Matthew R. Reis: Film and TV Critic

See. Watch. Enjoy. (Now on DVD) 3 1/2 Stars Blog exclusive! “Eat Pray Love”, adapted from the New York Times #1 best selling book of the same name, is a charming, lovely film. Julia Roberts is Elizabeth Gilbert a woman desperate to climb out of her own despair. Unhappy with her marriage to Stephen (Billy Crudup) and searching for a greater purpose in life Gilbert goes against societal convention and makes an extraordinary decision. She chooses to travel around the world for one year. Free of almost all material possessions and stressors Gilbert ventures to Rome, India and Bali in search of herself. Along the way she makes important discovers and friendships and meets the perfect man. The films target audience, middle-aged women, will connect with Gilbert’s story. Obviously food, love, and friendship are among the reasons why. But the truest reason is that mid life crises are real and it is an easy thing to relate to if you've been through one yourself. The filmmakers utiliz...

Hello friends, fellow bloggers and casual moviegoers, This site isn't all about me and my work (or Eve). It's meant to be an insightful, drama-free forum for your opinions and ideas. That being said please comment, subscribe and visit often. So a little bit about me. I'm a college student studying Design (formerly Cinema Production.) The focus of this blog will be to primarily review movies, but some books and and TV shows will be covered on a less frequent basis. I'll also shamelessly promote my own photography and film work and provide insights into what I think about certain media messages. So all in all expect a smorgasbord of delightful insights and not mindless when you visit the blog. And check out my website for videos, some other writings and ways to get in touch. Warmest Regards, Matthew R. Reis © 2011 Matthew R. Reis, All rights reserved.