Category Archives: 2011

War Horse (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 1, 2015 by laurarachel4

Albert’s horse is sold to the cavalry during World War I. In order to find and reclaim his horse, Albert must join the cavalry too. Based on the children’s book, War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. Starring Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, … Continue reading →

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Melancholia (2011) Rated R

Posted on November 22, 2015 by laurarachel4

The strained relationship between two sisters is further challenged when they discover that another planet is on course to collide with Earth. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alexander Skarsgard, John Hurt, Stellan Skarsgard, Kiefer Sutherland. This film is visually stunning, … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

A nine-year-old, autistic inventor searches for the lock to a key his father left him after he died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Starring Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Engagement (2011) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

After a woman is dumped by her fiancé, she hires an actor to pose as her formerly intended when she goes home for Thanksgiving. Starring Bonnie Somerville, Shelley Long, Jordan Bridges, Sam McMurray, Haylie Duff. I know the concept is … Continue reading →

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Trading Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on November 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A widowed second grade teacher treasures the time she spends with her college-age daughter at Christmas.  However, this Christmas, her daughter decides to stay at school for the holidays.  To surprise her, the mom plans a house-swap with a novelist … Continue reading →

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Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on October 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

When Mandie visits her school’s forbidden attic, she discovers a Christmas secret. Based off of Lois Gladys Leppard book series. Starring Kelly Washington, Amanda Waters, Joanna Daniel This is a lovely film for families. Despite its low production value, the story line … Continue reading →

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The Chateau Meroux (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

Wendy inherits her estranged father’s winery. While learning the business, she battles with a neighboring competitor, while unknowingly falling for the competitor’s son. Starring Marla Sokoloff, Amanda Righetti, Barry Watson, Christopher Lloyd This  film is not one of Hallmark’s better films. … Continue reading →

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Game Time: Tackling the Past (2011) Rated NR

Posted on August 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

A football star comes home to his small town family to face the mistakes he has made in life. Starring Josh Braaten, Ryan McPartlin, Katie Carr This film is a sugary sweet movie with good moral lessons in it. The script … Continue reading →

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Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

Aliens attack Earth in the Wild West of 1843. A group of cowboys and Native Americans band together to fight them. Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Starring Daniel Craig, Abigail Spencer, Buck … Continue reading →

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Fast Five (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

Dominic Toretto and his crew go up against a Brazilian drug lord to buy back their freedom. Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris Fast 5 is a seamless transition from the earlier films’ street racing theme … Continue reading →

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