It's been awhile since I've seen a movie so good that it became my "new favorite movie".
And we watch a lot of movies.
So I'm always thrilled when we find one THAT good.
And we did.

It's one we've been wanting to see since we first saw the previews.

The biggest draw to me was wanting to see Jodie Foster in a comedic role.

The very-close-second reason was because it has Gerard Butler in it.
You know, Gerard Butler??!! The hot, Scottish, guy?
King Leonides?
Attila the Hun?
Timeline?
But I digress....

And let me tell you, my husband is so wonderful that he will take his Southern accent and do a really bad Scottish accent just for me!!

Oops! Still digressing.....

It also has Abigail Breslin, who's a phenomenal actress.

Yeah, it's awesome!
Lots of adventure.
A homeschooled kid.
Strong parental love.
Laughter.
And it's actually a family movie.

If I'm really good and get my "to do" list done, I'm going to reward myself and watch it again today.
If I don't get it all done, I'm gonna watch it anyway.
Sort of a consolation prize. 

 
Go.
Rent it.
Now.
It's my NEW favorite movie.
One that I will never forget.
And one that I don't ever want to see again.
Ok, so we'll probably end up buying it. 

Don't believe me? Here's what it's about:

The Ultimate Gift
"When his wealthy grandfather dies, trust fund baby Jason Stevens anticipates a big inheritance. Instead, his grandfather has devised a crash course on life with twelve tasks – or “gifts” – designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways, sending him on a journey of self-discovery and forcing him to determine what is most important in life: money or happiness."

Not impressed?

How about taking a look at The Website?

Or The Fox Faith Movie site?

Still don't believe me?
How about this?
My husband, Mr. Action/Adventure/War/John Wayne/ movies, is watching it now.
And liking it!
Yeah. It's that good.

Elinor Dashwood:
You talk of feeling idle and useless.
Imagine how that is compounded when one has no hope,
no choice of any occupation whatsoever.

Edward Ferrars:
Our circumstances are therefore precisely the same.

Elinor Dashwood:
Except that you will inherit your fortune.
We cannot even earn ours.

My new favorite movie. $5.50 at Target.