Saturday, May 26, 2007

SIFF Update #1

We finally settled on three movies to see this year. The first one we caught was today: Gunga Din.

Two Thumbs Way Up!

Cary Grant, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Victor McLagen in 117 minutes of black and white fun.

Three British soldiers must save India from a revival of the murderous Kali cult (and one of their own from marriage and the tea business) with only their fists, their wits, and the aid of native water bearer named Gunga Din in this epic, rambunctious 19th century adventure.

There were great action scenes and some fabulous one liners. And who doesn't like a movie with cute elephants???

This was extra fun for us because our favorite show on Adult Swim- The Venture Bros.- has made several references to Gunga Din. And the jokes are even funnier now! Plus, you have to love cartoons made for us Gen Xers who while officially "all grown up" still want to watch cartoons!

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