Les Misérables (2012, Movie)

Directed by

Tom Hooper

Writing credits:

Book:

Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil 

Based from: Victor Hugo (novel)

Herbert Kretzmer (lyrics)

(original: French text) Alain Boublil & Jean-Marc Natel 

James Fenton (additional text)

William Nicholson (screenplay)

Genre: Classic,Musical,Drama,Romance,Coming of Age

Minutes: 157

Release Date: December 25, 2012

Storyline:

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.(more)

My thoughts,rating and overall movie experience:

Many thanks to Aunt Susan who treated us for this wonderful Christmas movie it's been quite part of the tradition in our family to watch and go to the movies every year well except for last year. But anyway, I got some ideas about the movie I managed to get a glimpse of some parts from the trailer and advertisements etc. it's been a couple of years since I actually watched the other versions so yeah truly looking forward watching them all unfold.

The Child Cosette is so adorable and absolutely perfect for the role then Amanda Seyfried is the perfect grown up match Cosette and Eddie Redmayne (Marius) he's so french they are the perfect couple in this movie ever! Their love triangle in which I feel so sorry for Samantha Barks (Éponine) 

The moment I saw that they cut off Anne's hair I know for sure that she's gonna win an award!

and she did a wonderful job! she sang her heart out,portrayed a vulnerable character,flexible in many ways.

Sacha Baron Cohen (Thénardier) and Helena Bonham Carter (Madame Thénardier) these two made me laugh a lot of times! Master of the house is one of my all time favorite number such a Cray cray couple.

Éponine, took number one with her ON MY OWN song (timeless piece ever!)

OMG! look at Samantha Barks's tiny waist :O I wish and would like mine's like that haha! I think that's the first one I noticed and the next would have to be is that she's quite a look a like of the one playing Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) in Once upon a time

I haven't heard or know Samantha until I googled her apparently she's been through a lot of broadway shows or so yeah! amazing voice and lovely too.

The last scene in the movie actually is truly a tear jerker I thought I'm the only one but then I heard quite a number of sniffles here and there so I'm relieved I'm not alone! haha! I'll give this movie a 5 out of 5 stars it made me cry especially towards the end I wouldn't even thought of it but the way the musical goes and spoke to my heart w:Ow I actually got a heart! haha! I would most definitely buy this in Blu-ray!

One Day (Movie)

Director: Lone Scherfig

Writers: David Nicholls (screenplay& book)

Genre: Drama,Romance,Contemporary
Minutes: 107
Release Date: August 19,2011
Story line: 

Emma and Dexter meet on the night of their university graduation. We see them every year on the anniversary of that date - July 15th. Emma is smart but success doesn't come quickly for her, whereas for Dexter, success and women come very easily. Through the years they grow apart as their lives take different directions and they meet other people. But as they grow apart from those other people and their lives start taking opposite directions again, Emma and Dexter find that they belong with each other.(more)

My thoughts,rating and overall movie experience:

5 out of 5 stars! CLASSIC!

This scene made me want to watch the movie in the first place and I do admit I cried a lot watching this film and no matter how many times I watched this.OMG! it's very faithful to the book. Anne Hathaway & Jim Sturgess their very existence is the perfect embodiment of Emma and Dex.

They're like my favorite fictional couple of all time! XD

I dunno what else to say about this I think I already said everything in my book review it's just so Perfect! because usually whenever they make a book to movie adaptation they change or revise some things even though the playwrite is the author but this movie oh no they totally made this truly a great match for every events.I like how they laid it out plain and simple with the dates so that people who haven't read the book would still know and of course for all of us to be reminded of oh so that was this year then that was last year etc.

I've been looking forward to this movie for a very long time and it was worth it!Good job and hands down to everyone who made this film possible.I would definitely recommend this to everyone and buy it in Blu-ray!^^,

Have you seen this?what are your thoughts about it? if so tell me your favorite parts,opinions etc. if you haven't also tell me why?are you planning to watch this anytime soon or what? make sure to tell me in the comments below ^^,

One Day by David Nicholls | Book Review

Category: Contemporary, instant-Classic
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 435
Language: English
Published: August 1st 2009 by Hodder & Stoughton (first published September 24th 2006)
ISBN: 0340896965 (ISBN13: 9780340896969)

About the book:
It’s 1988 and Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have only just met. But after only one day together, they cannot stop thinking about one another. Over twenty years, snapshots of that relationship are revealed on the same day—July 15th—of each year. (more)

My Review:

This is by far one of my favorite books of all time!

It has a great opening,quotable quotes,taught me a lot of things about life and throughout life! this made me laugh,cry,giggle,my internal organs flutter (if that's even possible haha!).I fell in love with the characters and their stories.I had a lot of fun reading this and I'm really glad I bought this also grateful to David Nicholls for writing such a fantastic epic love story that I could re-read over and over on repeat XD

This came to my attention after watching the movie trailer and the library copy was like mana from heaven!

Emma and Dexter's friendship,love and devotion to one another is perhaps all of us been longing for..it's just simply fantastic,well made and truly an instant classic!

I'll definitely recommend this book to everyone even if you say you are not a fan of romance or such definitely give this book a shot ^^,

I gave this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.Grab it in the store near you! :D

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien | Graphic Novel Review

Category: Fantasy,Classic
Format: Graphic Novel,abridged
Page Count: 144
Language: English
Published: May 29th 2001 by Del Rey (first published September 20th 1989)
ISBN:0345445600 (ISBN13: 9780345445605)
About the book:
When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim stolen treasure from the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented hobbit. Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the most dreaded dragon in all Middle-earth—and a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring. (more)


My Thoughts:

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I read this in preparation for the upcoming movie I love the colored illustrations,very much enjoyed the scenery and Tolkien's world building.The First time I read the book I never imagined it to be like this I thought it would be much darker like when Bilbo met Smeagol in the cave.This was very enlightening experience for me.The Dwarves names/roll call is like a tongue twister and I can't remember who is who and what is what good thing for these illustrations a-ha! I'm so excited to watch them live in action and listen to their songs. ^_^

Happy Holidays!

Hi guys how's it goin? I hope you had a Merry Christmas! ^_^

Anyways, as always a lot of things happened & it was super awesome where do I begin?

Thy Mp3(audiobook) lists my friend gave me and the Saunder's book I bought I'm halfway in through it yey! eight more hours to burn (absorbing important facts ;))) and a couple of hundreds or so to read woohoo!

I dazzled up a couple of Christmas balls as a brilliant gift for kids they're like almost my nephews so yeah..I made some dragon balls & pokeballs XD

Materials used:
A dozen small christmas balls
Acrylic Paint (Black & white)
Green String
Red Duct(k?) tape
scotch tape

It took me a couple of coats of acrylic paint to make it thick also to make it stick real good.I used the scotch tape as a guide I put it all around the xmas ball so I won't have a lot of Ooopps then used the same rack to let them dry then viola.Handpainted all the way ^^, (you get it..I hope so)

I also watched this amazing youtube clip for additional inspiration & as a guide.

Christmas Extravaganza

December 24, 2012

Went to Church 3:00 pm at Saint Williams they had such a marvelous renovation :O

Then off to Bucca to pick up the pasta & salad.Went home then to Ave Maria that's where we spent our Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Dinner),Exchange gifts & tour discussions.Had a lot of surprises,instant catching up,phone calls & text messages from family & friends very touching indeed!

December 25, 2012

The Spoils of Xmas oh yeah!

Tita Susan spent the night,woke up quite late,after lunch we drop by Tito Jojo's place.Ate again haha! then to Tita Susan's place...chill,siesta (afternoon nap) and finally to the theater to watch Les Miserable. I'm so gonna make a movie review about it here oh & the hobbit too XD

December 26,2012
Present time~Today

We bought a washer coz ours retired after 10 years of service but the Dryer was ok still functional.My Tatay(Dad) just need to fix all the proper wires and stuff.Speaking of which we have to go back to the store tomorrow to pick it up coz they are out of stock we don't want the display one coz you'll never know.

I also just bought TrakAxPC (a video editing software) since I would like to invest and level up my video creations you can try their free trial from their website and if you like it make sure you comeback over here so you can avail. my 10% off since you are my friend I'll give it to you for starters I already got mine I won't be needing it so click/copy paste the Important link>>>>  http://curebit.com/x/En1XI

So that's basically it! ha! what are you up to lately?what did you do for christmas? tell me in the comments below ^_^v

Project for Awesome 2012

Please do support Project for awesome (December 17-18,2012) it's an annual charity event on YouTube in which users all over the world upload videos about their favorite charity.

You can participate by uploading a video on December 17th, tagging it #p4a2012, and if you're a partner, using the custom thumbnail available on www.projectforawesome.com

Then share and comment on your favorite videos, and tune into the P4A livestream on December 17th at www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers

Donate and learn more at www.projectforawesome.com

And of course, Don't forget to be awesome!

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tumblr: http://projectforawesome.tumblr.com/

Disclaimer: I got all the details over at their website & youtube description page.All credits to you guys! ^_^

Also don't forget to like,share & comment like crazeeh over at P4A videos SPAMMING is good this time of the year every comments/penny counts XD

Home

I'm home at last!

Just got back home from my trip to the westcoast.Yes! I went on a trip and YES! I didn't state that here before pwahaha! because of reasons! nyaha ;) just kidding well indeed it's been awhile...I went there to visit my Cousin stayed there for a bit,review,met and made a lot of new friends (favorite word HELLA & HECKA,I just noticed they used it a lot in California haha!) ate a lot of Filipino food in which we can't recreate back home like sisig,kare-kare,all sorts of food with a "log" as a suffix,went to Jolibee (to be happy haha) ate a lot of spaghetti and chickenJOY (see :))),explored the area for a while,I also went to Cache Creek Casino where I met Richard Gomez (I didn't have a photograph with him I'm plain happy just to see him and took a picture of my Ate Gidget with him I'm like their papparazzi ;))) he's the real definition of Tall,Dark & Handsome, lose $20 (I'm lucky to other people but my luck fails me :))),gained some weight since I don't sweat too much there ah sedentary lifestyle(curse thy tummy!),spenty my free $25 dine in for registering their for the first time thanks cache creek for doing that!.I learned how to appreciate Mexican food (I like it now by the way it's so good!well at least over in our area),Valued and cherished my family and friends more,learned more about strategies in life,the "game",Nclex, how uninteresting my life is compared to them haha!,trusted my gut feeling are still good with sensing things and other bunch of stuff (in which case I prayed a lot not just because of that but for everything,I'm truly grateful),Camping was fun despite the heat,swam in a lake for the longest time it was cold,felt the pain and fatigue the next day,made and ate quite a lot of smores during the bonfire,jetskied for the first time (it was awesome! XD) I was HELLA DARK! I truly appreciate the convenience of the modern day society (not peeing in the woods/lake/nearby toilet stall which was hella stinky! oh and warm baths ahhhh....I didn't know there's lots of mountains in California,bridges that could extend for nine miles woah! (san mateo bridge), The Golden Gate which is by the way Red yet still Golden in history! ;) I also made a couple of clips in which out of many I managed to capture some of the funniest moments and compiled one NCNA experience.

How's my flight?

There's quite a lot of delays because of the weather it's raining there for about a week then there's this toilet system situation in the plane that needs to be fixed.Miss my connecting flight but that's ok I got a new backup ticket good thing I heard their announcement.Ate a subway sandwich which was delicious plus doritos chips XD

Got back and out perhaps 10:30 pm.Saw a Welcome back posting at my bedroom door and my new bedroom awaits I was like :O spazzed out in my bedroom floor as if I was on Oprah! everything's new I got new drawers,mattress,complete bedroom showcase! wow! I'm so proud of my parents T_T 

They made such good investments with their money and I was like Ok I think I should travel around more often coz everything changes every time I go out there explore the world and stuff.

The next day, I opened my mail,packages,boxes in which awaits....                 

 It's like christmas morning haha! (of course it's not like that I just laid them in an orderly fashion).As much as I would like to wait til Christmas to open them I just can't help and stop myself this is so exciting!

Many thanks once again to:
Jessica (http://jessica-agreatread.blogspot.com/) for the halloween theme tote bag, Haunted & Moonfall books,jack-o-lantern socks and other handful awesome swags XD
Jessie (http://xjessiexbellex.blogspot.com/) for the kill a mockingbird book (I've always wanted to read the book even before I watched the movie)
Erin (http://jumpintobooks.blogspot.com/) for granting Mr. Darcy,Vampyre.It's been on my wishlist since 2011 haha! cool handwriting! ^_^
Lucy & Crimson (http://www.moonlightgleam.com/2012/07/lazy-days-of-summer-hop.html) amazing packaging! cool octopus tote bag with matching notes & random magic postcards.
Leigh (http://littlebookstar.wordpress.com/) for hosting Audrey's Guide to witchcraft & Strangers in the Gale (with a note in a very adorbz penmanship in which I'll use as a perfect bookmark! )


So yeah  that's just some of the things that happened in my life..how about you?what's up? :D