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Speak is a 2004 indie film starring Kristen Stewart as a high school student who became silent after being raped by an upperclassman.

When I watched this movie, I thought Stewart hasn’t changed in her acting style/skills. Maybe there were subtle changes. It was good though. It’s like if you’re a producer, director or screenplay writer looking for a particular character and would cast Stewart in your movie, you know you’re doing right. You already have an idea how Stewart will play her role. Saves you time.

Albeit having only few lines in the movie, Michael Angarano as Dave Petrakis did wonderful. Melinda said, “Dave Petrakis is my new hero.” You’d know why. He was different from every student that was in their high school. I think Angarano is an underrated actor. I’ve only seen him in two movies, but I’d say I was satisfied with him. Of course, he could’ve done more. Maybe, like Stewart, he is also intended for “particular” movies. Or maybe I should say that there are movies only meant to have Michael Angarano, and/or Kristen Stewart.

Speak is a poignat movie. I think it was very moving albeit hearing only Melinda’s point of views. Of course, there were also other conversations from other characters. Melinda does speak, but only when needed to.

Like Twilight, Speak is a narrative movie from the lead character’s point of view. I think such movies are powerful. But it is also important to empower the other pieces or factors of the movie.

Quotes from the movie: Wikiquote



Music: Cocco - Mizu Kagami
Mood: *head aches*

Movies
I want to watch the following movies:
Speak
Thirteen
Into the Wild
What Just Happened
In the Land of Women

Yes, these movies star Kristen Stewart except Thirteen, which had Nikki Reed. But I do want to watch these movies. Curiosity.


Music
I'm into Blues and Smooth Jazz lately. I do have fun listening to these genre. I'd like to keep this habit of listening to them. Sounds healthy to me. =)


Hair
I'm really bothered about my hair. It's annoyingly frizzy and weak. Huhu.. This just reflects my nutritional state. I eat healthy foods and keep myself hydrated, but I'm suspecting myself to have nutritional malabsorption. It sucks.


Aversion
I have been aware of this thing lately but I am not sure to what my aversion is directed.


Defense Mechanism
All defense mechanism, but suppresion, are done unconsiously. But what happens if you become aware of the defense mechanims you are using. I am in such predicament, and I feel like I am using dissociation whenever awareness knocks at my cerebrum.


I'd really love to try new things, but most importantly I need to focus and force discipline myself. I stand alone.



Music:
Van Morrison - Go For Yourself

4/5

I love the movie albeit its weaknesses, and I can't wait to watch it again. Seriously. *cheering for Team Alice*


There are things I love, like and don't like in the movie. Let's start with what I don't like. By the way, this review is quite sporadic and un-polished.. O_o


NEGATIVE
*Some scenes have fast transition and they were quite troublesome. -0.5

*I think I wasn't able to see the sun and stars of the Philippine flag. :P

*When Bella was surfing the net for you-know-what, there was no link about the Philippines. Well, you can't really find a website about Danag with profound information. But I felt a little bad. Was it because RP is a third world country?

*The prom. When Bella found out Edward's taking her to the prom. The Cullens, especially Rosalie and Alice. I'm writing here like in a "telegram" because I don't like spoilers. (This disappointment cost this movie half point.)



SWITZERLAND
*Rob Pattinson. Sometimes he is so Edward Cullen, but sometimes he just makes me look for Edward. Of course, the "stupid shiny Volvo owner" was described as god-like and perfect. That's no easy task portraying him.

When James said, "You brought a snack." Edward looked like he was about to vomit. Peace, Rob! ^_^V

*I think Angela was too animated than what I pictured her to be (while reading the book).

*Jasper. He was really funny, especially with Bella around. But I think Rathbone can breathe from time to time. There's no need to be always stiff. :p

*The soundtrack. I do like the songs, when they were played in the movie. I haven't appreciated the songs before I watched the movie. Anyways, there's something about the choice of songs. I am not sure what., but I'd say they're not your typical choice for a movie whose audience range from teenagers to mid-twenties.


POSITIVE
*It was all green! I love how they showed the beauty of the "Olympic Peninsula." Breath-taking! 6/5

*Kristen Stewart. There's no denying here that Kristen did very well as Bella, especially in the ballet studio when she had the venom and when she was confined because of her injuries. 5/5

*Alice Cullen. I love Alice! Ashley did awesome as Ashley. I love how she played during the baseball game. I think Alice was the only vampire in the movie who has a musical voice, like how Stephenie Meyer described the vamps. I think Victoria/Lefevre is next to her. 7/5 I think I'm being biased here. But justified.

*Dr. Carlisle Cullen. During his first appearance, everyone in the movie house gasped. Me included. Breath-taking! Carlisle entered the ward like a Hollywood star and as someone so beautiful (in a vampire way). Facinelli portrayed Carlisle as described by Bella, and the audience's reaction was like Bella's. I give him 6/5.

*Rosalie is not your typical blonde b*tch, but you know there's more to that beauty. She's bloody dangerous. She's just not as optimistic as the rest of her family. 5/5

*Victoria. Rachelle Lefevre's feline-imitation practices paid off. I like her. 5/5

*The Cullens' cars. *dazzled*

*I like how Billy Burke portrayed Charlie Swan. It was lily-white.


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There are plenty of comedy in this film, IF you've read the book. :p

I think I've seen two Midnight Sun scenes. Those may not be so loyal to MS but there were similarities. I am now more curious about the Midnight Sun shot Hardwicke said she did.

Meg Altman (Foster), recently divorced from the owner of a pharmaceutical giant, and her 12-year-old daughter Sarah (Stewart), who suffers from diabetes, are staying in a four-story townhouse that was previously owned by a disabled, reclusive millionaire. It has a panic room, an isolated room protected by a four-inch-thick steel door and an impressive security system, and features a separate phone line. Read more...


While watching Panic Room last night, I've been hoping that I'd be able to have a good dose of paranoia and panic attack. I don't easily get anxious like being in panic. It's like I always have Jasper Whitlock Hale around so I was looking for a change.

I was trying to be normal.

This movie had a wonderful plot. It may not be a wonderful wonderful, but it was good enough. I thought the intruders would come after a day when the mother and daughter moved in, but the bad guys already came during their first night in the big house. It was really big. I don't want to live in such place.

Meg Altman and Sarah Altman showed me two characters I admire in people. Albeit the conundrum they were in, they were still able to stay calm and think. Of course, anxiety is the beginning of finding answer to one's problem. Anxiety and panic do have positive outcomes too. They make people focused, for the sake of self-preservation. Of course, in Meg's case it was more of keeping her daughter Sarah safe.

Sarah, the eleven year old daughter, was amazing. For an eleven year old to think, speak and act that way I could only think of Kristen Stewart. She was so Kristen. Oh well, Sarah Altman and Kristen Stewart made a perfect union. I remember Sarah telling her mother, "Mom, I was trying not to tell you. I'm hungry and dizzy." When she said she was dizzy, I became quite anxious. When hunger and dizziness come together they spell a-l-a-r-m.

Most of my paranoia were the scenes of Meg and the intruders almost facing each other. Vis-a-vis. I still remember how I reacted. Fight or flight.

I am including Panic Room in my favourite movies. Because I do like it. And I was just thinking of watching more Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart movies. This movie reminded me of suspense/thriller as my favourite movie genre.



Music:
Vivaldi - La Primavera