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.