This is a retelling of the story of Noah's Ark, which most of us have already heard or read. But... this version of it has a pretty cool ark :)...it has a little train that runs from end to end, a gym, a sauna, etc. But despite the amenities, there a couple of veggies grumbling about being confined, especially Noah's son, Shem, who is newly married and wants to build a home. Shem goes so far as to come up with a 'plan B', but in the end the veggies and the animals learn the most important lesson, to trust in God, and his plan. To be honest, I enjoyed the story more than I thought I would. This is a very entertaining story for all ages!
The Kingsman is a British secret service organization. The first part of the movie focuses on recruiting a new agent, and the six young people who are being evaluated for the position. The two finalists are Eggsy and Roxy. (Taron Egerton and Sophie Cookson). Taron is a natural as Eggsy. He is perfect for the role. The plot of Kingsman is somewhat non-sensical, but take it for what it is...just entertainment. Valentine (Samuel Jackson) is trying to control the world, and the Kingsman must stop him. I am not a fan of Samuel Jackson, but I have to admit I am impressed by his versatility as an actor. The last few roles I've seen him in were quite diverse, and his role as Valentine in Kingsman is pretty unique and entertaining. What bothered me is the frequent and gratuitous use of the F word....like it's part of a common vocabulary. I found it disturbing and unnecessary. In addition to language, content warnings include violence and some gore. Overall, the action was entertaining and the gadgets are pretty cool. The R rating is appropriate....adults may find it entertaining, but it's not for kids.
Now on DVD This is the story of Travis Freeman. Travis is a promising high school football player who wakes up with a swollen eye, which turns to blindness. His initial reaction is anger and frustration, which seems like the same reaction most people would have, but through the support of his parents, his coach, and friends, he perseveres and resumes playing football. I did find it inspirational, and a good example of how to face adversity, but (and here's the part where I feel foolish) I thought it unrealistic for someone who is blind to play football. But then..... did I mention this is a TRUE story?....they showed the real Travis playing football! and I realized that we should not place limits on what others can do. The way that Travis overcame his affliction turned out to be very motivational to me and others...particularly considering that he graduated from a theological seminary and now has more of an opportunity to inspire others. 23Blast turned out to be a blast! :)
I am so excited, Jean Marie! Great job! God bless! Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle
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