Category Archives: 2000-2009

The Lovely Bones (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A young woman who was murdered watches over her family and her killer as she battles between the desire for vengeance and for her family to heal. Based on the book by Alice Sebold.  Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and … Continue reading →

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Natalee Holloway (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

Based on the true crime of Natalee Holloway’s disappearance in Aruba. Starring Tracy Pollan, Grant Show, and Catherine Dent. Lifetime is known to produce movies based on real-life sagas. I do think the way this case was handled was a … Continue reading →

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The Singing Detective (2003) Rated R

Posted on August 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

A writer who’s suffering from a skin disease experiences hallucinations of storylines while in the hospital. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, and Mel Gibson. This is one of those films that doesn’t make much sense. While the concept is … Continue reading →

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Wedding Crashers (2005) Rated R

Posted on August 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Two womanizing friends become wedding crashers to find women. Starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Christopher Walken.  This film has its funny moments. While the premise is nothing that makes the men likeable, the actors are good and know how … Continue reading →

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Kicking & Screaming (2005) Rated PG

Posted on July 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

Phil Weston, who grew up in a competitive home, takes on coaching a kids soccer team. Starring Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, and Mike Ditka. I have never really thought of Will Ferrell as funny. His style has the lacing of … Continue reading →

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The Four Feathers (2002) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A young British officer resigns his commission the day before his regiment heads to battle. They, in turn, send him four white feathers in honor of his cowardice. Starring Wes Bentley, Mohamed Bouich, and Campbell Brown.  This film has a … Continue reading →

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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

Former cop Brian O’Conner is called upon to catch a dangerous criminal and he chooses an old partner in crime, a childhood friend. Starring Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, and Eva Mendes. This is a sequel to The Fast and the … Continue reading →

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Bound by a Secret (2009) Rated NR

Posted on May 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

Two long-time friends are bound by a secret. When one of them starts dying of cancer, they have to make a decision on releasing the knowledge of the secret daughter. Starring Meredith Baxter, Lesley Ann Warren, and Bridget White. This … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009, Drama, films, Hallmark Movies, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

WWII in HD (2009) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

Follow the lives of soldiers during WWII in unseen color footage. Starring Gary Sinise, Charles Scheffel, and Rob Lowe. This series takes old footage and transfers it into high-definition color. It’s not perfect because the footage is old, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 8, 2023 by laurarachel4

While attending a wedding, a serial womanizer is visited by girlfriends from his past. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, and Michael Douglas.  While this film isn’t one of the best romantic comedies released, it does have its moments of enjoyment. … Continue reading →

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