Movie: Avengers

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9 (high)

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: Well, it fits right in with Captain America and Thor and Iron Man and probably Incredible Hulk…am I forgetting anyone? But I don’t think it’s REALLY a series.

Primary actors: Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Gwyneth Paltrow

Length: 2 ½ hours

Time period: Present

Year it came out: 2012

My overall opinion: This. Was a good movie. And I’m so glad I finally got to see it! It was lovely to see Captain America again, and Thor was certainly an entertaining character here as well. Iron Man was amazing, but I didn’t really like Incredible Hulk…something about him…oh well. This movie was packed with mystery and intrigue and dare-devil adventures and stunts and action-packed moments and all manner of exciting things. Enjoyed it plentily, and will most certainly watch it again, given opportunity!

Movie: Iron Man 3

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: Iron Man

Number in series: 3^rd (to be watched after Avengers)

Primary actors: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle

Length: 2 ½ hours

Time period: Present

Year it came out: 2013 (my first 2013 movie to see!)

My overall opinion: My first superhero movie to see in theater! And boy was it something. Besides the fact that I went with awesome friends, the movie certainly didn’t disappoint! Some of it was a little freaky (orange eyes are always freaky…except on some animals…) so I definitely wouldn’t recommend it for younger kids – these superhero movies aren’t for kids. But that being said! I intend to see this once it’s on DVD! Some people are saying that some places weren’t quite smooth…they may be right. I don’t notice that unless it’s a glaring error. Personally? I thought it had a good story, great CGI, quick-moving plot, a handsome hero and adorable girl-friend for him, breath-taking stunts, any number of scenes that are so wide-sweeping as to be best seen in theater…all in all, it was a stunner.

Movie: Iron Man 2

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: Iron Man

Number in series: 2^nd

Primary actors: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke

Length: Two hours

Time period: Present (future????)

Year it came out: 2010

My overall opinion: As you may recall, I came out of Iron Man 1 feeling pretty apathetic – sure, it was a good movie. I didn’t love it, didn’t hate it. Gave it an 8.  But this one! Now that I finally got to see it, wow, did I ever enjoy it! Tony Stark is definitely growing on me. There were some great scenes and some amazing CGI work. Gwyneth absolutely aced the role of Pepper Potts. All the action sequences were spell-binding. Definitely a movie I’d like to see again!

Female Doubles: Post 4

I've accumulated so many extra doubles that I'm going to have to do another short series on them! Originally, I have planned to just do multiple short posts as I found them...but those take up a lot of room, so after doing it several times, I decided to just go back to the big posts. There are several coming now for women and men, so keep your eyes open for those!

Gwyneth Paltrow

 Emma (Emma 1996)

Pepper Potts (Iron Man 2008, 2010, 2013, and Avengers 2012)*(excepting 2008)

Joanna Barnes

 

Vicki (The Parent Trap 1961)

Cynthia Fenwick (Beverly Hillbillies)

Sally Hawkins

 

Anne Elliot (Persuasion 2007)

Mrs. Reed (Jane Eyre 2011)*

Nancy Kulp

Miss Grunecker (Parent Trap 1961)

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     Jane Hathaway (Beverly Hillbillies)

Alice Krige

Lady Russell (Persuasion 2007)  

Sybil Gordon (Chariots of Fire)

* means I haven't seen it yet.

Movie: Iron Man

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: One of the Marvel comic based ones leading up to Avengers

Primary actors: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard

Length: About two hours

Based on: The Marvel comics

Time period: Present

Year it came out: 2008

My overall opinion: My primary opinion on finishing it was -------- I liked Captain America better. Obviously, cause I gave it a whole other point in rating! Honestly, CA was so great…oops, we got distracted. OKAY, fine, I got distracted. Back to Iron Man. Again, impressive graphics and a good story! The car collection in the basement? Awesome, other than the fact it was missing a Dodge Ram. :( Sad. The whole thing was exciting, not too gory, and pretty good. Overall – liked it. Definitely more than Dark Knight. Less than Captain America. And slightly less than Thor. Got it? Good movie. Oh, and by the way, it was very interesting to see Gwyneth Paltrow as something other than Emma! I enjoyed her a lot as Emma, but she did good here too. 

Movie: Emma

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9 (or maybe 9.25...or maybe even 9.5 -- yes, I think it is a 9.5!)

Genre: Romance, classic

Primary actors: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northum

Length: About two hours

Based on: Emma by Jane Austen

Time period: 1800’s

Quote(s): {{Emma is asking Mr. Elton for a riddle for Harriet’s book – Mr. Knightley happens to walk away, saying:}} “You didn’t ask me for riddle.” {{Emma’s immediate reply:}} “Your whole personality is a riddle, Mr. Knightley. I thought you overqualified.”

Year it came out: 1996

My overall opinion: You know, I really enjoyed it. Some of the quotes (like the one above which I have attempted to reproduce) were hilarious. Emma delivered her lines with such a perfect spirit! Mr. Knightley was very handsome, Miss Bates was amazing. I didn’t like how tightly Emma’s hair was pulled back. But Mr. Knightley more than made up for any disappointment. Like I said, some of it was so funny! Not in the comedy sense, but it definitely would make you laugh. I’d say this is a wonderful Emma, and even if you’re a die-hard fan of the 2009 version, try this one. J

You may have noticed I didn’t say much about my specific thoughts on characters…coming soon, Emma character comparisons, like the Pride and Prejudice ones done recently!