*It’s all about keeping on.

by Melly on February 6, 2010
in 365 Challenge: Movie Style

When I started this 365 Movie Challenge, I knew it would be tricky because I have these great ideas and after a few weeks the excitement fizzles.  This one is no different.  Yes, I am waning.  Watching a movie & writing a review EVERY day is way much.

So what do I do?  Quit.  No way, man.  Not this time.  Going to keep on.  There will be little glitches along the way in this journey.  Not stopping though.

Today was all about a migraine.  That made watching my movie about as much fun as going to the dentist (and I don’t say that lightly because I LOVE movies and HATE the dentist.  LOL!)

Today I will do review-lite for 21/365 A Perfect Getaway:

Starring:  Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Discovery: I picked it because I have a little crush on Timmy Olyphant

Summary:  Young newlywed couple, Cliff and Cydney, are honeymooning in Hawaii.  As they travel they encounter a group of teens that tell them about serial killers that are somewhere on the island.  Not long after they meet Nick and Gina walking. As the group hikes to the falls, it becomes unclear if Nick and Gina can be trusted. Or are things what they seem?

First Glance:  This was one of the better thrillers I have seen lately because it gave me a few surprises.  I like that.  I enjoyed the relationship between Nick and Gina. Odd & quirky but engaging; they kept me on my toes.  The DP really captured the beauty of Hawaii, the falls they hike to is stunning.  The story unfolded in such a way that you have to really pay attention because everything is not to be taken at face value.  (Behind the scenes girl says: the scene at the end where the “bad guy” gets his hand split in half is crazy good.  I wish I had been there to see how the makeup peeps pulled that off.  Very cool.)

What I Took Away from this Movie:  Look twice.  What do you see?

Final Glimpse:  MUST SEE.  Very satisfied with this flick.

Comments

5 Responses to “*It’s all about keeping on.”
  1. Castor says:

    I love the dedication! Never quit and keep it going :)
    .-= Castor´s last blog ..Movie Review: Love Actually (2003) =-.

  2. blake says:

    I saw this in theatres one day to kill an afternoon, and was actually quite pleased with it. Glad you enjoyed it as well.
    .-= blake´s last blog ..I want to rub this trailer all over me. Immediately. =-.

  3. Mad Hatter says:

    I feel your pain.

    I’m in the midst of a 365 project myself (taking a photograph every day), and even though we’re less than 40 days into the month…it can be a test trying to stay motivated.

    Keep it up!
    .-= Mad Hatter´s last blog ..Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 6 =-.

  4. You can do it Melly! I admire your dedication not to give up! Wohoo!

    And…so excited to hear you have this as a must see. I haven’t seen it yet, I love horror but the premise kind icks me out.. but I have a poster of the film up and often think I should give it a chance. Now I know I will!
    .-= Shannon the Movie Moxie´s last blog ..The Last Station =-.

  5. I totally dig that you reviewed this movie and liked it, because I was going to go nowhere near it but now I just might add it to my queue! Thank you!
    .-= Sara @Soulspackle´s last blog ..Happy Chinese New Year =-.

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