a review.. or two

the first

500 days of summer

so i finally watched 500 days of summer on wednesday.  and what can i say, it totally lived up to my expectations.  ok so the ending was kind of cheesy, but i suppose that added to the charm of it all.  what i loved most about it was the way the story was told.  the narrator, the “day counter” with its background changes.  everything was so much love.  when i got back from the movie, nette and i had a great time going over the entire movie and the bits we love about it (see it even brought me enjoyment beyond the cinema.  hahhaha.)  i’m most definitely thinking of getting the dvd when it comes out.  If you haven’t watched it yet, i urge you to find some time to.  :)  to entice you, here’s a short clip where the awesomeness of the leads (and the director) just shines!

the second

kamome shokudo

now this is a movie from 2006.  its about a japanese lady who opens a diner in finland.  there isn’t really a plot to it, it is simply about what happens as time passes with some rather random moments.  its a really beautiful movie about friendship and acceptance, done so at a relaxing pace.  i found myself smiling throughout.  and one thing i learnt from this movie, good food and coffee overcomes all barriers!  :)