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The Neighbors (2012)
Abby Weaver
How refreshing it is to see a child actress that not only can act but can talk and be understood. I am referring to Isabella cramp who plays Abby Weaver. Every word she utters can be completely understood. In my opinion most child actresses seem to mumble or talk too fast. I believe that the Director bears some responsibility for this. All of the characters on this show also have good diction. In addition to her excellent speech Isabella Cramp can also act. In the last show I saw she had a large role where she had to dance and the scenes between her and her sister were first rate. I predict an exciting future for Isabella Cramp
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - How'd They Do That? (2004)
The choice of the family with the animal sanctuary was a bad one
For the first since I have watched this show I was disappointed in the choice of a family with an animal sanctuary. I am a biologist and I love all living things as much as anyone. It is admirable to have sanctuary for unwanted animals but never to the detriment of your children. This families house was falling apart because they putting all of their money into treating these animals like people. Wild animals are not people.
The keeping of venomous snakes made no sense whatsoever. All the native snakes should have been released to their natural environment. If they don't survive that is alright because that is the way it is supposed to be.
The education center was a good idea, however.
I understand that thousands of people request a makeover each week. I am sure that there were request from people with hungry or homeless children who were more worthy of consideration
The New World (2005)
Remarkable film work
I purchased a copy of this film and was therefore able to stop and go back when I wanted to and thus study the film. When I first started watching it I thought it was poorly edited as things seemed to jump from scene to scene but as it progressed I found myself engrossed in the beauty of it.
I did a some research about the characters and from what I found out the relationship between Pocahontas and John Smith as depicted in the film is pure fiction. Pocahontas was eleven years old when she met Smith and although they became friends there was no romance between them.
The actors in the film were excellent and romantic scenes between Colin Farrell, Christain Bale and Q'Orianka Kilcher where filmed tastefully as they had to be since Q'Orianka was 14 when she made this film. Frankly if my 14 year old daughter was filming a romantic scene with Farrell I would be near the filming watching him like a hawk.
I would suggest that anybody watching the great movie should observe it from an artistic standpoint and not try to get involved in the styling.
Digging to China (1997)
A remarkable film
I was never a Kevin Bacon fan until I saw "Digging to China." His portrayal of a retarded individual was wonderful and Evelyn Rachael Wood establishes herself as a marvelous actress. This movie did not get the raves that it deserves. I would suggest that anyone who has not seen this should get a copy right away.