Mr. Bjarnfreðarson (2009) ***
An Icelandic comedy that combines dark humor, fish-out-of-water stories, and self-discovery all in one entertainingly bizarre package. The titular character has been raised by his extremist socialist/feminist mother (the heavy-handiness of the stereotypes of the mother are my least favorite part of the movie) to an extent that he can’t fit in to every day society.
Heima (2007) ****
This concert follows the Icelandic band Sigur Ros on their heroic return to their homeland where they thank their country-folk with a series of free concerts. The setting for the concerts emphasize Iceland’s natural beauty and include local musicians all captured with amazing cinematography. So beautiful.
The Wind in the Willows (2005) **
An adaptation of the classic novel that starts off well but once Mole and Rat are left behind and it becomes all Mr. Toad it gets a bit silly and dull.
Finding Nemo (2003) *****
I introduced Peter to Pixar films with this classic and he received it well. Apparently, the sharks are funny.
Monsters, Inc. (2001) *****
Peter didn’t like this one as much as the monsters were scary and we had to turn it off when Sully is sledding down the Himalayas. I love it though.
The Fox & the Hound (1981) ****
I saw this movie in the theaters back when I was 7-years old and loved it. The story is much as I remembered it but the animation is pretty chintzy and I was surprised by how many of the voice actors were the same as “Winnie the Pooh.” Peter enjoyed it too, although from his perspective this was “The Bear Movie.” The bear is on screen for maybe five minutes, but it makes a big impression to a toddler.
Panorama of the Mountains 