OH Yeah, I was able to squeeze in some movie viewing this week as well, Rambo the final chapter and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. talk about polar opposites. Both movies really helped me to appreciate the other, since I watched them in a row.

Rambo- dang. It's intense. Good build up. It brings up a good question about CGI.... Now that we can realistically create fake death-how much do we really want to see.

After seeing this movie I can safely say I know what it looks life for someone to trigger a land mine. I'm not sure I wanted that. Just because we can recreate that experience with a click of the finger doesn't mean I need to see it. I know no one forced me to watch, I understand that and looking back on it, it was great to see how amazing technology has become.
I guess I'm just stating= I like action films- it's out there. But I also like that they are fake. Classics like Die Hard, Commando, Night Hawks are awesome because they are have the impact of suggesting these scenarios without really showing death.

Ok- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
I haven't read the book. I should. I have a feeling the movie is a lot different- Which in my opinion is great. The movie is beautiful. It has a French charm to it. As well as a heart breaking story. But the most powerful aspects of the film are in specific scenes. They are moments at which the tension becomes unbearable yet you need to watch and experience it. I don't want to give them away but a hand full of scenes are all this movie needed to impress me. All in all it is a great film through and through. But I would definitely say check it out to get your own opinion. Just bring your motion sickness pills if you have a problem with shaky cameras.