http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/jdurning Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:32:26 GMT Reviews by jdurning http://www.viewpoints.com/Oceans-Thirteen-review-50041 I definitely think this sequence of films should have stopped at number two if this was all the better they could do.  this movie was very unentertaining.  took all i had to continue to watch through the end, it just did not keep my attention.  the plot was extremely lacking.  the casting of the woman's role was horrible.  would have loved to have seen julia roberts character continued. overall i say skip this one and go out remembering number two.... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:32:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Oceans-Thirteen-review-50041 jdurning 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Knocked-Up--134596-review-9a8a3 THis movie was so hilarious.  Being a recently new unplanned and unexpected mother i could sympathize with some of the plot.  what initially drew me to the movie was katherine heigl.  i am a huge greys anatomy fan so i had to see her in something else. i think the casting was great. each character brougt something different to the movie.  the comedy of the film was great, i laughed through the entire thing!... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:29:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Knocked-Up--134596-review-9a8a3 jdurning 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bratz-kids-doll-review-df06 Much to my chagrin my eight year old daughter loves bratz.  While i understand and love the idea of a doll, i came from a barbie generation.  barbie was never quite this revealing with the clothing. in addition barbie was supposed to be a grown woman, not kids.  i can not believe some of the "outfits" these dolls are wearing.  we should be teaching our little girls that they should be loved and respected and it is going to be difficult if they think this is the way they should dress.... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:27:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bratz-kids-doll-review-df06 jdurning 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Chihuahuas-Dog-Breed-review-53a50 I bought my Chihuahua in two thousand two when he was only eight wks old.  He has been the only constant in my life for the last five years and has brought me so much happiness.  I hate the stereotypes about these dogs.  My dog does not bark unless there is something to bark about (someone knocking on door, etc). He is not an ankle biter as they are often called.  He is also wonderful with kids.... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:22:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Chihuahuas-Dog-Breed-review-53a50 jdurning 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Rainforest-Baby-Swing-review-8c200 The fact that this swing goes in two directions is wonderful.  Sometimes my son wants to be in a swaying motion and sometimes he wants to be in a rocked motion.  This allows for both & it is totally cute!!  I often find myself placing my son in his swing when nothing else seems to calm him and he has slept in his swing plenty of nights!!... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:19:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Rainforest-Baby-Swing-review-8c200 jdurning 5