Eric Nordhoff - The Eternal Optimist

The Dark Knight

I saw The Dark Knight last night.  Phenomenal storyline.  Fantastic acting - particularly from Heath Ledger as The Joker.  Nonstop action and drama.  Very well done.  What saddens me is that Heath was so caught up in his role that he saw no other option than to take pills and anti-depressants to recover from his role.  On an earthly level, I can understand, but on a spiritual level, I'm left feeling sad.  He will be lauded and you can be sure he'll win the oscar for his role.  It will be bittersweet.  Another precious life wasted and gone.

Narnia II - Prince Caspian

On a rainy Memorial Day yesterday, my family and I went to see The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.  I had minimal expectations because I didn't LOVE the first one.  But, about an hour into, I was really enjoying this movie.  AND, it just got better and better from there.  It's a solid story, redeeming message, good acting, plot and action - lots and lots of action.  It was a great movie to see with the family.  The only scene the boys (6 & 8) had to cover their eyes was the part where they were tempted by the White Witch.  The rest was excellent.  I found myself still playing out scenes in the movie a few hours later as I tried to fall asleep.  I know it's good when that happens.  Go see Prince Caspian with your family - it was very good.  Better yet, read the book with your kids first.  That's what we did.  They were really into it.