Benford's Musings

Saw Quantum of Solace tonight. Didn’t like it at all. It was one violent scene after another with no story to connect any of it. Keith mentioned that the purpose was to set up the Quantum so there are villains in future movies. We agreed it wasn’t worth the time for the movie. They could have done the villain set up in a series of flash backs or something shorter in the next movie. 1.5 out of 5 stars

Keith and I went to see Australia last night. What an interesting movie! We actually thought it was based on a book or books but according to the IMDB FAQs on the movie, it’s not. The story was great – it takes place just before and in the beginning of the Japanese invasion of Australia during WWII. Unfornately, the movie itself was a little disjunct between sections…which is why we thought it might have come from multiple books. It was also nice to hear Hugh Jackman use his natural accent in a movie! The scenery was gorgeous, too.

The pre-show at Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek was really bad, though. And they took forever. Not impressed. Food and service were good as always, though. I do enjoy going to the Alamo for a movie.

I’d have to recommend this movie. Not a bad choice for a date movie ’cause there’s enough war and cattle for guys and Hugh Jackman and just enough romance for the women. 4 out of 5 stars.