UPDATE: I’m going to try to add short reviews for the movies I actually am able to see this December.  For those like me, who have small children or are vigilant in being careful what you allow yourself to watch, check out Focus on the Family’s “Plugged In” website.  I check it for reviews anytime we plan to take the boys to a movie.  http://www.pluggedin.com/

For anyone who cares…  Actually, this is really one big “note to self”, so I’ll remember what movies I want to see this holiday season.  I don’t know why cold weather make me want to go to the movies.  Weird.  Anyway.  Here’s a list of what I’m planning on watching.  Anyone read any reviews, seen any of these (some aren’t out yet), have any other movies to suggest?  Share in the comments.

In No Particular Order, My December Movie List:

We saw this a week or so ago.  It was, by far, my favorite of the Harry Potter movies. The pacing was fantastic and the story has moved into more of an action movie than the past films.  None of the action takes place in the school, which just adds to appeal, something different.  I have one issue with these movies, the arbitrary rules of the Harry Potter universe.  Kayce read the books, I didn’t, but she would lean over and give the Cliff’s Notes as we watched.  In a world where wizards and witches can do seemingly anything, there are these random rules of things they can’t do.  Spells they can’t undo.  My least favorite part of the movie, and the part I have the most issue with, is when (SPOILER ALERT) Dobby the House Elf is wounded with a knife (maybe cursed, not sure…) and no one can help him.  Now…  Come on…  If I was there, I’m pretty sure I could’ve saved him with by putting pressure on the wound and a turnicate.  I guess its like geniuses who can’t tie their shoes.  Harry just doesn’t know how to do things without magic.  Summary, good movie.  Go see it, if you’ve the others.  I’m looking forward to the conclusion next summer.

 Actually, we’ve seen this already.  Good movie, language is rough in places, which is disappointing, because the plot is very clever and the charaters are fun.  I’d probably give it 3 out of 5 Adam’s Apples due to the language.