Like the good old days

Rating: 8/10 (4 December 2009)

There are very few movies that I see these days that are joyful, that grab you and hold your attention for all or most of the movie. The special effects substitute for plot all too often, the acting is frequently dispirited, and the scope very limited. This reminded me of the better days of the studios when downers were the exception and entertainment the key. I have no issue with movies that send a message, that contain themes for a better world or moralize but mea culpa, there are a lot of times I'd like to just laugh and join in the fun. Fortunately, we have people like Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson who agree and put their feelings into practice.