Complicated relationship, Enron, and Melinda

The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2/9/06)
Rebecca Miller

The incestuous part of the plot is sure to turn many audiences off but I look at it as something real and possible considering the circumstances. Once you get past that, the performances are admirable especially for Daniel Day-Lewis, who portrays a dying man losing all kind of personal battles, and the movie raises an intriguing question of how much input you should have concerning your children belief (in anything). Most of us are given the opportunities to experience many different view points before we come to a conclusion of what’s best for us. Should you give your children that same opportunity or should you make a decision for them based on your own experience? 3 ½ stars

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2/10/06)
Alex Gibney

Based on a book with the same name, it takes a deeper look at the major players from Enron such as Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, and Andy Fastow as opposed to the detail investigation of the case. In that regard, it’s more of a human story than the Enron collapse (though, there is plenty of that covered in the film). The “California” part is telling and should make you angry. 3 ½ stars

Melinda and Melinda (2/11/06)
Woody Allen

The exact same story of a guest showed up uninvited portrayed from two different point of views. It hits all the “light” notes even from the tragic perspective. Notice how nice the apartments interior are. Rich people shouldn't be unhappy or should they? 3 stars