My Kid Could Paint That (2007)

First of all, your kid could not paint that. The question is whether their kid could either. Is even the most prodigious 4-year-old capable of such work? I join the director with my continuing doubt.

I think the film is equally illustrative about people's attitudes toward abstract art. And art in general. Can art be created by a child? Or an animal? Hmm... now that I think of it, I'd draw the line somewhere around gorilla finger paintings.

As a film that raises more questions than it answers, it serves it's purpose; though the toll taken on the subject family may not be worth the payoff.

La Vita è bella (1997)

This movie is a bit on the "hey-I-didn't-expect-that-wait-really?" side. I'm surprised, though, at the amount of controversy it has generated. I didn't take it too seriously. Maybe that's the problem though.

Even though I think the film means well, is it still too soon to take a light-hearted look at the holocaust? I'll just say that although the movie has it's charm, it's not good enough to get mad about.

Enchanted (2007)

Enchanted is a good time. I was a little turned off at first by the live action, but I warmed up quickly. It turns out Giselle is just real enough, and this version of New York is fake enough, that they can get along perfectly.

This movie incorporates the Disney legacy in a way that neither plagiarises nor cheapens. And I love how the story turns out. Life is no fairy tail, but guess what - it's still great.

August Rush (2007)

August Rush is a treat for a music-lover but not as effective as a movie. This is a story full of supporting characters where none are strong enough to direct their own lives, much less the course of the film. It seems that the protagonist here is fate itself.

Though overly sentimental and unnatural, at least August Rush doesn't take itself too seriously. Characters get made fun of when they wax too poetic, and we're treated to a lot of great music. See it just to check out some decent rock-cello mash ups and some amazing guitar playing.