Friday, March 26, 2010

Get Up On Ye' Feet!!!

Hmm, it might be one of the most cliche phrases you have ever heard. Of course, every phrase has its story. Most probably, the phrase was made up during the 'hard' times, when people were down and out. And so they said, we will rise. And rise we shall.


It is easier said than done. You probably know this too. You have to deal with depression, pressure from other people and the constant thought that no matter how much or how hard you try to think positively, you never seem to take a step forward. There is no light at the end of tunnel, but deep inside, there is always hope.


I've had one hell of a tiring week. Demoralizing too. There's just too much to do. As a sixteen-year-old, there's bound to be plenty of homework. Now, Mum probably told you, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Besides, as we all know, this age is the information age. We get left out if we don't get proper education. Or if we don't do our homework.


Alright, alright, I know, it's a pretty lame excuse, homework and all. Like other aspiring teens, I dream. I dream of getting out. I dream of exploring the other aspects of life. I dream, and dream. All for what? Like a rainbow, when it comes, it comes all shiny and great, until it fades away...


There is also a fine line between being kicked and being crushed. I'm sure, many have experienced this before, that sense of disbelief at what has occurred around us. How do we get back up? That's the question. But, I will 'rise' . I believe all hope is not lost, and dreams are not just meant to be dreams.
Quote of the day: Most of the times, we live on hopes, not expectations.
Posted by at

Review of The Week!

Movie : The Avengers (2012)

Awe-inducing, funny and action-packed, this could be the superhero movie of the year (not that there are many).


It is unusual for directors to modify the genre of superhero movies. To be precise, if we are looking for some popcorn entertainment, Joss Whedon could have easily turned this into a full-blown alien-versus-superhero affair (that actually would not be too bad). Interestingly to note however, he does not. With an affinity to blend action scenes with tongue-in-cheek humor, he balances the tone of the movie to be both rewarding and most definitely, superhero-themed.

There are plenty of noteworthy things you can brag about this movie. The cinematography, the script, the visuals, the cast, the production design. Surely though, there would be one or two flaws, but they are not really meant to be called 'flaws' per se. Bending the laws of physics, 'saving the world' is saving the US and how Hulk manages to comply to orders are just some of the minor 'flaws'. These are probably things that you would just like to ignore for the sake of giving the director the benefit of the doubt.

It is quite evident that Whedon has made this film his own. He incorporates humor into almost every scene, as if things are not to be taken too seriously in the world of The Avengers. And it should be like that. Again, the emphasis on superhero movies usually lie on destruction, life-saving and personalization of characters. But here, there is some of that, but not completely. No chessy lines. No rushed pacing. No cliche-ridden narrative. (Just Loki speaking in a not-so-sharp English accent.)

The movie can also be likened to last year's Deathly Hallows (Part 2); a lot of hype, and duly delivered. At least we could expect how the last Harry Potter movie was meant to be : an emotional, epic battle. The Avengers did deliver but there is something different to the whole theme that somehow manages to change our view on how superhero movies should be in the future. Is it Robert Downey Junior's Shakespearean jab at Thor? Or is the excellent cinematography of sticking to single shots instead of quick-fire editing? Heck, it could even be Scarlett Johansson's semi-obscene display of bust. Anyhow the movie is a success, most definitely.


Unprecedented, now that is one word to decribe Joss Whedon's take on a superhero movie.


Personally*... Stay in your seats till the end; there are rumors that an extra scene is added to the US version of The Avengers, for compensation of the late release.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/user/894039/reviews/

Spark of inspiration?