For the first time in quite a while, we were able to sit down for an evening and watch a film in it's entirety. Don has the TV on Mondays for "24" and Tues & Wed for "American Idol" - both series had their finalies last week. Tonight's selection ..... "The Painted Veil". A love story set in the 1920s about a young English couple (a doctor and a society girl) who marry hastily, relocate to Hong Kong where they betray each other easily, and find an unexpected chance at redemption and happiness while on a deadly journey into the heart of ancient China. For a synopsis of the film ......
This film did not do particularly well in the theatrers, probably due to the fact that it offers salvation in the midst of horrific circumstances and deals with some disturbing themes not readily accepted in our comfortable culture. We both gave it a 4 out of 5 - for the brief glimpses of the spectacular scenery as well as the story line which gives hope and deliverance.
Rated PG-13, probably should not be watched with kids due to gratuitous sex scene (nothing you can't see after 7 PM on TV), as well as graphic depiction of cholera.
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I'll hit you with an email on Mt. Dora tomorrow. Thinking maybe around 11?
I wish we watched more movies together. Why is it so hard to find time to fix popcorn and just sit down and enjoy yourself with your sweet one at home??? It's not right...
Can't wait to hook up.
ac & fm
so does that mean you guys give it 2 thumbs up????
thanks for the movie review. Michael and I live in Atlanta but we are from Orlando (UCF area) and our families live in Orlando and UCF!!!
i'm also a huge fan of 24!!! (and american idol too). i've been wanting to see that movie, so i'm glad to hear it's pretty good. i'll have to check it out. =)
Sounds like a good movie! We might
try to watch it!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I wish your family all the best and look forward to following you guys through the process as well.
Thank you for visiting my blog. How exciting that you are on your way to holding your daughter in your arms. I hope the referrals speed up and it won't be too much longer for you.
I recently saw this movie too. China is so beautiful and the one thing I would advise when you go is see as much of it as you can. I had a terrible sinus infection and our guides didn't want to take into the country side. We have been home for almost 9 months now and I still grieve over not seeing more of my daughter's beautiful home land.
God's Speed
Daleea
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