Movie Suggestion: Secret Life of Bees

Short post tonight because I have to finish studying for my midterms, but this is another good holiday good-feeling movie. This movie is one of my new favorites, based on the historical novel by Sue Monk Kidd. Dakota Fanning is phenomenal as Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl living with a neglectful father, while trying to deal with the fact that as a kid, she accidentally murdered her mother. Her story truly begins when she runs away from home and finds solace at the flamenco pink residence of the Boatwright sister - August, May, and June – and their world away from the world.

Movie Suggestion: Love Actually

(Sorry it's a day late, readers! Had a Hamlet paper to write last night and forgot to post it)

This is a super cute Christmas story to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.


The movie is about eight people, all inter-connected, all falling in or out of love with the right and wrong people.
Take Sam for instance—an eight year old sweetheart who's completely in love with Joanna, the cute young America girl in his class
Or Jamie, who falls for Aurelia, the sweet Portuguese doesn't speak a lick of English.
And then of course there's Natalie, with her infamous thunder thighs.


These are only three of this movie's characters. There are plenty more, each one experiencing a different type of relationship—love, lust, heartache, and everything in between. All different types of love are explored—romantic, family, brotherly, and more. And it goes over the central message about love: that there's no true beginning or end. Love is infinite.


Now doesn't that feel Christmas-y? This story is a great holiday season opener. It’s guaranteed to warm your heart any cold winter’s night.

Movie Suggestion: NEW MOON

Ohhhh my gosh, ohhhhhh my gosh! I can't believe it's finally here. 12:01 tonight (or tomorrow morning, really) I'll be sitting in a jam-packed theater with other Twilight junkies watching NEW MOON! A shirtless TLaut, a depressed KStewart, a drop-deep-gorgeous RPatz.
What more could you want?!?!

Gahh! Words cannot express my excitement. So I'll wait and review it later on tonight :)

!!!

Get pumped!
I know I sure am.

Movie Suggestion: Good Hair

Ohhhhh mi goshhhhh he's done it again! You don't believe me? Check out the trailer for yourself!

I'm really quite excited to see Chris Rock's new movie, it looks like it's going to be quite hilarious. The story behind the film is as follows: When the comedian's daughter asked him, “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair?” he decided to do a little digging in the depths of African-American culture and find the answer for himself!


Review next week :)

One Pimple is One Too Many - Movies

Hello beautiful people!

How are you today? Let's talk about something near and dear to my heart - MOVIES

It's no secret that I wish to be a film producer someday... and what better way to be prepared than to watch some awesome movies?
My favorite movie is A Walk to Remember. It's a beautiful love story between Landon and Jamie, based off the popular Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name. It's rated PG-13 so check with your parents before watching.

Another movie that never ceases to make me smile (and imo - is one of the most quotable) The Princess Bride. Released in 1987, I find it just as funny and as relevant as any other movie out there today. If you haven't seen it I would completely recommend you checking it out.

& finally, a movie you've probably been hearing a lot about it recently. I've been waiting for this movie ever since I can remember. I learned to read when I was 3. This was one of first books I ever read. To see it come to life has always been a hope of mine. And in a week or so, it will be a reality.


:)




What's your favorite movie?


Have a good week everyone!

Ariel

Postscript: For more up to date Movie Reviews, check out Shannon's Weekly Updates! :)
Second postscript: I apologize for the short entries lately. Finals and such! Hopefully things will settle down by next week! :)

Movie Review: Love Happens

Too cute :)

A self-help author, Burke, (Eckhart) crosses paths with a floral designer, Eloise, (Aniston) when he comes to Seattle to teach a seminar. Even though they've met each other at the perfectly wrong time--Burke with his repressed pain and Eloise with her boy issues. Bother parties are struggling with the pain of loss, unwilling to move forward in fear of losing what was. As their lives become more intertwined, they realize that "love happens" when it wants to happen; that to truly live in the present, they have to learn to accept and then let go of the past.

Honestly: A little too cliché, a little too predictable for my taste. However, this movie was incredibly cute; it’s one of those films that makes your chest all feel warm and fuzzy with that uplifting feeling, the one that has you believing in true love, even if just for a moment.

Movie Review: I Love You, Beth Cooper

I Love You, Beth Cooper

When Denis Cooverman (ultra nerdy yet ultra adorable class valedictorian) confesses his true love for Beth Cooper (drop-death gorgeous, way out of his league, head cheerleader) during his graduation speech, he sets the stage for one hella wild post-graduation adventure. Beth and her two bffs take Denis and his bestfriend Rich out for a night on the town. The evening's activities include: being chased by Beth's psycho-military boyfriend, crashing an invitation only party, cow-tipping, and a co-ed slumber party--and all of this with maniac-driver Beth flying through the back roads of town without her headlights on. It's a night like no other, that they'll never forget.

I definetely enjoyed this movie. It was quite hilarious, and it really hit home during the more serious parts when the teens confessed their fears about life after high school. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. It wasn't the best movie I've ever seen, but it kept me entertained the entire 102 minutes of it.

Next movie on my list to see: The Ugly Truth

Until next week!

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

And the quest continues!

After much anticipation, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince opened in theaters yesterday.

The movie is based on the sixth book of the Harry Potter series. With Voldemort on the loose, and the darkness growing stronger, the feeling in the Wizard World is that nothing and no one is ever really safe anymore. This story is different from the others in that it focuses more on the development and growth of the Trio, as well as other characters--Dumbledore, Malfoy, Snape, etc., while at the same time moving the plot along. The reader/viewer learn more about Voldemort and what exactly Harry is going to need to do in order to truely defeat him.

As a film, I thought the movie was fantastic. A little choppy, but all and all I think the cast once again delivered a both captivating and witty performance, which left me feeling satisfied when I exited the theater.

But, I must confess to you readers, I was a bit disappointed by the storyline in reference to the book. I definitely believe that other Harry Potter movies have done a better job of keeping to the book’s plot than this one did.
I mean, because the books are so long they always have to cut out some parts but it seemed like this time there were quite a few chunks missing—the battle, Dumbledore’s funeral—and there was little emphasis or significance given to the fact that Snape turned out to be the Half Blood Prince.

I will say this though: it never ceases to amaze me how elaborate these stories are. It is absolutely astounding that this intricate saga was all written by ONE PERSON. I mean, did J. K. Rowling realize what a phenomenon she would be starting when Sorcerer’s Stone was published? Did she understand just how many kids and teens (and adults) were destined to become die-hard HP fans?
It’s amazing…

Movie Reviews, As Promised

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
I can honestly say, Transformers 2 was just as incredible as the first one. It was the perfect blend of action and comedy.

After destroying the AllSpark, Optimus Prime and the Autobot crew have been busy tying up loose ends. They travel the world, locating and destroying Decepticons before they have a chance to harm anyone. Mean while, Sam Wittwicky is off to college, leaving girlfriend Mikayla at home.

Everything seems to be back to normal…but we all know that it’s not. I mean, come on. What kind of action film would it be without some sort of conflict? The problems start when knowledge from an AllSpark sliver is transferred to Sam’s brain. And that knowledge just happens to be a map to a Key. This Key unlocks a coveted energy source unlike any other. And the Decepticons are willing to do anything—kill anyone—to get it.
So now it's a mad dash against time. The clock is ticking as Sam and Mikayla race to find the Key BEFORE the Decepticons beat them to it. While on this journey, they encounter a number of interesting new characters, along with their fair share of obstacles. If anything, it’s the most memorable trip they’ll ever take.

Jam packed with action, hilarious commentary, and a set of lovable, witty characters—new and old—that light up the screen, this is definitely a movie worth seeing.

My Sister’s Keeper
Oh man. What a heart breaker.

It’s the story of a family. A family who’s world was turned upside when Kate—oldest daughter, middle sibling—was diagnosed with leukemia. A family who’s world now revolves around keeping her alive.

They are the Fitzgeralds.
Sara Fitzgerald—backbone of the family. Stubborn, strong willed, driven mother of three. Sara has narrowed her sight line, only allowing herself to focus in on one thing: keeping Kate alive.
Brian Fitzgerald—father who has long ago given up on trying to voice any sort of opinion in regards to how the household is run, how the children are dealt with. He follows blindly, marching to the beat of his wife’s drum.
Jesse Fitzgerald—brother who’s fallen by the way-side, slipped through the cracks, while Kate disease consumes all his parents’ attention.
Anna Fitzgerald—younger sister, conceived and genetically engineered to be an exact match (i.e., a perfect donor) for her sick sister. She now seeks medical-emancipation after subjecting her body to donation to her sister for the past eleven years. And finally, there’s:
Kate Fitzgerald—fifteen-year-old cancer patient. Daughter. Sister. Lover of Montana, where one can lay in the grass and gaze up at the vast openness that is sky. Believer in an afterlife. Not afraid of death.

This family’s story is both heart-warming and tear-jerking. Be prepared to flicker through a whole range of emotions, wicked fast. And, most importantly: BRING A PACKET OF TISSUES.

Movie Suggestion: Transformers 2 Revenge of the Fallen

I'm still out of town so I have to keep this quick since my Wi-Fi connection isn't the strongest (Although, brownie points to Starbucks for being Wi-Fi accessible at all.)

But I just wanted to let everyone know that Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen OPENS TODAY!

I'm particularly stoked to see it. I keep picturing a shirtless Shia in my head I get tingles of excitement. Ah!

You should all go out and see it too! And then come back here and let me know what you think :)

He's Just NOT That Into You

Another movie set in my home town, the Baltimorean crew of nine—five girls and four guys—all connected in one way or another, learn through experience what it means to be in love, to be in lust, and to just not be into someone.
The movie is a little long, but interesting. Very interesting actually.

With a fantastically vivid and utterly witty cast, including:
Gigi (played by Ginnifer Goodwin)--a sweet, slightly-obsessive young woman who still believes in True Love and is searching tirelessly for The One

Alex (played by Justin Long)--a cynical, tell-it-like-it-is bar owner who offers Gigi advice on how to approach relationships and men in general

Then there's Beth (Jennifer Aniston) and Neil (Ben Affleck), who've been together for nearly a decade , but have yet to marry because Neil quote, "Doesn't believe in the institution of marriage." Ha. Right.

And finally, there's the love triangle between Janine, Ben, and Anna (Jennifer Connelly, Bradley Cooper, and Scarlett Johansson). But I'll leave you hanging on that one, letting the suspense force you into the watching the movie for yourself :)

And quite a few shockingly true insights about human interaction, this is one film that I urge you to watch.