I don’t really have a favorite movie. Rather, I enjoy watching a wide range and variety of genres depending on my mood. So maybe I’ll just give a little rundown of a few, if that’s okey. :)
Little Miss Sunshine
I was watching the SAG awards last night and the cast of this particular movie went home the big winner. Much deserved, I must say. As soon as I saw the trailer, I was immediately drawn to the plot (a dysfunctional family on a road trip)…and to Abigail Breslin! If anything, watch this movie for her! I think she’s found herself a number one fan in me. She is the cutest 8-year old that seemingly has been acting for more than 50 years! I’m telling you, she’s got me rooting for her in all the award shows recently (but Jennifer Hudson keeps winning… haha!). But every charter in this movie is definitely a star in his/her own right. The simplicity of the visuals only emphasizes even more the depth and intensity each character actually contributes. What’s more, the deeper and more serious issues touched on by the film are well calculated into the more humorous scenes and setbacks. All in all, it’s a wonderful, witty, clever and sharp comedy that has much more to it than a little girl wanting to be a beauty queen.
The Devil Wears Prada
What more can I say! It’s the holy grail of fashion, fun, sophistication and girly hopes and dreams. I am familiar with the novel and was immediately anticipating the release of its motion picture counter part. And I was definitely not disappointed! …then again, who wouldn’t be looking at all those pretty clothes and shoes! The movie was so visually entertaining, filled with funny comebacks and an exaggerated look into the fashion magazine industry, that the acting would have easily gone unnoticed. But in the end, Meryl Streep proves to us why, after all these years, she’s considered one of the best actresses out there. She does not star in this movie…she makes the movie.
Cruel Intentions
Just because I am madly in love with Sebastian (Ryan Philippe)! Haha! But seriously, this movie is one of those you can’t really take seriously. Though just like any other teen flick, maybe even a guilty pleasure for some, it’s interesting, over-the-top, twisted story line brings it to a higher level. Plus, there’s this over all elegance…in the directing, the set, costumes, etc). Definitely, one of a kind in terms of characterization. Sarah Michelle Gellar gets a lot of credit for playing mean really really well. The pacing and development of the plot was not too abrupt and just right. I’ve watch this only a million times and somehow, I still find myself engaged with what’s about to happen…and Ryan Philippe just really really cute. Haha!
Walk the Line
Noticeably the movie with a more serious tone. I am a big Reese Witherspoon fan and watched almost all her movies. So I was set on watching this one just because she’s there. I didn’t think I’d like it, but surprisingly, I did. First of all, the acting was just…wow. I fell in love immediately with Joaquin Phoenix. He sounded so different! He sounded almost identical to Johnny Cash. And Reese did not disappoint. For both, thief facial expressions hit the mark. It got me so caught up in their scenes and the emotions they were trying to forward. And there’s just this flow in the movie. I don’t know what it is. Plot development? The editing? Either way, it was just really good.
special mention:
Mona Lisa Smile
Moulin Rouge
Oceans 11 (brad piiiiiittt!)
Little Miss Sunshine
I was watching the SAG awards last night and the cast of this particular movie went home the big winner. Much deserved, I must say. As soon as I saw the trailer, I was immediately drawn to the plot (a dysfunctional family on a road trip)…and to Abigail Breslin! If anything, watch this movie for her! I think she’s found herself a number one fan in me. She is the cutest 8-year old that seemingly has been acting for more than 50 years! I’m telling you, she’s got me rooting for her in all the award shows recently (but Jennifer Hudson keeps winning… haha!). But every charter in this movie is definitely a star in his/her own right. The simplicity of the visuals only emphasizes even more the depth and intensity each character actually contributes. What’s more, the deeper and more serious issues touched on by the film are well calculated into the more humorous scenes and setbacks. All in all, it’s a wonderful, witty, clever and sharp comedy that has much more to it than a little girl wanting to be a beauty queen.
The Devil Wears Prada
What more can I say! It’s the holy grail of fashion, fun, sophistication and girly hopes and dreams. I am familiar with the novel and was immediately anticipating the release of its motion picture counter part. And I was definitely not disappointed! …then again, who wouldn’t be looking at all those pretty clothes and shoes! The movie was so visually entertaining, filled with funny comebacks and an exaggerated look into the fashion magazine industry, that the acting would have easily gone unnoticed. But in the end, Meryl Streep proves to us why, after all these years, she’s considered one of the best actresses out there. She does not star in this movie…she makes the movie.
Cruel Intentions
Just because I am madly in love with Sebastian (Ryan Philippe)! Haha! But seriously, this movie is one of those you can’t really take seriously. Though just like any other teen flick, maybe even a guilty pleasure for some, it’s interesting, over-the-top, twisted story line brings it to a higher level. Plus, there’s this over all elegance…in the directing, the set, costumes, etc). Definitely, one of a kind in terms of characterization. Sarah Michelle Gellar gets a lot of credit for playing mean really really well. The pacing and development of the plot was not too abrupt and just right. I’ve watch this only a million times and somehow, I still find myself engaged with what’s about to happen…and Ryan Philippe just really really cute. Haha!
Walk the Line
Noticeably the movie with a more serious tone. I am a big Reese Witherspoon fan and watched almost all her movies. So I was set on watching this one just because she’s there. I didn’t think I’d like it, but surprisingly, I did. First of all, the acting was just…wow. I fell in love immediately with Joaquin Phoenix. He sounded so different! He sounded almost identical to Johnny Cash. And Reese did not disappoint. For both, thief facial expressions hit the mark. It got me so caught up in their scenes and the emotions they were trying to forward. And there’s just this flow in the movie. I don’t know what it is. Plot development? The editing? Either way, it was just really good.
special mention:
Mona Lisa Smile
Moulin Rouge
Oceans 11 (brad piiiiiittt!)
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