The Hurt Locker

This movie was very touching. I find it amazing that one person can disarm so many bombs in his lifetime. He seems truly fearless. Being in a strange land, I don't understand how you could not fear for you life every second of everyday.  I also think it was amazing that he made a true friendship with a little boy. It showed that he did not think that they were all bomber and terrorist.  This makes me scared to think that people could strap bombs to anyone and anything. But it also makes me feel protected because I know there are people out there that live to make the world safer for us.  I also think that it was amazing that even after he made it home, he went back on another tour; that's a true hero.

To be honest, I'm not sure what the hurt locker means.  There are locks on lockers, so perhaps the title is saying that locked inside, behind metals and wires, there were harmful bombs that had to be disabled.

Captain Phillips

This movie was one of my favorites that we watched. It was intense and kept my attention the entire time.  I think that captain Phillips was a true hero.  He was able to keep his crew and ship safe even though he was captured.  He was very smart and thought through his plans before he acted.  I also enjoyed the main pirate.  I think his entire character represented a lot of people in that time that would do anything for money.  When I think of pirates, I think of just the black flag with the skull and crossbones hanging off a big ship, but this movie made me realize that there is so much more.  I think that security on cargo ships should increase to insure that this kind of tragedy doesn't happen.

Argo

I really enjoyed this movie.  It was fast paced and I never got bored.  The situation was so serious and intense and it captured me from the beginning.  Ben Affleck always does amazing in his acting and this was no different.  I thought this movie was very realistic and believable.  

I think Affleck did take a lot of liberties with this story, but I think that it may have been necessary.  I don't think that the movie would have been as good if he had followed the exact story line.  The movie was action packed and kept you on your toes.  The overall meaning of the story and the big events that took place were portrayed in the story, even though some things were false.  

I think that the filmmaker do have some of a responsibility to stay true to the story.  But it is also important for them to tell a story that is going to sell.  There is no point about making a film if they can't make money off of it.  I think this is a fine line that you have to walk on in keeping the story politically correct and making the movie interesting.  I think that as long as something in the movie isn't absolutely incorrect, it should be okay for a movie as long as they explain in the opening or ending that it is not all true. 

Parkland

This movie was very interesting and full of action.  The characters in the movie were the most interesting part to me.  The mother was so sure that her son could not kill the president.  Her character showed her love for her son and I think she relates to most mothers in the world.  I think this movie is important, not only for history, but for today.  It is important to know the background on our government and the incidents that have occurred in the past.  It is also important for us to know why there are such strong precautions taken with our current presidents.  This movie made concerned for the well being of many people with power.  There is always going to be someone that does not like you and what you have, but it’s scary to think that people can be so crewel to commit murder. 

Apollo 13

I really enjoyed this movie.  It was one of my favorites that we watched this year.  This movie seemed very realistic with the space station, the ship, the process that they went through to get ready and much more.  This movie made me feel excited that the technology is getting better and we can explore much more of the world.  This movie also made me uneasy because there is so much that can go wrong.  I would recommend this book, I think that the story is important in American History and we should all know about it. 

I think we spend our money in the US on many things that we shouldn’t, but NASA is not one of them.  I think that many people are curious and NASA finds answers for them in outer space and in the universe.  If anything, we could cut back the funding, but in my opinion, I think NASA’s budget is a good amount. 

I do not think it is important that people travel to space.  I think that we just need to find out information, but to do that we can use satellites.  I do not think it is important to be “ahead” of another country.  As one earth, we should all be able to share secrets about the world that we have found out through our studies so that we are all aware.  

Definace

One thing that I really liked about this book was how accurate it seemed.  A lot of other films try to sugar coat and hide the truth about this subject, but not this movie.  The creators were not afraid to show the gore, or the horrors, somethings that other movies just gloss over.  This movie made me feel scared.  Thinking about this time period makes me realize that it really was not that long ago.  This movie left an impression on me of more sympathy and knowing how strong the jews were as they fought to stay alive.  

I think that this statement is easy to analyze.  Even though the germans were killing off all the Jews, they knew they were outnumbered and could not destroy the German forces.  They did not have the man power, the training and skills, or weaponry.  So instead, go get back at them, they just had to stay alive.  If they could not kill all the Jews, then they did not win.  Humanity and revenge can coexist, but it usually isn't good.  It is a part of human nature to seek revenge, people want to be on top and be able to say that they won.  

Godfather

Something that I really liked about this movie was also what I didn't like about the movie.  There were so many different plots and characters that made the story more interesting, but also confusing at times.  I have lasting impression of this movie of bad feelings towards the mafia.  Getting into things like that scare me, and I am glad I am not a part of that or that my family is in it.  This can be applied to today with gangs.  Although different in reasons, gangs and the mafia seem to be similar.  

Vito Corleone is the "moral" center of the film because he was in the middle of all the crimes that were going on.  He looked out for everyone.  He was tough, but it was done for the best.  He was also the protector of his friends and family.  When Vito died, there was a depression everywhere.  Everyone seemed lost and upset.  I think the world eventually became a better place after he passed.  

I think this viewpoint makes things much different.  There is so much planning that goes into the crimes on the inside.  When you're on the outside, you only see the crime.  I think this movie is considered a classic because it depicts what really went on back then.  Many people have ideas about the mafia, but this movie gives insight to the real ideals of what really goes on.