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My top 10 movies of 2003     

1.  Pirates of the Caribbean, 2. LOTR: Return of the King, 3. Old School, 4. Finding Nemo, 5. X-2, 6. The Pianist, 7. Mona Lisa Smile, 8. Anger Management, 9. Big Fish, 10.  Down with Love

Below are some movies that Keith and I have seen lately.   I will try to keep these up-to-date.  I understand that everyone will have different opinions of movies so just because I say it is good doesn't mean you'll enjoy it necessarily.  But I hope you enjoy these reviews and that they help you a little in deciding which movie to catch at the theatre.

: Loved it, recommend it, impressed, will watch it again, my kind of movie

 :Liked it, was glad I saw it in the theatre, impressed

 : An average movie that I could have waited to see on DVD rental or even HBO

 : Hated it, a waste of money, watching it again would be the worse kind of torture

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Betsey's Movie Reviews

"Mystic River"

Rated: R

Official website: http://mysticrivermovie.warnerbros.com/index.php

My review:  A different type of movie than I usually like but interesting.  There were a few parts that left you wondering about the meaning behind them but over all it was pretty good.  Oscar worthy...hmmm, I guess so.  The three main actors did an awesome job portraying their characters.  I'm glad Sean Penn and Tim Robbins were nominated, they deserved it.

"Lost in Translation"

Rated: R

Official website: http://www.lost-in-translation.com/home.html

My review:  Wow.  I really liked this movie, I can't put my finger on it but it was well done, there was a smattering of Murray style humor thrown in, Scarlett was perfect for the part, it was just a great movie.  My only complaint is I want to know what Murray whispered to Scarlett at the end!  We turned on the sub-titles, no help!  Whatever it was, it made her happy so I guess that's all we're supposed to know.  Definitely Oscar worthy.

"50 First Dates"

Rated: PG-13

Official website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/50firstdates/index.html

My review:  Cute, mildly amusing, feel good movie.  And that's about all I have to say about that folks!