Friday, January 27, 2012

Trekking Where You Cannot

Up to a certain point, there is uncertainty. And then there is certainty. Which one do we choose?


Be amazed, be very amazed. Are we destined for failure? Be pessimistic. Are we losers? Think again. Chances are you are not going to be as pessimistic as you think. How does it work then? Why am I saying there is certainty?

Ha! Beating around the bush again, I apologize. What is the point then? What the hell are we talking about here? This is exactly my point. We want to get to point. It is either that or bust. Cliches, perhaps. The probably flaw in what we all do (decide on decisions) is evident and not ignored, but just shoved away like old linen.

So what do we do? Resist the temptation to say, "Nothing!". Or, "It doesn't matter." Because it does, but we do not realize it. We are imaginative and creative beings, and we would not do justice to ourselves by telling us things aren't as important as they seem. BUT then again, what is the point?

Fortunately and unfortunately, there is no point. (Or maybe there is?) It is just that, we have been looking around for a 'point', for something is vague and at the same time right in front of eyes. Confused? Look for the answer. Pointless? Then look for hope. Depressed? Then look for happiness. We keep looking for something we are not even sure is there.


Is that how our minds work? Partly. It is a flaw as well as a boon. Anyway, the point? Look for it. Chances are, we ain't getting anywhere.

Precise...
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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.

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Spark of inspiration?