Movie Reviews 
A Forney Messenger Movie Review: Julie & Julia(0)
Story by Cary Griffin, Forney Messenger
Nearly every fan of the late French cooking icon Julia Child will probably be able to identify with the character of Julie in the recent release Julie & Julia, which is now playing at Forney’s Starplex and other theaters in and near the Dallas Metroplex.
The film, based on two true [...]
A Forney Messenger Movie Review: Public Enemies
Article by Cary Griffin, Forney Messenger
If I were asked to describe the recent release Public Enemies, I’d probably say that it’s a guy flick with a strong element for the ladies thrown in.
The film, set in 1933, chronicles the efforts of the early FBI under J. Edgar Hoover to put down the notorious Dillinger [...]
A Forney Messenger Movie Review: My Sister’s Keeper
Article by Cary Griffin, Forney Messenger
OK, everybody—get out your hankies. My Sister’s Keeper is a Mrs. and Mr. weeper.
The story, based on a novel by Jodi Picoult, pits 11-year-old Anna Fitzgerald (Abigail Breslin) against her mom, Sara (Cameron Diaz) in a fight for legal medical emancipation. You see, Anna is a test-tube baby, conceived as [...]
Forney Messenger Movie Review: The Proposal
Review by Cary Griffin, Forney Messenger
The recent movie release The Proposal is described as belonging to the genre designated “comedy and kids/family”. But in my opinion, this isn’t exactly a movie for kids—unless they’re over 13, unusually mature, and have the sense to turn to a trusted adult if the film leaves [...]
