I had big expectations on this movie. Expectations that weren't met. In other words, this movie was a huge disappointment. But I'm still happy that I used my last gift ticket to watch this movie. Warning, spoilers ahead.
"Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match." (imdb) First of all, I didn't understand the plot. Why would this bloodshedding game keep people from rioting? Why would people like to watch young girls and boys killing each other? Maybe if I had read the book before seeing the movie, I might actually understand the logic of the plot.
Secondly, the romance between Katniss and Peeta wasn't believable. One couldn't help wondering were they really in love. They sure didn't look like lovers. Thirdly, none of the contestants really seemed to be upset about the fact that they had to kill other people. It didn't seem like normal human behaviour. Maybe that's why I couldn't relate to the characters.
On the other side, this movie was exciting and there was lot of action. I didn't check my watch at any point during the movie even though it lasted more than two hours. So at least you won't get bored while watching this movie :)
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
5 reasons to watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
About a month ago I bought something that I had longed for a long time - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly blu ray! Having said that, I must warn you that this is another attempt to make you watch this magnificent movie. Without further ado, here are five reasons to watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly:
1. Music
You won't find better movie music from any other movie. Ennio Morricone, the composer, is responsible for this masterpiece and he didn't even win any awards for it. That is a shame. Anyway, the music of this movie is so good that if it weren't for the music, I wouldn't appreciate this movie nearly as much as I do now. Here's another example of the great music of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly:
2. Clint Eastwood
Thirty-something Clint Eastwood was quite a handsome sight ;) He plays a mysterious character who goes by the name Blondie. He's "the good" one even though his character kills people just like the other ones do. I guess he just happens to be the most good of those three. By the way, pay attention to Blondie's speech in this movie, doesn't he sound like Fat Tony in The Simpsons?
3. It's on the 1001 Movies you must see before you die -list
According to the book, this movie was made when western movies weren't "cool" anymore. However, once it was published, it made western movies "cool" again and started a whole new genre, spaghettiwestern. (The reason why spaghettiwestern is called spaghettiwestern is because a) the director of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Sergio Leone, was Italian and b) there is a lot of bloodshed in the movie which kind of resembles spaghettisauce according to the book.)
4. It's special (and a classic!)
If I had to describe this movie with only one word, I would say that it is special. I have never seen another movie like this. If you have seen the movie, you should know what I mean. Because it was something special, it wasn't forgotten and now you could say that it is a classic.
5. Because I said so
You heard me! :D I do realize that there are people who don't like this movie. But if you haven't already seen this movie, I would advise you to at least give it a chance. Please :) And if you don't like it, you can always blame me.
1. Music
You won't find better movie music from any other movie. Ennio Morricone, the composer, is responsible for this masterpiece and he didn't even win any awards for it. That is a shame. Anyway, the music of this movie is so good that if it weren't for the music, I wouldn't appreciate this movie nearly as much as I do now. Here's another example of the great music of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly:
2. Clint Eastwood
Thirty-something Clint Eastwood was quite a handsome sight ;) He plays a mysterious character who goes by the name Blondie. He's "the good" one even though his character kills people just like the other ones do. I guess he just happens to be the most good of those three. By the way, pay attention to Blondie's speech in this movie, doesn't he sound like Fat Tony in The Simpsons?
3. It's on the 1001 Movies you must see before you die -list
According to the book, this movie was made when western movies weren't "cool" anymore. However, once it was published, it made western movies "cool" again and started a whole new genre, spaghettiwestern. (The reason why spaghettiwestern is called spaghettiwestern is because a) the director of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Sergio Leone, was Italian and b) there is a lot of bloodshed in the movie which kind of resembles spaghettisauce according to the book.)
4. It's special (and a classic!)
If I had to describe this movie with only one word, I would say that it is special. I have never seen another movie like this. If you have seen the movie, you should know what I mean. Because it was something special, it wasn't forgotten and now you could say that it is a classic.
5. Because I said so
You heard me! :D I do realize that there are people who don't like this movie. But if you haven't already seen this movie, I would advise you to at least give it a chance. Please :) And if you don't like it, you can always blame me.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Beach postcards from Brazil, Spain & Thailand!
The first two are from Spain, third is from Brazil and fourth from Thailand. Wish I was there...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Multiview cards from Austria, Belgium, Germany & Italy!
Multiview cards where the multiview is taken to an extreme...
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Famous people postcards from Russia & USA!
You all know who the gentleman in the first postcard is, but how many of you know who the second gentleman is? (I didn't recognize him before I read the message) I give you one hint, he's Russian and he was the first of something.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Best Movie Music
I love movies + I love music → I love movie music! If you like movie music too, I can highly recommend these movies for you: Amelie, Inception, Godfather Part 1 & 2, Moulin Rouge, West Side Story, Sound of Music, The Lord of the Rings -trilogy, Kill Bill Vol.1 & Vol.2, Lion King, Blues Brothers, Slumdog Millionaire and, finally, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Here are some examples of excellent movie music. Listen and enjoy :)
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