City of Embers

You know those people at movies, the ones you love to hate. Who have the audacity to bring their kids to a movie on Saturday night instead of hiring a babysitter. Who when their kids cry don’t actually take them out but to the back of the theater. Who buy an extra large popcorn, let their kid spill it, and then don’t even bother to pick up their mess. We are sooo those people.

To be fair, today was the first time we brought the girls to see a non-animated flick and we thought it was a kid movie. While City of Embers was family friendly, I would not say it’s a kid movie. It had none of the gags or bodily humor or silly antics of say Holes. It took itself very seriously, more so than most adult films (and no that’s not what I meant). Steven and I actually really enjoyed it (and not because we’re extremely movie sheltered) and we want to recommend to all those who have never heard of it (since no one has, that would include you). I won’t tell you the premise, google it if you’d like, or just walk in and watch it without having any clue. Hopefully those people won’t be in the same theater.

October 18, 2008   Posted in: Märia's Moments