MissKittyKate

I have just come back from seeing this film tonight. I thought it was a really cute movie, very girly, feel-good fun. A modern version of Big (Starring Tom Hanks). Nothing difficult to concentrate on, just simple good fun.

The plot is basic. Jenna is a slightly geeky 13 year old, who is desperate to be a part of the in-crowd. At her 13th Birthday party, her so-called friends, The Six Chicks, play a nasty trick on her leaving her all alone in a cupboard waiting for a boy to kiss her. Her best friend Matt, the boy next door, comes in and she thinks he must have done something to send everyone away from the party, she ends up shouting at him and the friendship seems broken.

In despair, Jenna makes a wish to be 30 and sure enough, the wish comes true...

The rest of the film is Jenna trying to make sense of her suddenly adult life to ensure she wins back the boy of her dreams.

The film has great nostalgia to it, with loads of references to the eighties.

Like I said, there is nothing deep and meaningful here, but it is a nice entertaining way to spend an hour or two. Enjoy!

I had never seen a Bollywood film before (being a white girl who only knows a few swear words in Punjabi) so Devdas was a new experience for me. I thought it was simply wonderful, rich, vibrant and full of colour. I couldn't recommend it enough for someone who wants to see what all the fuss is about Bollywood. The story is Romantic and timeless, a spin on Romeo and Juliette if you will. The story unfolds through song and dance sequences that feature beautiful women who do not need to expose themselves to be erotic. The humour in the film for me came when Devdas started speaking like an English gent in the middle of an argument with his father...very amusing view on the Western world! Anyway, as I said, I would encourage anyone with an open mind to have a look at this film.

I never took much interest in Eminem, I just assumed he was a silly man with a chainsaw who liked to rant and rave with no good reason. I never imagined that I would want to see a film with him in. Then I saw the trailer for 8 Mile and I was fascinated. Hang on, I thought to myself...this looks like it could be ok. So I went to see it, half expecting to hate it.

I know nothing of rap or hip-hop. It is a culture that has eluded me so far. So I went to see this film without even a vague understanding of the background to this music we hear everyday on the radio. I came out from seeing this film finally seeing the point, finally seeing what all the fuss is about.

Eminem impressed me so much. His acting skills, his verbal dexterity. He could have taken advantage of this film and really used it to kiss his own behind. But all credit to him, he chose to show us his human side.I can't think of another artist in his position who would expose themselves like this.The story is refreshing and the scripting feels natural. The acting from the rest of the cast is great-though I often missed a few things as I couldn't keep up with all the American slang (I'm soooo uncool!). I have shown it to several people who have all commented on how much they enjoyed it considering they didn't really want to see it.

In short the film has turned me in to a bit of a fan. I went out and got the film and the cds. I no longer think Eminem is a chainsaw weilding fool, but a talented and interesting man with something to say. Marshall, if you are out there, I am sorry I got you so wrong.

I guess what I am trying to say is even if you think you can't stand the man, give the film a shot. You may just be suprised.