Showing posts with label ireland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ireland. Show all posts

Monday, March 9, 2009

Dorothy Mills

Dorothy Mills

Who's in it: Carice van Houten, Jenn Murray

What's it about: Psychiatrist Jane(Houten) is pulled into a small island community off the mainland of Ireland. Her reasoning is to help a young girl who is being accused of molesting and beating a baby. When she meets Dorothy Mills(Murray), she is immediately enthralled. She finally figures that Dorothy has multiple personality syndrome, but, after much investigation, finds that the other people inside of her are ones who died ten years ago. She only needs to know why the three souls are controlling Dorothy, but quickly finds out.

What I Think: I liked this film more than I thought I would. I was told by my English teacher that it was a waste of time, but I found more interest in it then. I liked the plot and everything, but, as my teacher explained, it lacked true horror. I was expected all out gore, but instead it was a different type of scare. I don't think that people really realize how dangerous or scary possession or multiple personality disorder can be. Watching this movie triggered a different kind of fear than regular movies. As for the acting, it was mediocre, but the setting and scenery was positively the best.

Monday, October 13, 2008

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Who's in it: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Bates, Gina Gershon

What's it about: Holly(Swank) and Gerry(Butler) were happily wedded. They had their moments of hostility, but they always made it through. When Gerry dies of a brain tumor, Holly goes into a downspiral of being a widow. Her mother(Bates) tries to help. When Holly starts to receive letters from Gerry, she begins to have hope again. She goes to Ireland with her best friends Denise(Kudrow) and Sharon(Gershon) and Holly's friend Daniel(Connick) begins to fall for her. The letters will eventually stop, but she doesn't know if she'll be ready.

What I Think: This is my favourite movie of all time. My favourite actress and my favourite actor in the same movie. Butler was only in the movie for a short time, but I loved every second of him. Swank was absolutely amazing, but I must say that her sad face looks kind of weird. Connick Jr. was adorable with his 'rude' self. Bates always plays an amazing character and this movie didn't hold her back. Kudrow is starting to get old, but her one little speech in the karaoke bar was PRICELESS!