New Moon

For me the bravest men are those who could go in a movie theater, watch a total chic flick, and survive to tell the tale!

I watched the much anticipated movie, New Moon. I’ve bought all the books in the twilight saga but I have not finished reading New Moon when I got kind of bored about the whole plot. Nonetheless, I was excited as the opening of the movie drew nearer and nearer. My anticipation was even more heightened when I found out that Dakota Fanning would be in the film.

I’m not going to say much about the movie, but as expected, the movie, and the lines were cheesy enough to make me squirm. Lines like, “You make me happy just by breathing.” made me want to wish that I watched the movie with Gayle instead. I think she’d be able to stomach it more since she read the book too. But Jacob (Lautner) was indeed dreamy, if you’re into those kinds of guys. What I find lovable about him though is that he’s so real. I don’t know why I just felt that he connected with me more than Edward’s character did. Kristen Stewart lost her headband, which was good. She looked really pretty but she has this one expression that she used all throughout the film. Yung parang duling. Oh anyway, I enjoyed watching it, only because of those scenes that made me nod and say, “yep, that’s how I imagined that scene when I was reading the book.”.

Would I recommend New Moon? hmmm.. watch 2012 na lang. haha. I’d be watching it later with my sister and cousins!

I’m looking forward to Holmes and A Christmas Carol. -> need movie dates. Who’s up? Text me friends.”,

The Knowing

My mom had been raving around about “The Knowing”. I, on the other hand, because of Fil and Che’s review, was somewhat hesitant to watch it. But because of my mom’s relentless urging, I agreed to watch it.

I’m too lazy to write a summary for the movie. Google it na lang.

All I can say about the movie is that it has substance. And the producers have guts to show a movie about the end of the world that is somewhat accurate as to how the Bible portrays it’s going to happen. I mean, of course, a big portion of the movie is fiction but here are the points that have underlying biblical truth to it;
In the bible, the world will be destroyed by fire.
Only those who have been called and those who responded to the call will be saved.
And there is life after death.

Ok. I may have missed numerous points that my mom so lovingly (irritatingly) whispers to me through out the movie. But this is my belief and everyone is entitled to their own beliefs.

At the start of the movie there are two concepts being presented. Randomness and Determinism. Randomness states that there is no purpose; that everything is just a big coincidence. Our mere existence, it says, is a large chemical accident. Determinism on the other hand is a belief that everything happens for a reason. We are here for a reason.

I would rather believe that I am here, alive and well, doing what I am doing, being exactly where I am, for a great and grand purpose. Life would be hopeless without a purpose. So yeah, everything happens for a reason. I just know it.

(I'm blabbering again. Actually, this movie jumsparted my googling about doomsday scenarios. ayayaaay.. this is going to be a weird day..)

Lloydy's Part 2

My initial reaction when I found out that “A Very Special Love” has a sequel is that of, well, apprehension. I thought that the movie was simple and that it couldn’t have a sequel because what else could possibly happen? Parang I couldn’t imagine what the conflict of the movie will be. However, after remembering how cute Lloydy was in the first movie, my friends and I decided to go and watch the film. Haha! Ok.. I was pretty excited about it!

Turns out, the story did have a pretty good “conflict” in it. Miguel (Lloydy) is busy at work. He’s working his ass out to gain the respect and approval of his family. Laida on the other hand, made her life revolve around her dream-come-true boyfriend. She eventually finds herself disappointed when Miguel couldn’t spend more time with her.

The plot is simple but everyone who has had a taste of being in a relationship for the first time would find themselves easily relating to the characters. I for one could only cringe as I remember how I said the very same lines Laida said to Miggy. I cringe because now, they seem so petty and very irrational. Lines like how I feel I love someone more than he loves me, or how I want my partner’s world to revolve around me, or how I’m tired of hearing him say that there’s nothing more he could give or change and that he’s doing his best. When I saw the movie, I realized how ill and crazy one could get especially when it comes to relationships.

Some of the points I took home from the movie: (1) Love should never be measured. It is not about who loves who more; because if we could measure love, it always wouldn’t be enough and it will never be shared equally between partners. Just love, without measuring what you get in return.

(2) Your world is your world. His world is his world. They could merge at some point but you two have different circles, different set of friends, different activities… Do not move into a single world where only the two of you exist. Allow growth.

(3) A hug could do wonders! Haha! Power hug! Hahaha!

Anyway, for those who haven’t watched the movie yet, go! Although it is a bit corny (especially the bits wherein Sarah calls Lloydy “bebe ko!”) it could be such cheap thrill!”,