The Way Way Back, 3.5 stars

This is a lovely film. I highly recommend it. (It may be hard to find, as it was only at one theatre in our city.)

It has the same 'feel' as Little Miss Sunshine (and also includes Steve Carell [Dan in Real Life] and Toni Colette [In Her Shoes]) - there's a relaxed easiness to the story.

It's a great cast - Liam James (Fred Claus) plays a 14 year old really well, stiff shoulders and all, and his dialogue throughout feels natural. Especially with the next door neighbour daughter played by Annasophia Robb (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). And Sam Rockwell (Frost/Nixon) is hilarious while also being a sympathetic listener.

It is a coming of age story with lots of teenage angst, all of which I love. I can't wait to see it again.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), 4 stars

Watched this recently and it holds up very well after 40+ years (let's hope that all of us can say the same about ourselves...).

Of course, Paul Newman (Cool Hand Luke) (look at those eyes!) and Robert Redford (The Natural) are excellent, as is Katherine Ross (The Graduate).

The dialogue works incredibly well, still, especially between Newman and Redford, some of which has to be 'ad lib'. And there is the signature phrase 'Who are those guys, anyway?'

The film quality is decent also. And the Burt Bacharach music is delightful.

Worth seeing (and hearing) again and again.

Turbo, 1.5 stars

This is a pleasant movie. It drags in places and is totally predictable but my 5 year old granddaughter enjoyed it.

Of the voices, only Ryan Reynolds (Definitely, Maybe) and Paul Giamatti (Truman) were recognizable to me and each did a nice job.

A good rental for young children.