So if anyone reads my blog with any regularity, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I love the movies. I love the film itself (usually – it takes a lot for me to dislike a piece of art), but I also love the entire experience. I love the popcorn and the candy and snuggling up in a comfy chair and completely leaving your life for about 2 hours. I love that it’s something you get to experience with a room full of strangers that are leaving their lives as well, and for a moment you’re living the same life as everyone around you. Movies give you a common experience with people you’ve never met before. They are the ultimate escape.
Showing off my St. Patrick’s Day Nails
Last week, Shawna was home for Spring Break so naturally, we went to the movies. We’d been waiting to see Jack The Giant Slayer since we saw Warm Bodies because Nicholas Hoult is just the loveliest of all the lovely things (if you haven’t seen his GQ Shoot you need to drop whatever you’re doing, sit down, and prepare to swoon). Also, just mention that Ewan McGregor is involved and I’m in 100% (By the way, did anyone see The Impossible? Pretty sure I didn’t stop crying for a week).
All I can say is that I really, really enjoyed it. It was the perfect mixture of romance and humor and action. Films like this always make me think about how incredible technology is. I always have so much more respect for actors that pull off CGI heavy films because they’re basically just acting with their imagination. They have no idea how it’s gonna look when it’s finished. It’s just so impressive.
Anyway, I totally recommend it to anyone that wants to go on a fun little romantic adventure. And Ewan McGregor’s hair literally is made of magic. Go see it just for that.
Yipee for bathroom lobby lighting!
The next day, my sister and I were both off work so we went to see Oz the Great and Powerful because we had been DYING to see it. We’re usually dying to see anything starring James Franco, but I’m pretty sure seeing this movie came up in conversation at least twice every time we spoke.
It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Pure magic and whimsy. We saw the 2D version because 3D usually makes us both kind of woozy, but just watching it made me want to risk the contents of my stomach to see it in 3D. I may go back. I love how true they were to the original. I love that it started in black and white and went to color when he got to Oz (and when I say “color,” I mean… wow). It was visually just… I keep saying “magical” when I talk about this movie but it really really was. It was like crawling into a the imagination of a seven-year-old. Everything was vibrant and alive and it made me want to live there. I love how it explains how Oz came to be – how Oscar Diggs became The Man Behind The Curtain. James was wonderful, as to be expected. Mila Kunis’ witch laugh is one of the most incredible things that’s ever graced my ears. I’ve always had a super girl crush on Rachel Weisz. Even with all of these amazing actors, I think the one that stole the show was Zach Braff… and he was hardly even on screen. Finley was just the star of the show as far as I’m concerned. He made me laugh out loud so many times! It was just… so good. I could go on about it forever but it’s almost 2 AM and it’s been a long weekend.
All in all, both of these movies are worth seeing in theaters. I know it’s a little pricey to go now days, but either of these films are well worth it and perfect for adults and children.
There aren’t many other films out right now that I’m too anxious to see. I’m still waiting for Now You See Me to start playing, and I am literally counting the days until Iron Man 3 (39 days). I’m really excited for The Lone Ranger and the new Star Trek film. The Hangover Part III is a given for me and I’m so excited to see one of my favorite novels turned into a film with The Great Gatsby. I think Thor 2 comes out this year which I’m just over the moon about. Lots to look forward to in the film world!
But for now, time for sleeps.
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