Gravity

Movie: Gravity

Major Actors: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris

Rating: PG-13

Best Audience: Older children and adults

Review

I found the movie "Gravity" to be quite excellent. I know a lot of critics of the movie did not appreciate the aspects of the movie that were unrealistic. However, I do not for a second believe the intent of this film was to show the audience what the experience of floating freely through space would be like. This movie is more like "Life of Pi;" it has a philosophical message. "Gravity" certainly moved me to think about things like basic survival vs. really living. So many times in this film, Sandra Bullock's character is faced with situations in which giving up would be much easier than even trying to survive. She doesn't have anyone left on the planet to even try to live for. It's just her...and her question of life or death. I definitely loved this movie.

The Heat

Movie:  The Heat
Major Actors: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Marlon Wayans, Jane Curtin, Taran Killam, Michael McDonald
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults only

Review:

The best thing about the Heat is the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy.  Both are individually so talented.  Both have a history of comedic brilliance.  Together, they play off each other's strengths as actors and really make the funny lines and physical comedy feel natural. 

I also loved the fact that Marlon Wayans is playing it "straight" in this movie. He usually plays silly, comedic roles, and in this film, he is the "straight man." 

The only downside to this movie is that the "big twist" of who the real bad guy is ends up being quite predictable.  However, this is a comedy, so that doesn't matter much.  The main thing is that this movie is FUNNY.  I also love the fact that it has two women as the lead actors in movie roles that are usually played by men. 

This movie has a lot of strong language.  So be wary of that before you see it.