blueseas's Reviews

Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)

10/10

A magical and whimsical break from reality...

22 November 2008

That's what t.v. should be. And Pushing Daisies lives up to those expectations. A beautifully crafted and well-designed show, Pushing Daisies is one of the few shows left on prime-time that has integrity, is good for the entire family and sparks your imagination. It's not about the normal action, sex, money or murder angles of every other show on t.v. It's a show that makes you think and laugh, but although the basic plot may seem impossible, the concepts are real to us all. Wanting something you can't have, hoping for someone to want us, running away from your past and searching for family, even in the most unlikely of places, etc...

I realize that ABC has basically canceled this wonderful show at this point, and will most likely replace it with some show beyond the point of integrity. I suppose everything does come back to money... it's too bad that there are now no other shows on ABC that actually make you feel good after watching.

39 out of 110 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

What About Brian (2006–2007)

9/10

Funny and witty comedy about different types of love

17 April 2006

I turned to this show by accident and I could not turn away. I loved the show's premise where love is portrayed in 4 stages - the single dating scene; a couple before marriage; a married couple without children; and a long-wed married couple with many children. Each of the different stages faces their own problems and they have to figure out ways to deal with them, and the show does not try to convince you about which stage is the best. The single guy faces as many problems as the married couples, so it is up to the viewer to decide what to do. Of course, there are some twists involved in addition to these stages, but the show is great to watch.

The actors fit their roles entirely and the problems they face can be identified by all people who have ever been in love. In an era where Friends, Sex and the City, Everybody loves Raymond and other quality shows that depicted the relationships of people in a comedic sense are gone, I'm glad that there is finally a new show to continue this genre. I only hope the rest of the series continues like this and keeps my interest!

34 out of 41 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

13 Going on 30 (2004)

9/10

When you were young, didn't you ever wonder how your life would turn out?

7 March 2006

I fell in love with the concept behind this movie - the chance to see how your future was affected by your decisions of the day. Don't you dream about how your future looks, what you really want, what you wish you could have? Do you have any regrets in your life that you wish you could change? This movie addresses all these questions and more. Jennifer Garner plays Jenna Rink, a girl who, after experiencing the utter cruelty of Junior High, wishes to become 30 years old - wish granted. After it takes her a while to get used to the fact that she is no longer 13 years old, Jenna starts to realize how she changed her own life by her decisions when she was 13, thus getting everything that she thought she wanted. However, as life always ends up showing us, she also realizes what she sacrificed in order to get her young dreams, such as her former best friend, who is played by Mark Ruffalo.

What makes this movie different from teen movies or other movies classified in the same genre is that 13 going on 30 focuses on the long-term effects of our dreams on our personalities. To what extent do you go to get your dreams, and how does that change your life? Although there were many comedic moments to the movie, as well as certain unbelievable moments, the basic premise shines through and makes this movie well worth watching. Additionally, the wonderful chemistry between Garner and Ruffalo makes their story all the more believable.

Jenna asks her mother, 'If you could have one do-over in life, what would you change?' Her mother replies with 'Nothing'. While that may not be true for most people, perhaps watching this movie will help you reflect on how you would have changed your own life.

1 out of 1 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Sleeping Beauty (1959)

10/10

Romantic classic

8 November 2004

Warning: Spoilers

One of the first books that I read as a child was the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty. From that moment onwards, this story captivated me as no other before. The ideas of love at first sight, pure evil, and the goodness of others were all exemplified in this story, and even as a child, I recognized the wonderment of the story.

When I actually saw the movie for the first time, though, I must admit. I was a bit disappointed. I felt the drawing of Aurora was too angular and not realistic enough for me. QUICK SPOILER warning!!! I also thought that Prince Phillip was too much of a wuss in the movie - the fairies had to guide him in every step and produce the next step for him as he battled Maleficent. I missed that part of character in the book. END SPOILER.

However, putting all that aside, I was still enchanted by the movie. The use of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty only augmented the beauty of the movie, and heightened the romantic appeal. It was beautiful watching the two fall in love as they danced and sang together. That scene gives a false sense of security that makes the rest of the movie much more exciting. I loved Maleficent, and I must agree with others who feel that Maleficent is the best villain. Even compared to other Disney villains, Maleficent is clearly the most powerful: she has magical ability, decent henchmen(the raven), is never comical(thus making her cruelty much more noticeable), and embodies pure evil.

While this movie may not be the best for all, it will always be one of my favorites due to the combination of so many elements that make the film much more realistic than you would believe for a Disney movie. In all simplicity, it is a story of how you must overcome obstacles in order to acquire true love, and such a story is eternal.

3 out of 5 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Imaginative wonder

8 November 2004

Although I have never read Lewis Carroll's novel, I can still appreciate the creativity and imagination that went into this story. Alice in Wonderland will always be one of my favorites, if not just for the absolute originality of the story, for the lack of an obviously physically romantic part to the story.

Almost un-"Disney"-like, no two people fall in love or chase each other throughout the movie. Instead, the romance occurs in the truest sense of romance - all in Alice's imagination. She is a very passionate character and chases what she wants. She follows her curiosity and takes chances, without regard to the consequences.

Although she tries to make the best of the situations she gets herself in, she is always true to her character. She tries her hardest to follow the rules she was taught - be polite, sit up straight, say yes your highness - but she's just a little girl, and not all rules are meant to be kept. The essence of Alice's character keeps the story alive, in addition to all the incredible people she meets.

I get irritated when people attribute the creativeness of this story to drugs or other substances, because they disregard the originality of the story. Who knows if the substance theory is true? But honestly, who cares?! Regardless of whatever Lewis Carroll did to get this story, the end result was this absolutely genius story. I have not seen or read any story that can compete with Alice in Wonderland in terms of creating the impossible and making it seem possible. You may or may not agree with me, but I will always cherish this movie for these reasons.

2 out of 4 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

blueseas

Reviews

Tell Your Friends

Recently Viewed