"Can You Hear Music in Heaven?"

This is a quote from one of the two movies I will be reviewing for MOVIE REVIEW MONDAY.

First movie: Reservation Road starring Joquein Phoenix & Mark Ruffalo. We had free movie channels over the weekend and I came across this movie. I have to add that Joaquin Phoenix & Mark Ruffalo are two of my favorite actors & I was thrilled to see them in a movie together.
It is from 2007 & I don't think it made it to the theaters or maybe it wasn't widely released. That's too bad because this movie is Excellent. Heartwrenching, but excellent. I cried throughout most of the movie but was glued to the TV (could also be due to my laziness) & I think most will be too, especially if you're a parent.
I don't want to give too much away so I'll just tell the basics. It is set in New England and it is about two families involved in a fatal hit & run accident. Joaquin Phoenix plays a dad married with two kids. Mark Ruffalo plays a divorced dad who only gets to see his son when his ex permits. Jennifer Connelly & Mira Sorvino also star.
GRADE: A+


Next Movie: The Kite Runner

I got this through Netflix & have been wanting to see this for a long time. Well worth the wait & now I can't wait to read the book. This is about two boys growing up in 1978 Afghanistan. The one boy is wealthy and the other boy is the son to the house servant. This film has the title because both boys are very good kite runners and apparently is a popular event for the children & adults.
There are some tough scenes to watch but I believe it is really showing what life is like in Afghanistan and other parts of that region. The movie also shows the country being invaded by Russia in the late 80's & all the way up to the year 2000 with the Taliban in control. Sad but beautiful film. GRADE: A