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Last night, for some inexplicable reason I went into M. Night Shyamalan mode and watched "The Village" and "Lady in the Water". I am probably the only person on the planet who liked "Lady in the Water"-bottom line-I found it charming. Was it the best crafted script-no-neither was Rocky, yet that took best film. I did not expect it to be the 6th Sense or Unbreakable or Signs...it was a kid movie for adults with overactive imaginations. I howled-at the demise of the film critic character-truly one of the funniest things I've ever seen. If you enjoy his films then by all means go rent this one and get lost in the fun.

"The Village" -always a treat to hear the rhythmic language he's scripted and looking at Mister Phoenix is not a bad way to spend an evening.

After that I watched "Crank" and "DaVinci Code"

"Crank" stars the lovely, yummie and totally delish Jason Statham. Dark humor but fun nonetheless. Watching Jason Statham jog down the street in a hospital gown is just too damned funny for words. (That scene in particular reminds me of my current job-the urgency, the pace, the nonsence and the insanity of the situation-you've just gotta roll with it and pray there's help on the other end of the line). Dwight Yoakum was a surprise and an interesting choice. Good flick!






"DaVinci Code" fabulous cast, interesting story yet the film didn't work for me and I'm not sure why. I adore Jean Reno, Hanks generally makes interesting choices and Audrey Tautou is a delightful actress...so why didn't it work? Hell Ron Howard directed the thing and he usually delivers. Don't know what the deal was but it was not my cup of tea baby.