-Human Observations Report…-

My boy boy complained that I have not been blogging. So since he have done a list of movie reviews, i think i might as well. =D So here’s some of my fav…

Phantom Of The Opera - A+
Unexpected to me, this movie is freakin awesome. It was grand, extravagant and like its original story, very very touching. I gotta admit that this movie had made me cry much more than any others - so much that i still cant stop after it ends that after that when i went to the toilet, and my eyes swelled like fishballs someone lining up infront of me asked me if im ok, i was so embarrased i just smiled and say I’m fine.
But anyway, my few complaints are that I think they should use the original full mask rather than the half which is abit awkward, and i think Gerard Butler still can improve on his singing - but hey, hes cute nevertheless.

Favourite scenes
- The opening, when the worn down Paris Opera House comes to life with the Overture playign in the background.
- Don Juan, great song, nice setting, so passionate and steamy, and full of anticipation.

The Truman Show - A+
When this movie came out, I was only 13 i think, and I didnt watch it back then. To my friends, it was a yawnable one, wierd and un-understandable. BSomehow, I only watch this a year or 2 back. And the story, its so so wierd, i think i have my jaws open through out the 45 screening of the first half part in my class. It was for our assignment in Media Philosophy. Then i got a copy of the movie from my friend and watch the whole thing. Well, i’d say this is one very carefully thought out movie, with many details I can find each time i watch it - and i watched it many times over, cos its fun to discover these new stuffs you know, esp being the blur blur kinda person i am.

Favourite Sscenes
- When he reunited with his dad. - Then in the studio, Christoph said “fade out music”…
- In the morning, when he drew no the mirror, the alien and the proclaimation of Trumania… lols…
- When Truman is on his sail and Christoph said “there, our hero shot”, then taking out the collage of Sylvia, and shes so touched when she sees it.

Actally there are so many interesting parts, and intriguing shots, like the moon turn into some massive spot-light, in the hospital with the people in wheelchairs rushing towards him, the so called forest fire, its not practical to list them all out here.

The Myth - A
This is an unexpectedly romantic movie. I really liked how this story unfolds, weaving seamlessly between past and present. And I really loved the ancient part - I always loved ancient China - with their elaborate costumes and no cheapness. And for a person who hate war movies in general, I actually liked the war scenes in this. It was done so beautifully, full of emotions and power. And watever graphics they used, for these part, I’d say its damn good, cos i cant tell the difference, or mayb they’re all real, and very well choreographed. whichever way, its still a double thumbsup. And the charater of the ancient General, though unusual of Jackie Chan himself, was carried out pretty well.  I also liked the fact that this story is original, though based loosely on an ancient chinese myth, and then brought to the present world with a twist, compared to all the other movies lately which are all based on this and that novel, yada yada… My complaints would be about the small role that Malika Sherawat played, you know, the cameo fuss. And her uncle look morel like some really funny comedian rather than some wise old man. But its not like i dont like the scenes. The yoga stuffs are nice to watch. If only theres more. There were few disappointing shots in the ending scene, you know angle and perspective stuffs. Its got a nice theme song though, and a nice music video. If you’ve never watched the movie, go see the music video, you’ll know what i mean by this is a romantic movie.

Favourite Scenes
- The part when the ancient Jackie Chan dies in war. And when his horse died, oh so sad. T_T
- When the present Jackie Chan fights with the Indian and remembers it from the past.
- When the “ghost/goddess in white” floats over - yeah i got a taste for these stuffs. And then the romancing in mid-air. ^-^

OK, i guess thats all for now.

A while ago, I’ve come across some so called love story posted in some bulletins or forwarded through email - i cant remember. It is about this girl, who is waiting in the bus stop for her bf in a rainy day. Then, the bf showed up a little late, wet, and with a bouquet of flowers. They were happy together. Then later they got married, had a baby. And one day, shes waiting for him at the bus stop. It is was a rainy day as well. He came with an umbrella. She asked him, why is it that it has been so long since you showed up with flowers? So he said something like, last time when we were dating, we focus on being romantic, ccause theyre still in the process of atraction. Now they are married, they focus on stability, security and showing care. And the girl smile… and they live happily ever after. You think so? I dont…

Its realy a load of BS. Well, marriage, or rather commitment, does not mean thatyou can slack. It is in fact, a promise or commitment that we can be sure that someone is going to romanticise us, to give us this very kind of love till we die. But yet, not many humans in this world relaly understood this. This commitment becomes a permission for them to do all sorts of things that makes another unhappy, didnt have to do things that make another happy and still get away with it, still have them stay with you, bear with you.

Lets take one of the latest move i watched for example, the Legend Of Zorro. Personally, I would absolutely resent having to see my husband ride into the sunset alone, yet again, leaving me solo for yet another night, and yet another promise broken. These scenarios only look attractive during the attraction period, when a persons individuality and personality shines the most. But watching this movie, and its ending, one can simply forsee yet another series of fights, arguements, and tears all over again. Mr. Zorro claims that his family is the most important to him. But if he loves his family so much, why would it jeopardise its happiness with his own personal addiction to heroism? So you see, when it comes to Hollywood flicks, love problems gets temporarily solved with a few heart warming, out of the world moments, then the so called happy ending. But in real life, the out of the world moments never happened unless you’re so damn lucky. Even if it does happen, the happy ending never stays happy. The problem will creep up again. But you see, the things about these flicks are even though the characters, settings and story lines are fake, the problems are very real, problems which happen to couples in the world everyday. But there are not real solution. Chances are, the producers probably have no idea how to solve those themselves.

I’ve played The Sims, and the improved, The Sims 2. I felt that this game, though some may think its very lame, it is very real, especially when it comes to its relationship meters. Everyone has their own needs and interests. Like when you do something with a person that he/she likes, the relationship points go up. When you do something they dont like, it goes down. When it gets to the negative level, they will start to hate you. And as a love interest, if you do something that he/she loves to do, the relationship points goes up really quickly, romantic things that couples do, like cuddling, kissing, talking, dancing. And if the need gets neglected, it will go down over time.

So like in real life, you dont keep the points up, and keep it from going down, your relationship suffers. So basically, the umbrella story above is really just an excuse made by lazy men whos hould really rather spend some RM 2 on a stalk of flower to the woman who waits from them rather than sitting here wasting his time writing lame stories like this just to ask women to “shut up and be contend with what you have.” Is that really so hard to do? If the writier so happens to be a woman, its even sadder cos you dont even know what issit that can keep yourself happy, probably already brainwashed by some lame men.

Why not put it this way. You bring flowes, show that you love. You bring umbrella, show that you care. Love+care= got 2 points already. Then compared to most husbands, you’re stll as romantic after marriage, but even better now, bonus. Congratulations to those men who has done a good job all these years. Keep it up. May your marriage be blessed.