40 Year-Old Virgin - This is one of the funniest movies I have seen in a very, very long time. Warning: a lot of the humor is very raunchy so no kids allowed and do not watch with your parents, no matter how old you are. But don't miss the point of the raunch: the real object of ridicule in this movie is not Steve Carrell's virgin but his oversexed and clueless (and hilarious) co-workers. The movie had a lot of heart, some really sweet moments and is laugh out loud funny.
Layer Cake - British crime caper movie along the lines of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, but smoother, less flashy and with more serious undertones. The accents are sometimes inscrutable, but I was able to follow along. Good movie with lots of plot twists. Also, if you were wondering who the heck the new Bond is (Daniel Craig), he's the star of this movie. I think he's going to make an awesome James Bond.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - I finally dragged myself to see this one. Very good, I thought. The kids are getting better with every film. It had been long enough since I read the book for a few things to surprise me. I'm very happy the films are following the more mature direction each successive book takes, and I think Mike Newell's more realistic and less fantastical approach worked well. Ralph Fiennes nails Voldemort.
Millions - From Danny Boyle, the man behind Trainspotting, Shallow Grave and 28 Days Later, comes this complete delight. A testament to the power of a child's imagination and its ability to heal the heart. Please see this.
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