Unstoppable (2010)

To say this movie is about generations getting along might be a bit of a stretch. There is also a little train action too. But that is a major theme. Old school methods clashing with young gun mentality.

Denzel Washington, who used to be one of the young gun guys now settles in nicely in the old school role. Chris Pine, who has not yet been type-cast as the new Capt. Kirk, plays the rookie fresh out of training. Their two worlds collide and in the process a train smashes a bunch of stuff too. The third person in the new dynamic trio is played convincingly by Rosario Dawson.

On the movie gets rolling, he action does not stop (pun intended) until the end. Along the way there is a little humor and a bunch of drama. Since we pretty much know how things end I can't really spoil anything for you. As usual in this case you just can't be sure of the how.

Watch this movie with someone who likes trains.

Seven Pounds

This is an amazing story. Director Gabriele Muccino, who also directed The Pursuit of Happiness with Will Smith, does an incredible job here telling a complex story in a slowly unfolding way. We are told what we need to know just when we need to know it, and no sooner.

While this movie is a tear-jerker, the tears may not come until 90 minutes into this 120 minute masterpiece. And, it also has what may become one of the best on-screen kisses of the year, if not the decade, maybe even all time.

Will Smith seeks redemption for contributing to the accident that kills his wife and 6 other innocent victims. His method is unique, moving, and a little bit creepy. His soul-searching mingled with repentance is at the very least thought provoking. I don't believe I will think of others the same way again for a long time.

Rosario Dawson delivers a powerful performance as on of Smith's benefactors. She has been around awhile but I think this is the first time I really noticed her. Wow. More please?

Woody Harrelson and Barry Pepper both turn in moving performances as well.

Watch this movie with someone who wants to learn about true repentance. Don't get me wrong, I do not condone his final solution, but one has to admit he makes amends very well.