Movie: Frankenstein

It had additional made-up Hollywood parts but it was really suspense gripping. Better vocabulary than the book haha.

Grade: B

Book: Grapes of Wrath

After you get past the long beginning, the book isn't that bad. You can tell why it's a classic.

Grade: A

Book: The Trial by Franz Kafka

Although parts repeated over and over again, this novel was intellectual. I liked it.

Grade: A

Movie: 17 Again

I was expecting a bad movie but I smiled throught it! :) <- Still smiling.

Grade: A

Movie: The Ramen Girl

This film was different...in a good way. I loved watching it. Cute film, you should see it!

Grade: A

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Movie: Go Go Boys

DO NOT WATCH THIS. Seriously don’t. You should read the full description on the back cover not just the first sentence. Just don’t watch it.

Grade: F

Movie: The Last Kiss

…slightly boring…kind of creepy at times. It was a romantic comedy. It’s a foreign film that is very similar to any American version.

Grade: C

Movie: Love*Com

Ehh, okay, this film was the movie version of the manga series and it was well done. Although it got long & bland at some points.

Grade: C

Movie: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

***SPOILER ALERT***

This movie was about an 8 – year old boy WWII. He was moved to a new home, and while exploring his surroundings, he became friends with a Jewish 8 year old boy in a concentration camp. At the end of the film, the German boy sneaked into the concentration camp to help the Jewish boy find his father. Searching for the father, the two boys are led to a “shower.” They die. The movie was very moving and I loved it.

Grade: A

Movie: The Ugly Truth

I saw this film last week and one word can describe it-HILARIOUS!

Grade: A

Movie: Julie & Julia

Though the whole movie was good, the end was bad. (last 5 min.). Recommend it to all ages.

Movie: Water

Although this film was depressing at times, I loved it. It’s beautiful and everyone should see it.

Grade: A

Movie: Cinderella III

C for Cinderella! I didn’t know this movie would last as long as it did. It wasn’t horrible; it was just a sequel that one could go without.

Grade: C

Book: Hamlet by Shakespeare (Play)

To be or not to be! To be! This play was certainly well written with amazing metaphors and heartfelt lessons.

Grade: A

Book: Among the College Application

This book has some great advice on how to apply to college. It has some very helpful information. I would recommend it to every senior.

Grade: A

Book: Blink

I’m very interested in the working of the mind and this book was an educational experience. Yet, it was carefully written to make it very entertaining. I will be reading the next books if they come out. The Timby Point was the first in the series. I recommend this book to anyone.

Grade: A