Top 5 Movies

1. Mouse Hunt

Mouse Hunt (starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) is the story of two brothers who, through a series of unfortunate events, end up moving into their late father's 18th century house. They discover that the house is actually worth a good deal of money, but their attempts to renovate the house and sell it are thwarted by a mouse. An all out war erupts between the field mouse and the brothers. Mouse Hunt is a good, old-fashioned slapstick comedy, and includes an appearance by Christopher Walken as an exterminator. Mouse Hunt is rated PG and was directed by Gore Verbinski (director of Pirates of the Caribbean).

2. The Grudge

Karen Davis, an American Nurse, moved to Tokyo where strange events started to happen to her. Later, she found out that these events are related to a supernatural spirit who is vengeful and often possesses its victims. A series of horrifying and mysterious deaths started to occurs, with the spirit passing its curse onto each victims. Realizing that she would be the next victim, Karen had to find a way to break the spell...

Rated: PG-13

3. Saints and Soldiers

One of the most successful movies to come out of the LDS movie scene has been the World War Two film Saints and Soldiers. Made by Ryan Little, the movie follows a handful of American soldiers after they escape the Malmedy Massacre in the Battle of the Bulge. At the heart of the story is a young soldier named “Deacon,” who very well could be Mormon (at least that is what is implied by the story line, but never told directly.) The story explores some of the complications of war and religion, and one’s belief in God. The movie covers the topic carefully and tactfully and is not too preachy.

Even though it was made on a very small budget it is still well made. Much of the film was done in Sun Dance and some of it even in Alpine. Saint and Soldiers did very well at film festivals, winning many awards.

And by the way, if you want to see another movie about a Mormon (at least he probably was) that takes place in Utah (at least some of it) check out Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

4. 500 Days of Summer

This may seem like a love story, but I warn you it is not. Yes it is about love and two people, but it is not a love story. This film got rave reviews at Sundance Film Festival this last spring and did extremely well at the box office. This is a film for both men and woman alike. I promise that you will be able to relate to this film in one way or another. It will soon be coming to our very own dollar theatre here in Provo so make sure that you don't miss it.

5. Support Your Local Sheriff

My most favorite movie in the whole wide world would have to be Support Your Local Sheriff. Let me take you back in time, when Westerns used to be popular. John Wayne was a real man, but he was nothing in comparison to what James Garner had to offer. That's right, the old guy from The Notebook. Give him a badge and a hat and he can do anything. Even keep the bad guys in a jail with no bars. Really.
When Jason McCullough comes to a mining town that struck gold, forcing them to develop faster than the law, he accepts the position of sheriff and sets out to clean up the town. He teams up with the town character and the oddest girl you ever did meet to put the town back in order. And he makes me laugh the whole time.
So enjoy. Because it is awesome.