Unlike most girls that grew up in the late 80's and early 90's I'm not a big Tom Cruise fan. I don't mind his movies and have seen most of them but I'm not one of those that just has to rush out and see his movies cause I think he is God's gift or anything like that. Do I think he can act? Yes but I think that his over-all annoying real personality somewhat overshadows his acting cred.

Yet I do like Cameron Diaz so when Knight and Day came out I didn't rush to see it but waited somewhat patiently for the DVD. Once it was out I rented it came home popped it in and was less than impressed. There were some funny moments and a few that made me smile even if I didn't laugh. It held my interest and that was really all I was looking for. Back then it probably wouldn't really have made my review list.

Then last week it came on cable for the first time. With nothing to do on a Saturday (I hate admitting that) I decided to give it a second look and was surprised to find myself cracking up. Maybe it was cause I was bored or maybe it was because I didn't pay anything for it this time but it was actually hilarious. It made me really re-think how I felt about it.

In cause your not familiar let me give you an overview. Cruise plays an federal agent that could be crazy, could be a traitor or could be the best agent there is out there. Diaz is the woman who gets on the wrong plane and attracts attention from the wrong people and the right attention from Cruise. Together they travel around trying to make things right and get her home for her sister's wedding while the viewer tries to figure out if he is really telling her the truth or if he is using her to get away with something bad.

My opinion on this one is torn. I do think that if you did see it in the theater or on DVD that you might want to give it a second look but I'm still not sure that you should rent it. I guess I would say if you can find it on cable go for it but don't go out if your way to find it. I think that might have been my mistake the first time.

Who doesn't love a good movie? Absolutely no one. We all love that little escape that it gives us. For the hour that we are gone we can relax or get scared. We can fall in love or get all emotional without anyone saying anything.

However, with the cost of gas slowly reaching $4.00 (or $5.00 in some places), movie tickets around nine dollars each, and let's not even get into the cost at the snack bar. A relaxing night at the movies can run you close to thirty bucks if you aren't careful. There is nothing relaxing about that.

Not to mention that movie companies in my opinion are starting to slack some on the content and greatness of movies. Gone are the days of the brat pack and being able to count on a good John Hughes movie to get you through the weekend. Now we are lucky if there are two good movies to get you through the month.

Therefore with my cheap butt I am starting the "Cheap Girls Guide to DVDs". Every other Wednesday I will be posting my recommendations of new DVDs that I think would make a great movie night. If it catches on then I might got to every week. I will also be adding in any great tips I have for saving money while still enjoying the movies today.

Alright so look for my first recommendation in a next week to get started. Some of these might not be newer movies but they will all be great. At least in my opinion. :P