I meant to post an entry during my 4-day vacation but ended up watching DVD endlessly. I was fortunate to find a copy of Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain at the Metrowalk. The reviews got me interested in this film. I must say that it did not disappoint me. It’s a light film and Amélie’s eccentric character is refreshing. I recommend it to shallow folks like me.I’ve nothing left of Grey’s. My season 3 DVD only has until episode 17. I really hate that I had to end at mid-season. I wonder how and when I can get the rest of season 3. I miss Preston, Derek, and even Sloan.
Watching Scoop was a disaster. I am always excited to bring home any movie with Scarlett Johansson in it. Midway through the film, the media stalled on me. Now I have to go back to have the DVD replaced. Drat.
Most of my time was spent watching this Korean Drama Series, When Spring Comes. As usual, I was smitten by the male leads. Too bad I don’t speak Chinese. The sub-titles of these Korean flicks are making me crazy. I am able to make sense of everything through the gestures and facial expressions. In this series, I discovered that concentralization is a word Koreans often substitute for concentrate. I swear I’ve never encountered anyone using this word in their daily conversations.
Sherry Baby. The write-up was intriguing enough for me to pick it up from the vendor’s rack. I honestly don’t know whether I should classify it in must see films or struggling/wannabe films. The story is about an ex-junkie longing for a real relationship with her daughter. The usual crap hinders her from realizing this dream – drugs, sexual abuse and every predictable shit that an addict or ex-con can go through once he or she is back in the real world. As for the character, I really pity her. I know there are women out there suffering the same ordeal. I guess the movie has a predictable plot but its still a moving story. It makes me realize how lucky I still am compared to millions of other women who have worse battles to fight everyday. I feel like such a chump now.
Freedom Writers reminded me so much of Dangerous Minds. Idealist teacher tries to make something out of losers. Hilary Swank was never my favorite actress. She came out trying too hard in my opinion. But I guess that was part of her role. Teehee. I just don’t like her, period. But the fact that it’s based on a true story counts for something. It makes it inspiring. I would have enjoyed it minus Hilary.
4 comments:
I've watched Amelie years ago and I would say that it's really a nice flick. That's why I didn't have second thoughts watching "A Very Long Engagement." Though I have to read the subtitles, it's worth the movie experience.
Hmm. I'll look that up and make sure to get a copy. Anything else you'd like to recommend? Ü
I just grab anything that looks interesting when buying DVDs. I came across a picture of Amelie on the internet weeks ago and then looked up the review. I feel lucky stumbling upon a copy of it because I heard its hard to find.
Oh by the way, "Scoop" isn't really a nice one. It's something you'll watch and after almost two hours you'll say "Tapos na?" Without Scarlett, this movie would really be something very ordinary. I don't know. It's just my opinion.
If you really want a good Scarlett and Hugh movie, "The Prestige" would be a better one. Add it with Christian Bale and Michael Caine. To add a little realism (and some confusion), Physicist Nikola Tesla was even part of the story.
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