‘The Proposal’ and ‘Up’ Review

Movie Title : The Proposal

Released Date : June 2009

Starring : Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds

Genre/Channel : Romantic Comedy

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, nudity and language 

Details on Yahoo! Summer Movie Guide and Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Synopsis/Summary of the story :

Book editor Maggie (Sandra Bullock) is everyone’s worst nightmare: ruthless, selfish, driven, and tactless. But when a problem with her Visa could potentially send her back to Canada and destroy her all-important career, she comes up with a solution on the spur of the moment: marry her much younger (but all-American) assistant (Ryan Reynolds). Unfortunately, the government is understandably suspicious, and so the two faux lovers must embark on a humiliating charade in order to make the marriage seem legitimate.

My Review :

I saw the trailer when I’m out to watch the other movie. At that time I thought, ‘O well, I’ll try to give a watch later’ but then this movie was far more beyond my expectation! I rarely choose romantic comedy movies these days because I think when they labelled so, it’s always more romantic than comedy. But this one is different. Everything balanced, and mix well together. There’s one more element that’s unwritten in the tagline : Family. You might be laughing out loud for the heart-tickling scenes, but your tears might fall out of notice for some heart-touching moments. I’d give it 70% comedy & the other 30% is all romantic & family. The movie is all realistic and touched the common & happening issue : residency & citizenship in United States. In this movie, Maggie’s visa was all the matter which brought the story to exists. In order to let herself staying in U.S much longer she has to marry Andrew. It won’t be a problem if the two really in a relationship, but what if they’re not? It already sounds unfair & cheating but it’s happening. And it’s not only for those who want U.S citizenship – Japanese citizenship too 😛 Maybe I should take Maggie as the role model if I want to stay in Japan for much longer time than I was allowed to, or if I’m about to be Japanese?!

Movie Title : Up

Release Date : May 2009

Voice Starring : Edward Asner & Jordan Nagai

Genre/Channel : Animation/Comedy Adventure/Kids,Family

MPAA Rating : PG for some peril & action

Details on Yahoo! Movies & Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Synopsis/Summary of the story :

Carl Fredricksen (Edward Asner) spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate and a persistent 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell (Jordan Nagai) gives him a new lease on life.

My Review :

The poster of the movie was the first caught my eye. I was like ‘What a cute boy! (Russel)’. Surely they have built the character beautifully made for view and that’s not the only of it. I was wondering this when I browsing the casts ; Russel was played by Jordan Nagai (voice). When I see ‘Nagai’ I thought he’s Japanese and I never knew it’s for real (half Japanese, actually). Take a look at photo below guys. I do not own a copyright for it and the using it here is nothing more than just sharing.

 

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 The character, the storyline, the animation & graphics, everything is perfect to me. All in one – happy, sad, action, adventure, love. A must, not to only kids, but everyone!

 

In A Blink… Review

THIS REVIEW WAS TRACKED FROM : http://ambiguousabyss.darkbb.com/reviews-f4/in-a-blink-eve-earl-t49.htm

Title: In A Blink
Author: Eve Earl
Url: http://www.winglin.net/fanfic/evearlmine/
Reviewer: Anna @ambiguous abyss

Warning: The reviewer doesn’t have anything against the Author. This is only an honest review, so don’t be mad if there are any unpleasant comments.

Title: 10/10

At first, I was kind of intrigued. I simply love the title. In a blink, things can change

Forewords: 6/10

The introduction was short and vague. I suggest you to elaborate more of the story, but keep it hanging. So that the readers have the feeling of wanting more, and knowing more. But the starting was enough, I like it.

Poster & Background: 9/10

Very very unique. It’s a good idea that you decided not to put anything as the background. It didn’t kill the words neither disturb it. But I think Jaejoong in the picture look a bit like a girl since he’s packed with both beauties. But I love the words. “A happiest moment is followed by the saddest one…”
Take note that it is not “A happiest.” it is “The happiest”

Characters: 5/5

Really worked together; well done.

Creativity & Originality: 19/20

Equipped with those swirls of words, and the idea of the whole story. I must say I really love your story. The mixtures of emotions pulled me altogether.
The idea of painting really suits the mood. All the messages that appeared from the painting touched me deeply.
But the story is kind of lonely and quiet. Still, I understand that, taking it as how the whole story works.

Story plotting & Organization: 13.5/15

Every chapter was short. Nonetheless, I know you were trying to separate different events so that it wont be so mixed up. Yes, some were unspecified, might as well reduce that out.
Good job for this.

Language: 18/20
I don’t have any problem with this. Only some mistakes such as it’s and its. Check it up before posting it okay? You use of vocabulary is indeed very good.

Enjoyment: 8/10

I admit that this story is simple and quiet, but that’s what I like. You managed to bring it all up. For the first fan fiction, I know it’s never easy.
Congratulations girl!

Bonus: 5/5

A good start for a first fanfic. Hope to see more work from you. Don’t be discouraged by people’s remark. You can produce a very good piece of work. So don’t lose hope. Keep it up.

Total: 93.5%

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Ok. For those who still don’t know what’s all about. “In A Blink…” is my FIRST FANFICTION. Really was because “J Dean” wasn’t really wrote as fan fiction but it’s a short story expected using fictional characters that later adapted into fan fiction.

I got the idea somehow while my mind off from studying on one night and since they’re very simple so I’ve decided to make it a one shot-fic. That’s why it turned to be a very short one.

And then, when I decided to make it a fan-fiction, it’s like a heavy burden been placed on my back. You know why? Even though it’s said a FAN FICTION, but using the known, existing characters wasn’t easy thing for me. Because I knew how the persons really are. But somehow I managed to finish the story with the review I attached above. There’s another review for this, but I decided not to up it here. 

So guys. If you interested, you may check this story. I know it’s not youth type story. Yet my stories are all melancholic ones. I can only write SAD STORIES. That’s me. Why do I have to change? Right? 😉