The second movie in the marathon was “There Will Be Blood”, starring Daniel Day Lewis. \u00a0What an interesting movie. \u00a0The portrayal of the main character was so intense, so rich and so deep, I really felt like I would hate to meet the actor himself . \u00a0The character radiated hate and greed, and the movie explored his behavior through all kinds of changes through his life. \u00a0 I was really interested in seeing how the movie would end, and I was not disappointed (especially considering the director). \u00a0Great movie, although a little long. \u00a0Excellent recommendation.<\/p>\n
The next movie I watched was 50\/50, about a very young man facing cancer \u00a0(and possibly death). \u00a0I wasn’t quite sure if it was a comedy or a drama, but there was plenty of both in the movie. \u00a0The character of quirky best friend was played by Seth Rogen, and he did what he seems to do best – play a stoner guy telling dirty jokes. \u00a0The movie addressed some heavy issues in a light way, but I think it was fair depiction. \u00a0No unnecessary drama, but the ending was a little bit of a surprise for me. \u00a0Again: good movie, good characters, tough topic. \u00a0And Anna Kendrick was pretty hot.<\/p>\n
The last two movies were movies that I had actually seen before. \u00a0Only after starting 25th hour did I realize that I had seen it. \u00a0Since I had forgotten the plot I re-watched it, and slowly it came back to me. \u00a0 As the story unfolded, I was struck how the main character (and his friends, for that matter) were just wishing for things to go their way. \u00a0They wanted things, they took things, and others were left to deal with the repercussions of those actions. \u00a0Spike Lee did a great job showing New York, and by the end of the movie I was sure that it was a place I’d never want to live. \u00a0So much insecurity, aggressiveness and selfishness – no, thanks. \u00a0That is the vibe that I got from the movie, and I think it was by design. \u00a0The ending is quite powerful, however and I like the way it leaves the viewer. \u00a0Also the location of the opening scene of the movie reminded me of the opening to Grand Theft Auto 4. \u00a0Which came first, I wonder?<\/p>\n
Finally, Chasing Amy. \u00a0This movie made a bad impression on me the first time I saw it. \u00a0I guess I saw it as kind of a spiritual sequel to Clerks, and thus was disappointed that there wasn’t enough Jay and Silent Bob for me. \u00a0I later got what I was hoping for with Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, however. \u00a0Chasing Amy was better this time around. \u00a0I had trouble believing that Ben Affleck wasn’t Ben Affleck in the movie, but I guess that really didn’t matter much to the story. \u00a0The ending was still preposterous (at least to me) and continued to be a deal-breaker for me. \u00a0I guess I have a hard time relating with any of the characters, but I can understand the arc of the story and this time I could better understand the point of the filmmaker. \u00a0It just seemed a little heavy-handed, but sometimes heavy-handed works.<\/p>\n
That’s it for the movie marathon. \u00a0Thanks to Drew for recommending the flicks, and I’ll be sure to go back to him if I have another big block of free time. \u00a0Maybe in July I’ll have another week to kill…<\/p>\n
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