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vovatI've seen a few movies this week, and while there was only one that actually involved going somewhere to watch it, I'm sticking with that title.
Spirited Away - I'd been hearing for years about how awesome Miyazaki's films are, but this was my first time actually watching one. As a lover of fairy tales and mythology, I pretty much had to appreciate the style and creativity of this movie, which is based around a little girl getting stuck working at a bathhouse for spirits. I have to wonder how many of the creatures were original with this story, and how many were veterans of traditional Japanese folklore and mythology. I definitely intend to watch Miyazaki's other movies, but since![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
bethje didn't care much for this one, I'll probably be watching them alone. How did I end up being married to a girl who doesn't like fantasy? {g}
Precious - Beth wanted to see this movie because she heard it was really disturbing, and it certainly didn't disappoint in that respect. The main character was raped by her father, abused by her mother, and eventually finds out she's HIV positive. I've heard some indications that it had an overall positive message, in that Precious made an effort to turn her life around, but the ending really isn't all that hopeful. Sure, she finally breaks away from her horrible mother; but she still has practically no money, two kids to take care of, and HIV. Still, the themes of seeking to better yourself through education and getting away from abusers are good ones. Can you believe that there are actually people on the IMDB board for this movie saying that the character isn't sympathetic because she's overweight? Yeah, if you were HIV positive and functionally illiterate with two kids born out of incest, I'm sure losing weight would be the first thing on YOUR mind, too. Morons.
The Corpse Bride - Eh, it was okay, but I was kind of hoping for better. It was cute, and I enjoyed the looks at the world of the dead, but I don't think the idea had enough flesh to it to carry a full-length movie. The plot dragged in spots, and the songs weren't at all memorable. Maybe Tim Burton's typical shtick is just becoming old hat. Yeah, I know this movie is a few years old, but has he done anything truly great since then? I mean, I liked his take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory pretty well, but it really didn't hold a candle to the Gene Wilder version. I guess we'll have to see what he does with Wonderland.
Spirited Away - I'd been hearing for years about how awesome Miyazaki's films are, but this was my first time actually watching one. As a lover of fairy tales and mythology, I pretty much had to appreciate the style and creativity of this movie, which is based around a little girl getting stuck working at a bathhouse for spirits. I have to wonder how many of the creatures were original with this story, and how many were veterans of traditional Japanese folklore and mythology. I definitely intend to watch Miyazaki's other movies, but since
bethje didn't care much for this one, I'll probably be watching them alone. How did I end up being married to a girl who doesn't like fantasy? {g}Precious - Beth wanted to see this movie because she heard it was really disturbing, and it certainly didn't disappoint in that respect. The main character was raped by her father, abused by her mother, and eventually finds out she's HIV positive. I've heard some indications that it had an overall positive message, in that Precious made an effort to turn her life around, but the ending really isn't all that hopeful. Sure, she finally breaks away from her horrible mother; but she still has practically no money, two kids to take care of, and HIV. Still, the themes of seeking to better yourself through education and getting away from abusers are good ones. Can you believe that there are actually people on the IMDB board for this movie saying that the character isn't sympathetic because she's overweight? Yeah, if you were HIV positive and functionally illiterate with two kids born out of incest, I'm sure losing weight would be the first thing on YOUR mind, too. Morons.
The Corpse Bride - Eh, it was okay, but I was kind of hoping for better. It was cute, and I enjoyed the looks at the world of the dead, but I don't think the idea had enough flesh to it to carry a full-length movie. The plot dragged in spots, and the songs weren't at all memorable. Maybe Tim Burton's typical shtick is just becoming old hat. Yeah, I know this movie is a few years old, but has he done anything truly great since then? I mean, I liked his take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory pretty well, but it really didn't hold a candle to the Gene Wilder version. I guess we'll have to see what he does with Wonderland.
