Monday, February 13, 2012

A SMILE AS BIG AS THE MOON * DREW PETERSON: UNTOUCHABLE

A Smile As Big As The Moon - I don't generally watch Hallmark movies, but then when I do, I wonder why I'm not constantly tuned into this channel. This movie features a New Trier High School graduate, and is about a 1980's special education class at a midwestern high school, and the teacher who believed in them. It's based on a true story about a group of kids who weren't supposed to be able to go to Space Camp because at the time, it was mainly for gifted students. It's Hallmark, so you know what's going to happen after all, but it's good and inspiring and a pleasure to watch. Not to mention all you'll learn about space camp. It's the perfect family movie for all ages.

Drew Peterson: Untouchable - Then there is the complete opposite made for TV movie. Untouchable is the story of Drew Peterson, the alleged wife-murdering cop. Rob Lowe plays Peterson, a narcissistic creep, afraid of nothing. It was somehow compelling, if only because people like this actually walk among us, and have authority in our lives if we are unfortunate enough to cross paths with them. A well done Lifetime movie. Well done, Rob Lowe.

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