Top 5 Movies Of The Year 2008

Hey, people!! Now that it's the end of the year, and almost a new one, I've decided every year on Sonny's Area, right around this time of year, I'm going to review what I think are the TOP 5 movies of the year. That is okie dokie if it hasn't come out on DVD yet- as long as it's been in theaters for at least a week, and it came out this year, the movie just might be reviewed by me, right here on the web!

Movie #1: From the creators of Shrek and Madagascar, I believe, movie #1 is WALL-E - Now on DVD!

(Rated G) Wall-E is about a little robot (named Wall-E) left on the earth with nothing but trash heaps everywhere. His own little self, was creative enough to form those trash heaps into tall towers of blocks he formed himself. He carries around a blue cooler to store things that aren't trash. He collects these items at the end of the day, storing them in a huge room. While he cleans up the earth, all the humans are in a very large space ship. This is in the future, so more inventions have been made. The humans sit around in hovering chairs, eating things and getting fat. This is one of my favorite parts of the movie! The chairs have virtual screens to keep them occupied. Lots of other robots, very different from Wall-E, are also on the ship. One of them, Eve, is sent to the earth to find anything that is living. Wall-E and Eve have an amazing adventure to try and save the earth. I think this is a very good movie, and if I had to rate it with stars, (1-5) I'd rate it 5. I think it really teaches people to take better care of the earth- that means to recycle, use reusable bags when shopping, and not to litter. For more ideas on how to help the earth, go to my little cute search box and search up 'Help The Earth!' Click on the title name, 'Help The Earth' to see the full article, and all images attached.

Movie #2: Kung Fu Panda- Now on DVD!

(Rated PG) This movie is about a panda- as you might have guessed. He is a very big fan in kung fu, but stinks at it. What the kung fu fighters call the 'dragon warrior' is a very special warrior. It is the panda's dream to become it. In this movie, he finds something out about himself. I think it really inspires kids to really believe in yourself- in kung fu, or anything else. One of my favorite movies of the year.

Movie #3: Get Smart - now on DVD!

(Rated PG13) It may not look interesting just by looking at the cover, but that's okay. Because I felt the same when I went over to a slumber party, and we were going to watch Get Smart. All the other girls seemed to be super excited, so I gave it a shot. And it's really good! Lot's of swears, but I don't really care. Agent #86, I believe, is paired up with agent 99- watch their adventure as you move to the edge of your seat just dying to know what happens. Watch them try to get through red-hot lazers with moves, compete in dancing, and jump out of air planes. Max doesn't feel as confident without his gun- not the best agent, but fun to watch.

Movie #4: City Of Ember- coming soon to DVD!


(Rated PG) To be honest, I have not seen the movie. But I have read the book! So I do know exactly what this is all about. This movie takes place in the future, underground. It was built buy builders, not the citizens. Instructions to get out was locked in a case set to open in 220 years. The case was passed down generation to generation, but one mayor forgot to put the case in its hiding place- and ended up somewhere in a stuffed up closet. When they do find it, it had been chewed up by their little sister. They had to crack the code, and save their dying city. The only light they know of is light from a light bulb- and they know very little of fire. Every now and then, the lights would flicker- this worried the citizens of Ember deeply. A thought they preferred not to think of when the lights went out: Will the lights ever come back on again? Will the be out forever? I recommend to read the book BEFORE you watch the movie- and don't miss the next book- The People Of Sparks. Read about the prequel, too: The Prophet Of Yonwood. And don't forget The Diamond Of Darkhold- the fourth book of ember, after The People Of Sparks.

Movie #5: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

(Rated PG) This fascinating movie is about a 10 or so year old girl named Kit Kittredge. Kit and her best bud, Ruthie, go and find out who took all the money in Kit's family's safe. While her dad is searching for a job, the great depression hits. I would recommend this for girls 9-11.





Other excellent movies:

• Twilight (PG-13)
• Madagascar 2
• Horton Hears A Who!
• Mama Mia!
• Bolt
• Marley And Me

Coming soon, January 16th, Hotel For Dogs