Believer in Balance

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

A Movie Actually Fun for the Whole Family

I love our family movie nights, but sometimes the movies we watch are more fun for our kids than us. That's why I was pleased when I got a chance to review Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian starring Ben Stiller. In this sequel, not only do the exhibits come alive again, they engage in an all out battle against an Egyptian Pharaoh who wants to take over the museum and the world! The adventure is fun for kids and the humor is amusing for the adults.

After watching the movie, we enjoyed playing the interactive scavenger hunt game, watching the bloopers and then seeing the scenes that didn't make the movie. Some of those were worth keeping!

So whether you're looking for a family movie to watch or to give as a gift this holiday season, check out Night at Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

You're Going to Want to be Scared by These Monsters!

Some kid movies I enjoy, but wouldn't want to watch again. Others I can't stand to even listen to while driving my kids around. Then there are the movies I could watch with my kids over and over because they're entertaining for kids and adults. Disney Pixar's Monsters Inc. is one of those great movies we like to watch over and over.

That's why we bought the VHS tape when it first came out. Yes, I just said VHS tape. Of course, our VCR broke long ago and we've had a DVD player for years. So we haven't been able to watch Monsters Inc. for some time. That's why I was happy to check out the newly released version of Monsters Inc. on Blu-Ray disc. Wow! What a difference from our VHS tape! Not only is the movie visually better, it sounds better too. And once we finished the movie, we had fun taking Roz's 100 Door Challenge, which is an interactive game involving trivia questions and puzzles.

So if you loved the movie the first time, haven't had a chance to check out this hilarious heartwarming movie, or are looking for a great Christmas gift idea, I highly recommend you get the new Monsters Inc. Blu-Ray set.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

UP Is Everything They Say and More!

I've always been a big fan of Disney-Pixar movies, like Monsters Inc. and Finding Nemo. So when they asked me to review their latest movie, UP, released today on Blu-Ray and DVD, I jumped at the chance! And even with all the hype the movie got as the #1 Animated Movie of the Year, it did not disappoint! UP is everything they say it is and more. It's heartwarming, hilarious and stunning to watch.

But that's not all. The Blu-Ray - DVD set adds to the experience because it has great bonus features you wouldn't have seen in the theater, including The Many Endings of Muntz which shares the alternate endings the creators considered and the Global Guardian Badge Game where kids can have fun learning geography in this digital game of naming the countries, states and their capitals.

So if you're looking for a fun family movie to watch this weekend or a great Christmas gift idea, look UP!