MovieLoonie

I am not a big mystery fan, or even a big sherlock holmes fan. Generally, i don't watch mysteries at all. However, when i read the television write up saying this was a 'modern day version of Sherlock Holmes, who proclaims himself a high functioning sociopath', I couldn't resist. I absolutely loved it. The way they show how Holmes makes his deductions is ingenious and highly entertaining. The scripts are funny and full of suspense. The mysteries are great too. Even though it is not my cup of tea, I do completely enjoy them and am glued to the set when it is on, trying to get one step ahead of sherlock and figure out the puzzle. Of course, this never happens, but it is fun to try. The modern day touch, adding in all the new technologies to the stories is really great. The updated Watson, instead of an aging doctor, is a much younger Iraq war veteran doctor. Sherlock is a student at the university. It's just brilliant and well worth your time to watch. I would recommend this series that airs as a part of PBS Masterpiece Mystery to everyone.

I don't care much for rap -hip/hop music, but i caught this on cable and was Happily Surprised. Every chapter has a surprise ending to it. It's not pretentious and there are several funny parts. The singing and lyrics are amazing. Also i thought that R.Kelly was a really great actor, even a great comedic actor. Several comedians nowadays try to play multiple characters and it ends up coming off like a over the top characterization of real people that isn't funny. I think R. Kelly did a great job of playing different characters without making them so ridiculous it was unbelievable. The characters were believable with just enough parody to make them endearing.

I went to see this movie at the theater, not expecting too much. I was wonderfully surprised! So many things reminded me of my own home and growing up. Especially the ice cream scene. Very funny. There were several parts in the movie where i just couldn't stop giggling. My husband and my aunt were also laughing and enjoyed it very much.

The ending is great and its truly a feel good movie. I am going to buy the DVD. This is by far one of the best movies I've seen in a few years. A great portrait of real family life. Greg Kinnear is also just perfect in his role and does a spectacular job. Toni Collette is always good too. Everyone in this picture was just fantastic and endearing. A wonderful family movie for adults and young adults.