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If you've watched this movie, like, you know, REALLY watched it, you'll know about the ending. You'll know about the amazing monologue by Guillame Canet as his character is driving like a madman in the rain. You'll know about the beautiful cinematography, as shown through the Adam & Eve scene near the beginning. And, you'll know about the game that makes up the premise of this movie, translated as "Children's Games"; centering on childhood friends whose love grows complicated and at times perverted throughout the years, this movie is definitely my favorite romantic film, and has taught me that although love is universal, the ways which you and your partner show it don't have to be. Watch Marion Cotillard in my favorite role of hers. Also, the fact that she and Canet are together in real life just makes me extremely happy.
Garden State - Sometimes, it comes at the wrong time, and it doesn't have to be big.
This movie's just really quiet, for some reason. It's really understated, really subtle. And it's extremely realist. There really aren't any grand gestures. It's really just two characters (Zach Braff and Natalie Portman) who fall quietly in love with each other over the span of four days, despite the chaos of real life. I mean, sometimes, when you're trying to find yourself, someone comes along who just kind of messes it up, and makes you wonder if it's the real thing. My favorite quote from this movie is: "It's like you feel homesick for a place that doesn't even exist. […] Maybe that's what family really is: a group of people that miss the same imaginary place." And oh gosh, please get a copy of the entire Garden State soundtrack. It is amaaaaazing.
He's Just Not That Into You - Sometimes, you're the rule, not the exception.
As much as I want to add another Indie movie to this list, that's not going to happen. Why? Because I love Rom-Coms. They're safe, they're bubbly and, for the most part, the actors in them are attractive. I hate ScarJo, but I loved the rest of the cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Justin Long, Bradley Cooper, etc etc. The great thing about this one is that you have very real people in them, in various stages of their relationships. My favorite, of course, is the Ginnifer-Justin arc, and what I've learned from it is that "You're the rule, not the exception…until you actually find someone to whom you are the exception."
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| "If you're not willing to sound stupid, you don't deserve to be in love." |
Even though I don't find him particularly attractive, I'm a big Ashton Kutcher defender, mainly because he doesn't seem to take himself too seriously, and he can get really adorable and goofy. What makes this movie different from other Rom-Coms is that it takes 7 years for Ashton and Amanda Peet to get together, and moreover, it takes them just as long to realize that they're actually in love. You've got Ashton on guitar trying to sing Bon Jovi, you've got that great New Year's Eve scene, and you've got the great soundtrack featuring Aqualung's Brighter Than Sunshine, and you've got a non-cliche storyline where the 'life changes' that the characters go through are pretty interesting.
Win A Date With Tad Hamilton - Always, you should love someone for the right reasons.
One other thing I learned from this movie was in a line from Michelle Hahn's character: "Well, love you get over in two months, big love you get over in two years, and great love, well great love…it changes your life. So which one is it?" But more importantly, "You can't love someone for what they stand for or seem to be. You have to love them for their details, for the little things that are true of them and only them." In this movie, look out for dorky, self-deprecating Topher Grace, a cute closing scene with Kate Bosworth, and that wonderful "She has six smiles" monologue. Everybody's Tad Hamilton to somebody.
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