Tuesday, October 23, 2012 @ Tuesday, October 23, 2012
its interesting how some films or books have the ability to evoke certain emotions or thoughts in someone. not all movies and stories can do that, just some extraordinary ones. watched perks of a wall flower last night and superficial as this might sound but the biggest reasons why i wanted to watch it was because of nina debrev and emma watson. also, i personally found it difficult to relate to the protagonist, like the things he went through or the thoughts that he harboured. but i did find the entire plot partly nostalgic, and partly a reflection of how society works, this time from a different perspective.
the setting was in a high school where typical teenage issues are evident. issues such as being noticed or making friends, having someone to sit with during lunch time, relationships and all. slightly nostalgic since all these seems so familiar, minus the time spent in army. the need to make friends and feeling like you belonged was such a real thing. in fact, it is a real thing for any teenager. yet as important as having friends is, making them is just as difficult. what to say, small talk, finding out each other's interests, what does he or she think of me. the endless uncertainties conjured in one's mind when placed in a totally new environment, having to meet absolutely new people. most people would be slightly overwhelmed. and then the characters of sam and patrick appeared and exemplified the warmth and charisma that any person in a new setting would appreciate much. the light heartedness, jovial disposition and welcoming atmosphere proved pivotal in making the difference in charlie's high school life. how powerful that one moment was.
many of us dont think much of our actions. i know for myself, i really dont think about the implications of my actions. trying to work on that. but looking back, it is true how powerful one moment in time is. the things said or actions done could have made a difference in somebody's life, for better or for worse. in the case of this movie, it became evident that a small warm gesture of friendliness could go endless miles in helping someone gain confidence and change the path laid out for him. in light of that, its amazing how we all have the power to affect people and build or destroy their lives: the biggest take away from the movie. well on top of that, it was a pleasure to watch, with nearly two hours of the actresses mentioned above.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 @ Tuesday, October 23, 2012
its interesting how some films or books have the ability to evoke certain emotions or thoughts in someone. not all movies and stories can do that, just some extraordinary ones. watched perks of a wall flower last night and superficial as this might sound but the biggest reasons why i wanted to watch it was because of nina debrev and emma watson. also, i personally found it difficult to relate to the protagonist, like the things he went through or the thoughts that he harboured. but i did find the entire plot partly nostalgic, and partly a reflection of how society works, this time from a different perspective.
the setting was in a high school where typical teenage issues are evident. issues such as being noticed or making friends, having someone to sit with during lunch time, relationships and all. slightly nostalgic since all these seems so familiar, minus the time spent in army. the need to make friends and feeling like you belonged was such a real thing. in fact, it is a real thing for any teenager. yet as important as having friends is, making them is just as difficult. what to say, small talk, finding out each other's interests, what does he or she think of me. the endless uncertainties conjured in one's mind when placed in a totally new environment, having to meet absolutely new people. most people would be slightly overwhelmed. and then the characters of sam and patrick appeared and exemplified the warmth and charisma that any person in a new setting would appreciate much. the light heartedness, jovial disposition and welcoming atmosphere proved pivotal in making the difference in charlie's high school life. how powerful that one moment was.
many of us dont think much of our actions. i know for myself, i really dont think about the implications of my actions. trying to work on that. but looking back, it is true how powerful one moment in time is. the things said or actions done could have made a difference in somebody's life, for better or for worse. in the case of this movie, it became evident that a small warm gesture of friendliness could go endless miles in helping someone gain confidence and change the path laid out for him. in light of that, its amazing how we all have the power to affect people and build or destroy their lives: the biggest take away from the movie. well on top of that, it was a pleasure to watch, with nearly two hours of the actresses mentioned above.