Movie Review - The Ides of March

The Ides of March was the movie of my weekend. I went with a gfriend and was hoping for a little bit of political humor or something caustically witty. This wasn't.

It was a very cynical (perhaps true to life) portrayal of the political arena and the people caught up in the game. I was left feeling . . . disappointed. I prefer to look for the good in people and this movie shatters that hope--at least while you're sitting in the theater watching everyone behave badly.

I don't mind horror - just not true-to-life horror stories.

Unfortunately, I've seen George Clooney in three movies I wish I'd never watched: From Dusk Until Dawn, Up in the Air, and now...The Ides of March.

This might be a perfect Halloween horror story, if you want to walk away depressed. I'd prefer to watch the New Underworld movie when it comes out, at least in that movie I expect people to suck.

Underworld, Rise of the Lycans

I went with my family to see Underworld, Rise of the Lycans. I enjoyed the film. Of course, I usually do enjoy a good vampire or werewolf movie.

Most of my friends, coworkers and family think it's funny that I love scary films. Give me a good zombie movie any day. I guess they think it's odd because I'm such a traditional Mom. But I love the adrenalin rush we get from the thrill of suspense.

I especially liked it when Viktor said, "Without the loyalty between us, we are no better than the beasts at our door." But he had a real strange look in his ice-blue eyes - I mean he was talking to his daughter - not a girlfriend. And, he seemed a little too . . . something with her. He should have been happy that Lucius (who was like a son to him) was in love with his daughter but instead... well, I don't want to ruin the movie for anyone. But, if any of you go see the movie, please come back and comment. I'd love to see what others thought of the prequel. Now, I'm going to be waiting for the next movie in the series.