Movie review: Super 8

My husband and I used to be avid movie-goers. We were usually one of the first in line for most openings and even attended many midnight showings, but things have changed over the past year or so. The main culprit....RIDICULOUS movie prices. It now costs $20 for two movie tickets. It is crazy. So, instead of going to the movies almost every weekend, we see most movies now on DVD when they come out (thank you RedBox). But, there are exceptions, and during the summer, we are tempted the most. This weekend was an exception. We went and saw Super 8.

I'm sure that most of you have heard of the movie Super 8 by now. A teaser was released last summer:  mysterious banging from a derailed train car after an epic train crash. The clip was about thirty seconds long (if that) and left most of America wanting more. Well, America finally got more this weekend.

So, what did I think?

The husband and I discussed the movie in the parking lot, and even throughout dinner after the movie. Good sign? I'm going to go with YES! The movie pays homage to movies of my youth, where there was actually a story line and good acting. The whole time I kept thinking of oldies-but-goodies like The Goonies, or E.T. 

Super 8 is great, just like the two mentioned above. It is a movie about innocence, friendship, love, and most of all creativity and imagination. In a world filled with big-budget movies (Transformers just to name one), this movie wins. It evokes a sense of nostalgia while sticking to a heart-warming story, and making you think. Yes, the creature is a little corny....but weren't they all back in the day before wonderful special effects and CGI?

I give it a 4 out of 5. Check out the trailer below:

Also, Elle Fanning has a BRIGHT future ahead of her. She was phenomenal.

Inks Lake

Ricardo, the boys and I embarked on a little adventure to Inks Lake. It is a quaint little lake on the outskirts of Marble Falls, out in the middle of nowhere. I made reservations about two months ago due to the parks new popular demand. I guess it is the new "IT" spot to camp. Garner used to be the hot spot, but apparently the title has been taken. 

The weather this weekend was a warm and sunny 101 degrees. Yes, it is that hot in Texas. Ricardo and I spent Friday night out by the water. The boys swam (which they love) while Ricardo tried his hand at fishing. There were a few nibbles, but nothing more than that. We spent Saturday out on the water in the husby's new fishing boat, then under our tarp, in our hammocks, for the better part of the afternoon.

Overall, it was a great trip. We were desperately in need of a quick get-away due to our crazy work schedules. 

Oh, and one more thing....I am now the reigning UNO champion. Or, as I like to say, "la campeona." 

Here is a pic of Max. He is a pretty cool DUDE!! He was feeling a little camera shy! :)