Guest Review by Rusty Keele
I remember well the day one of my best friends went missing. The officer came to my house to break the sad news. “Are you Rusty?”
“Yes.”
“I’m afraid one of your best friends has gone missing.”
“Amazing. I was just thinking that.”
He said that he needed my help and the help of my little sister, Cinnamon. We both nodded our heads enthusiastically, eager for the challenge. We grabbed all the gear we thought we would need, and then threw in our swords and staves – just in case.
The officer took us to the mysterious sagebrush wilderness that was just a hundred yards from our house. “There you go,” he said, pointing into the dark and tangled mess. “He is somewhere in there… I think.”
“No problem officer, this is nothing that Master Thor and his sister can’t handle,” I said raising my staff and working myself into a fit of wizarding power.
“Are you ready?” I asked Cin through the sheen of magical power surrounding my body.
She nodded, her eyes focusing to beady points of pure concentration as she raised her sword, “Let’s do this.”
Just as we gazed into the depths of the unknown our spell was broken by a call from our mother, “Come and eat!” The sagebrush forest faded from view, and concern for our imaginary friend would have to be put on hold, albeit temporarily, until tomorrow afternoon.
“Mmm – I’m starving,” I said as we walked back through the desert-y landscape to our house – our *real* house this time.
Opal Dream
Sapphire Boyce, Christian Byers, Vince Colosimo and Jacqueline McKenzie. Rated PG for mild thematic elements, language and some violence. 2006, Drama. Rusty’s Critique: 
Kellyanne, the young daughter of an Australian opal miner, becomes sick when her imaginary friends, Pobby and Dingan, go missing. Her brother, recognizing the true cause of her sickness, tries to raise awareness of what is happening by putting up posters around town. As the community begins to divides itself, things finally come to head when an adjacent opal miner takes Kellyanne’s father to court.
I enjoyed this movie especially because it reminded me of my own childhood, except for that going to court part. But don’t let that keep you from watching it – it contains a great message of learning when to believe someone. A truly heart warming film for the entire family. Plus, who couldn’t do with a little more faith in things that make you
happy?
Aaawwww, sniffle, sniff… what a fantastic brother…
(Oh, and Rusty, you’re a good brother too…) This movie sounds great! I’ll definitely give it a try.
Yes, the days of Master Thor and his sidekick Cin are priceless memories. I think hunting ogres and hiking through the sagebrush wilderness provided the best childhood a kid could ask for.
Comment by Cin — April 1, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
Wow!
Awesome review! That sounds like just my kind of movie!
Yeah, this show was pretty cool, and my kids liked it quite a bit too – which was a surprise.
Remember – no one had better mess with my sister or I’ll smite thee with my wizarding staff!
These guest reviews are really cool!
Comment by Rusty — April 2, 2008 @ 6:17 am
Oh Rusty you really know how to hook a readers interest! I know the hills and sagebrush you were talking about and I could just imagine you and Cinny out there when you were little with sword in hand and caped and ready to duel! The movie sounds as enchanting as your review, I certainly will watch it. Keep up the good work, Ru!
Comment by Raelynn — April 2, 2008 @ 8:52 pm
Okay, I have to get this movie. Thanks for the heads up. I have never heard of it before. Rusty, did you just write, “Wow! Awesome review! That sounds like just my kind of movie!” about your own review?
Comment by Dane — April 5, 2008 @ 5:41 pm
Looks like he did. lol. I liked the review and I haven’t ever heard of the movie. Sounds interesting though! =)
Comment by Sadie — April 6, 2008 @ 6:23 pm
I’ve never heard of this movie before. It sounds like a good one to watch. I can just picture you and Cin out in the sagebrush, fighting foes and saving your friends, even if they are imaginary.
Comment by Mari — April 6, 2008 @ 7:32 pm
Great review! I loved the intro. I´ll have to see if I can find this movie!
Comment by cami — April 15, 2008 @ 6:16 am