Movie Review: X - Men First Class

At last Friday came and X-Men : first class was finally shown.  I actually watched it around 2:30 pm at SM : MOA but the line was already insanely long that's what you'd expect from an X-Men Franchise.

If you're expecting a great movie, you won't be disappointed . Every actor played their roles perfectly from the ever villainous Kevin Bacon who played Sebastian Shaw to the mild manner Professor Charles Xavier played by James McAvoy.

Though marvel comic fans might disagree since most scenes were far from the original comic. Then again most comic book movie adaptation are usually modernized to fit the average person's preference.

Overall, the movie was great. It clearly showed how Erik and Charles's friendship was made and how the mutant academy started. Definitely a must watch movie for this year. 

Movie Review: The Switch Movie

Just watched the movie "The Switch" starred by Jennifer Aniston as Kassie Larson and Jason Bateman as Wally Mars.  It is a romantic comedy drama film.  It seems more on the drama side.

Its about a Kassie who is approaching middle age who decides to get a child through artificial insemination.  She and Wally Mars are best friends.  They separate and then seven years after she returns with the kid named Sebastian.  That's when things got complicated with Kassie, Wally and the donor.  The plot was kind of weird and unrealistic to me although it was pretty good to watch.

While watching this movie, it reminded me of another film which also involved a single woman getting artificial dissemination called "The Back Up Plan".  With two movies like this, it got me thinking.  Is it really possible that some women give up on finding the right one and prefer to raise kids on their own?  I guess, times have change.  Gone are the days where being a single mother was taboo and wives have to tolerate their husbands just for the welfare of their kids and because of their public outlook.  Women have become more confident and independent.

As I watched this, it made me dreamy of having a guy best friend like the two main casts.  I agree with Kassie in the movie that it is essential that guys have a sense of humor and that is also why I prefer to have guy best friends.  From childhood, I've had several close guy friends before.  (Really miss those good days!) But it never worked out.  I'm amazed at how long there were able to make it work.  What do you guys think?

   

Korean Drama Review: Dream High

Dream High is an inspirational drama series produced by KBS totalling of 16 episodes.  The story is about six aspiring youths on their way to making international stars.  It starts from their lives before entering Kirin Arts High School towards their training and then the outcome.

This drama is very entertaining and suited for all ages.  The plot has a proper balance of romance, comedy and drama in an art school setting.  It gives the audience a glance of what stars in Korea have to sacrifice to reach their dreams.

The show not only relates to those who have passion for arts but appeals to anyone who have hopes and dreams.  It teaches moral values of friendship, forgiveness, acceptance and hard work.  It also focuses on character development.

Through this drama, I was able to realize that making mistakes is not the end but the beginning of redemption.  We can still continuously change and improve ourselves.  We should not be dragged down by others who ridicule us and repetitively remind us of our mistakes but we should believe in our will to change because it is really ourselves who define what we are.  As an individual, I can relate to the main female lead well.

Have you watched this yet?  If not I highly recommend that you watch this and let me know what you think.  This is the sort of drama that you leaves you with something even a long time after watching.