Up and Away

Directed by PETER DOCTER and BOB PETERSON

Starring ED ASNER, CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER and JORDAN NAGAI

This is the feel good movie of the year and one of my all time favorite cartoons. I'm not into animation of any kind, but this was a special movie and oh so sweet. Perhaps it was the slight sci-fi aspect to the film. Perhaps it was the talking dogs. I don't know but this is a great movie for the whole family. Ed Asner and Christopher Plummer star in this epic tale of adventure, discovery, of loss, and of love. Everyone will love this film, adults, kids, and especially dog lovers.

Edit: Went to Dragon Con in 2010 and couldn't help but take a picture of this costume.

FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS

Terminator Salvation

Directed by MCG

Starring CHRISTIAN BALE, SAM WORTHINGTON, 

BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD, and MOON BLOODGOLD

I never thought that I would ever say this but "Christian Bale was terrible." Don't get me wrong, I think that Christian Bale is one of the best actors of our generation. I'm not sure if it's the combination of his "roid-rage" rant or actor burn out, but Christian Bale is at his worst in 'Terminator: Salvation.'. One could tell that he didn't enjoy the filming experience, as is evident with his very publicized potty mouth-explosion. The only range of emotion Christian shows in this movie is intense rage.