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You Changed My Life is a Nice Film, But...

Last Friday, after celebrating Mama's 53rd birthday, my sister and I watched You Changed My Life.  We were both intrigued by the lavish praises of people we know.  We've been hearing nothing but good reviews about the film, so we decided to check the movie out and see where the ravings are coming from.

In a nutshell, I think the movie is relatively entertaining, compared to other love story themed Filipino movies.  I'd have to agree with what my friend, Carmel, says about the film.  It lacks a solid plot.  Generally, it presents the problems that a couple with different priorities, encounter in their relationship.  The audience is left to anticipate how the lovers will resolve their plight.  It remains to be enjoyable with comic reliefs, memorable funny lines (with matching exaggerated gestures), and the perennial baduy-yet-kilig-moments that are staple to romantic-comedy movies.

It was an ok movie for me.  Not really fantastic, but a refreshingly nice take on a love story.

While I can't understand the reason for the title, what concerns me more is the fact that Filipinos might be fixed to enjoy movies of such type.  I am not saying that movies like You Changed My Life cheapens movie-goers, but with the film being a "box office hit," producers might not consider making films that are more profound and have more depth simply because only the feel-good ones sell.

I can't blame Filipinos.  We really love comedy, but I do hope we also learn to give other genres a power hug.

And I'm not talking about horror movies...

81st Academy Awards

Perhaps most blogs on the net would have something to say about the recently concluded 81st Oscar Awards.  From the the dresses actresses wore, to Hugh Jackman's hosting job, and to the winners, each may have his or her own opinion.  Well, this blog is no exception.  Since I didn't go to work because I wasn't feeling well (seriously), I had the chance to watch the Oscars on TV.  It might not be much, but here are my thoughts.

The Battle for the Oscars Begin

Here are this year's nominees who vie for the Oscars.

Let's see who's going home with an Oscar on February 22 (or 23).  The Filipino Film Ploning apparently didn't make the cut.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Yesterday, I went to see High School Musical 3 with my parents and niece, Emily and I'm taking the liberty of posting what I think of the film.  With the third installment (in the big screen this time), I expected that the producers would exhaust all efforts to recover from the not-so-raved High School Musical 2.  According to The Disney Blog, High School Musical 3 raked in over $42 million in its first three days of showing.

Butterfly On A Wheel

Earlier this evening I watched Butterfly On A Wheel on Star Movies.  I don't remember this film being shown here in the Philippines.  Good thing it premiered on Star Movies.  

It’s another Gerard Butler film.  During the first few scenes, I thought it was one of the typical hostage-ransom kind of movie, but as the story progressed, it became more interesting and more unpredictable.

It’s about a man, Neil (played by Butler) who has everything – a loving wife, a beautiful daughter and a successful career.  Everything anyone could ask for.  All of this changes when her daughter, Sophie, gets kidnapped.  Neil, together with his wife, Abby (Maria Bello), submits to the orders of the kidnapper (Pierce Brosnan).  The demands turn out to be more horrifying as the couple realizes he is not after money.

I’d recommend this movie to those who are fond of mystery films.  I thought it was an action-packed movie, but it appeals more to those who enjoy plot twists and surprise endings.  Who doesn’t?

Here’s the trailer:

Note: the film's original title was Shattered.

7th Spanish Film Festival

Hosted by Instituto Cervantes, the 12-day 7th Spanish Film Festival, Película / Pelikula, will be held at Greenbelt 3 cinema from October 1 to October 12.  According to news, it will feature 18 films from Spain and Latin America.  Screening schedules will be at 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:30 pm, 12:00 mn.  Damn!  Just when my shift becomes 5:00 pm to 2:00 am, here comes an activity that would suit my 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm schedule.  Nevertheless, I'd still find time to check this out.  

Anyone who wants to join?

P.S. I Love You...

This afternoon I went to the mall with Carmel, Frances, Kristy, and Migs for a little get-together.  We also took the chance to look around for stuff we could buy.  As we went to AstroPlus, I asked if they have the DVD of P.S. I Love You.  I was puzzled to see the saleslady browse through the DVD's on the local movies section.  She thought that I was asking for the P.S. I Love You of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion!  I immediately told her that I'm looking for the Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank movie!  Unfortunately, they haven't had it.  Now I know I have to specify which P.S. I Love You I'm looking for the next time I ask.  Whew!

Anyway, here's the trailer of one of my favorite movies:

Pinoy Flick: For The First Time

Though I don't watch that much TV anymore, I get my latest local and hollywood showbiz buzz from websites like PEP (Jologs, I know!) and PerezHilton.com respectively.  Anyway, I found this trailer of the "much-awaited" Filipino movie this season.

Mamma Mia!

Last night I watched Mamma Mia.  They really did a good job in making the broadway musical into a movie.  It's just amazing how they were able to patch the Abba songs together in one spectacle.  A lot of people, including my parents, have always thought that Abba songs are baduy, but not me!  I even have an Abba playlist in my iPod.  Hahaha!