what is that?

well, it's clouds shaped like a rabbit of course! can you see it? =)

Hancock

Actors: Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron, Eddie Marsan

This is a story about the current day not-so-super hero. I must admit, I've always had mixed feelings about Will Smith as an actor. No doubt in my mind, he is a good actor, the only problem is his attitude. He often comes off as brash and arrogant to me. It's as if he knows that he is good, and wants to rub it in your face. Anyway, I obviously got over that since I went and saw his movie, hoping for the best, and good thing too because I got what I wanted! I enjoyed the movie! I was in fact surprised to see Charlize Theron in the movie. She is one of my favorite actresses ever!

Anyway, back to the movie. Smith does a fine job. This hardened, drunken, seemingly uncaring, superhero is perfectly portrayed by smith, well except when you look into his eyes… they seem too soft for the haughty superhero. As Hancock warms, Smith becomes better cast.

Jason Bateman is also perfect for the role of naïve marketing specialist, wanting to change the world in his own little way. He was so charming! And so sweet! He is the only one willing to give Hancock a chance, even giving him a personality makeover. What can I say except "Good job!" heehee…

Charlize plays Jason's doubting wife, wary of Hancock from the very beginning, for a reason as we find out further in the movie. As always, she is a pretty sight in the movie.

I was amazed once again about the story line of the movie. Unique. Why can't pinoys think of a movie with such uniqueness instead of always settling for a pinoy adaptation of an American/Korean/Japanese movie?

I found the movie too short. I expected more. I found the explanation as to where hancock came from lacking. I wanted to know more. It felt short. I felt like the writers told me "that's that, accept it". Oh well.

I liked the conflict between Hancock and Ray, and how it was resolved.

The movie was violent but in a good kind (is that possible?) typical of superhero flicks. It had heart, it emphasized the human need for family, contact, love and connection. It had funny moments too, as you'd expect on Will Smith movies.

What did I think of the movie? Three sunshines!

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mcdo mornings

lately i've been having my breakfasts at mcdo essentially for their free newspaper when you buy apple pie with your breakfast meal. i remember the loving the feel of newspaper on my fingers. the smell of the newsprint. it brings back memories of feeling grown up just by reading grown up literature. (yeah, no more funny comics and jingle magazines). sure i get to read the latest news on the net, as they happen, but actually reading them on the newspaper gives me a different feeling. probably the same feeling i get when i get actual mail from the postman. i know, it is now a very rare commodity. the only letter i get from him are my credit card bills. but once in a while, a cousin or friend from abroad sends me a card, and it definitely brightens up my day!

here's to more mcdo mornings and my romance with the morning paper.