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Freedom State (2006)
Thought Provoking
When I got the opportunity to see this film, I jumped on it. I had heard great things about the director and the film and really wanted to see what caused the fuss. And once watching it, I understood.
It is quite a quirky film with unique characters in a web of different mindsets, goals, and interactions - I was informed the style is very French-like. I can relate to the lead actress as she feels that she is not living in the 'real' world and the bus adventure that occurs entertained me a great deal. I felt like I was reliving the best parts of childhood: the parts where we experience the world through our imaginations unlimited by societal expectations.
If you get a chance to watch this movie, please do. I think you'll enjoy it.
S1m0ne (2002)
What is up with the hype?
When I pulled up this film, I was expecting low ratings and feelings similar to my own. Expectations never pan out, do they? I am so surprised by how many people liked this movie. I thought it was absolutely horrible. The plot seemed arbitrary at points. I didn't like 'simOne's' acting. I didn't understand how entire films were able to be created without any other people in the film industry figuring it out. There were holes. And I guess my main issue is that I just didn't buy it: I didn't buy the fans, Pacino's 'relationship' with SimOne, and the willingness of Hollywood to work with Pacino so SimOne would be in their movies. I thought this movie was a complete waste of my time.
Reality Bites (1994)
Great film
This is an interesting film. I watched it while in middle school and it, somehow, motivated me to work hard in high school and college. It seemed very real to me at the time.
Now out of college for some time, I still see much reality in this film. I will not spout out the educational bits I received from it, but I do find most of the film to hit close to home.
I was listening to graduation speeches on NPR a few days ago and the students were so in line with Wynona Ryders speech at the intro of the movie. Giving students 'answers' to life, saying that college is reality...well...I love reality. But if I thought college was reality, then I guess the reality found outside of college would bite.