映画で英会話コミュのMovies on airplanes

It is difficult for me to watch movies on airplanes. However, it is sometimes a good way to make the time go faster. It is also a good chance to catch up on recent Hollywood films. On a recent trip from Narita to New York and back, I watched several films...


'The Island'

When I first heard the plot, I thought it might be a really good movie. However, it turned out to be a normal action movie. At least Scarlett Johanson was in it! I wouldn't recommend this film for studying English, just because the action is really easy to understand without paying attention to the words and dialog.


'Batman Returns'

It is darker than the other recent Batman films. For an action film, I thought it was pretty good. However, I still like the first Batman movie with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.


'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

Of course, this film was much more beautiful when I watched it in the theatre. However, I really enjoyed watching it again on the plane. I think the dialog is great for studying English. Many of the jokes are really funny. In addition, it is a good chance to hear many different English accents (British, American, Germanic, Umpa-Lumpan, etc.)!


'Bruce Almighty'

This was a rather boring American comedy starring Jim Carrey. The main character has the chance to take over as 'God.' There were some VERY funny scenes. However, the movie was too routine and religious for my taste. I do think comedies like this are better for studying English than action movies.

Although the small screens on airplanes hurt my eyes, I usually watch one or two movies each way. I just wish 'International' flights had more 'International' movies!!!

Are any of you airplane movie watchers?