ereks mom Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 We've always stayed home on Christmas Day, but this year, we decided to start a new tradition and go to the movies. We're going to the 4:15 matinee showing of Bedtime Stories. I don't usually like Adam Sandler (too crude for my taste) but I understand that this movie is supposed to be something of a departure for him. Just wondering if anyone else is going to the movies today. If so, what do you plan to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 We started the same tradition a few years ago. And, we're going to see the same movie, but the 3:50 showing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afton Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 We're hopefully going to see Marley and Me tonight... although it will probably be the late show because Turkey dinner got off to a bit of a late start! :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I refuse to go to the movies on Christmas day. When I was a teenager, I worked at a movie theatre and I remember how much I hated each person as they walked through the door on that one day LOL...oh and it was mandatory that everyone work that day. It made me so mad! I quit just after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Would love to get a review of Despereaux if anyone sees it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 That was our tradition when I was a teenager. After dinner, all of us cousins would go to a movie, and leave the adults to visit. I miss those days. (Sorry Rebecca. I didn't know you hated me!) We haven't started that tradition with our kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 We actually went to watch Marley and Me. Wow, what a cute movie and not one single swear word in it and trust me, with that dog, every other word could have been a bad one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensway Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 No movie today, but we will be going tomorrow to see Marley and Me. We just don't like to fight the return crowds. Thanks for the good review Journey. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxxxxxx Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 we are watching Prince Caspian at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 We're going today to see Marley and Me, but it's already the 26th here. Surprisingly it was also showing yesterday (most aafes things were closed yesterday). Around here, you go see the movies as soon as they are offered, because they may not be back in later weeks. For instance, of the four base theaters on island, Mama Mia played one time, and one time only. You look at what's playing for the month, and then you write it into your calendar. So yes we are going today, but not because we woke up and said "Let's go to a movie!" but because I scheduled us to do it in a few weeks ago knowing my son would enjoy the movie. I'll be so happy to get back to home to real movie theathers with quality audio, stadium seating, the choice of more than 1 or 2 movies (on different bases - each only has one at a time!) and chance to go see smaller, less popular and maybe independent things. However I will miss that $4 admission price! We'll never find that in the states! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 UPDATE: Saw Bedtime Stories & it was a hit with us. Even my mom liked it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 UPDATE: Saw Bedtime Stories & it was a hit with us. Even my mom liked it. :) Yes, we loved it, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 mind I believe that if it is not profitable for them, they'll close on holidays and let their employees enjoy time with their families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 mind I believe that if it is not profitable for them, they'll close on holidays and let their employees enjoy time with their families. Christmas is not a holiday for everyone. My kids' Jewish pediatrician said that on 12/25 they go to the movies and go out to eat Chinese food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 We actually went to watch Marley and Me. Wow, what a cute movie and not one single swear word in it and trust me, with that dog, every other word could have been a bad one! We went to see Marley and Me and there were several swear words (s, sob,) and there were several times of the dog hum*ing things that was focused on intently, a whole scene of talking about nuetering the dog but calling it "cutting his bal** off". There was a scene that Jennifer Aniston took her dress off and although it was seen from behind my 6 yr old yelled "she jumped in the pool naked" I wasn't quick enough to cover her eyes. I loved the story but as usual hollywood messed it up by putting trash in it. There was a love scene that did not show them naked but them in bed starting to and they were talking about getting pregnant and all I could think of was great now I have to explain sex to the 9 yr old. But thankfully ds was quick enough with the hand over the eyes and the "here have gummi bear" loudly. Bless that boy!! I was 3 kids over and was covering 2 sets of eyes. It ticks me off that now a PG rating which use to mean a glorified G rating is probably off limits now. When will Hollywood learn that we don't want to have to explain the birds and the bees after every movie, we just want to watch a cute movie with our kids. GRRRRRR:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Would love to get a review of Despereaux if anyone sees it. We didn't see it, but our neighbors did. So how about a second-hand review? Their 7 yo dd really enjoyed the book as a read aloud but was pretty disappointed with the movie. They felt it deviated significantly from the book plot line and overall was pretty poorly done. As I said, they're big fans of the book, so maybe it's a case of the book spoiling the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 We actually went to watch Marley and Me. Wow, what a cute movie and not one single swear word in it and trust me, with that dog, every other word could have been a bad one! We saw Marley and Me, and while we enjoyed it, I thought it was less a family movie and more a young couple moves into adulthood movie. It's not really all that much about the dog. :001_smile: As prior yellow lab owners, we really liked the dog(s), though.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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