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A tremendously entertaining film. Not an epic by any stretch, but one of those films that almost impossible not to like.

America. My theory is that Forrest Gump serves as personification of the early baby boomers, i.e. of the America of that era. Naive, idealistic, rambunctious, Forrest’s life functions as allegory for the cultural journey of the generation that came of age during the 60s.

Whether you buy that or not, this wonderfully charming movie – by turns funny and moving – showcases a classic Tom Hanks performance from his mid-90s heyday as The Biggest Movie Star In The World.

Finally a Batman movie that rivals if not, exceeds the original film in every aspect. The hype was big, the two questions on everyone’s mind was, “Who’s playing Batman?” “Who’s going to be the villain?” When those questions were answered, I knew this movie was going to be good.

Christian Bale is hands down, the best actor I’ve seen out of all the new up and coming actors and actresses. He creates a presence on camera that makes you comfortable but then he says or does something that makes you feel uneasy. That’s awesome acting. The reason I knew he would be an excellent Batma…

Pixar fan though I am, this latest installment was a disappointment. While the story picked up steam towards the end, the movie delivered no laugh-out-loud moments and little insight into the human condition illustrated by the fantastical characters, the hallmarks of great Pixar movies.