Lovely Bones
Description
The Lovely Bones is a 2009 American supernatural drama film directed by Peter Jackson. It is a film adaptation of the award-winning and best-selling 2002 novel of the same name by Alice Sebold. The film stars Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon, alongside Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz as Susie's parents Jack and Abigail Salmon. The film also stars Susan Sarandon, Amanda Michalka and Stanley Tucci. The film received various accolades, including a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations.
Jackson and his producer partners acquired the rights independently and developed a script on their own, later selling it to DreamWorks. Principal photography began in October 2007 in New Zealand and Pennsylvania, United States. After DreamWorks left the project, Paramount became the film's sole distributor.[3] The film's trailer was released on August 4, 2009, and clips from the movie were shown in July 2009.[4]
The Lovely Bones was first released on December 26, 2009 in New Zealand, and then internationally in January 2010. The film's North American release date was changed multiple times, with a limited release on December 11, 2009, and a wider release on January 15, 2010.[1] It was released to mainly mixed reviews from critics; the story and its message were generally criticized, with praise mainly aimed at the acting, particularly of Ronan and Tucci. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lovely_Bones_(film)\
Plot
Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan), a 14 year old girl that dreams becoming a photographer had a crush on a boy Ray Singh (Reece Ritchie). One day he goes to her locker and he slips a note into her textbook. Susie walks home from school were her neighbor George Harvey (Stanley Tucci) coaxes her into the underground den. She starts to feel uncomfortable and wants to leave but he grabs her, then scene fades and she is seen running past a classmate Ruth Connors (Carolyn Dando). Her mother Abigail and father jack are worried so they start to search for her and call the police. When Susie realizes that she had never escape the den and was murdered by Harvey, she runs home and finds Harvey soaked in a bathtub. After she sees her bracelet hanging on the sink faucet near a bloody shaving razor, she is pulled into the “In- Between” (neither Heaven nor Earth) where she can actually watch over her love ones. A friend Holly (Nikki SooHoo) urges her to move on and let go of her past life. Detective Len Fenerman (Michael Imperioli) investigates Susie’s disappearance but Jack thinks someone he knew must of murder Susie. He researches his neighbors and comes to think that Harvey is the Killer. Harvey was interviewed but didn't had any evidence that could point out he was the murder. Susie's sister, Lindsey (Rose McIver) also agrees with her father. Jack tries to help the family and invites Abigail’s alcoholic mother Lynn (Susan Sarandon) to move into the family. Then, Abigail couldn't take it anymore and leaves to California. Susie in her afterlife learns that Harvey’s next victim is Lindsey and that he has murdered seven other girls, including Holly. Also, she sees her body stuffed in a safe in his basement. One night jack carries a bat into the cornfield and stumbles with Clarissa’s (Amanda Michalka) (Susie's friend) boyfriend Brian (Jake Abel). Brian thinks his girlfriend is being assaulted and bits jack almost to death and Harvey was hidden in a spot watching everything. Lindsey brakes into Harvey’s house looking for evidence and finds out a notebook containing sketches of the den, a lock of Susie’s hair and news articles about Susie disappearance. Harvey flees, taking the safe with Susie’s remains with him.
opinion
I can’t tell you more than this brief description because I can spoil it for you but I wish that you all have the chance to see this movie. For me it was very astonishing especially because I have two young sisters and it really affected the way I look after them. After I saw this movie I was very protective with my sisters and would not leave them alone not only for a minute. This movie taught me that when being in charge of children we should be very responsible and attentive. The lesson learned here is to have malice of things but not to the point of exaggerating but be aware of the danger in the streets. I think that we should no restrain our kids from participating of activities and sharing with friends but we should be careful and alert of anything that could put them in danger or harm them.
The Lovely Bones is a 2009 American supernatural drama film directed by Peter Jackson. It is a film adaptation of the award-winning and best-selling 2002 novel of the same name by Alice Sebold. The film stars Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon, alongside Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz as Susie's parents Jack and Abigail Salmon. The film also stars Susan Sarandon, Amanda Michalka and Stanley Tucci. The film received various accolades, including a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations.
Jackson and his producer partners acquired the rights independently and developed a script on their own, later selling it to DreamWorks. Principal photography began in October 2007 in New Zealand and Pennsylvania, United States. After DreamWorks left the project, Paramount became the film's sole distributor.[3] The film's trailer was released on August 4, 2009, and clips from the movie were shown in July 2009.[4]
The Lovely Bones was first released on December 26, 2009 in New Zealand, and then internationally in January 2010. The film's North American release date was changed multiple times, with a limited release on December 11, 2009, and a wider release on January 15, 2010.[1] It was released to mainly mixed reviews from critics; the story and its message were generally criticized, with praise mainly aimed at the acting, particularly of Ronan and Tucci. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lovely_Bones_(film)\
Plot
Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan), a 14 year old girl that dreams becoming a photographer had a crush on a boy Ray Singh (Reece Ritchie). One day he goes to her locker and he slips a note into her textbook. Susie walks home from school were her neighbor George Harvey (Stanley Tucci) coaxes her into the underground den. She starts to feel uncomfortable and wants to leave but he grabs her, then scene fades and she is seen running past a classmate Ruth Connors (Carolyn Dando). Her mother Abigail and father jack are worried so they start to search for her and call the police. When Susie realizes that she had never escape the den and was murdered by Harvey, she runs home and finds Harvey soaked in a bathtub. After she sees her bracelet hanging on the sink faucet near a bloody shaving razor, she is pulled into the “In- Between” (neither Heaven nor Earth) where she can actually watch over her love ones. A friend Holly (Nikki SooHoo) urges her to move on and let go of her past life. Detective Len Fenerman (Michael Imperioli) investigates Susie’s disappearance but Jack thinks someone he knew must of murder Susie. He researches his neighbors and comes to think that Harvey is the Killer. Harvey was interviewed but didn't had any evidence that could point out he was the murder. Susie's sister, Lindsey (Rose McIver) also agrees with her father. Jack tries to help the family and invites Abigail’s alcoholic mother Lynn (Susan Sarandon) to move into the family. Then, Abigail couldn't take it anymore and leaves to California. Susie in her afterlife learns that Harvey’s next victim is Lindsey and that he has murdered seven other girls, including Holly. Also, she sees her body stuffed in a safe in his basement. One night jack carries a bat into the cornfield and stumbles with Clarissa’s (Amanda Michalka) (Susie's friend) boyfriend Brian (Jake Abel). Brian thinks his girlfriend is being assaulted and bits jack almost to death and Harvey was hidden in a spot watching everything. Lindsey brakes into Harvey’s house looking for evidence and finds out a notebook containing sketches of the den, a lock of Susie’s hair and news articles about Susie disappearance. Harvey flees, taking the safe with Susie’s remains with him.
opinion
I can’t tell you more than this brief description because I can spoil it for you but I wish that you all have the chance to see this movie. For me it was very astonishing especially because I have two young sisters and it really affected the way I look after them. After I saw this movie I was very protective with my sisters and would not leave them alone not only for a minute. This movie taught me that when being in charge of children we should be very responsible and attentive. The lesson learned here is to have malice of things but not to the point of exaggerating but be aware of the danger in the streets. I think that we should no restrain our kids from participating of activities and sharing with friends but we should be careful and alert of anything that could put them in danger or harm them.
The Smurfs 2
Description
The Smurfs 2 is a 2013 American 3D family comedy film and a sequel to the 2011 film The Smurfs. The film is directed by Raja Gosnell, who helmed the first, with all the main cast returning. New cast members include Christina Ricci and J. B. Smoove as members of the Naughties, and Brendan Gleeson as Patrick Winslow's stepfather. The film was released on July 31, 2013 and is dedicated to Jonathan Winters, who voiced Papa Smurf, died on April 11, 2013.
Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smurfs_2
Plot
Smurfs are preparing a surprise party for Smurfette’s and they don’t want her to find out so they keep it a secret. She takes this as if they didn't remember her birthday. Gargamel is now a star attraction and is running low on Smurf essence that give him magic powers so with his new creations the Naughties Vexy and Hackus plans to kidnap Smurfette by using the Eiffel tower as a conduit and through her get Papa Smurf secret formula for creating Smurfs. Gargamel takes Vexy and sends her through to the portal to grab Smurfette and bring her to Paris. One of the Smurfs saw when Vexy takes Smurfette’s and tells Papa Smurf. Papa Smurf creates magic crystals that when they swallowed them could travel directly to Patrick Winslow’s residence in New York. They arrive at the apartment after the celebration of Blue’s fourth birthday. When they arrive Patrick’s stepfather Victor Doyle (a man who is constant embarrassment to Patrick) was defensive because he thought they could harm him or Blue so he tried to kill them. Then, Patrick tells his stepfather that he knows them and that they are no harm. The Smurfs inform Grace, Patrick and Victor about how Gargamel took Smurfette and if they could help them. As soon as they are aware they head off to discover where Gargamel is and find out he was in Paris. After they arrived in Paris Grace, Patrick and Victor try to distract Gargamel while the Smurfs sneak backstage to discover Gagamel’s plan. Gargamel tries to convince Smurfette that Papa Smurf had no interest in her because he didn't even remember his birthday. Still Smurfette doesn't give Gargamel the secret formula until she sees that the Naughties are dying due to lack of Smurf essence. She was faced without an alternative to safe them so she quickly writes down the formula to Gargamel. He mixes it up and turns the Naughties into real Smurfs. After he they become Smurfs, the evil wizard puts them into a Smurfalator so he can carry out the rest of his plan.
Opinion
I didn't like the Smurfs 2 because it’s like the first one. When I saw this movie I was just waiting for it to be over. Although, my young sisters enjoyed it nothing that happened in the movie was a surprise to me. I thought it was going to be completely different from the first one but it was very alike so it was not that fun. If you ask me if I could see this movie again I would say no.
The Smurfs 2 is a 2013 American 3D family comedy film and a sequel to the 2011 film The Smurfs. The film is directed by Raja Gosnell, who helmed the first, with all the main cast returning. New cast members include Christina Ricci and J. B. Smoove as members of the Naughties, and Brendan Gleeson as Patrick Winslow's stepfather. The film was released on July 31, 2013 and is dedicated to Jonathan Winters, who voiced Papa Smurf, died on April 11, 2013.
Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smurfs_2
Plot
Smurfs are preparing a surprise party for Smurfette’s and they don’t want her to find out so they keep it a secret. She takes this as if they didn't remember her birthday. Gargamel is now a star attraction and is running low on Smurf essence that give him magic powers so with his new creations the Naughties Vexy and Hackus plans to kidnap Smurfette by using the Eiffel tower as a conduit and through her get Papa Smurf secret formula for creating Smurfs. Gargamel takes Vexy and sends her through to the portal to grab Smurfette and bring her to Paris. One of the Smurfs saw when Vexy takes Smurfette’s and tells Papa Smurf. Papa Smurf creates magic crystals that when they swallowed them could travel directly to Patrick Winslow’s residence in New York. They arrive at the apartment after the celebration of Blue’s fourth birthday. When they arrive Patrick’s stepfather Victor Doyle (a man who is constant embarrassment to Patrick) was defensive because he thought they could harm him or Blue so he tried to kill them. Then, Patrick tells his stepfather that he knows them and that they are no harm. The Smurfs inform Grace, Patrick and Victor about how Gargamel took Smurfette and if they could help them. As soon as they are aware they head off to discover where Gargamel is and find out he was in Paris. After they arrived in Paris Grace, Patrick and Victor try to distract Gargamel while the Smurfs sneak backstage to discover Gagamel’s plan. Gargamel tries to convince Smurfette that Papa Smurf had no interest in her because he didn't even remember his birthday. Still Smurfette doesn't give Gargamel the secret formula until she sees that the Naughties are dying due to lack of Smurf essence. She was faced without an alternative to safe them so she quickly writes down the formula to Gargamel. He mixes it up and turns the Naughties into real Smurfs. After he they become Smurfs, the evil wizard puts them into a Smurfalator so he can carry out the rest of his plan.
Opinion
I didn't like the Smurfs 2 because it’s like the first one. When I saw this movie I was just waiting for it to be over. Although, my young sisters enjoyed it nothing that happened in the movie was a surprise to me. I thought it was going to be completely different from the first one but it was very alike so it was not that fun. If you ask me if I could see this movie again I would say no.
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