Sleepless In Seattle

Sleepless In Seattle. Yes, I know, it's a really old movie already, but still, it's amazing, that's why I decided to write about it in this blog. Again, saw it on HBO~

Summary:
Near Christmas, Sam Baldwin's son, Jonah, decided to call on to a live radio show to help his dad find a wife since his mum had passed away 18 months earlier. On it, he mentions how his dad is unable to sleep well and such as the reason that he has to find a new wife. Sam is forced on the phone, and begins to talk about how much he loved his wife and how he's coping. That night, women all around heard of this story and was immediately touched and most even wanted to meet with Sam.

Among them is Annie Reed, a newspaper writer. She and her fiance, Walter, recently got engaged, yet she finds herself inexplicably drawn to Sam by his story. Soon, she begins to get second thoughts regarding her feelings and feels very confused on how she feels to a complete stranger.

She hires a private investigator to search on Sam, and she also writes a letter to Sam herself after much consideration. Sam, after receiving tons of mails from women, is very negative against any women writing to him, but Jonah immediately feels taken to Annie after reading her letter which suggests that they meet on the top of the Empire State Building in New York on Valentine's day. Sam of course, rejects the idea, and starts seeing another local woman which Jonah absolutely hates, since he feels that Annie is the one.

Annie finally decides to go to Seattle to see Sam, and as soon as she steps out in the airport, Sam, who was there to see the woman off, notices her and feels very attracted to her. But he lost sight of her in the crowd. They meet again on opposite sides of the road after Annie follows Sam around. Sam says hello and Annie, unable to react out of anxiety, nearly gets run over by a truck, and after that, immediately fled back home in humiliation.

Annie goes to New York to meet Walter, and on the other hand, Jonah, being fed up with his father Sam and the new woman, decides to book a ticket to New York himself. Sam chases after him after finding out he's gone. Annie's having dinner with Walter when she realizes she can't be engaged to Walter anymore. She rushes to the Empire State Building but was disappointed to see that everyone had left. However, just when everything seems to have lost hope, Sam and Jonah detours back since Jonah left his bag on top, which of course, Annie found on the corner.

They meet, and to not give any spoilers, one has to watch the movie to find out what they say to one another~

(Longest summary ever....But worth it though~)

Cast:
Tom Hanks -- Sam Baldwin
Meg Ryan -- Annie Reed

~The Scene Where They Finally Meet~

My Thoughts:
This is a definite Romantic Comedy (rom-com) which everyone who likes this genre should absolutely see. The story is original and funny, and it shows how two absolute strangers could just be the perfect match for one another.

It's shows the pursuit of true love by two people who live on completely different sides of the country, and yet were united, perhaps by fate by this little boy.

It's a very fun movie, and one might just learn something about love from this outdated, but still wonderful and eternal romantic movie.

~The Love Sign on Empire State Building which is a sign for Annie to act~

Sherlock Holmes

Yup! This post is about Sherlock Holmes, the movie. The above poster was a special one which I found on the web, and the way Robert Downey Jr. a.k.a Sherlock Holmes is shrouded in the shadows was so mysterious~!


Summary:
The movie starts with the successful capture of Lord Blackwood, whom had been around London as a notorious serial killer. After Lord Blackwood had been sentenced to death and buried, however, he seemed to have been resurrected and had come back from death. Sherlock Holmes and his ever trustworthy friend, Dr. Watson, has to go on pursuit searching for clues regarding this incident. The appearance of Irene Adler, love interest and sort of rival of Sherlock Holmes sets the whole event into a deeper mystery. As Holmes and Watson struggle against time to figure out the whole event, the detectives must try and figure out the truth which lies tangled in a web of deceit, fear, black magic and murder itself.

Cast:
Robert Downey Jr. -- Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law -- Dr. John Watson
Rachel McAdams -- Irene Adler
Mark Strong -- Lord Blackwood

~Sherlock Holmes~

~Watson~

~Irene Adler~

~Lord Blackwood~

My Thoughts:
I am half tempted to only write two sentences,

The first= Kyaa~!!
The second=OMFG~! This is sooooooo... freaking amazing~!!!

Yes, that will suffice.

But still, seeing that I'm willing to elaborate, here goes.

I watched the movie about 4 times already I think. Twice at the cinemas. And I must say I still haven't gotten bored of it. Sure, hardcore book fans will frown and scowl at the portrayal of Holmes and Watson in the movie, but I absolutely loved it.

The Sherlock Holmes in the movie is quirky, eccentric, still enigmatic and brilliant, but could carry a few heavy punches of his own. He is also quite adorable at times. Dr. Watson is also slightly altered, and the relationship between both of them is humourous in their constant bickering and Watson's disgruntlement and Holmes meddling.

This new perspective is indeed refreshing and delightful. And the story itself is carried out with the precise and suitable pace in which every moment is exciting and eventful, it keeps you hooked on for the entire show.

And of course the interaction and chemistry between Holmes and Adler is fun to watch, with so much teasing around. Of course, the lines between the characters is also amusing and fun to take note of.

Another thing I really like is the slow motion scene which they show how Holmes' mind works, and then you watch it in real action afterwards. It further shows and capture the brilliance of Holmes mind.

Oh, and another thing to mention, the sound score, which is composed by Hans Zimmer, is an absolute gem, and worth a listen to~!

So, a definite must watch again!! (But maybe I'm just biased but I just LOVE Sherlock Holmes, both book and movie SOOOO much! >_<)

Seven Pounds

I went on a movie frenzy and watched three movies yesterday, two back to back on HBO and one more on disc.

One of them is Seven Pounds, aired as this month's special on HBO. Now, on to the review~

Summary:
Ben Thomas is a person who looks for redemption by creating opportunities and chances for other people in his own unique way. The story unravels around him and other strangers which he seeks out and try to change their lives in one way or another. However, there is a dark secret behind Ben's actions and his plan has an ultimate goal in the end. As the movie plays on, one begins to eventually understand and realize the motive behind the actions and the real story behind it all.

Cast:
Will Smith -- Ben Thomas
Rosario Dawson -- Emily Posa
Woody Harrelson -- Ezra Turner

My Thoughts:
An absolutely thought provoking and emotional film. I've actually watched it before and the plot remained stuck in my head even after so long, that's how captivating the story is. It's as meaningful as another one of Will Smith's movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness", and yet it has a rougher, and overall more dark and sorrowful edge to it. I won't spoil the movie by giving away too much details, but I will tell that this is worth the watch.

Sure, at the beginning of the movie it could be rather slow and confusing, and some may even find it boring and give up watching it. But I promise, if you just calm your mind and continue watching on, the story will unravel itself in a beautiful, albeit tragic way. I can't help but feel the mood of the story, its so riveting and yet so depressing that sometimes it's hard to decide on it.

The ending is a bit unexpected as another mystery clears itself up, but the end for the character may be predictable.

I, for one, detest stories which have unhappy endings, but in this case, although the ending is bitter, it is sweet in a way that you can see what Ben had done for all those people, and you get to see their reactions. And if you think I'm speaking in riddles, just try watching the movie and you will know~