FAULT IN OUR STARS

I am perplexed by the popularity of The Fault in Our Stars Movie. Not because it is not a great book or movie but because it is so sad. Personally, I love a good love story but the thought of sitting at a movie theater watching a movie about people dying of cancer, just depresses the crap out of me! Sure, maybe it is because my own mother died of cancer and so many other people I have known as well, but it is baffling to me that young kids are flocking to the theaters to watch this. Yes, I hear it is a great love story, but when you have lived this disease with someone, it rocks you to the very core to sit and watch it on a big screen.

My own tween daughter was fascinated with the book and insisted I read it and even wanted me to see the movie with her. I had to explain to her that as much as I loved the offer I could not handle the heartbreak of re-living this kind of tragedy. Selfish of me, I know.

I wonder, what is it that draws young girls to this movie. Does the "hot guy"  (Ansel Elgort) and the love story just overpower the extreme sadness of the outcome? Is it just being naive to the reality of life. Really? I just could not handle paying good money to go cry.

I know eventually I will probably watch it on DVD or Netflix someday and cry my eyes out but for now, I am left bewildered at the tweens and teens in love with this movie.
 
I watch the trailer and I am very tempted to watch the movie.  Have you seen "The Fault In Our Stars?

DROP OFF AT MOVIES OR STAY?

So she is 11 years old and in middle school - do I drop her off at the movies and leave or do I stay and wait? I have already decided I am not going to see this particular movie with her but I am debating do I stay or do I go? Most parents drop off their kids and just leave.  I know, I'm a little neurotic!

But you see, as I am sitting here writing this, waiting outside the movie theater, she came running out to tell me she feels nauseous and if I could buy her some food! Do know my kid or what?

It's not so much that I don't trust my kid but I just know who I'm dealing with, so I just answered my own question as I'm writing this...I will stay and wait outside!

BLENDED

Had a fun time with my daughter tonight at the movies watching "BLENDED" starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.  Even though she is a tween already, explaining some of the stuff in the movie tonight was a little awkward!  I really think move ratings have changed!  Now-a-days PG-13 movies are what we considered an "R" movie from back in the day. Some of the things in tonight's PG-13 movie were really not for a tween but then again, I guess times I have changed!  I just never got the "memo."  Nonetheless, it was a great movie and very funny! Adam Sandler is amazing as always and Drew Barrymore is her usual cute, charming self.  I loved the whole "blended family" concept.  It is a fun and entertaining movie.  Just be prepared to explain a variety of questions if you go with a curious tween (like I did!) 

"Blended"  - is well-worth the ticket price. I highly recommend it, if going to the movies is your thing!