and their mentor and Peeta is the other contestant in D12.

* 9/10 *

Gone Girl (2014)

IMDB: "Gone Girl"
On IMDBs Top 250 Movies

When I saw this movie, I was sure who did it. Then not. Then I knew! Then I didn't.. But then!! I still didn't know who did it. This movie is one of the best thrillers I've ever seen, and the movie with the most twists and turns! When I now recommend this movie to people I have to say: "Don't let Ben Affleck stop you from watching this movie. Because 1: David Fincher made it (and that should already sell you) and 2: Ben Affleck is actually good in this film! If you're gonna let him stop you from watching this masterpiece, then .. well. You're an idiot!

Nick (Affleck) and Amy (Rosamund Pike) falling madly in love..

The story is about Nick Dunne and his wife "Amazing Amy". One day when Nick comes home from work he finds his house all empty, shuttered glass and blood stains. Something is wrong and his perfect wife is missing. The police comes over and starts investigating and all clues leads to Nick. But Nick swears he's innocent. Because can a case be that easy? 

Nick is searching for his beautiful wife, even though all hope seems lost.

* 10/10 *

Armageddon (1998)

IMDB: "Armageddon"

Another childhood movie that I love! And no "offense" to the movie, but the best thing about this film is the music. It's one of my favorite soundtracks, Trevor Rabin knows his way around my dreams! Anywho, the movie itself is cool. I mean, they're in space, they're amateurs.. And the fate of the world is in Bruce Willis' hands!

Steve Buscemi, Will Patton, Bruce Willis, Michael Clarke Duncan,
Ben Affleck and Owen Wilson suited up to save the world!

Harry (Willis) is working on an oil-rig with his boys. And his daughter, Grace (Liv Tyler) lives there as well among all the oily, dirty men. While they're doing their job, NASA finds out that a meteor is on its course for planet Earth and they have to do something.. FAST! They have to drill the meteor in two, and who better to drill than the best driller in the country, Harry and his men! But they have little time, will the training they receive in so little time be enough to save the world?

Harry has got a case of SFFMWSWHD.. Also known as:
Short Fuse For Men Who Sleeps With His Daughter.

* 8/10 *

Don Jon (2013)

IMDB: "Don Jon"

I think this is a movie that you either "hate" or love. For me, this is straight-up love. "Don Jon" is one of my favorite movies through history. The brilliant Joseph Gordon-Levitt is behind this masterpiece, and the the choices he made with editing, the music choices, the cast and the development through-out the movie is pure genius in my eyes!

Joseph behind the camera. I would trust this man any day after watching this movie.

"There's only a few thins I really care about in life.

My body. My pad. My ride. My family. My church. My boys. My girls. My porn."

Don Jon

Jon (Joseph) is a real "Don Juan". He takes care of himself, his family, goes to church, goes out with his boys and "scoring chicks" left and right. But if there's something he loves more than anything else, it's his porn.

He finds the perfect girl, Barbara (Scarlett Johansson) and everything is perfect. But.. even she can't stop him from watching his beloved ladies on the screen. What will make him get out of his routine?

* 10/10 *

The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

IMDB: "The Hundred-Foot Journey"

What an adorable movie! I'm not the biggest fan of movies about food, or Indian food for that matter, but this movie made me crave Indian food! And Manish Dayal.. I disappeared in his eyes. I think I missed some of the plot when he was staring at someone or something. The best thing about the entire movie was the difference between Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren) and Papa (Om Puri). Every time they approached each other I laughed because I knew something funny would happen.

Madame Mallory tasting Hassans dish. She has a Michelin star, so her standards are pretty high!

Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon) and Hassan. She also has those eyes you just loose yourself in!

Papa and his family lives in India where they have their own Indian restaurant. A tragic family loss happens and they decide to try their luck in Europa. When they're in France, the breaks on their car stops working and a local Marguerite helps them down to this sweet little town where they can get the car fixed. On the way, Papa falls in love with a building and decides that that's their new restaurant. The thing is.. Hundred feet away, there's a Michelin French restaurant and the Madame Mallroy is pretty.. "traditionally French" (if that's a thing?). Madame Mallory declares war, but Papa has something Madame doesn't have: Hassan!

* 7/10 *