movie review

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

I watched this movie on DVD with my boyfriend in spring 2009 and though I am not a big fan of Scarlett Johansson, I thought it would be amazing to watch it for the preparation for one month adventure in Barcelona, Spain in the upcoming summer and yes, I love Penelope Cruz. This movie may sound like an ordinary chick flick but it is not cheesy or predictable, even boys can enjoy this movie without complaining.

This movie is set in one of the most amazing and exciting cities, Barcelona, the movie starts with the narration for the two American women Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarllet Johansson), who are very different from each other but still are good friends, taking summer vacation for themselves without their lovers or other complications. They arrive in Barcelona where they meet handsome, charismatic and very interesting Spanish artist, Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem). They are asked to go to Oviedo with him randomly at the restaurant and at first the girls do not like him but the story leads to where both of them start liking the same guy and Juan Antonio's ex-wife shows up and complicates the relationship between Cristina and Juan Antonio while Vicky is having a difficult time with her husband to be who surprises Vicky by visiting them in Barcelona.

This movie is very artistic, meaningful, thought-provoking yet very fun-filled also the selection of music is very lovely as well. As I said above, you can watch this with your girlfriends, boyfriends your gay friends, artistic friends...,the list goes on and on and I guarantee you, most of you can enjoy it without a doubt. It will make you want to visit the city of Barcelona and possibly make you want to have a spanish lover...,or not :-P

Movie Review Response

One movie I want to see is Dear John. Here are some reviews:

hanin84 from Canada: " I was one of those girls who squealed every time they saw a TV spot, or watched the trailer on YouTube a million times. I bawled my eyes out when I read the book- both times I read it. Last night, I went to see the movie knowing full well that it wasn't going to live up to the book. Unfortunately, I was right."

wlb from Sacramento CA :"I thought it was a beautiful movie and in staying for the credits (a trick that a friend of mine, a movie connoisseur, taught me) - co-star Amanda Seyfried is multi-talented having sung in some of the movie's soundtracks."

kirahheffner from United States:"maybe i'm just a sap, or i watched it at the wrong time of day, but i did cry. It's the classic tragic love story. the relationship that everyone wants but no one really ever gets. and things just keep falling apart."

Based on the review, I want to see this movie less as I have already read the book and the people says this is a beautiful love story and I would still watch it but my expectation for this movie is lower now. Though it could be worse that I expected, I am still willing to see this movie because I loved the book!!!

I love this movie, check this out!

1. What kind of movie? Drama/ Romance

2. Setting: modern day in New York City and Ireland.

3. Characters: Holly is 29 years old woman who lives in NYC with her Irish husband, Gerry. Her mother, who doesn't like Gerry, friends and sister who just gets back from Australia, are helping her getting over the sadness after her beloved husband Gerry dies.

4. Conflict: Holly is devastated after love of her life dies young after 10 years of marriage and does not know what to do with her life from now on. She has ups and downs through the journey to her new life without Gerry with the help of her friends, family and the letters from Gerry.

5. What happens? On Holly's 30th birthday, she receives a voice letter from Gerry and from that day. she gets letters from Gerry in all sort of occasions. She follows Gerry's letters and do what he tells her to do to go through his death and find the new life.

I recommend all of you to see this movie! ;-)

Movie Plot Game

This tale of love and values unfolds in the class-conscious England of the late 18th century. The five Bennet sisters - including strong-willed Elizabeth and young Lydia - have been raised by their mother with one purpose in life: finding a husband. When a wealthy bachelor takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man's sophisticated circle of friends, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. But when Elizabeth meets up with the handsome and - it would seem - snobbish Mr. Darcy, the battle of the sexes is joined. Written by focus features

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Introduction

My name is Sae Nakamura, I'm a senior here in Ferris University and majoring in English Literature. I am from Tokyo and I recently came back from Boston, USA. I'm going back there when I graduate in September.

I am interested in sports, movies, music, traveling, Europe and a lot more things. As I write blog more, you will see what I am interested in that are not listed above.

I hope you will know a lot more about me by the semester ends!

Sae