What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Father Goose - 1964

I needed to watch something light-hearted, and I knew this was a great movie. I remember it from my childhood, and my dad would have it on.

Cary Grant is Walter, a filthy beast who is tricked into being a coastal watcher during WWII. It's only supposed to be until a replacement can be found, but when he goes to pick up the man, he comes back with a woman and seven children.

After that, Walter gets kicked out of his home, and they steal his whiskey and clothes. He's contrary for a lot of the time, but eventually, the group forms a cute family dynamic. One day, a Japanese plane spots them, and time has run out for them to leave the island.

I really like this movie. It's over two hours, but it doesn't feel like it. The time flies, and the humor is fun. It easily earns a Great Movie! review, and I'm sure to watch it again in the future!



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