Another Movie Review

I know, I know! Another movie to blog about!! But seriously, this is one that is soooo cute! 

Joyful Noise—movie review

While the hubbys were playing music we, the fabulous wives of the music making guys, decided to have a girls' night out... to watch a fun movie!

Now what can be more fun than a night out with the Queen?      Latifah that is!

Hello Dolly....Dolly Parton!

Synopsis
"The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. The choir has always known how to sing in harmony, but the discord between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart."

Combining country music and hip hop royalty... Latifah and Dolly

This was a fun time for us girls!  But as usual the reviews were mixed...from one end, "this falls flat" to the top, "the best role of Queen Latifah's life."

Now you decide!
I recommend it for a great couple of hours of laughs, a few tears, good music and just plain old fun!

See ya down the junkin' road!!


Jan

Movie Date

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Have you seen the movie?

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Many critics say it lacks... blah, blah, blah!
That it doesn't go far enough...blah, blah, blah!
Receives only 2 1/2 stars out of 4 or 5... blah, blah, blah!!

More than two decades in the making, George Lucas’ passion project “Red Tails” hit theaters on Friday, January 20, 2012!

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Now at my age I don't pay alot of attention to movie critics!  If I want to see it then I usually do!!
(or for that matter I was this way even in my young age!!)

The hubs and I spent the afternoon at the movies!  It was filled with action...remember it is George Lucas, creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones!!
    

And it is history packed...it recognizes the Tuskegee Airman. These men were trained in Alabama!

 Portrait of Tuskegee airman, Edward M. Thomas, by photographer, Toni Frissell, March 1945


 This is a photograph of a few of the actors portraying the airmen...

The Story
"The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American fighter pilots who were trained despite the racism entrenched in the U.S. armed services during World War II. They were deployed in action and achieved fame and many decorations for their skills against German pilots, which included engaging and shooting down Messerschmitt Me 262s, the first jet fighters. So successful were they at escorting American bombers that the white pilots requested them — contradicting a 'study' at the time that claimed 'Negroes lack the intelligence to operate heavy machinery.' " — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Now I know movies are fantasy but Red Tails is based on fact.  I feel it brings to light history that oftentimes is skipped over in the books.  It gives a glimpse into the lives of these brave young men...the Tuskegee Airmen.

Have y'all seen any good movies lately?  It is always fun to have a movie date!!
See ya down the junkin' road!!


Jan