Before we deepen into the subject, I'd like to say I do realize I only seem to be reviewing perfect and totally cliche teenage movies, but those are what I watch the most. Maybe not quite the thing to be proud of, but I like to review them, because I like to deepen into the story, even if sometimes it wasn't meant to be completely understood or analyzed. I like to rest my head from this reality here and focus on somebody else's. Try to see the world through their eyes, because I always seem to take something from that. I learn things and start to appreciate what I have. That might sound a bit cheesy, but that's just the way it is. Everybody has something they're addicted to, to put their souls at ease from time to time. It helps.
Now, let's get on with it, shall we? I like the plot, though at first it did seem a bit preposterous and unoriginal. But I gave it a chance. I knew the actors, the trailer seemed alright and it was late at night and I had nothing to do. But towards the end, it did however surprise me in a very good way. Sometimes watching too many cliche movies makes you a better critic in some sort of aspect. You become an expert in cliche movies! What a compliment.
Anyway, the minute the movie begun I knew how it would end. The two of them would of course end up together, how could it end any other way. I started to watch the movie because of Dylan O'Brien and watched until the end because I loved it. Or maybe, I loved more the way it all turned out than the movie itself. I loved the way they saved (the creators of the movie) themselves and pulled themselves out of this hole where all the unoriginal, high-school fanatics fall into and never see the light of the day again for the nation's sake. We don't want them to write another teenage tragedy, do we? But somehow, I still haven't figured it out how, they manage to win my heart every time. Probably not the way old classic movies do, but maybe in a way I can identify with them. How I can see myself right in there. I think that's the whole magic, what all the fuss is about. They manage to hit us right in the soul, right in the very heart, and force us to think they know us so well. Truth is, they don't. Our problems are nothing new to the world. It's actually kinda scary how insignificant, yet unique we are in this world, the whole universe. There are millions of people just like us, with just the same problems and issues. Sure, we all have our story, but do we really need one? Do we really always need a story to hang onto? That's exactly what the filmmakers think about. Because they are so familiar with the world, they make you believe they soooo know you. But at the same time, they do and they don't. We've already discussed the 'do' part, so let me just explain the 'don't' part. See, everyone has their own perception of things. Their points of view, their realities. Meaning, each person experiences things in their own way as well. So maybe those kinds of movies aren't really everyone's first choice, not even mine. Yet many people find comfort in those movies and is there truly anything better to do than watching a soppy romance movie on a lonely, rainy Friday night?
Like I said before, the story itself wasn't so bad. I expected much, much worse, to be honest. I do also recall saying the trailer wasn't bad, but I never judge (okay I do, but rarely) movies by trailers. Mostly I just go and see them by myself and then criticize them. Then I can blame myself if the movie was bad, you know. Anyway, the plot was rather unexpected and funny, truth be told. Once I think about it, I can't come up with any movie in particular that would describe a matter such as this one in a movie. So I guess I can say that's a first one, though in many TV shows and movies this subject is used quite a lot. But in this one it's presented as a delicate and rather sensitive thing, that's why I stuck to it in the first place. Somehow in every movie I watched, they turned this whole thing as something that needs to be done or else you cannot match in. Or else there's something wrong with you. And I simply love it how they turned it out in this one. It was something that happens sometimes spontaneously, sometimes not, but what truly matters: with a person you trust. Actually it maybe doesn't have to be someone you're dating for over three years. But mostly yes, that's the case and I understand why. You have to be completely devoted to that person and vice versa, of course. Because if the need is only one-sided, you can simply forget about it. It has to be done under safe circumstances and with someone you also feel safe with.
They were both so clumsy and awkward and they were silly with each other from the start of the movie. But something clicked with them, some sort of spark inflamed that only starts with that one special person. And that person doesn't have to be the one you marry or end up forever with. People come and go, and we better get used to it as soon as we can. Because we only suffer inhumane pains if we let ourselves care that much. Anyway, to do something as big as this, you have to care. You have to put all you got into that person, because you only got one shot at it, right? Maybe I'm making a big deal out of this, but I feel like it's the right thing to have certain attitude to those things that are your only true value.
Many people jump into it too fast and with the wrong people and end up being marked for life. Maybe not in a bad way, but they often regret this particular choice and wish to go back in time to fix it. It's awful to think about a unique and one time opportunity in that way. Nobody should feel about it like that. We should think of it as a lovely memory, not some sort of shame and regret.
And I think that's the main thing the creators of that movie are trying to say to us. That everything's okay and everything's normal. Each thing that you feel, some might feel it as well. Maybe some not so intense or often, maybe even more than you. What you have to keep in mind is that all comes in good time. That each thing that is ours and ours alone should be treasured, but not of course not putting a limit over it as well. Some don't find it as valuable as some do, but that doesn't mean it somehow less worthy. We're all the same, we all go through things and that sort of movie makes you realize that you're not alone. At least not the only one with problems, regardless their true nature. What's important is how you treat those things, consequently how you treat yourself and people around you. The way you treat things that have some sort of value to human kind, is somehow a reflection of your true self. Some find it hard to admit or to believe, but the attitude and respect to certain things can open one's eyes.
The pressure of being always on top and the best can often cloud our judgement. We only see things we should get done, things we should buy, etc. But we never really see or realize what we have here, right now. What is truly ours. People too often neglect that, so that becomes a rather personal issues for them. The sooner we come to realize how awfully lucky we are, the happier we'll be. It's sad how many throw away many relationships and sort of things just because they refuse to see the truth. That that something (note: sexual relations) isn't going to make things all just fine. Sometimes even worse. That's why it's important that relationships are based on that true value, which is plain trust. For once you gain that, you can only upgrade. You can only go up. But once you lose that, it's a dead end. So I don't get people who rush up with things, just to get it done, blah blah blah. It's an excuse for saying you actually want just someone to hold you for some time and tell you that it's going to be fine.
It's common knowledge we always want to prove ourselves on certain areas. That particular area is no exception, if not even the most common area that includes prejudices and stereotypes we're talking about right now. People call it taboos or whatever, I call it part of life. Because once you open your eyes and see that this is just another wonderful thing you're once going to experience, it makes it a whole lot easier to bear. To bear what, I hear you ask. Well, to bear the endless burden of being a teenager.
Now, let's get on with it, shall we? I like the plot, though at first it did seem a bit preposterous and unoriginal. But I gave it a chance. I knew the actors, the trailer seemed alright and it was late at night and I had nothing to do. But towards the end, it did however surprise me in a very good way. Sometimes watching too many cliche movies makes you a better critic in some sort of aspect. You become an expert in cliche movies! What a compliment.
Like I said before, the story itself wasn't so bad. I expected much, much worse, to be honest. I do also recall saying the trailer wasn't bad, but I never judge (okay I do, but rarely) movies by trailers. Mostly I just go and see them by myself and then criticize them. Then I can blame myself if the movie was bad, you know. Anyway, the plot was rather unexpected and funny, truth be told. Once I think about it, I can't come up with any movie in particular that would describe a matter such as this one in a movie. So I guess I can say that's a first one, though in many TV shows and movies this subject is used quite a lot. But in this one it's presented as a delicate and rather sensitive thing, that's why I stuck to it in the first place. Somehow in every movie I watched, they turned this whole thing as something that needs to be done or else you cannot match in. Or else there's something wrong with you. And I simply love it how they turned it out in this one. It was something that happens sometimes spontaneously, sometimes not, but what truly matters: with a person you trust. Actually it maybe doesn't have to be someone you're dating for over three years. But mostly yes, that's the case and I understand why. You have to be completely devoted to that person and vice versa, of course. Because if the need is only one-sided, you can simply forget about it. It has to be done under safe circumstances and with someone you also feel safe with.
They were both so clumsy and awkward and they were silly with each other from the start of the movie. But something clicked with them, some sort of spark inflamed that only starts with that one special person. And that person doesn't have to be the one you marry or end up forever with. People come and go, and we better get used to it as soon as we can. Because we only suffer inhumane pains if we let ourselves care that much. Anyway, to do something as big as this, you have to care. You have to put all you got into that person, because you only got one shot at it, right? Maybe I'm making a big deal out of this, but I feel like it's the right thing to have certain attitude to those things that are your only true value.
Many people jump into it too fast and with the wrong people and end up being marked for life. Maybe not in a bad way, but they often regret this particular choice and wish to go back in time to fix it. It's awful to think about a unique and one time opportunity in that way. Nobody should feel about it like that. We should think of it as a lovely memory, not some sort of shame and regret.
And I think that's the main thing the creators of that movie are trying to say to us. That everything's okay and everything's normal. Each thing that you feel, some might feel it as well. Maybe some not so intense or often, maybe even more than you. What you have to keep in mind is that all comes in good time. That each thing that is ours and ours alone should be treasured, but not of course not putting a limit over it as well. Some don't find it as valuable as some do, but that doesn't mean it somehow less worthy. We're all the same, we all go through things and that sort of movie makes you realize that you're not alone. At least not the only one with problems, regardless their true nature. What's important is how you treat those things, consequently how you treat yourself and people around you. The way you treat things that have some sort of value to human kind, is somehow a reflection of your true self. Some find it hard to admit or to believe, but the attitude and respect to certain things can open one's eyes.The pressure of being always on top and the best can often cloud our judgement. We only see things we should get done, things we should buy, etc. But we never really see or realize what we have here, right now. What is truly ours. People too often neglect that, so that becomes a rather personal issues for them. The sooner we come to realize how awfully lucky we are, the happier we'll be. It's sad how many throw away many relationships and sort of things just because they refuse to see the truth. That that something (note: sexual relations) isn't going to make things all just fine. Sometimes even worse. That's why it's important that relationships are based on that true value, which is plain trust. For once you gain that, you can only upgrade. You can only go up. But once you lose that, it's a dead end. So I don't get people who rush up with things, just to get it done, blah blah blah. It's an excuse for saying you actually want just someone to hold you for some time and tell you that it's going to be fine.
It's common knowledge we always want to prove ourselves on certain areas. That particular area is no exception, if not even the most common area that includes prejudices and stereotypes we're talking about right now. People call it taboos or whatever, I call it part of life. Because once you open your eyes and see that this is just another wonderful thing you're once going to experience, it makes it a whole lot easier to bear. To bear what, I hear you ask. Well, to bear the endless burden of being a teenager.
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