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I saw this movie first, and then read the book. I found both equally good.
It is a memoir by Jean-Do Bauby, the editor-in chief of Elle magazine who suffers a cerebralvascular accident (stroke) which leaves him completely paralyzed, with the exception of his left eye and some movement of his head. He uses his left eye to blink correct alphabets taught to him by his speech therapist, and manages to “write” this book and live his daily life with the help of those at the instutution where he is kept, and his friends and family. Its a touching story, and yet an inspiring one of a man whom despite his physically “locked-in” syndrome will not allow his spirit to be trapped as well. While his body is trapped in this diving bell, his mind, humor, wit and imagination soar like that of a butterfly and go where ever it pleases.
It is a reminder to all of us whom suffer from the everyday ‘locked-in” syndrom of our minds, where we allow ourselves to become trapped in a diving bell when instead we can flit around anywhere we please like a butterfly. A good read, and a good movie to watch.
Written by Smriti on April 3rd, 2009 with no comments.
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With “He’s just not that into you” is a great romantic Comedy. The first I have seen in 2009 and if the others will be better then there will be a lot of great movies coming out this year.
He’s Just not that into you is all about how woman think about signals they get at there dates. If he says he is gone call you does that means he will be calling or is that just his way of saying thanks but no thanks.
The cast of this movie is great with lots of big names like: Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Scarlett Johansson and Ben Affleck just to name a few.
He’s just not that into you offers alot of story lines that sometimes gets a little bit much but it will be fun to keep following them. There is a enough of laugh out loud moments and i would say go see this movie just for some great laughs.
And guys don’t worry this movie will be even worth seeing to you guys there is enough in there to keep you interested to.
Written by George on February 7th, 2009 with no comments.
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I loved this movie.
Its a simple story about a rat named Remy who loves to cook. Remy hated to steal and is envious of humans because they can create and make things, while his fellow rat friends and family prefer to steal any garbage they find. Needless to say Remy is misunderstood and shunned by his family, with the exception of his simple minded brother Emile.
Well, as it turns out Remy finds himself in Paris, and right at the restaurant of his role model, chef Gusteau. Here Remy, together with Alfredo Linguini, a human plonguer start to create culinary magic.
Maybe its the food theme, or its setting in Paris, or simple messages through the movie such as “anyone can cook”, or “if you keep looking back, you will fail to notice the gifts ahead”, this movie touched my heart. I would recommend you watch it with your kids, it has very little to no adult themes.
Written by Smriti on December 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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27 Dresses a movie about a girl that can’t say NO and ends up being a bridsmade at 27 weddings and not even getting close to get married her self. Of course she is all in love with her boss but he doesn’t know that.
The plot of the movie is nice but brought to the big screen in an awfull way the movie is long and really is not funny at all. I would class this movie in the group of worst movies ever and i can only hope that they never make a sequel of it.
My advice if you want to watch a funny movie that you can laugh about then don’t see this one. Stay away from 27 Dresses it is a complete wast of time!
Written by George on July 13th, 2008 with no comments.
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Bears on the Black Run is a BBC documenturay about two Black Bear Families both consisting of a mom and two cubs.
One of the familes will keep high in the mountains when the other familie chooses to get there food in the busy Whistler town. The documentary gives a nice view about how the bears are trying to live around the busy ski resort at Whistler Mountain.
It is a very nicely made movie that shows you footage that you normally will not see that easily available. The movie will show you how bears are behaving around each other and around their food sources. Also it give a sad look about how bears getting closer and closer to the people of Whistler.
If you like bears see you can get a copy of this 30 minute documentary at you local library.
Written by George on April 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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If you expect something like Super Size Me then please don’t see this movie because Fast Food Nation is not a documentary type of movie but more a normal movie.
And although the copy I got here in Canada Say’s it is PG13 i would not recommend showing this to people that can’t stand seeing blood and guts because there are some slaughterhouse shots in this movie that even where to much for me.
The movie Fast Food nation is about a fast-food joint that finds bad things in there meats and one guy go’s to investigate. And that is basically it they story is shallow and don’t really tell a strong story. Although the info in the movie could have made a great movie this is just one of the worst you can see.
I would recommend to look at different movies about this subject and don’t wast you time on Fast Food Nation
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Written by George on March 18th, 2008 with 2 comments.
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The Danish Poet is an 15 minute long animated movie that won a Oscar for best animated short film.
The story is about a Danish Poet that goes to Norway to meet the famous writer Sigrid Undset and of course a lot of things happen and let me tell you this a lot of strange things happen to.
If you have a changes see if you can find a copy of this little movie it is really funny and has a nice message to it to.
The nice thing is that the narrator has an Scandinavian accent so it makes you feel more connected to the story.
Go see the Danish Poet and don’t be surprised that small things like hungry goats, slippery planks and even the mailman can change the out come of things.
Written by George on March 14th, 2008 with 1 comment.
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I have to say, it truly has been a long time since a movie really reached out and touched my soul (or perhaps its simply pregnancy hormones, i dont know).
This movie is a simple feel-good movie about two very ordinary men. Often slow moving and cliche, and even though it didnt make it big in the box office, I believe it packed a powerful punch.
Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) and Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) are two very sick old men, the difference being Carter is poor and black, and Edward is rich and owns the entire hospital in which they happen to become roommates. As the story unfolds, the two realize that they have very little time to live, and decide to go with an idea Carter had as a college student. For a class in college Carter was asked to make a so called “bucket list”, a list of everything he would like to achieve before he “kicked the bucket” so to speak. So they go off and have lovely adventures together, growing closer as friends, learning more about each other and the other’s role in their individual lives, and in the lives of those around them.
My favorite line in the bucket list was “kiss the most beautiful girl in the world” and they joked about who would kiss two grumpy old men. That’s when Edward meets his estranged daughter, and realizes he has a grand-daughter, she is the most beautiful girl in the world that he kisses. 
These were my favorite dialogues from the movie
Ewards reveals to Carter, that to get into Egyptian heaven you have to truthfully answer the two questions “Have you found joy in your life” and “have you brought joy into someone else’s life”.
(Edward writes this in his last letter to Carter) “You once said you’re not everyone. Well, that’s true-you’re certainly not everyone, but everyone is everyone. My pastor always says our lives are streams flowing into the same river towards whatever heaven lies in the mist beyond the falls. Find the joy in your life, Edward. My dear friend, close your eyes and let the waters take you home.”
Written by Smriti on March 1st, 2008 with no comments.
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This movie is an adaptation from a Neil Gaiman book.
Its a fantastic love story, wherein Tristan (the son of the princess of Stromhold, and a poor commoner from England), unaware of his royal bearings, goes in search of a star in the land of Stromhold, to bring back to his lady love in England.
The star, as it turns out to be is not a chunk of rock, but instead a beautiful woman named Yvaine. Tristan decides to take Yvaine with him back to England to hi slady love, however is intercepted by an evil witch who wants Yvaine’s heart to achieve eternal life. This is not the end of his troubles, the king of stromhold has died and has left his kingdom to one of his 7 sons who manages to capture the star.
All in all a beautiful story of true love, kindness and friendship.
Written by Smriti on March 1st, 2008 with no comments.
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The chief spokesperson and lobbyist Nick Taylor is the Vice-President of the Academy of Tobacco Studies. He is atalented speaker and almost always wins an argument of why cigerettes are not as bad as they have been ill-reputed. He goes head to head with the senator of Vermont who wants to put a skull and bones logo on cigerette packages. Nick of course wins the argument. However, when he unknowingly gets involved with a TV reporter who exposes him, his life is turned upside down. Now Nick has to think about the impact his attitude is having on this 12 year old impressionable son.
This is an interesting movie which portrays both sides of the double edged sword, the quick talking representative for the Tobacco industry and the selfish, self-serving politician who head butts with him. Both only caring for their own personal agenda, in the meantime, the welfare of the general public is totally ignored. This movie is a good rental if you are looking for an entertaining and stimulating evening.
Written by Smriti on February 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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