Monday Movie Madness - The Perks of Being a Wallflower Review

Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Time Length: 1 hr 43 mins

Rated: M

Who Stars in it? Emma Watson (Hermione from Harry Potter), Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

My Rating: 8/10

Type of Movie: heartfelt movie with romance and comedy elements

Comments: It wasn’t the usual Blockbuster movie, this was a movie with a bit more heart. It made me laugh, it made me cry. It was about a young boy struggling with depression and trauma, who tries to make friends at a new school. Normally, I would say this is aimed at teenagers, but this movie is great for adults too. I really, really enjoyed this film.

Should I wait for it to come out on DVD? Absolutely. It’s the type of movie that would be great to watch at home – there is no special effects, etc that make it worthwhile for the big screen.

Cons of the movie: Made me cry.

You would like this movie if you liked… The Intouchables

Do not watch this movie if… you don’t have an emotional side or don’t like Emma Watson with short hair.

My favourite movies of 2012

1. The Hobbit (in anticipation)

2. The Hunger Games

3. Argo

4. The Amazing Spiderman

5. The Avengers/Ted/Seven Psychopaths

2012 movies that disappointed me

1. The Dark Knight

2. Prometheus

3. American Pie: Reunion

4. Skyfall (I am expecting to hear some negative replies for this)

To California

Exciting news!

Over the next 3 weeks, I will embark on my journey to the United States of America (first time) and will keep you guys posted on all the goss! Great food, pictures and people will be essential in this journey, and I look forward to it.

Rodeo Drive: Beverly Hills

I will be flying with V Australia on the way there, and will use all my charisma to attempt to get upgraded to Business Class. Of course, I will let you know how that eventuates....Stay tuned.

A poetry piece

Life

This poem is dedicated to all those tragically involved in the Texas Dark Knight horror.

25.07.12

Sleeping, but awake
Unflavoured life continues
Unwritten outlook.

What's it going to be?
Nine still critical
Life stirring.

Is it real or all a dream?
Cool with a hint of promise
Yet torrential rain.

It's you, not me
The rigidness of flexibility
Absurd notions

To Watch or Not to Watch? Movies of 2012

Come Friday night, I am so exhausted from work, and so glad to see the back of another stressful week. In order to completely switch off from work, my boyfriend and I spend Friday nights at the cinema - it forces us to relax, have a laugh and above all - not talk about work.

The 3 movies that I have seen lately and which have have left an impression are: John Carter (in 3D), 21 Jump St, and The Hunger Games.

Let's first talk about John Carter, the flop of the century. Out of ten, it would just scrape 2 stars, mainly because it gave me the opportunity to eat popcorn and drink coke. What a disaster of a movie and I wouldn't even know where to begin. Whilst the special effects were on par with current movies, and the last two minutes of the movie was an "oh!" moment - it could not make up for the remaining 122 minutes of a poor attempt to replicate Star Wars. The acting was shocking, and despite being in 3D, the movie had a strange 2D quality about it - with lights that were too bright, and their voices coming out as echoes like ones that you would hear from an old TV set. Overall, save your money...and don't wait for it to come out on dvd.

21 Jump Street, however, was a surprisingly humorous comedy with fresh jokes and great entertainment value. Channing Tatum's good looks were just a huge bonus. Rating would be a 7.5/10.

Last, but definitely not in any way least - The Hunger Games - the most anticipated movie of the year. I watched it last night, without managing to contain my excitement. After having read the books and watched the trailers at least 100 times, I could not keep in my seat. The movie was remarkable - and largely because it showed a different perspective than what was offered by the book. The book focuses on Katniss' story and is seen through her eyes - whilst the film flits back and forth between what is happening on the outside of the arena and what is happening in Katniss' world. Katniss' performance was outstanding and in fact, all of the cast were cleverly selected. Rating = 8.5/10. I will be going back to see it a second-time tomorrow.