Since Thursday this week, I have been watching movies on DVD. I borrowed a lot from Rufus and I intend to return them before I graduate this November. Also, it's a form of relaxation before I plunge into one hellish semester again.
Hannah is a movie about a genetically modified girl who was raised by a man and who was trained to fight. She went to the city to face the people who want her dead and at the same time, learned of her origins. Nice fight scenes but the plot's the usual thing in movies with experimented humans.
Shrink is a pretty good movie about a famous psychiatrist who is consulted by big time people who are into movies. This doctor himself has problems and as he gets to know others, he learns to forgive himself and release the guilt that has been hounding him since his wife committed suicide. I love this film, it's a must-see.
It's Kind of a Funny Story is indeed funny albeit a little dramatic. It's about a teenage guy who's pressured to get into a prestigious school to land a good job and to get what he wants from the world. Feeling depressed and stressed from everything, he enters a rehab after a suicide attempt and there meets other people with more serious problems. I was surprised to find Julia Roberts' niece in the film. It's a light film actually but I think it raises awareness on depression, which BTW, is becoming more and more common these days among the youth.
Daydream Nation is a narrative from the point of view of a bored high school student named Caroline who seduces her male teacher and at the same time enters into a relationship with a guy her age. It's a great film on teenage angst: lots of drugs, sex, and obscene language.
The Mission is a film recommended by Prof. Laurel of the English Department. I was surprised to find it in the loot. It's about a group of Jesuits who aims to convert the Guarani people to Christianity but whose missions were abolished by the non-religious politicking of Portuguese and Spanish groups. Looks like an indie film. Nice picture and very nice graphics. It's a must-see for everyone.
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