Juno

Boy, I'm writing this way too long after seeing this movie...

Well, we liked it. So soon after having Malia, it was impossible not to be touched by a story of pregnancy and a young life spared. And Juno's parents' reaction to her pregnancy was special and challenging. Juno's recognition of her own limits and her strength of character are admirable.

Her wittiness might have been a little over the top, and the portrayal of a relative eash teenage pregnancy a little unreal. Even so, it provided a good glimpse of some regular people who were doing their best in tough times - true character (good character) rose to the surface, and that was good to see.

On a scale of Premarital Sex (1) to Marital Sex (6), this one's a 4.1.

Prince Caspian

A great movie that must deal with the inevitable, unavoidable comparisons to the classic book. Given that, I struggle to not prefer the book...so the movie doesn't feel as good as it no doubt was.

But it was good. Special effects are great, the acting is good enough, and the story is strong. I would take something other than the big battle scenes (those just aren't a key feature of the book) - perhaps Caspian's initial interactions with the Narnians should have been further developed. Ah well.

Though I've nearly accepted the fact that I won't get an invite to Aslan's world in this life, it's still a special place.

On a (somewhat circular) scale of The Golden Compass (1) to The Chronicles of Narnia (6), this one's a 4.6.