Daisy Maduro (mvieaddict)

I saw the 2001 Italian original I'l Ultimo Bacio, some time ago and now I saw Tony Goldwyn's remake The last kiss which was very very close to its Italian origins.This movie was a dramatic romantic comedy and was not meant to be negative, but realistic.The movie had some comedic moments that work quite well and also dramatic ones, that were very well played. It was also a very honest movie that didn't make things seems right and it was not too melodramatic. The Last Kiss was a good entertaining movie for young adult and middle age.

Waitress was just a decent movie,in the first half it was so boring that if you don't have the patience you would have close it down. But in the second half it had some fine moments, example the wedding of Dawn and when Jenna gave birth. But for the most part the movie seemed too slow and very predictable.Basically, the movie was about a young waitress, who was planning to leave her abusive husband, but got pregnant and her life became complicated. She made great pies and fell in love with her doctor. It was not such a terribly movie, but was a very ordinary one.

The acting was incredible and I don't recall seeing a child who is as fine actor as the boy who played Mohammed, and not for a moment did his acting ever get in the way of the story. I have not been to Iran but I could have never imagine that this place is so beautiful. The Color of Paradise takes viewers on a journey of faith,love and creates a masterpiece of emotion that is so beautiful in its simplicity and elegance it touches one's heart. I cried almost the whole movie. The movie does not preach and there is no need to; its richness lies in its ability to portray simple elements of nature. In places where Hollywood would have inserted blasting soundtracks, this movie simply lets nature echo in the background. Another masterpiece by Majid Majidi. I liked Children of Heaven but this one was way better in my point of view. The acting is superb. It's natural, these are no Hollywood-stars and it's refreshing to see that. The cinematography, just like in other films from Iran, is breath-taking. I am still speechless.

Departures is a beautiful and touching film about life and death. The film started with a little humor that had me amused in first hour, then I was slowly drawn into the story that turned to be a very touching and deeply film. The acting in this film was magnificent. Motoki Masahiro's performance was specially amazing, funny at times, but then he played the serious and professional scenes very convincingly. The narration was wonderful, it really sets the mood and tone of the following scenes. Yamazaki Tsutomu was also excellent as the lead character mentor. The film had incredibly nice flow and very well-directed. The music in this film played a huge role, expressing the lead character's feelings and harmonized with every scene. It was simply beautiful. No wonder Oscar winning film this year.