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DEL.ICIO.USFav scenes in ‘Enchanted,’ ‘Fred Claus’ and more
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There’s plenty to like about some of the family holiday movies playing right now in area theaters. But I was taught growing up to try and say something nice about every living and non-living thing. So here’s what pleased me most while watching these holiday features:
“Enchanted” — As the animated princess-to-be thrust into real-life New York, Amy Adams is as perfect as Cinderella. Plus, what moviegoer wouldn’t smile when she opens a high-rise window to “tra-la-la” to the local wildlife (as in roaches, rodents and pigeons).
“This Christmas” — You’d think I would groove to the family’s “Soul Train” line to Kool and the Gang’s “Get Down On It.” And I do. But the best scene is Chris Brown covering “Try a Little Tenderness” at a Los Angeles club’s open mike.
“August Rush” — I inadvertently sat in the middle of a row so there was no easy escape plan as the film quickly turned to sweet mush. The truth is: Most welcome end credits I have seen in years.
“Fred Claus” — Forget all the overacting and limp script and wacky nonsense, the set of Santa Claus’s toy-making village looks incredible.
“Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” — There’s no forgetting Dustin Hoffman’s insipid performance. Or the ill-handled special effects. Or the swarms of intrusive cast extras. But I will give the film this: The sock monkey was a nice touch.
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By Racebaiter
November 29, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this
Funny that all of those examples are Christmas movies, and yet you can’t bring yourself to quit calling them “Holiday movies.” Leftwing PC nonsense. Nothing new from the AJC.
By tired
November 29, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this
Oh get off it racebaiter. I’m tired of you.
By Racebaiter
November 29, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this
Truth gets tiresome. Took my daughter to see Santa at Perimeter last night. When we left he handed her a “Holiday Activity Book.” No mention of Christmas whatsoever in the book. Even Santa can’t be associated with Christmas! Who takes their kid to see Santa who is offended by Christmas?!?!
By amused
November 29, 2007 5:19 PM | Link to this
“August Rush” is not a Christmas movie, so your statement holds no water.
By ChrisD3
November 29, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this
It’s not even a holiday movie, so it shouldn’t be in the list. Jeez, why not just add the Wizard of Oz?
By sharon
November 30, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this
I too loved the scene in This Christmas when Chris Brown’s character was singing Try a Little Tenderness. When his oldest brother Quentin out stretched his arms and said “sweet” it was a priceless moment. The siblings were bursting with pride.
By Atlanta Pearl Girl
November 30, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this
I loved the village in Fred Claus…. I want to live there! Enchanted was very cute…. Only in NY.
Merry Christmas everyone!!!!
By jeed
November 30, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this
I think you’re right about This Christmas, although I thoroughly enjoyed EVERY scene in that movie.