This weekend I went to the movies alone. I'm more of a social movie girl, but I needed to eat up an afternoon while I shuttled people to and from the mall in the activities van. Anyway, the only movie showing at a decent time when I got there was either Brother Bear or The Cat in the Hat. I hedged my bets and thought that Cat in the Hat might at least be interesting.
It wasn't. It was pure unmitigated hell. Even the little people there looked disinterested. After 35 minutes of cute, brightly colored characters jumping on sofas, I got up and left. I can see this film becoming one of those "only is good when watched while high" cult classics.
Clearly, I wasn't going to waste money by walking out. So, I walked down the hall to see what else was playing. Luckily, Elf was just beginning, so I went and saw that. It was fantastic! Funny like you wouldn't believe...next Christmas, it could stand up for another viewing, unlike forgetables like Jim Carrey's Grinch or The Santa Clause (sorry Donna).
Anyway, it was a good thing I was alone. If I'm at a dumb movie, I like to walk out and pick a new one. Some of my friends aren't law-breaking rebels like me. ;)
Posted by Julie Young at November 24, 2003 12:38 AM