There are so many movies that I want to see before they hit Netflix that I am going to be busy going to the movies this holiday season.
Here goes for this week:
In your local theaters:
MILK - Once again Sean Penn has scored a home run. It is uncanny to watch him portray Harvey Milk. You forget he is Sean Penn. His characterization is uncanny. It had to be a difficult role to play, but he made him not only believable, but someone you rooted for from beginning to end. I like how they used actual newsreels to enhance the story. Make sure to stay for the credits as they show the actors who played each major role and then the actual person as he was or is today. Some men might feel uncomfortable with the show of affection of the men, but get over it, it is so worth the viewing! Another potential Oscar for the picture and Sean Penn's performance. 
In Netflix
Unconditional Love - Another Kathy Bates movie, but not quite as good as the last one I reviewed. This time she plays a housewife who feels the world is passing her by. She regains not only excitement in her life, but her self esteem back as she travels first to London and then tracking down a killer. The movie is, at times, silly and not realistic at all. I believe her talents are wasted in this movie. Julie Andrews has a small part playing herself and all I could think was she must have lost a lot of money in the market to do this film. Barry Manilow and Sally Jesse Raphael also have cameos, but I understand why they did it; Barry being full of himself and when was the last time you saw Ms. Raphael? Wait for it to be shown on cable as I wouldn't recommend you putting it on your NetFlix list.
That's it for now. I am looking forward to seeing Doubt, The Reader and Revolutionary Road.
Enjoy the movies!
Roberta
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