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American Underdog (2021)
Abhorrent.
I am an Atheist who loves football. And usually most red blooded American movies about football have some references to God and Prayer, and that's okay, I respect other people's belief systems. What I am not okay with though, is a couple Christian white men secretively inserting their beliefs into a film for the masses and masquerading it as a typical football film, in a pathetic attempt to indoctrinate people. I felt uncomfortable at the amount of Jesus and God references...something felt off...icky.... Google let me know who made this film and I realized just what was going on here. Decided to watch this cuz I love football and Anna Paquin...I will stick to watching her bang vampires on True Blood, thank you very much! In the future I will be more careful to fully research and vet my movie choices, least I be subjected to narcissistic and manipulative tactics to try to brainwash me with fanatical religious propaganda! Can't be too careful these days!
Life in a Year (2020)
Way better than the haters lead you to believe!
Not sure what all the hate is about!
Yeah it's a story about coming of age teens, struggling with life, learning to be themselves and falling in love. And yes... The storyline has been done before and it's been done better, but who cares! This movie has a lot of important lessons about living your dreams, being your authentic self and not being afraid of what other people think. I found all the characters in this film to have depth and I cared about them and that's what I really like from a movie. I have seen some pretty horrid crap movies in my life and this definitely isn't one of them. Sure, it's no Oscar winner, but it made me feel things and that's all I want from a good film sometimes.
Before I Fall (2017)
Better Than Expected
At first I didn't like the characters and was a little pissed off at the lead characters behavior and lack of compassion. As well as her behavior towards people and how she did nothing to stop the bullying of others.
But I liked the premise of the film so I kept watching.
I'm glad I did.
I think all young adults should watch this film as it teaches you how your behavior effects others and that there are consequences for you actions. I think it deserves more than some of the reviews on here.
Props for playing Grimes- Oblivion in the opening scene.
The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Movie was okay...crowd was ANNOYING.
From what I saw and heard of this movie it was okay. The acting was good, the story somber, but alright, but the distracting crowd ruined any chance I had of developing feelings for the characters or story. Although I ended up having a great time at the movie, it had to do with my reaction to the crowd and not the film. And now, my experience at opening night of the movie The Fault In Our Stars.... I had read some about it, that it was a popular book, and that the movie was going to be sad, but good. Man....was I ever in for a surprise. So I took my male cousin Robin(both of us in our early 30's), telling him that it was a tear jerker, but that I had heard good things. We arrived to a PACKED theatre. Packed with teenage girls. We found 2 seats finally in the middle of a row. Before the movie started the theatre people gave an announcement that after the film there would be a Q&A with the writer and the 2 lead actors via satellite. The crowd of girls screamed and cheered. Then when the films opening credits started, more screams. We both looked at each other and said "what the heck did we get ourselves into?" Then once the lead male came on the screen, it was like we were transported to the 60's at a Beatles concert. Seriously, the girl beside my cousin was actually biting down on her sweater, shaking and squealing. Then every 30 seconds we had to hear "awwwwwwww" for every cute look or nice thing the boy said to the female lead. Really, we were annoyed because we felt like we couldn't enjoy the film. Then....................SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When we learn one of the leads is going to die....the whole theatre started crying...collectively blubbering in unison. Then for the remainder of the film the cries turned to heavy sobbing. Girls clutching tissue boxes and their whole bodies convulsing in lamented moans. And my cousin and I just couldn't keep ourselves together. I felt him choking back laughter and then I was choking back laughter and then we just burst out in gut wrenching laughter. WE JUST COULD NOT STOP LAUGHING!
We tried to make our laugher sound like sobs. People must have thought we were loosing our heads with sadness. But we couldn't help it, it was just TOO FUNNY. We got the heck outta there once the credits rolled. Looking like most of the movie goers...all teary eyed and puffy faces, but our tears were from laughter. I HAVE NEVER LAUGHED SO MUCH AT WHILE WATCHING A SAD MOVIE IN MY LIFE.
I think if u want to bypass the annoying teenage girls, wait till it comes out on DVD. I am going to have to watch it again as I wasn't given the chance to properly watch it.
The Originals (2013)
Absolutely adore this show!!
As a huge fan of The Vampire Diaries, I was excited to hear about a spin off the The Original Family. At first I was worried it was going to be a disaster, but was I ever wrong! After watching the first 2 episodes I have to say I am impressed. Love the fact that more time is devoted to our favorite Originals, they really needed their own show. So happy this show exists!!! On a side note, I am watching American Horror Story Coven, A show about young and old witches coming to terms with their powers in modern day New Orleans...same city The Originals live in. It would be really cool to see an overlap of the shows for an episode or 2.... see how Marcus would deal with a Supreme Witch!!!!