I just realized that I have gone to about four movies in the theater last year, two of them in just the last month or so. I've heard about most releases, of course--I listen to Fresh Air constantly, but I haven't actually seen a lot of what's out there--at least not until it hits DVD and it ends up on my Netflix queue.
The other day I saw Charlie Wilson's War. It was thoroughly enjoyable. Recently, Fresh Air's "critic at large" commented about what a flop movies about the Iraq war have been, attributing it to the fact that the movies are behind the curve and not telling us anything we don't already know. Charlie Wilson's War has the benefit of not really being about the Iraq war, but it serves as a kind of metaphor, or even "prequel." And everything is presented in a "warts and all" sort of way. I recommend it, though I wouldn't rate it as one of those films that makes a big screen essential.
I think I might see Sweeney Todd tomorrow.
Sweeney Todd is great! (But then I'm a big fan of Tim Burton)
You should also see "I Am Legend." It's the best of the films based off the short story of the same name.
Also, you should send me your address. I have a thank you card sitting here waiting to be mailed. :)