Getting Into Mischief: A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Review

Welcome to December!  I just celebrated my 42nd birthday – so thank you so much for all the wonderful wishes.

As the holiday season stumbles upon us, I've been working my way around the globe and feeling pretty cozy right now in the UK. After all, it is the home of delicious Yorkshire Pudding, putting on the kettle for tea at any given time, and gleefully watching countless episodes of Monty Python - as we must always look on the bright side of life.

So if you’re like me, then it won’t be a surprise when I tell you that A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, created by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, while directed by Richard Boden and Adam Meggido, should definitely be added to your list. 

During this Christmas special, the Mischief Theatre Company are at it again, proving that The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are way in over their heads. They’ve been banned from ever appearing on the BBC again. To our delight, they are not giving in to such rubbish, and decide to hijack a live production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol.  

In theatre, thespians rule the stage. While forgetting their lines, stagehands awkwardly appearing in scenes, dodging falling props, it’s clear that there can be only one – only one Scrooge, so someone needs to be incapacitated!  

It was a great opportunity to be able to see this and share my thoughts! The cast was absolutely brilliant and I was in stitches from the performances by the Henry’s (Lewis & Shields), Jonathan Sayer, Derek Jacobi, and more. There is no shortage of puns, physical comedy and just all sorts of shenanigans that will leave audiences wondering who spiked the egg nog. 

No spoilers, but if you don’t watch this, I am telling you, yule be sorry. 

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Holiday Down Under: A Sunburnt Christmas Movie Review

Hello readers!

I'm ready to share another holiday film with you that is a little naughty and nice. So pack your bags, check your virtual passport twice, and let's go to Australia!  

Sunburnt Christmas is directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren and tells the story of a widowed mother, Fiona, (Ling Cooper Tang) who is struggling to keep the family farm afloat due to horrendous drought conditions and becomes obsessed with fixing their broken windmill. 

We also have the kids, big sister Hazel (Tatiana Goode), who is in charge of everything and is trying to hold the pieces of what is left of the family together, hypochondriac yet also grief-stricken brother, Tom (Eaden McGuinness) who fears everything will kill him, and younger sister, Daisy (Lena Nankivell) who is a bit of a reckless spirit and yet a dreamer too.  She holds onto her dad’s old shotgun and goes around shooting passing clouds, with the hopes to make it rain.  The innocence through a child’s eyes has a lot of moments here to cherish.

While foreclosure on their home is near, a criminal on the loose dressed as Santa Claus named Daryl Dunn, (Daniel Henshall) crashes into their property, changing all of their lives forever. 

There is something wonderful about watching Australian films.  I was really smitten with the performance from Daniel Henshall.  He’s such a likeable character and you can really see the connections he makes with the kids that really bring new perspectives to the story. The plot may seem pretty standard, but there is a twist in this one that you might not see coming.  I also loved the wacky humour with the emotional punches woven into many of the scenes.

There is a lot of heart down under with this holiday film, so you’re bound to have a ripper of a time with it!

💜A Sunburnt Christmas Trailer

Seasons Of Change: 2022 Halloween Flicks

Hello my Ghoulish fiends! Halloween is just around the corner and whether you are excited for trick-or-treaters, plan to get dressed up in your favourite costumes, or intend to spend quiet time honouring  our spirited souls, it's always good to include a movie or two in the mix!  

I'm excited to share a few new ones that have popped up this year, as well as some old favourites. You can always transport back to my other blog posting that has even more movies and nostalgic series that bring me joy especially during the Halloween season.

With only a run time of 53 minutes, Werewolf By Night was a lovely little homage to many Universal Classic monster flicks, combined with some Twilight Zone eeriness. The monster hunter characters were great, in particular Jack (played by Gael García Bernal) who has an interesting role as a lycanthrope superhero of sorts. This short tale had such fantastic cinematography and black and white effects. It is definitely worth a watch.  I hope Marvel comes out with more of these, in particular something extra vampy.

Halloween Ends...or has it?  If you're not familiar with this horror-ific franchise, I would suggest to watch the other films to just delve more into the saga of Michael Myers. Although in this one, they do a rewind of some pivotal kill scenes, plus a rehashing of the tragedies in the town of Haddonfield,  so you are not going in totally blind. 

There was plenty of suspense throughout the film, a few irritants tossed in, but definitely a lot of brutal scenes that might have you squirm in your seat if you're more of the squeamish type, so stay alert, my friends. 

Was it the best out of all the others? Not in the least, but I think we're all here for Jamie Lee Curtis. She was amazing, reprising her role as Laurie and letting us know that when it comes to her masked-murderous foe, Michael Myers, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!

Teen Wolf is an 80's comedy and coming-of-age werewolf tale, starring the beloved Michael J. Fox, as Scott Howard, just your ordinary geeky guy who is trying to figure out who he is, with and without the all extra fur. Who doesn't love a werewolf who can play basketball? 

The wonderfully grotesque and pun-worthy Crypt Keeper is back to tell a tale in Bordello of Blood. Although rated poorly by many, I fondly recall this film with its heavy metal and glam soundtrack. It's a terribly corny flick, with raunchy humour, groan-worthy acting, but it's a great one to just sit back and have fun watching. 

Finally, we have The Hunger tv series, created by Jeff Fazio and presented b Tony and Ridley Scott. No one gave me chills down my spine like Terence Stamp, and in this horror anthology; The Hunger, he hosted each short story in a way that would surely tingle all your senses, like The Secret Shih-Than. 

This provocative British/Canadian series opened up quite a new world for me that I never knew existed before, but was incredibly liberating, even though subject matter was rather taboo at the time, and still might be today for certain types of people.   

If anyone remembers, it was aired here in Canada on a tv channel called Showtime - with its tagline Television Without Borders.  Every late Friday evening, they would have "Friday's Without Borders" which had content that pushed the limits for a more mature and rather open-minded audience. Taking over the series was the late, David Bowie, who in my opinion did a good job, but I'm still partial to the British charm of Mr. Stamp.  

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Grab Your Passport: 2022 Movie Reviews

Happy almost Autumn! I'm back with another set of movies! 🍿🎥 This time I ended up going on a little travel excursion with films and so you'll enjoy some reviews from our neighbours across the border in The United States, all the way to Ireland and Australia! 

Directed by Julius Avery and written by Bragi F. Schut, we’re not just entering a good vs evil superhero story in Samaritan, although it may seem like it at first. A young boy named Sam (played by Javon Walton) is convinced that his neighbour Joe, played by action-star Sylvester Stallone, is in fact Samaritan – a forgotten superhero that went missing 25 years ago.

The relationship between Sam and Joe is what really stood out the most. The interactions between them felt genuine, and I loved the curiousity of Sam’s character. I also like the restoring of humanity aspect that does wax and wane a bit but in the end, we know that one act of kindness can have a domino effect in life.

The movie is predictable in some ways, but surprising in others. I never read any of the comics so I am just basing my judgment solely on this film. We can’t forget the action of course, as there were some pretty amazing fight scenes, especially the warehouse battle and also the unexpected twist. The villain, Cyrus, was lame though, so that was a bit of disappointment as I think a stronger one would have really helped the movie along. He was like a watered-down version of Bane from the Dark Knight mixed with a little Keifer Sutherland appearance-wise.  He was rather forgettable.

Despite some of the flaws, the acts of heroism always hold up. The fact that Stallone has not aged as gracefully as others in the Hollywood spotlight and people might criticize that element, I didn’t really mind as his performance was heartfelt and highly entertaining overall. 

I’m not really into sports, although I don’t mind seeing a live game every now, but I do love a good sports movie and this one just blew me away.  When Adam Sandler is not bleeding my ears with his annoying baby voice act (I got through 15 minutes of the film; Going Overboard and had to shut it off) his other abilities are so impressive.

Hustle is directed by Jeremiah Zagar and produced by basketball legend, LeBron James, Adam Sandler, and others.

Sandler plays a Philadelphia 76ers scout named Stanley Sugerman, who lives and breathes basketball. His job sends him travelling all the time, which clearly has an impact on his family life, but he is determined to find his next talent and prove he can rise up to be more than just a coach. While in Spain, Stanley comes across Bo Cruz, played by Juancho Hernangomez who is a phenomenal streetplayer (and is a pro Spanish b-ball player in real life too! ) who doesn’t back down from anyone or anything. Stanley believes he can mold him into the next superstar basketball player with some tough love and mentoring. Bo has what it takes but carries a lot of skeletons in his closet that will test the limits of how far he’ll go with or without Stanley by his side. 

The movie is so impactful on many levels, as we see the struggles of Stanley on and off the court especially his desperation to be somebody. It’s heartbreaking but we’ve all been in his shoes in some way or another, so it’s relatable and his performance hits straight to the heart.  The friendship between him and Bo is so genuine with real tender moments and shows how trust is the foundation to build upon anything else. 

Hustle is one of the best movies of 2022 for me and a total slam dunk!

Swinging Safari is an Australian comedic and dramatic romp of craziness with a 70’s vibe, starring Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Julian McMahon (biggest crush from the series Nip/Tuck) and more. It was written and directed by Stephan Elliott, who is well-known for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

The movie is funny, fast-paced, loud and bordering on obnoxious at times, showing the perspective of life through the lens of the adults and children in Australia during the 1970’s. Throw in a random beached whale that is really the most exciting thing to happen to the town of Wallaroo in a long time, maybe forever.

There are so many characters in this one, it is hard to keep track.  I loved the innocence and sweet relationship of Melly (it’s rare I can find a movie with a “Melissa” in it – so yaay!) played by Darcey Wilson and Jeff (Atticus Rob), as they had to both navigate dealing with their dysfunctional families.  I also appreciated Guy Pearce, who played Keith Hall, who was as eccentric as his fashion choices.

The narration helps to create some sort of cohesion of telling the stories of each of the families, including the sad stories of two pets specifically Doody the Dog and Tommy the Turtle, but a lot of scenes are disjointed and that’s probably intentional, to show what it was like to grow up in suburbia with cruel parental discipline and moral compasses tossed out onto the barbie.

Some scenes were so outrageous that I was thinking of giving up on the movie, but then it pulls you back in and you’re laughing awkwardly while tapping your feet to the great soundtrack with songs like Spirit in the Sky and Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep.  

So grab a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken and have a swingin’ good time!

Directed by Tom Reeve, Hard Times (known prior with the title Holy Water), is a crazy, tushy-grabbing good time Irish comedy that pokes fun of all our insecurities, religion, sex, and it’s “fecking” bizarre. 

Set in the village of Killcoulin's Leap, what could possibly go wrong when you have a group of men who are desperate to make quick money and try and hijack a Viagra truck? Well you get the FBI after you and of course, with fear of now being caught, the only logical thing to do is dump all the pills into your local "Holy" well.  Unfortunately, all goes haywire as everyone from the town takes a sip, and another sip, and another, of the water, which leads to many residents “rising up” to these miraculous feelings thrusted upon them.

The movie is funny but a little long-winded at times. It was actually filmed in Devon, England, and the scenery is gorgeous throughout so that's a plus.  One thing that seems to be apparent is that Irish movies never shy away from nudity so you’ll be seeing a lot of anatomy in this one!

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Always By Your Side: Ocean Heaven Movie Review

If you ever told me that I would be a puddle of tears simply watching a Jet Li trailer, I’d have to laugh at you because I’ve only really known him for being a martial arts actor. However, I’ll never view him the same way again. 

Ocean Heaven is a powerful film from director, Xiao Lu Xue.  Jet Li stars as Wang Xincheng, an aquarium technician who is terminally ill, but through every mouthful of pills he has to swallow and pain searing throughout his fragile body, he continues to do everything humanly possible to make sure his autistic son, Dafu (played by Wen Zhang) will be able to survive in the world without him.  

The opening boat scene in this movie is where you’re probably going to shed your first tear. A million emotions might be swirling through your head and there could be some hatred for Li's character, or maybe it's actually a little relatable, if you are/have been, in his shoes. It's quite a lot to process at first but sets the tone for an intense movie-viewing experience. 

This movie has so many layers too. It is interesting to note how “face culture” is explored while still applauding the level of vulnerability that is woven throughout with the lead male character, which makes it even more incredible to watch and notice all the nuances. 

The aquatic cinematography by Christopher Doyle is beautiful and as an audience, we can see how free Dafu is in the water – a sensory pleasure for him and for us to observe.  The film also excels at showing emotional frailty at different stage in life and the burdens we carry, or perceive them as such, only to sometimes be surprised when we truly open our eyes and see someone for who they are.

This is the reality for Wang’s character, as he desperately tries to teach Dafu how to live, only to realize his son is already living, just not in the way he had expected. We deeply empathize with his struggles, cheer for his small triumphs and ultimately gush over his unconditional love for Dafu till his final breath.  

What else can we take from the movie? We’re not getting out of here alive. We will all die someday, some sooner than others. No one is ever truly alone though, even if it may feel like that during times of despair. A gentle hand is always out, a shoulder is there to cry on, you just have to reach for it. 

Ocean Heaven displays a true testament of the power of human connection - in this situation, a father-son bond that is unbreakable and that no matter how different, we are all still very capable of having the same heart.

Final thoughts:

Everyone views autism through different lens and no two people are alike entirely.  To me, that is the beauty of being human. Those who are on the autism spectrum or prefer the term, neurodivergent, or even something else entirely (apart from the medical side for diagnosis, this remains an individual choice, as some also don’t feel a label is necessary to define their personal identity at all), see the world in very different ways.

While some may argue the idea of why a person with autism wasn’t cast for the role of Dafu, instead of an actor, I can simply appreciate this movie for the vision it had to tell its story, along with the intensive preparation done by Wen, and the creative and artistic merits of all the crew. 

For many reasons, I was so deeply moved by this film from the very beginning to the final moments when the credits ended, as was my husband, Bill. We were discussing this movie a lot afterwards and our new-found love for sea turtles.

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January Popcorn Flicks To Enjoy!

Here we are again, it’s a new year – 2022, so did you make any New Years Resolutions or are you more just aiming to go with the flow?  Personally, I prefer to take off that extra layer of guilt and pressure and just BE.  

We lost plenty more amazing people in the entertainment industry as the ball dropped to welcome 2022. Comedian, Bob Saget, actress and human/fur-itarian Betty White, iconic Sidney Poitier, and a deep sigh, operatic legend, Marvin (also Michael) Lee Aday, aka Meat Loaf.   However, it’s inevitable. Life does not go on forever, but they will surely remain in our hearts.  I’ll be playing the Bat Outta Hell albums, a hell of a lot today. 

Here are a few movies you may want to check out, as we head into some chilly wintery temperatures! 

West Side Story  I absolutely love musicals and so I was quite interested in seeing the Spielberg version of West Side Story that just came out recently.  It didn’t disappoint at all. 

The cinematography by Janusz Kamiński was stunning. The look of the film was beautiful, utilizing different light and shadow techniques. It brought a really ominous feel to the fighting scenes. The choreography was perfect and I loved how they did the song “America” and "Gee, Officer Krupke"  Also the vocal performances were beautifully sung.

“Cool” which is just naturally a really umm...cool song to begin with was envisioned in a completely new, taking place before the rumble, which was an unexpected surprise, but worked well. 

Maria, played by American/Columbian actress, Rachel Zegler and Tony, played by Ansel Elgort (who I may add was phenomenal in Baby Driver) was an interesting pairing. I didn’t feel the love connection right away, but as the movie went on, I could sense a bit more of the romance blooming.  Still...I hate to bring up the original again, BUT the casting of Tony, played by Richard Beymer and Maria, played by actress, Natalie Wood, personally did it for me. Their chemistry exploded on screen. It felt so natural. I believed they were madly in love. 

The only other issues I really had were the placement of “I Feel Pretty” as I didn’t like where it was used in the film. It felt odd.  

Also, the assault scene with Anita was much weaker than expected. I had braced myself for more of a punch (metaphorically speaking) with emotional intensity. I felt like something was being held back throughout the entire scene.

Oh Crappy Day  Written by Jon Lance Bacon and produced by Steven P. Neilson, this is one independent film that I absolutely loved watching.  It hit home on so many levels.

There are many ways that mental health disorders are portrayed in movies and so a fair warning that if you do deal with OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or anything else that is mentioned in the film (I don’t want to really give all that away), this may not be how you are, or it might resonate with you deeply.  

Dating is difficult enough and so searching for love when you are dealing with OCD is even more of a challenge.   We meet Jared, played by Jordan Estes, who is an aspiring film maker. We watch his struggles, his small feats and all the awkward interactions along the way, as there are many!

So things begin to change when he is encouraged to meet a very spirited woman; Katie, played by Jess Barbour, who is looking to meet someone and once disclosed of his rather extreme condition, she’s rather accepting, yet has some secrets to share, but with great hesitancy. This is when the movie just takes off and our hearts are just rooting for them both the whole way, even if they don’t end up together.

I felt so connected to Jared and Katie, both in their dating explorations together, and apart as separate characters. I love the nuanced moments mixed with humour. The acting had a sincerity to it and I just loved the entire film from start to finish.  

The Woman In Red This one was absolutely ridiculous, yet who doesn't love watching Gene Wilder? Sworn that he would never have an affair, Teddy (played by Gene Wilder) becomes absolutely bewitched by a beautiful model (played by Kelly Labrock) that he sees and starts to fantasize about.   This obsession leads to all sorts of schemes that go terribly yet hilariously wrong. Gilda Radner is in this one too, and although her role is small, she gives a great comedic performance.

Bull Durham Definitely a home-run! I haven't seen this in ages. Although the subject is baseball, still well-known today as America’s Pastime, it is far more than that. It’s about everything that goes on off the field, which is the most captivating part when you get such a great cast together. There’s plenty of romance, humour and spirit.  Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon are sizzling together on-screen.  There is also such a genuine friendship between Nuke, played by Tim Robbins and Crash (Costner). Definitely check out the fantastic soundtrack too.  

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Spring Time Movie Buffet: Pick & Choose!

More movies that I think you may want to check out, including an Easter one that was surprising to us both!

Wonderlust is a pretty intense one, following a group of people who are living "off the grid" in the desert next to a former military bomb site.

They are often high as kites on anything they can get their hands on, and hitting the bottle at any given time day or night. Some have been behind bars while others have been dealt more than a few bad hands in life.  We can judge quickly by the dirt under their fingernails or often incoherent thoughts. However, this documentary examines a lot more than making bad decisions and pursuing a life that is totally free of government control.  

There is a lot to unpack here as the stories are complex. Some of the people you may not really care about at all and see them as digging their own graves, while others, they just hit you right in core of your soul.  

Next up, The Pretender.  Have you ever watched a movie that changed your life? For many of us, we take inspiration from films we watch and want to incorporate bits and pieces into our life for nostalgia, creativity, or just joy.  

Here we have a look into the world of Mike Kunda, who lives his life impersonating Rocky Balboa. At the age of 11, he saw "Rocky" staring Sylvester Stallone and well the rest is really history...

From creating a full wardrobe of every single Stallone movie that comes out, to having his house filled with wall-to-wall memorabilia - he is the ultimate fan.  So one may ask the question, is this fandom obsession or did he create a life of purpose?  Is this something that others should follow or is there a darker delusion that needs to be addressed? Some really interesting questions to explore. 

As the years passed, Mike's passion grew stronger, admitting to leaving tons of well-paying jobs and careers, in order to transform his body and mind into his idol, Rocky. With many meltdowns along the way, including his wife not always knowing where Rocky ends and Mike begins, it's been a rocky road (yep a little pun there!) but one that Mike would not change for anything in this world. 

So where is Mike now? You'll have to watch the doc to find out more.

This was a great documentary and we'll be watching the first Rocky tonight, as it just seems totally fitting.

Shattered Glass A charming narcissist or socially awkward misfit....maybe a little of everything. Based on the true story of American journalist, Stephen Glass, he was a piece of work to say the least. His deception was utterly clever but disgraceful. He changed the face of journalism forever. 

Absolutely captivating film from start to finish. Acting all around was fantastic.

I remember when the burlesque scene was pretty hoppin' here in Windsor. We had a lot of extremely talented people.If you are into the performing arts, I would recommend checking out the documentary; Us Naked. It's a pretty interesting one about the acrobatic comedy burlesque duo; Trixie and Monkey.

The documentary takes you through their lives, both as individuals and as a couple performing together on and off stage. The ego is bittersweet. You get the highest of highs, yet must prepare for the lowest of lows. A lot of people think that performing is just waking up and going to their gig, but there is so much more that goes on behind the scenes, and especially for creative burlesque type acts like them, it can be physically exhausting work to prepare for a show and can take weeks, months and sometimes years to get just right. Give this one a watch.

When Jeff Tried To Save The World This was a quirky yet lovely little movie that we stumbled across last night. Jon Heder was excellent. There were some very cool visuals too during his imaginative/hallucinatory state of mind. It had a lot of funny and heart felt moments that let us know that although life can make us feel like we're stuck in a perpetual gutter, we can take steps to change and become better people because of it.  

Pieces of Easter  This was an Easter one that we actually didn't realize was Christian-based. Aside from a few cringe-worthy moments, colour oversaturation on some of the scenes (hello can you make the grass ANY greener? lol) and noticeable continuity errors, the two characters Lincoln and Alza worked really well on-screen together and that's what sold it for us. Over the course of the movie, you could see the progression of what most would think would be an unlikely friendship.  

I think we both loved Lincoln (Moore) the most. Giving off that farmer/cowboy hermit vibe and feeling disconnected from the world, you could tell his heart was always in the right place. His subtle humour and sarcasm was really enjoyable. It was that human connection which was captured so well. 

Along with a a really catchy tune in the movie about hip hopping bunnies that might get stuck in your head, it's definitely a heartfelt one to watch.

💜So what have you watched this month? Write me or leave a comment below!

January 2021 Movie Buffet: Pick and Choose!

I just wanted to share some movies we've watched over the last month that really made a lasting impression! These are not currently out, most are from years ago, but that's the fun of randomly choosing films from Roku, Tubi, Netflix, Amazon Prime, or whatever platform you watch your films on.

Although going to the theatre has been a simple pleasure for as long as I can remember, it's not possible and so curling up and watching a variety of movies, eating tasty snacks and being with good company (currently my only company; my husband - due to covid lockdown measures) is bringing us a lot of happiness. 

Friendship, love, acceptance and isolation are just some of the themes that are set in motion in Paper Man. Jeff Daniels plays a distraught writer with an imaginary friend, whose marriage is on the verge of collapsing. Biking into town, an unlikely bond develops with Emma Stone's character, who has a secret of her own.

Although we thought this would be far more humourous, as the trailer has Ryan Reynolds in a superhero costume throwing out a lot of funny quips, it was more introspective and melancholy than imagined, but in such a beautiful way.  

Slowly, we get to see the characters unravel piece by piece and there is a lot of bravery in those scenes. I think that's the charm of the movie itself, the vulnerability and the ability to truly examine one's heart. 

Welcome to California, where there is always an abundance of kale in your fridge and you can't wait to talk about your reverse osmosis water system! 

The Overnight is really something else! What starts out as an innocent pizza party for two couples and their kids, turns into a wacky, crazy night, full of strange revelations. Adam Schwartzman just takes the cake for weird humour yet his charisma is contagious. It's really bizarre overall and pushes a lot of boundaries, which I think for some may be appealing and others, repulsive.  So you'll have to judge for yourself.

*Note, this is DEFINITELY an adult movie, so read the film rating on the beginning trailer. 

A very honest look of what growing up can feel like. Girl Flu is a coming-of-age story in one sense, but one that also delves into a mother's journey, who is probably just as clueless in her own life, as she is raising a teenage daughter.  Plenty of tears and laughter on subjects that are often silenced.  Great performances all around, especially Jade Pettyjohn. 

Continuing the adventures of our random movie choices, we weren't sure if Unleashed would be turned off after a few minutes due to a weird concept of animals turning into humans based on astrological predictions.  It could have been a complete disaster, but it wasn't. 

Kate Micucci lights up the screen being her quirky self and there is something very surprisingly special and heart-warming about "cat" Justin Chatwin and "dog" Steve Howey.  Also, the physical comedy is really well done.  

A sweet little off-beat romantic comedy full of pawsibilities. 

We channeled into Eddie Murphy who played a totally different character in the movie; Mr. Church.  

Despite its obvious flaws, the film shows such a meaningful look into what it means to be part of something bigger than oneself.  There is a lot of humanity in this movie, a lot of tears yet many smiles.  

It had an excellent cast and I loved Eddie Murphy ditching his comedy and playing a more serious role. Although critics have panned his work in this and other dramatic roles, especially one I really loved called A Thousand Words, my personal thoughts remain unchanged.

The most beautiful friendships happen when you least expect them to.

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