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Going to the movies is fun. What you'll see here is a collection of movie gems that I really like. Some of it made cry and some made me laugh.


 
About A Boy

This is a heart warming flick about a, well... boy. Here we see a very different Hugh. A break from his staple romantic comedies. Anyway, the story is really touching and the way they presented it is just wonderful. The boy is searching for a father figure when Hugh came along and a bond was developed. The dialogues were pretty simple but striking. The cinematography was awesome while the actors were fairly good. I recommend you to rent it. Note: It's not a chick flick.

 
 
8 Women

This was the first French movie I saw. It is about 8 women trapped inside a stylish mansion during winter and the only man in the house died. The culprit is still inside. This is a film full of surprises and beautiful women. Talking in French sounds so cool. lol. The turning of events is so wicked that you have no idea who is the murderer. This is a great whodunit flick with a surprise ending that will leave you dumbfounded.


 

American Beauty

Haunting. The topic of Nazis, midlife crisis, homosexuality, rebellion and marriage all rolled into one is genius work. Kevin Spacey was really good in this. At first, I only wanted to see this because Mena Suvari was on it but after watching it all, I knew why the Oscars was praising it.


 
Billy Elliot

This wasn't showed in most theaters here in the Philippines. I don't know why. I was glad I caught it on Star Movies. Billy Elliot, for me, was one of the best film ever made. The simplicity of it is profound. Not like any other comedy-slash-feel-good-film. It is about reaching your dream. Billy struggled with conformity. It'll make you sob and laugh at the same time. Yeah, satisfying.


 
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

A classic big budgeted Hollywood movie. The whole pirate thing was really catchy and Johny Depp's performance was Oscar worthy. Despite all the special effects they still managed to incorporate some humor to it. It ignores the classic connotation of an antagonist since the villains weren't that bad.


 
I am Sam

I was really disappointed that Sean Penn didn't get the best actor award for this movie. Spectacular. I am Sam's poignant story telling will make you sob and sob till the end. Pack up all the tissues for this one. I can't believe I cried on this. Yes, I can cry. lol. Anyway, this still remains my most favorite movie of all time.


 
Kill Bill

Revenge is best served cold. Yeah! Kill Bill is a kick ass flick where you'll see limbs flying and blood gushing in every direction. For me, its 2003's best film. The battle sequences were so elaborate that you'll be gasping every minute. Plus, Uma Thurman was gorgeous on this film. Part two will be shown this summer and I can't wait.


 
Riding in Cars with Boys

I'm such a moma's boy. hehe This film about a struggling single mother. Writing this movie page made me realize that I'm such a sucker for drama. Riding Cars shows Drew Barrymore's  talent and Brittany Murphy shines here. The flashback sequencing was a good idea. This is a really good movie.


 
The Italian Job

PG-13 action films has never been this good. Although everything here has already been done in many films, the story and soundtrack was it's saving grace. I was already tired of those XXX type of action. This is actually refreshing.


 

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