One of my all-time favorite reads is a short story from the EHS days. I can't remember what class it was for, but maybe you'll recognize it. It was called The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas and it really artfully addresses the idea that happiness is often perceived as vapid or naive, and sometimes it is, but that there is also a sort of enlightened happiness that can come not from being oblivious to the darkness and suffering of the world but by fully recognizing it and appreciating all the more the opportunity for real happiness and light. I think a lot of art and artists (or just cranky people sometimes) fall into the trap of believing that something has to be sad to be meaningful. Sometimes I'll read a book with an ending that is horribly depressing but in an empty, lazy way, because it will be assumed that a tragic ending is somehow beautiful simply by merit of its sadness, whereas a happy ending, however fitting or poignant, is considered cheap. I think this must be backlash from the admittedly ample supply of forced cheesy/happy endings, although I'd argue that those are usually tacked on to something more commercial than artistic anyway. I'm getting away from the point, which is this: Poppy embodies this idea of enlightened optimism, and Happy-Go-Lucky slowly reveals this over the course of the movie until she is seamlessly transformed in the audience's eyes from endearing but insufferable into a beloved saint. At the very beginning I thought, Aha! I didn't know there was a movie about me! as our protagonist biked gracelessly to the bookstore, to harass its sole caretaker with cheerfulness. Did you know my (second) darling bike was stolen recently, to my devastation? Did I tell you that? Was that how this movie came up?... ... middle of paper ... ...the last time I saw a movie with a female lead that's central plot wasn't her quest for love. Her handsome social worker was a lovely bonus, but just one of the many things Poppy has going for her in her life, which is why it was perfectly appropriate for the film to end with their relationship still just blossoming, and her safely rowing away with her fully realized partner, Zoe. Made me think very much and very fondly of my Zoes, Rebecca and Emily. There was a lot to love about this movie and its characters, but I'm afraid this grows long and I weary. Before I wrap it up I just want to mention that my favorite two scenes were the very 1st flamenco class (Poppy's expressions so perfectly showed how I always feel in those situations and were hysterical) and Suzy and Helen's poor brow-beaten husband wanting nothing so much as to play video games for a few minutes.
One of the main products of this movie that popped out to me was the stars. They all seemed to be great actors even though I only knew one of them. For example, I thought that Ian Michael Smith did a great job portraying Simon Birch. He made the movie cute and funny all at once. I also thought that Joseph Mazello did a great job portraying relatable feelings in the movie. You could tell by his facial expressions what his mood was. All the actors did a great job and I can’t pinpoint one of them who did worse than the
When they are all together, it is movie magic! The dialogue and emotions that are so perfectly portrayed by all, will only leave you wanting more. Some of the gossip sessions are very dramatic and will bring you to tears, but some are so funny you’ll want to pee your pants. As Truvy states in the movie, “laughter through tears is my favorite emotion” and this movie delivers
The audience for this text is for a wide range a people and family. This movie is a great family movie as it shows determination and the will to move beyond the past. Especially for those that perceive they don’t belong or are passively rejected. The director has used a inspiring film to persuade humans to move beyond there past. To forgive and forget.
While watching the movie A Beautiful mind, I couldn’t help but feel glad the movie got the accolades that it did because everyone involved in the making of this endearing portrayal of schizophrenia truly warranted. Also, I understand the book to be wonderful, my aunt has it and I will be borrowing it soon. It pleases me to see a movie that gives a glimpse into how perplexing the world can be from the onset of schizophrenia and across its lifespan, plus I really got drawn into the characters (real and not real) making it easy to identify with them and be able to empathize with their triumphs along with their struggles. The movie touched me on a personal level especially when he said to her he believed in the value we decide to put on things when she gave him the handkerchief on their first date (which he kept with him throughout the movie for “luck”).
I liked how throughout the movie Schumer’s different style of comedy came through to the audience by her showing us a different twist to the ‘modern day’ women that is living her life unashamedly, while it was disappointing that it ends quite cheesily you walk out of the
The author Ray Bradbury really focuses the book on this idea of happiness he's created. The societies happiness is portrayed in an idea of living with a sitcom family, and dreams of adding on various walls sized televisions. People in this society do not have their own thoughts or do not express emotion. True happiness comes from acceptance of the situation and living life so you matter, make a difference and change the world somehow.
Fortuitously, the movie has turned out to be one of the best motion pictures of the year. Once again, Clint Eastwood surprises us all with his work as a film director. He gives the audience a chance to consider life from another viewpoint. The movie makes one think about what he or she has achieved in life and Maggie shows us that it is never too late to have a dream fulfilled. After all, this is why we are actually born and live to fulfill our dreams.
Overall, I enjoyed this play. Even with the dull ending, I found it to be entertaining and a good use of my time. The cast was great and they made good use of a decent
Unlike many, many, many of you out there that completely HATED this movie, I on the other hand was appeased. Right now, I know you all (that have seen the movie) probably think I'm nuts, but before you judge me, read my review and explanations.
In my opinion the movie was really tragic were Coraline was looking for her parents.
Cast is important, but a good plot is crucial in the success of a film. So many movies have had great marketing and bombed because the plot was not good. I hate when I go to see a movie and the plot is not interesting. If I pay money for a movie, I want it to be worth it. In a comedy, I look for, a lot of, laughs. That is exactly what this movie gave me, it had it all. They had midgets, catching wives in bed with preachers and anything else you could look for to make you laugh. To fulfill this requirement on my movie list is very important. This movie did just that and exceeded the expectations I had for it.
In conclusion, I liked this movie because it showed women of very different backgrounds coming together, accepting each other, and becoming close friends during a crisis moment. In reality of today’s society, I saw that women are jealous against each other instead of working together. This movie shows the joy of overcoming differences and forming bonds with diverse women. In a very simple term, the director reminds us of the unique book of life that we each have. The other message is how the older are separate from society, because of their limitations and age. The older ladies in this movie shows us and other older people how to bloom again, and relive. In this movie they share their life, their tales, and their lessons from the past with us to change our typical mentality about older people.
The day finally came and I took, or should I say dragged, my boyfriend to see it with me. From the second it started I was completely mesmerized by the movie. The music, the characters, the set, it was all so wonderful. There was a point in the movie that I was crying and I even forgot that my boyfriend was there with me. He turned to me and asked me why I was crying. I simply turned to him and said, "Shhhh!!". I didn't want him to ruin the mood. As we walked out of the theater I found myself to be a little depressed. The sadness of the tragedy was still on my mind.
Early Modern Europe experienced several tragedies in which the citizens sensed that there must be a better way to live where happiness was more familiar. Alterations for what truly defines absolute happiness in a society during these times of catastrophe were expressed through utopian literature. Thomas More’s Utopia, Tomasso Campanella’s City of the Sun, and Caron De Beaumarchais’ The Marriage of Figaro together attempt to answer what truly creates a happy civilization during different periods of crisis within Europe. Each of these utopian literature’s suggest a different origin that happiness derives from, soundly signifying that change in Europe would be beneficial. The revolutionary ideas of change in Europe proposed by Utopia, City of the Sun, and The Marriage of Figaro through their individual utopias, demonstrated their beliefs that such change of social classes, the expression of pleasures morally, and a more unified government would lead to a happier, less corrupt society.