Notting Hill

This being my last blog, I decided to use it on a very special movie. Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. A chance encounter brings together reserved bookstore owner William Thacker (Hugh Grant) and Hollywood icon Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), who forge an improbable romance until Anna’s mega-stardom begins whittling away at their relationship. Can their love overcome all the pretense — and the flash of the paparazzi? Rhys Ifans co-stars in a scene-stealing turn as Spike, William’s dim-bulb, bedraggled flatmate.

This is just such a beautiful love story that anyone can fall in love with. One of my favorite lines from this film is when Julia Roberts character comes up to Hugh Grant and says, “I’m just a girl. Standing in front of a boy. Asking him to love her.”

So simple and breath taking that you can’t help but love it.

***** 5 Stars

Where the Heart Is

Novalee is a pregnant teen who has to grow up in a hurry when she is abandoned at a Wal-Mart by her boyfriend. Taking refuge in a small town, Novalee befriends some eccentric strangers who help her build a better life for her and her daughter.

***** 5 Stars

Very emotional drama and I’m curious as to how many people tried to sneak into a Wal-Mart after this movie came out.

 

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2

Now I’ve tried to stay away from Harry Potter just because I am so completely and totally biased towards them. I love them. Since I was a kid and have read the books, seen all the movies and can quote most of the lines better than the actors themselves.

But tonight, Part 2 of the Deathly Hallows came on and I couldn’t resist talking about it.

It is recommended that you watch Part One before Part Two, but that’s you’re own choice. The beginning is just so quiet, and eerie as Harry, Ron and Hermoine set off to destroy the remaining horcruxes to destroy He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

After their Gringotts Bank encounter, You-Know-Who know’s what the trio are now after. It is very dark and sinister and there is only one scene I will warn you about.

Every single time that I see what happens in Snape’s life, meeting Lily, how she fell in love with James, how he found her body after she died, and how he looked at Harry and saw only Lily’s eyes makes me cry. Then when he cast’s a spell to show his patronous, it’s of a doe. The same as Lily’s. When Dumbledore asks, “After all this time?” Snape answers, “Always.”

There was a twitter quote that talked about that moment. It said “J.K. Rowling told a better love story in one chapter than Stephanie Myers did in 4 books”. Which I whole heartily agree.

I will not say that these movies are the best in the world. That’s asking for too much. I will say it’s the best series in the world. The best on going, fan committed, family based movie that I think anyone has seen in long time.

The next to beat will be the Hunger Games. You can quote me on that.

***** 5 Stars

Water For Elephants

I was quite against this movie to begin with since I have sworn to loathe Robert Pattinson for all of my life. However, in this startling performance, I have now seen the attraction that many die hard Twilight fans see.

Also starring Reese Witherspoon.

Pattinson stars as Jacob Jankowski, a Polish American who’s parents are killed just before his final exam to be a Vet. Trying to flee his troubles he joins the train that turns out to be a circus train. He meets the fabulous Marlena (Witherspoon) and is instantly attracted to her.

Through a series of events, they train an elephant named Rosy for their act. All the time, growing closer and closer until August, Marlena’s husband is distraught and plans to kill Jacob.

This thrilling love story is something that anyone can enjoy.

***** 5 Stars

It is also a novel if anyone chooses to read instead of watching the movie.