Last night I had attempted to watch a ‘last resort’ movie. Last resort because my mind and body were not creative enough to do anything but sit mindlessly staring at the screen. It was one of those nights where the weekend went away too fast and I was hoping that a lengthy film would assist in making it last a little bit longer.
After a lengthy discussion about how “A strong female being in it” is not something that would cause me to watch a film because…
A. Either the female is dressed like a slut and made to act like a guy.
B. The female acts like a guy and dresses like a slut.
Seriously, would men want to see chick flicks if the men were casted as half naked hard bodies who acted over sensitive? Would women even care to see that? No. For the most part I like a good story- sadly most of them nearly have an all male cast who are realistic looking with women conjured up for the male audience. Hollywood won’t change so it will always be my non-indie flick pet peeve.
Regardless of if a girl was in the movie or not I ultimately decided that I wanted to see it and not even an hour into the movie (or maybe it was an hour, who knows any more), I couldn’t stand it any longer.
I quickly tried to surf the net to see if something was wrong with me. Was I alone in my annoyance of the film? Apparently I was.
The direction was horrible. The cast of characters were disconnected, there was no rapport or chemistry. The girl rambled off lines as if she was the smart kid who went out for the school play (smart based on her ability to read or memorize). Her eyes had nothing behind them as she rambled off lines she had no connection with. I saw her focus on the movement of her lips as if she was told to ‘enunciate’ or some how correct a mistake that almost lost her a part. I could not move past it.
Jeff Bridges mumbled and grumbled incoherently through his lines, Matt Damon was merely going through the motions and it felt as if the three of them were in three different films and awkwardly or blindly interacting with each other.
This apparently wasn’t the popular opinion of the film since nearly everything I read had the girl as brilliant and the only complaint was Bridges grumbling his lines.
I didn’t *hate* what I saw of the film and I did feel as if I didn’t give it a fair view. I was planning on watching it at a later date when I wasn’t ending a weekend but Geoff (my boyfriend) let me know it wasn’t bad (he watched it this morning) but I’m not really missing anything if I skip watching it. Instead I’m going to give The King’s Speech a watch (according to him it’s a must see that I missed).
I wouldn’t place True Grit in my list of “Mention these movies to me and you’re guaranteed to see me pull out the soap box and go off on a LONG and painful lecture on WHY these movies are hated by me.”
The list of my ‘DO NOT MENTION’:
1. Crash
2. Signs
3. The Happening (pretty much anything M. Night Shymalan)
4. The Piano (it’s a short rant… mainly having to do with Harvey Keitel’s junk… I was young and traumatized)
5. Happy Feet
There’s probably more; those are the ones that pop up immediately.
I did see and like Hot Fuzz. It was a film I put off for awhile because I mistook it for another flop I didn’t care to see “Super Troopers”. It’s not a ‘must see’, but if you’re wanting something fun, warming and gentle(ish); I suggest you pick it up and give it a watch.
Enough about film…
Last weekend Geoff and I went to the Ripley museum and in the gift shop I could not pass up a mood necklace. Yes you can get it at nearly any store, probably including your local 7-11, but  I saw it there and I had to get one for myself and Geoff’s mom.
Think about it- a female, ANY female who has a mood necklace (that falls ABOVE the bust line) is the perfect indicator to know how to approach them.
I think the designs are fine as is, however, I would would change the chart:
Red: I’m on edge. It’s best to just smile and approach with caution. A sincere generic compliment would be preferred right now, nothing specific or I’ll question your motives.
Black: I am upset over something I suspect you’re doing, might do, or did a year ago.
Blue: I’m zen, rational and approachable. Let’s discuss relaxing or fun stuff… hell, we can even make out!
Yellow: I’m FINE! I’m searching in my head for something to be upset about. Do not give me ammo.
Gray: I’m ugly. I’m fat. I’m not as good as anyone. My finances are horrible. I can’t cook. I can’t clean! I’m insecure!!! I’m frazzled. HUG ME!
Pink: The world is ending and it’s all my fault!!! Tell me how great I am and how good I’m doing… with anything.
Orange: On the sofa… in the room… in the shower… NOW! Or let’s rob a bank!!! Or… give me your keys so I can go drag racing!!!
Brown: I’m FINE! I’ll be fine once I know what you’re up to… once that chick loses her teeth… once that stupid driver DIES IN A FIERY WRECK
Yellow: I would like to make out, make something awesome, or just talk all fun and crazy like! Let’s play!!!
Purple: You… me… let’s get it ON!
Green: I really am fine this time!
 He puts up with so much…
Current Mood:
Buddha
Amused
chipper
Angry
Loved
