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I love coming-of-age films. It’s the perfect mix of dark drama and bright comedy, against the backdrop of real-life circumstances and down-to-earth characters. Here are a few of my favourites… Continue reading
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Because of my obsessive indulgence in movies, I have found myself to be continually underwhelmed and disappointing at every stage of life. Starting high school, turning 16, first party, turning 18 and, the biggest disappointment of all: going to university.
Of course, American schools are totally different to the likes of New Zealand schools. But these movies certainly raised my expectations… Continue reading
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My friend said this movie was “a real punch in the feels!” I agree.
Do not expect to walk out of the cinema feeling uplifted, inspired or at peace with the world. If anything, The Fault in Our Stars will rob you of the right to complain about your life, and you will find yourself driving home in total silence as you digest this story.
If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie, it is about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love, before being faced with all sorts of tragic circumstances. ‘Heard it before’, I hear you say? On paper, you’re right, but on the screen, it is certainly something a little different.
It isn’t sugar-coated, or glazed too much with the flawlessness of Hollywood cinema… Continue reading
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I love this scene! The song is Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners.
It is such a contagious song and has that sound that makes you want to get up and dance. Or at least put a smile on your face.
I love Emma Watson’s dancing in this too. Friggin’ awesomely hilarious.
I don’t mean to brag, but I have mastered her choreography for this song… Continue reading
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Okay, it was NOTHING like I thought it would be like.
This is not a happy-go-lucky, up beat and freeing movie like the trailer makes it out to be. In fact, it has a lot of very serious themes, making this high school drama rather dark, and not at all light hearted.
Despite the totally unexpected storyline, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a very emotional journey – you laugh just as hard as you cry in some parts. So it evens out into a humbling story.
The main character, Charlie (Logan Lerman) and both of his friends Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller), each go through massive emotional roller coasters. Huge changes to their lives that are developed incredibly well. Feelings and emotions are messy, unexplainable and complicated, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower accurately represent them this way… Continue reading
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I am so, so excited to watch this movie. I had never heard of the books before, but recently stumbled across the trailer.
The script seems awesome with hilarious lines. With the popularity that the books have gotten, I hope that the movie will live up to the hype.
I guess I am looking forward to this film because it explores a very relatable subject of fitting in… Or not… In a free spirited and fresh way…
Let me know if you have seen it and what you reckon. I have read very good reviews so far… Continue reading
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