Movie #277 - Air Force One

Air Force One
1997 - Rated R - 2 hr 4 min
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Starring: Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, William H Macy, Dean Stockwell

"Get off my plane."

Perhaps the only line worth quoting from this presidential action flick, it's delivered with such commitment, you can't ignore it.  Not as iconic as "No ticket," for sure, but a stand alone line that deserves some notice.

Harrison Ford is perhaps the most kick-ass president modern cinema has ever seen.  Is he a good president? We don't know. Can he re-hijak his hijaked plane? Absolutely.  I can't imagine George W Bush moving like this, but Obama might have a chance.  Don't mess with him, Gary Oldman, I bet Obama's got moves.

In any case, this movie's entertaining - if completely implausible - but not one you absolutely must see.

Movie #119 - Benny & Joon

Benny & Joon
MGM
1993 - Rated PG - 1 hr 38 min
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Starring: Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt, William H. Macy

A Johnny Depp movie I've never seen!  Admittedly, he's a bit weird in this movie, but I still love him.  He's got 'wacky but charming' down to a tee, it's true.  And even with her psychological problems, I'm kinda jealous of Mary Stuart Masterson. Huh.

So this movie's a bit off-beat, but I recommend it if you ever wanted to learn how to make grilled cheese with an iron.  Just a thought. 

I'm glad I finally saw this, and learned that Johnny Depp's character's name is not in fact Benny, even if it does seem a bit weird and dated now.  It's a fun one, thanks to my pal Johnny, but it's not as heart-rendering as it wants to be.  Meh.