"Kate & Leopold" (2001) PG-13

Chick-flick favorite Meg Ryan is Kate, a woman who's been burned by love. Her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time, and he brings back a 19th century nobleman named Leopold (Hugh Jackman) to prove it. A skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century ropes and soon falls for him. But Leopold must go back or forever change history.

I thought that this was such a cute movie. I love Meg Ryan in any movie, because she is so fun to watch and I also like movies that cross time barriers.

"Paradise Road" (1997) R

When the Japanese overrun Singapore during World War II, many women and children end up in a prison camp. Although they are of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds, the women form a bond as they cope with the brutal behavior of their captors and the lack of food and medical care. Bruce Beresford directs an ensemble that includes Glenn Close, Frances McDormand, Cate Blanchett, Pauline Collins, Jennifer Ehle and Julianna Margulies.

Good movie. Another eye-opener to the treatment of others in prison camps. Glenn Close was wonderful in this.

"Never Back Down" (2008) NR

When a quick-tempered teenager (Sean Faris) moves to a new town and faces the challenges of attending a new high school, he seeks solace in an underground fight club, where he's taken under the wing of a mixed martial arts expert. Employing nonstop tension, inspiring training sequences, gripping fight scenes and a pulsing soundtrack, this film will amp up martial arts practitioners and enthusiasts alike.

I thought this film was very good. I am not a hard movie critic...I watch to be entertained, not to tear a movie to shreds with criticism. Sean reminds me of a young Tom Cruise. This movie has lots of action, and a chance for someone to change themself, which is always applaudable.

"50 First Dates" (2004) PG-13

Henry (Adam Sandler) is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy (Drew Barrymore), he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again … and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet. Costars Sean Astin, Dan Aykroyd and Rob Schneider.

This is the cutest movie ! I never tire of it....and keep shedding tears at the end, each time. Adam and Drew are perfect together.

"Take the Lead" (2006) PG-13

When a former professional dancer (Antonio Banderas) offers his skills to the New York public school system, his traditional methods clash with his students' hip-hop sensibilities. But by combining the two techniques -- and learning to work together -- the class creates a style uniquely their own. Alfre Woodard co-stars in this inspiring dance drama based on the real-life experiences of instructor Pierre Dulane.

This was a fun movie...very enjoyable to watch the students slowly calm down and begin to enjoy dancing and to see the change it made in them and their lives.