Sunday, August 04, 2013

The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)

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The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Cindy and Jim had been trying to have a child for a long time. after receiving a final conclusion from their fertility doctor, they decided to bury their dreams by writing out all the great traits their child would have and placing them into a box in the garden. that night, while they were deep asleep in bed, a child came running into their house. they awoke to found Timothy, a boy who had leaves growing from his legs. Cindy and Jim were thrown into parenthood overnight and developed feelings for Timothy.

like how most Disney movies went, it involved at least a little tears. from their desperation to their joy and struggle, every moment was engaging. even though the separation was well expected, we were pleased to find it redeeming itself nonetheless, leaving behind a happier ending. with Timothy being very well-played, it was difficult not to fall in love with his character. despite the secretive side of his that he found quite difficult to handle, or the innocence side of his that was frustrating to watch, the wait became worthwhile every now and then.

Friday, August 02, 2013

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Bilbo was just an average hobbit before Gandalf approached him, inviting him to join a team formed by 13 dwarves in an adventure to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom. they venture through the lands of Goblins and Orcs, Wargs and Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. in the goblin tunnels, Bilbo met with Gollum and gained possession of Gollum's precious ring, a ring that held unexpected quality that decides the fate of the world.

like a smaller version of The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) series, the experience was overwhelming. despite the serious plot, there was also a lighthearted feel to it, especially with Bilbo being such an innocent man as its center. it was so welcoming to see familiar faces like Gandalf and Frodo in the film. playful dwarves performing tricks while singing too, was so entertaining it left behind a deep impression. the intensity of the battle scenes was somewhat surprising yet satisfying for an overall experience.