One Hour Photo



Starring:Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Dylan Smith, Andrew A Rolfes

Directed by: Mark Romanek


Synopsis:
This enthralling movie captures the very meaning of suspense. The acclaimed actor, Robin Williams, plays a role of Sy (pronounced as "SAI")who is an obsessed film developer. His passion towards photographs has enabled him to depict life in the purest form. His job has led him to feel the people in the photographs. Wanting love and a sense of belongingness permitted him to be absorbed by an-almost-perfect family until he realizes the flaw in the couple’s relationship. Then, he was fired from his job because of irregularities he has committed. His troubled-mind continued to erupt until he has taken an extreme measure which unravels his frustrations.

Review:
I entered the movie house 30-minutes late and I wasn’t able to grasp the gist of the movie. Since I cannot relate to the subsequent scenes I walked out of the movie house and decided to watch the next screening, which was a last full show. I made a good decision since the movie was worth watching. It deeply touched my heart because I feel the frustrations of the character. Time and again, Robin Williams has proven his expertise in acting and I am so much overwhelmed by his performance. I feel agitated as I was watching the film simply because I feel the character he portrays. It’s one helluva movie and I recommend this film strongly for those who appreciate art films simply because it tackles about human behavior and life of most film photographers.


Points to Ponder:
The life of film photographers revolves around the mini tube in which the film is rolled. They consider it as a precious thing simply because the finished product would amount to pictures that will make the customers happy and so excited. Photographs show happy moments that we want to remember and it is a sign that we exists in a particular moment. Although so much of an obsession can lead to a disastrous event. In some point, there is privacy in these pictures but then again the Sy has to do what his instincts tell him. He doesn’t have a family. And the only persons he cared for are on the verge of deteriorating. But in my humble opinion, I think there is a thin hairline that separates us from our customers and we should utmost respect their individual confidentiality.

My Rating:
92%

8 Mile



Starring: Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, Eugene Byrd

Directed by: Curtis Hanson


Synopsis:
The film is about a frustrated rapper who is living a sophisticated life knowing the boundaries that define life and his struggle to find strength and courage to transcend. Jimmy, who was fondly called as Rabbit, was about to venture in his rapping career through a battle against black rappers until he was scoffed at by the audience. This lowered his esteem but his situation led him to be fierce in pursuing the battle. Tormented by family matters and the stereotypes against rappers, he battled towards the fulfillment of his dreams.

Review:
The movie was rather overrated yet critically acclaimed. I began to race myself towards the nearest mall just to check this film. Although with high expectations, it generally didn’t left me frustrated upon watching the movie. Indeed, this is a film that Eminem should be proud of. The man knows how to act. Although the story line is rather thin which in my opinion is because it’s an underground nigga’ language and endless cheap riots, it still didn’t fail to project the intensity of the theme.

Points to Ponder:
The main thing about this movie is realizing your dream. Do not be afraid to fight for something that you love doing the most. Although there may be some hurdles to overcome there is always a silver lining in the sky. Dare to be audacious even if the odds are against you for they don’t know what you got until you show them your worth.

My Rating:
90%