I always enjoy seeing the current movies while we’re in Laughlin. We saw ‘Up in the Air’ (3.5*) these are stars, Monday, with George Clooney; an amusing story with one interesting twist.
Tuesday, Ron decided we’d go to ‘Nine’ (2.5*). Someone came in late and sat in front of me so I moved 6 seats left and cracked up when the movie started because it was a dancing musical, which is not Ron’s first choice. I loved the dance scenes but they were very brief and far away while the plot was completely confusing if there was one. Our score – 1*
Wed. I went to ‘Blind Side’ rated 2* but I say, see it, it’s great. Sandra Bullock was the mother in a well-to-do family which took in a homeless African American boy who went on to become an All American football player. Very well done show I recommend 5*.
Thur we both saw ‘It’s Complicated’. A 3* movie with Meryl Streep and Alex Baldwin gave us quite a few laughs particularly when Alex decided to surprise her by jumping into bed nude as a surprise. That had amusing complications.
Fri. I saw ‘Precious’ 3.5*, an amazing thought provoking story about an overweight, illiterate African American teen in Harlem who finds a new path in an alternative school due to her insightful teacher. Dreadful but true story, a few Oscars in the making?
Today, I watched ‘Invictus’ said to be the true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the national South African rugby team in the wake of apartheid to awaken and strengthen the new country’s identity. Tomorrow, I must go for a Champagne Brunch and then we leave. Who will cook for me?????
We've had fun this week with lovely weather. We look over the airport, river and casinos. It's the beginning of the SCORE International Desert racing here this weekend. The Laughlin Leap is a rough and tumble 6.25 mile course of switchbacks and mini jumps in the desert just up the hill from the casino. There are numerous off road vehicles around town.
