Holy Motors

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I am way too late in writing a review about this movie since this was released in 2012. But give me chance, I just finished watching this film and I wouldn't be at ease without having to share what I have to say about it.

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A story that will confuse and mark a big question in your face but will leave you satisfied. At last a motion picture that's not predictable and cannot be classified with every other movie we're seeing these days. In fact, it would be a breathe of fresh air to see something else like this. Please do tell if you know of similar films, I'd be glad to check them out. 

Somehow most movies released in cinemas and television today are basically telling the same stories over and over and, let's be honest, it gets boring along the way.

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If you want to see a work of art that won't make you say, "I knew this was the plot", "I knew this would be the ending", and so on and so forth, then you should watch this movie.

I'm not gonna write a summary about this because it'll just spoil things. Just go ahead and watch it yourself. To be honest, I thought I wouldn't reach the end of this film. And... what a surprise, I did and I must say I was entertained.

Strange. Weird. Puzzling. Twisting. Mad. Holy Motors.

Gravity

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I remember dreaming of becoming an astronaut. It would've been cool to be one of the very few females to watch Earth from the vastness of outer space. Floating in the galaxy would be an unforgettable experience. As a kid, I wasn't really thinking of the dangers of this profession. The thought of being out there swimming in deep space simply astounded me. This movie tickled my fancy; I just had to see this in the big screen.

2013 sci-fi drama Gravity revolves around Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock), a bio-medical engineer, on her first space mission with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsy (George Clooney). While servicing the Hubble Space Telescope, things go wrong as their space shuttle becomes damaged by a chain reaction of destruction from a Russian anti-satellite test. This visual spectacle makes viewers witness the dead silence of outer space and an astronaut's struggle to survive the unkind cosmos.

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If you're expecting aliens, cosmic apocalypse and other stuff  like that, this is not the movie you're looking for. One thing's for sure though, it's a good watch so go ahead buy that ticket and enjoy the show.

Here's the trailer to get you motivated:

French Romantic Movies

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There's something about French love story films. A concoction of intense romance, mystery, charm, blitheness, incredibility and  at times a hint of tragedy. These movies are injected with riveting twists that they leave an impression that's hard to forget. You would want to tell a friend to watch them so you'll have someone to relate to; you can't just keep it to yourself. Suddenly you find yourself yearning to watch more French movies may it be in different genres.

Watch these for a start:

Jeux d'enfants (Love Me If You Dare)

A childhood daring game between Sophie and Julien extends to their adult years where it leads them to fulfilling their dream of eternal love.

L'appartement (The Apartment)

Max's obsession with his lost love Lisa somehow becomes a labyrinth that's headed to a tragic conclusion.

Un long dimanche de fiancailles (A Very Long Engagement)

Mathilde remains hopeful that her fiance Manech is still alive after being condemned to death due to self-mutilation to escape service in the war. In search for the truth, she discovers interesting stories of the different men who were to face the same fate with her lover.


What makes these movies interesting is probably due to the fact that it's French-- the language, lifestyle, setting. I don't really know, I can't quite explain it myself. Maybe it's just the French way; maybe... C'est la vie!

Pee Mak

If you want a good laugh and a ghost story, Pee Mak is the movie to see. This 2013 Thai comedy horror film is surely an enjoyment; you'd be smiling after watching it. I too was laughing my heart out in the cinema that's why I'm recommending this as a must-watch. 

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After serving at war, Mak (Mario Maurer) invited his four soldier comrades, who later became his closest friends, to stay in his aunt's house for a couple of days. There is a rumor circulating the village that Nak, Mak's wife, is already a ghost; her death caused by childbirth while he was away. A series of hair raising events occurred and his friends try to prove to Mak that the rumor is true. 

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An hour of laughter with Mak and his friends will make you forget your worries in a while.

Pee Mak trailer: