If life were a bowl of cherries...

Shrek the Third

Amusing, frequently farcicle, occasionally overdone, but generally a light-hearted and entertaining film. There were a number of instances where the comedy was contrived (forced even) but generally the utter ridicule of stereotypes that I have come to expect from these movies was present and correct. The soundtrack was, as ever, brillinat and promted many high-fives from Em and myself.

Disturbingly, I found the running theme centred around the incompatability of children with having any semblance of a life almost, if not more, amusing than my father. I suppose I am looking at from a slightly different angle. There were several funny-at-the-time one liners that totally escape me now and genuine laugh out loud moments - mostly when I caught someone elses eye - but I still maintain the first is the best.

No Reservations

This film has now been added to my favourites list - and not only for the soundtrack which is a stunning mix of Italian Opera, decent pop and several latin numbers. Mind you I suppose the main beauty of this film is the memories it stirs.

If you've ever cooked with someone you loved, and argued over the recepi. Or ever teased another mercilessly over the slightest mistake or sat down to eat with tears pricking the corner of your eyes from laughing too much... Have you ever tried to sing and cook? Or dance? Have you ever stolen a recipe from a friend and pinned it to your bedroom/kitchen wall... 

Then I suspect you'd enjoy this film.

Also quite an interesting technique for dealing with troublesome head-doctors: cook them something so wonderful that they become lost for words.

I think I shall spend the rest of the evening lost in the past... and the future...

We agreed tiramisu didn't we?
 

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