The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Two teens, both who have different cancer conditions, fall in love after meeting at a cancer support group.
Stars:
Shailene Woodley,
Ansel Elgort,
Nat Wolff |
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TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ItBvH5J6ss
Rented from the library; watched sola
I had listened to the audiobook and shed tears then, and I shed tears at the movie. It wasn't necessarily for the characters but for the thousands/millions of people they represent: people who don't get a chance at a 'full' life. Or at least a long one. Kids who have to be more adult than they should. The film was okay. It kept the characterization of those in the book, but the Gus character just felt like a person acting to me. Woodsley was a stronger actor. But some of it felt 'acted' to me instead of natural to the characters. It felt like Gus's character was too whimsical to be real, their manner of talking too strange for teenagers. But it's been a decade or more since I was a teen, so what do I know? :P That particular manner of speaking was consistent with the tone of the book, however. There were a couple scenes that weren't in the film, but it was fine. Both would have been distracting from the film. It's an okay film. If you like the book, you've probably already seen the movie. But if you are just looking for the movie, I guess if you are into teen romance with the serious tone of medical issues, then yes, see the film. :)
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M29yK7WWeKY
Recent addition to my S.O.'s movie collection; watched with him.
We had seen the DVD at the store. I read the back and passed it to Andy thinking he might enjoy it. He considered it and put it back. Then we saw the trailer for it on another movie and we were both interested. Andy loves period pieces and this fit right in. It was fun to see the attention to detail in the production value. The characters were good. Well-developed, able to evoke emotion. I liked it. Apparently based on a book. Might want to read that now. :) I recommend this to anyone who likes more realistic situations... like when kidnapping goes wrong. :) Also, hate if you must, but I like Jen Aniston.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ItBvH5J6ss
Rented from the library; watched sola
I had listened to the audiobook and shed tears then, and I shed tears at the movie. It wasn't necessarily for the characters but for the thousands/millions of people they represent: people who don't get a chance at a 'full' life. Or at least a long one. Kids who have to be more adult than they should. The film was okay. It kept the characterization of those in the book, but the Gus character just felt like a person acting to me. Woodsley was a stronger actor. But some of it felt 'acted' to me instead of natural to the characters. It felt like Gus's character was too whimsical to be real, their manner of talking too strange for teenagers. But it's been a decade or more since I was a teen, so what do I know? :P That particular manner of speaking was consistent with the tone of the book, however. There were a couple scenes that weren't in the film, but it was fine. Both would have been distracting from the film. It's an okay film. If you like the book, you've probably already seen the movie. But if you are just looking for the movie, I guess if you are into teen romance with the serious tone of medical issues, then yes, see the film. :)
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Life of Crime (2013)
Two common criminals get more than they bargained for after kidnapping
the wife of a corrupt real-estate developer who shows no interest in
paying the $1 million dollar ransom for her safe return.
Director:
Daniel Schechter
Writers:
Daniel Schechter (written for the screen by), Elmore Leonard (based on the book "The Switch" written by)
Stars:Daniel Schechter (written for the screen by), Elmore Leonard (based on the book "The Switch" written by)
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M29yK7WWeKY
Recent addition to my S.O.'s movie collection; watched with him.
We had seen the DVD at the store. I read the back and passed it to Andy thinking he might enjoy it. He considered it and put it back. Then we saw the trailer for it on another movie and we were both interested. Andy loves period pieces and this fit right in. It was fun to see the attention to detail in the production value. The characters were good. Well-developed, able to evoke emotion. I liked it. Apparently based on a book. Might want to read that now. :) I recommend this to anyone who likes more realistic situations... like when kidnapping goes wrong. :) Also, hate if you must, but I like Jen Aniston.
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