How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

Dr. Seuss stories are absolutely delightful, and the movieization of this story lost nothing in the charm and innocence of the book. (I refuse to see the new live action version, based mostly on the fact that it's PG and if you PGerize Dr. Seuss, you can get nothing but junk.) It's definitely one of my absolute favorite Christmas movies. 4 stars.

Hook (1991)

I've always thought Peter Pan was one of the most charming children's books I'd ever read, and so approached this movie with a hopeful expectation with just a tad of wary suspicion mixed in. But the suspicion soon vanished as the tale began to unfold, and it became clear what the movie would be like. It was delightful from beginning to end, a new twist on the classic story. Yup... one of those movies I'd like to see again someday. 3.5 stars.

Crocodile Dundee (1986)

I've always loved those "person changes cultures" stories, whether they're traveling around in time, outer space, or earth. So this one was, of course, a blast. Played with the idea just enough - not enough for either an "Okay, when will they stop beating this joke into my head?" or an "Uh... that was it?" reaction. All in all, great fun. 3.5 stars.

Clue (1985)

Wow... this could have been so much more... Even as it was, though, it was very funny in spots and worth another watch some time. As far as great silly detective stories go, though, Murder By Death was better. 3 stars.

How To Steal a Million (1966)

Audrey Hepburn plays here the same type of airhead role that she played in "Charade", in a romantic comedy with the same delicious wit. The dialogue is the most notable thing about the movie - priceless wonderfully quotable one-liners - and while the story does advance at a snail's pace, it is somehow made interesting the whole way through. 3.5 stars.

Angels in the Outfield (1994)

Obviously aimed at younger audiences, with virtually no appeal to older ones. It didn't even have a solid plotline. Although with a plot like this, it would have been very hard to make it worthwhile. Pretty much every way that comes to my mind is really ridiculous. But, honestly, they could have eliminated some of the sappy sentimentality, not to mention the ridiculousness. 1 star.

Dial M For Murder (1954)

One of Hitchcock's masterpieces, it's one worth watching again and again to figure out every little plot twist. Told from an unusual aspect, mostly from that of the murderer (that gives away no great secret, don't worry, you find that out twenty minutes into the movie) it twists and turns your mind as he tries to cover up any mistakes he has made. But with the amazing cast this movie has, what else could you expect? 4 stars.