Book Review: If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern

Book Review: If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern

Plot:

“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” 

A magical tale by one of the best creator of fiction love Cecelia Ahern.

‘If you could see me now’ is about Elizabeth who’s serious responsible and stuck in a small romantic Irish town, which bears not a hinge of interest for the placid-thinking Elizabeth, with her 6 year old nephew Luke.

The abandonment of her free-spirited mother in early age has made her look and think far from her age while on the other hand Saoirse, her younger sister, is replica of her mother. She left her newborn son in charge of Elizabeth and left to live life to its fullest, though she comes back time to time in her life for favors.

Then there is Ivan, he is and isn’t at the same time, well the hero (My most favorite of all other fictitious heroes) is an imaginary friend.

Ivan is a citizen of the Imaginary World where there are fairies and friends always present to help disturbed children. But as the tale proceeds its not only Luke who needs a friend.

Ivan soon realises that Elizabeth can feel his presence, the more she gets deep into depression the she feels him. At last there comes time when she could see him but not as Luke’s imaginary friend. They both go out and spend time together changing and transforming each other, completing themselves. Elizabeth smiles down to the life that she had around her forever, she allows herself to finally feel the pull of love thats greater than gravity.

At that point the task that was given to Ivan is complete. He has done what he was sent for, mending the lives of his friends. Opal, Ivan’s boss feels the change in him and reminds him that their Love is as imaginary as him.

Eventually there comes a time when Elizabeth stops seeing Ivan and he is again invisible to her (a major heartbreak).

Somehow they both carry on with their lives, transformed into something better,

But Elizabeth Remains His Favorite Friend.

“Don't ever take for granted when people look in your eyes; you have no idea how important it is to be acknowledged. Even if it's an angry stare, because it's when they ignore you, when they look right through you, that you should start worrying.” 

Review:

“I think I wished for you all of my life.”

The Happily Ever After is not what you expect but here it comes in a style that only Ahern can write.

If you could see me now is something beyond words. The love and the feel of this outstanding book is everlasting. The fiction within the fiction is so real that makes you believe the stories of childhood and relive them with a new dimension.

This book is special, as special as every small moment of happiness in life is. This book is not about Elizabeth or Ivan, but this is a story of how angels are sent down to bring people back to life. It is lovestory that doesn’t need any place or time to survive, only a moment of realisation will do.

If I let go without writing about the moment of separation, it remains incomplete. Ahern has given words to the feel of leaving your loved one alone and watching them as they go on with their lives, living the dreams that you saw together. It is that time when you wish that They could see you now,

The air of magical romance of a small Irish town mixed up with an unforgettable Lovestory that one can ever get hands on to,

“If you love something, let it go. if it was meant to be, it will come back to you.” 

I left my heart in the last page of the book where Ivan watches Elizabeth and Luke happy with their lives.

So I would rate this epic tale:

*****

Reviewed by Adina Farid

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TV Series Review : One Tree Hill

TV Series Review : One Tree Hill

Plot:

One of the longest running American Drama series, the one to die for, One Tree Hill is originally a story of one’s belonging. Its is about a place call Tree Hill and the not so ordinary citizens.

The series started with the focal point of rivalry between two half brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott and soon became high school teenage tale of America’s most famous teenagers; the most beautiful gorgeous & Lucas’s Pretty Girl Brooke Davis, the smart but confused yet the most desirable Peyton Sawyer, the tutor girl meets the funny meets the hot and honest friend Haley James and her Basketball star bf Nathan Scott, last but not least the storyteller Lucas Scott.

The series went on and on from that point focusing numerous love affairs, crazy and unforgettable new characters, brilliant basketball players, evil dads, gorgeous designers, uncountable heartbreaks, peppy rock stars and all the way down to the cute next generation of Tree Hill teens: Jamie Scott (Haley & Nathan’s son).

To sum up the 10 years of successful run there is only one statement One Tree Hill doesn't focus exclusively on the teenagers, but also stretches out to include dedicated subplots for their parents and other adults.

Review: 

You ever heard the expression “the best things in life are free”? Well, that expression is true. Every once in a while, people step up they rise above themselves…sometimes they surprise you and sometimes they fall short. Life is funny sometimes.

The characters in this drama series are unique attracting and different. Somehow we get to see the youth of the new world and how it evolves from the high school routine life to the exposure of practical world. Some survive this evolution while some remain tied to the roots of home front. The Series showed us Brooke Davis & Haley getting everything they want and also Peyton Sawyer fighting the troubled family setting. 

Then to the male characters we saw Lucas & Nathan on the road to success with a ton of turmoils. About the adult cast the evil dad Dan Scott is a constant villain while Deb struggles her way out of a troublesome marriage. It is a series that survived too long and enjoyed full interest of audience. It leaves memories and moments that are worthwhile.

One Tree Hill is tv’s most loved shows ever. The music, the story everything is upto expectations. Its a dreamland, a wish for a perfect teen life. It attracts every kind of audience with the story that it conveys.

There is no reason to rate it any less than five stars and every reason to watch it again and again, the story of never ending friendship never becomes old, the songs have an ever lasting aura.

So yes, a straight:

*****

Reviewed by Adina Farid

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Book Review : Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

Book Review : Dear John by Nicholas Sparks 

-“I fell in love with her when we were together, then fell deeper in love with her in the years we were apart.”

Book Synopsis:

Our hero John grew up with a silent, meticulously organized father that he didn't understand. In his teens he began to rebel, hanging out, playing pool and drinking. This continues for a number of years with John working menial jobs, getting several tattoos and going nowhere fast. Eventually John decides it’s time to grow up and he joins the army. In fact it's during 2 weeks leave that he first meets Savannah, diving into the ocean to rescue her sinking purse. Savannah is your stereotypical good-girl; raised in a stable family she's kind, pretty and hopes to save the world. It's also love at first sight for our couple despite the warnings from her tattoo phobic college friends. Together the pair plans a future together, counting down the days until John's discharge as Savannah helps him understand his father and he in turn feels contentment for the first time in his life.

On Sept 11 everything changes as John in a moment of patriotic loyalty chooses to re-up in the army, putting a hold on their marriage plans while he enters the war in Iraq. The two try to maintain a long distance relationship but the war changes John and the years apart put a strain on their deep love. When John's father grows ill he returns home but will he be too late to save both his relationship with his father and the love of his life?

Review:

You can always tell you're reading a great book when you find yourself skipping ahead into the final chapters to see how things will be resolved, even though you've vowed you wouldn't. Love doesn't always have a happy ending (especially when it comes to a Nicholas Sparks novel) and this is a wonderful yet quick tear-jerking romance.

 I fell in love with John's character and surprisingly his father too. Each is well written and they felt like real people. I also enjoyed reading about John's military career and the reasons that take men into a war. Savannah as the heroine was a little too perfect for me but their heartbreaking love story and the regret that they both share will keep you up into the wee hours, and leave you wondering about John long after you've finished reading its bittersweet ending.

Some Great Quotes from the Book:

-“Passion is passion. It's the excitement between the tedious spaces, and it doesn't matter where it's directed...It can be coins or sports or politics or horses or music or faith...the saddest people I've ever met in life are the ones who don't care deeply about anything at all.” 

- “I finally understood what true love meant...love meant that you care for another person's happiness more than your own, no matter how painful the choices you face might be.” 


-“The saddest people I've ever met in life are the ones who don't care deeply about anything at all. Passion and satisfaction go hand in hand, and without them, any happiness is only temporary, because there's nothing to make it last.

This heart-wrenching book is one of my favorites from Sparks, 
I’ll rate it with:
****

Reviewed by Fouzia Umer 

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Book Review: Delirium By Lauren Oliver

Book Review: Delirium By Lauren Oliver

What If Love Was a Disease?

Book Synopsis:

For the past sixty-four years, love was considered a disease which impaired reason and posed a threat to society. A cure was established to protect United States citizens from the debilitating effects of the illness. At the age of 18, each person is required to undergo a procedure, permanently curing them from the sickness. The story follows 18-year-old Lena Haloway, who grew up in Portland, Maine with her aunt and uncle. Lena anxiously counts down the days until her procedure, anticipating the moment she can join the other "cureds" with excitement. This excitement quickly fades as Lena herself succumbs to the disease, becoming hopelessly entangled in a forbidden romance.

Book Review:

I have to admire Oliver for the creative spin she placed on American society when establishing this dystopian world. She managed to create a plausible universe in which love had been almost completely eradicated. I felt a pang of sorrow each time Oliver highlighted the emotionless shell of a community in which parents exhibited no compassion for their children and married couples exchanged no signs of affection for one another. Such examples reveal the underlying theme: a life without love is not worth living. More importantly, Oliver's writing was flawless. She vividly described each scene, allowing readers to visualise each event as it occurred. Through her writing, Oliver also evokes a vast array of emotions from her readers. When Lena is enraged, readers are fuming. When she breaks down, crying hysterically, readers are right there, sobbing along with her. Her feelings of love, betrayal, and loss transcend all boundaries, lodging themselves in the hearts of readers around the world.

Lena's characterization, although less than stellar at times, does have its perks. Above all, Lena treasures her family and friends. She is terrified at the thought of losing her best friend, Hana, after her procedure. Lena, like the rest of society, was convinced that love was dangerous and potentially life threatening. After experiencing the effects of the disease firsthand, she comes to the startling realization that love is harmless. Lena was determined to discover the truth, no matter how heartbreaking the truth may be.

On the other hand, Lena is not the epitome of perfection - no properly characterized protagonist should be. She struggles to move on from her past, particularly her mother's suicide. Her mother gave up her life for the ones she loved, and Lena is more than willing to do the same. But she continues to visualize her mother leaping from a cliff and slowly falling into the tumultuous waters below (a rather frequently mentioned event throughout the book). Additionally, Lena compares herself to a princess who is waiting for her prince to save her. Yes, she outright states this comparison and is not ashamed to do so. Unfortunately, the concept of a damsel in distress does not appeal to the majority of teens in this day and age, myself included. They would prefer to read about a strong, independent, female protagonist who does not rely on others to come to her rescue. I think we've all outgrown Disney movies at this point.

Lastly, there was the slightly overwhelming ending that left me shaking and speechless. To avoid giving away the ending, let's just say it was ... unexpected. Life changing.  Devastating.  Shall I continue, or let you form your own opinion?

My Favorite Quotes:

-“You can't be happy unless you're unhappy sometimes"

-“Love: a single word, a wispy thing, a word no bigger or longer than an edge. That's what it is: an edge; a razor. It draws up through the center of your life, cutting everything in two. Before and after. The rest of the world falls away on either side.”

-“You can build walls all the way to the sky and I will find a way to fly above them. You can try to pin me down with a hundred thousand arms, but I will find a way to resist. And there are many of us out there, more than you think. People who refuse to stop believing. People who refuse to come to earth. People who love in a world without walls, people who love into hate, into refusal, against hope, and without fear.

I love you. Remember. They cannot take it.” 

The scientific name for ‘Love’ i.e a dangerous disease is “Amor Deliria Nervosa”. Wow Lauren Oliver!  I never thought love could be described this way. This literally is a case of Fatal Attraction. 

I recommend this book to all those who like reading something  fresh and non-clichéd.

My Rating For This ‘Delirious’ book is:

****

Reviewed By: Fouzia Umer 

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BOOK REVIEW: Let It Snow

BOOK REVIEW: Let It Snow 

by John Green , Maureen Johnson Lauren Myracle

Plot :

Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After all, a cold and wet hike from a stranded train through the middle of nowhere would not normally end with a kiss from a charming stranger. And no one would think that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow would lead to love with an old friend. Or that the way back to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks. Thanks to three of today’s bestselling teen authors—John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle—the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and friendship.

Summary:

The Jubilee Express

This story follows teenager Jubilee Dougal, who has been forced to spend Christmas Eve with her grandparents after her parents are arrested for participating in a riot over a set of miniature decorative houses. While on the train ride to her grandparents' place in Florida, Jubilee meets Jeb, who is trying to contact his girlfriend back home but is unable to find cell phone service. 

She also runs into a group of cheerleaders, whom she attempts to distance herself from due to them annoying her. She grows further annoyed and exacerbated after the train gets stuck in a large snowstorm on Christmas Eve. While trying to call her boyfriend Noah, Jubilee runs into Stuart, a fellow teenager and employee of Target.

 After talking with him for a little while, he invites her to spend Christmas with him and his family. Jubilee agrees and is welcomed into his family's home. Stuart's mother comments that she hadn't seen Stuart this happy since before he discovered his girlfriend was cheating on him. Meanwhile Jubilee continues to tell Stuart about how wonderful Noah is, only to realize that Noah has not contacted her at all that night. She calls Noah up and confronts him.

 When Noah cannot respond to her queries over why he couldn't at least show some concern, she breaks up with him. Stuart comes to comfort Jubilee and the two kiss. Feeling guilty, Jubilee tries to sneak out and is discovered by Stuart, who tells her that everything will be OK and not to let Noah walk all over her. Her phone rings with a phone call from Noah, only for Jubilee to toss the phone into the snow and kisses Stuart, after which the two walk back to his home together.

A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle

The story  follows a boy Tobin and his friends, the Duke (a tomboy whose real name is Angie), and JP, who are watching movies at Tobin's home while his parents are out of town. They're lured to the local Waffle House by a phone call from their friend Keun, who tells them that a group of cheerleaders has entered the store and are practicing their routines, as well as requesting to play Twister. 

Thinking that traveling to the restaurant with the game would be a waste of time, Duke is initially reluctant to go but is persuaded by Tobin, who tells her that there will be hashbrowns. On the way to the Waffle House the trio's car crashes into a snow bank close to the restaurant, losing one of the tires. They forget the Twister game in the car and must go back for it at one point, but eventually make it to the Waffle House.

 Once inside, they run into the character of Jeb, who is still trying to reach his girlfriend. He asks them if they know anyone by the name of Addie. The three say no, and he asks them that if they see her, to tell her that he was coming and that she would know what he meant. Tobin then attempts and fails to make conversation with one of the cheerleaders. 

While he's returning to his seat, he notices that Duke is sitting outside on the sidewalk, clearly upset and crying. He goes outside to find out what is wrong, only for her to tell him that she's upset that nobody thinks of her as a girl and that she was jealous that he'd flirted with the cheerleader despite her feelings for him. Tobin tells her that he had been unaware of her feelings, but that he had also had a crush on her all along. The two then kiss.

The Patron Saint of Pigs

The third story follows a girl named Addie, who is depressed because she broke up with her boyfriend Jeb. The backstory of her relationship with Jeb is told, about how the two had instantly fallen for each other, but that Addie had kept trying to change Jeb. This resulted in Jeb feeling inferior and the two fighting. After one fight Addie had gotten drunk and made out with someone else, telling Jeb it was over. Upset, Jeb had taken a train to meet his family on an Indian reservation, unaware that Addie has sent him an email apologizing and hoping to work things out.

 When he didn't call or respond, Addie assumed that the relationship was over and cut her hair short and dyed it pink as a way to show that she wanted a change. She calls her friends over to talk, only for them to tell her that she can be self-absorbed and doesn't think of others. Disagreeing, she states that in the morning she will purchase a teacup pig as a gift for her friend Tegan while she is on break from work at Starbucks. The next morning at work Addie ends up getting caught in conversation with a woman who claims to be a "Christmas Angel" and says that people forget to do things for others when they get wrapped up in themselves. This causes her to forget to pick up the pig, who has been adopted by someone else. Upset, Addie manages to get the address of the woman who adopted the pig, who ends up being the woman she spoke to earlier. 

The woman informs Addie that she took the pig to teach her a lesson and gives Addie the pig. Addie then returns to work, where she sees Stuart and Jubilee and Tobin and Angie, the couples from the two previous stories. Tobin sees her name tag, which prompts him to tell her that he had met Jeb and that he had a message from her. After hearing the message Addie's spirits lift and suddenly Jeb walks into the store, having arrived shortly after the others. The two embrace, and then Jeb tells her about the train ride and his attempts to call her. As he tells her about various things he saw on the way, Tobin and Duke are drawn into the conversation as they recount that they had gone to see them at the Waffle House. Jubilee then realizes how everyone's lives have been brought together and how it had all changed for the better.

Review:

This is the perfect book to curl up with when it’s cold and snowing outside. It is one of those reads that just makes you want to snuggle up on your couch, a hot cocoa or tea in hand and enjoy the winterly atmosphere. In fact, the only thing missing for my perfect reading experience was the fireplace and snow.

I don’t want to give too much away about the stories themselves because I think it is best to go into this book unprepared and let yourself be surprised. I liked all three stories, but The Jubilee Express and A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle were slightly better than the last one, The Patron Saint of Pigs.

 The first one was the funniest. And all the stories were linked together like those movies, ‘Valentine Day’, ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘Love Actually’.

All in all, this short story collection is perfect for you if you are looking for a light and fun Christmas/winter read.

 The stories are sometimes hilarious, sometimes sweet, slightly crazy, full of lovable characters , provide you with a nice Christmas/winter feeling, make you laugh out loud and are just great to get lost in. I'm positive I'll pick this book up again some coming winter.

My rating for this light and funny book is : 

***1/2

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 

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Movie Review: Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part I

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part I

Cast:

Directed by   David Yates
Produced by   David Heyman,David Barron,J. K. Rowling
Screenplay by  Steve Kloves
Based on  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger

Rest..

Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid
Warwick Davis as Griphook
Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy
Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore
Brendan Gleeson as Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody
John Hurt as Garrick Ollivander
Rhys Ifans as Xenophilius Lovegood
Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy
Bill Nighy as Rufus Scrimgeour
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
Fiona Shaw as Petunia Dursley
Richard Griffiths as Vernon Dursley
Timothy Spall as Peter Pettigrew
Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge
David Thewlis as Remus Lupin
Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley

Plot:

Voldemort's power is growing stronger. He now has control over the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore's work and find the rest of the Horcruxes to defeat the Dark Lord. But little hope remains for the Trio, and the rest of the Wizard World, so everything they do must go as planned.

Summary:

The film begins with an entertaining "conference of evil" chaired by the nasally-challenged Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), discussing how and where to snatch our hero, in which Voldemort's scornful gaze alights on the uneasy Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs), depriving him of his wand,later Hermione (Emma Watson) damages Harry's and he crossly asks to use hers. Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe – once as moon-faced and round as his specs, now rangy and wiry – must make what amounts to an escape across open country, accompanied by Hermione and Ron (Rupert Grint). Watson's Hermione is still very girlish and solemn, but Grint's Ron now looks adult, slightly grizzled and bulky. Grint's very grownup air of resignation to his second-in-command status is interesting. It is a long way from the silly face he was always having to pull in the first film.

Almost devoid of allies and weapons, the trio now have to destroy the Horcruxes, which enforce Voldemort's terrible power, and they must uncover the secret of the Deathly Hallows, a term the audience must wait until the end of the film to understand. Looking up "hallow" as a noun in the dictionary won't help. And when these three are on their own is that this film comes to life: especially in the eerie Forest of Dean or a gloomy Shaftesbury Avenue cafe in central London where they have a magic-wand shootout with two assassins.

The most striking moment comes when Ron is tormented by a paranoid, jealous fantasy of Hermione's passionate desire for Harry. It is quite a gamey scene. Something human and real is happening there, a sense of coming to the dramatic point, at last. Does Ron suspect in his heart that Hermione would prefer to play something other than Quidditch?

Review:

This movie though not my favorite, is still a good Harry Potter adaptation. It follows the book closely. We now know more about Horcruxes and Dumbledore’s past and see the evil and gothic side to the Harry Potter saga for the first time. It’s not a back to school film. Hell, I miss Hogwarts and those utterly amazing uniforms. But still to continue and reach the epic finale this movie is essential, you can not miss this. New terms and new characters are introduced.

 That moment when Hermione “Obliviates” her parents, ahh that girl is magic! Emma Watson deserves high praise for her role. And we discover a force binding Harry and Voldemort together. This movie is basically about answers. A logical explanation to so many HP related things. Also I personally loved that scene with seven Harrys! Ha there are fun moments in even the darkest of Harry Potter movies. Voldemort and his puppets were being very nosy in this movie. (Pun intended). So Enjoy the HP ride cuz that’s what we fans do!

My Overall Rating For One Half Of This Epic Final Is

 ****

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Movie Review: A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember

Cast :

Shane West as Landon Rollins Carter

Mandy Moore as Jamie Elizabeth Sullivan-Carter

Peter Coyote as Reverend Hegbert Sullivan

Daryl Hannah as Cynthia Carter

Lauren German as Belinda

Clayne Crawford as Dean

Al Thompson as Eric

Paz De La Huerta as Tracy

David Lee Smith as Dr. Carter

Jonathan Parks Jordan as Walker

Matt Lutz as Clay Gephardt

Plot:

“You have to promise you won't fall in love with me.” 

One of the most touching romantic movie ever, ‘A walk to remember’ is a tale of teenage love and promises which makes you believe that miracles do happen. It released and spreaded love in year 2002.

Adaptation of Nicholas Spark’s out of this world novel this movie conveys a story of young and popular Landon Carter who never thought of falling in love with an introvert and Reverend Sullivan’s daughter Jamie Sullivan. After playing a dangerous prank on his classmate, Landon is forced to spend time in various after-school activities, such as tutoring disadvantaged children and performing in the drama club's spring musical. 

For the first time in her life Jamie approaches Landon and asks for his help for charity work while they are acting together in a school play.

Landon being the most popular boy in the bunch tries to avoid her company and makes fun of her by adding sarcastic comments. In answer to that Jamie refuses to help her with script and somehow he manages to learn it on his own.

During the play, Jamie astounds Landon and the entire audience with her beauty and voice. Landon kisses Jamie during the play, which was not in the script, and Landon tries to get close to Jamie, but she repeatedly rejects him. Soon thereafter, however, Landon's friends publicly humiliate Jamie by altering a photograph of her and placing her head on the body of a scantily clad woman. Landon angrily confronts his former friend, punching him and publicly siding with Jamie. Afterwards, Landon and Jamie begin a relationship in which Landon dedicates most of his time to her. He discovers that she has a wish list, and sets out to make all her ambitions come true, such as taking her to a state border so that she can stand on either side of the line and, thus, be in two places at once. 

She warns Landon not to fall in love with her and finally tells him about her serious medical condition that she is suffering from terminal Leukemia and has no hope.

Her disease gets worse by the time and she collapses in her father’s arm and is taken to hospital where Landon learns that his father is going to pay for her medical attention which will be given to her at her own home. He goes to his father and breaks down in tears and makes up with him after a very long time.

Jamie believes that Landon is an angel from Heaven sent down for her relief and thanks God in every condition. Landon however is sad and angry with God for taking away the only precious gift of his life, his Love. He goes on fulfilling Jamie’s wishlist.

In the end he asks Reverend Sullivan to marry his daughter and he agrees. They are married in the same chapel as Jamie’s parents where she makes a ‘walk to remember’ by walking down the aisle in a poor health but living the most precious moment of her short termed life.

After Jamie’s death Landon spends his life just like Jamie wanted to. In the end when he says that Jamie never got his miracle, Reverend Sullivan tells him that he is her miracle.

“she did get her miracle, Landon.

Her miracle was you.” 

Review:

This is a kind of movie you can never express in a negative way. It won’t only leave you tearful but also longing to see more of this charming couple.Another best feature of this movie is its sound. Mandy Moore has captivated many souls by singing ‘Only Hope’ the way only a true believer can.Although it’s an old flick but the magic can never fade. It leaves you awestruck just Landon when he sees Jamie in school play costume blooming like a rose.

Last but never the least is the ‘Walk’. You can actually feel that burden of Jamie’s ill being on your heart as she takes step towards Landon and clutches your heart with a never ending feeling of true and unconditional love.

Just like me anyone who sees the movie will thank the person who recommended it.

But before you see it, prepare your hearts for a romance-full heart attack!!

“It was, I remembered thinking, the most difficult walk anyone ever had to make. 

In every way, a walk to remember.” 

Performance Ratings:

Mandy Moore (Jamie Sullivan) :

Kind, wonderful, beautiful and gentle. For once you believe the girl on your screen is the real Jamie Sullivan and she is actually going to die!

Hats-off!

As for the songs; Mandy sang magic.

****½

Shane West (Landon Carter) :

Shane West has done a commendable job with Landon’s character summoning the ‘bad-boy-falling-in-love’ attitude!

****

Now as for the Overall rating:

****½

Reviewed by : Adina Farid

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Movie Review: Perks Of Being A Wallflower

Perks Of Being A Wallflower

Cast:

Logan Lerman as Charlie Kelmeckis

Emma Watson as Sam

Ezra Miller as Patrick

Mae Whitman as Mary Elizabeth

Paul Rudd as Mr. Anderson, Charlie's English teacher

Nina Dobrev as Candace Kelmeckis, Charlie's sister

Johnny Simmons as Brad

Erin Wilhelmi as Alice

Adam Hagenbuch as Bob

Kate Walsh as Mrs. Kelmeckis

Director: Stephen Chbosky
Screenplay: Stephen Chbosky
Novel By Stephen Chbosky

Plot:

This movie is an adaptation of an epistolary novel written by Stephen Chbosky back in 1999. Tells the tale of a wallflower who is running from his past and has locked the memory of an ill-happening which can shake the base of a trustworthy relationship in his family.

This movie was released in 2012 directed by the man himself, Stephen Chbosky.

The story revolves around Charlie who has started his freshman year at highschool in the suburban area of Pitsburgh & due to his introverted nature finds it difficult to make new friends and even get back to old classmates after suffering trauma of his best friend’s death. 

However he finds his chemistry with a couple of seniors Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller) who are half-siblings & introduce him to bunch of friends.

Patrick is tall, gangly and gay; Sam is friendly and lovable. Charlie gets a quick crush on her, but she explains she has a b.f. and encourages his friendship. Through them, he meets the quasi-punk Mary Elizabeth (Mae Whitman), who definitely is interested in dating him, and a pothead named Bob (Adam Hagenbuch), who nudges Charlie toward adventures most teenagers have once in life, and few should have twice.

We see Charlie participating actively in different activities including local midnight show ‘the Rocky Horror Show’ and funding generously for the highschool magazine but on the inside he still lives in a bubble.

Mr. Anderson, the mentor & teacher proves to be a life saver for Charlie & makes him realize the power of writing and reading.

Just as Charlie’s sister (who’s also Sam and Patrick’s batchmate) prepares for graduation,Charlie is stuck by a harsh reality of losing his only bunch of friends.

All is well until Charlie is hit harder by a visual from past after sharing a kiss with Sam. He remembers what part of memory was always missing. He recalls being sexually abused in childhood by his own dead aunt whom he idealised from the start!

This sudden turn sums up the movie and Chbosky succeeds in putting up a Movie worth your time and money!

Review:

One of the best Teenage Tale ever!

It will actually make you look at your wallflower friend and think what was their story.

Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller did a splendid job in bringing the characters to life.

Adaptation of this Bestseller was undoubtedly upto the expectation. This teenage tale very bravely depicts the evil of incest, homophobia and rejection.

Now about the lighter side, you see Emma Watson going all sexy and bold shattering her Hermione image but even her over the top performance wasn’t enough to beat the ‘boys’. Ezra and Logan steal the show by bringing a feel of reality & giving their best.

This movie is perfection. From soundtracks to wardrobe everything is up to the mark! The coming of age tale has ability to stick to the younger audience’s mind and has all the tools to entertain older ones as well!

‘We accept love, we think we deserve.’

Performance Rating:

Logan Lerman:

Never once can you separate Charlie form Logan. Has done best job of his life!

*****

Emma Watson:

This girl can be anything she wants to be!!

****½

Ezra Miller:

The gay boy plus jolly best friend, he was definitely in his element here!

****½

‘They will make you feel the moment of infinity’

Its A Must Watch Movie For All Age, So I Will Rate This Flick :

****
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Movie Review: P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Cast:

Hilary Swank ...    Holly
Gerard Butler ... Gerry
Lisa Kudrow ... Denise
Gina Gershon ... Sharon
James Marsters ... John
Kathy Bates ... Patricia
Harry Connick Jr. ... Daniel
Nellie McKay ...         Ciara
Jeffrey Dean Morgan   ... William
Dean Winters ... Tom
Anne Kent ... Rose Kennedy
Brian McGrath ... Martin Kennedy
Sherie Rene Scott ... Barbara
Susan Blackwell ... Vicky
Michael Countryman ... Ted

Director: Richard LaGravenese
Writers: Richard LaGravenese ,Steven Rogers
Novel: Cecelia Ahern

Plot:

"Love is a Rose Forever after."

Even after death of Gerry, Holly finds herself holding on to his Love & refusing to move on.
It is a romantic comedy picturing young widow Holly Kennedy (Hillary Swank) going back to life after suffering the loss of her life; death of her husband and best friend Gerry (Gerard Butler)
Based on Cecelia Ahern’s Bestseller ‘P.S. I Love You’ which was originally set in Ireland, the screenplay was Americanized for the satisfaction of director Richard LaGravenese.

Summary:

The movie starts with happy and contended young couple having a fight over not having a baby soon & transforms into a scene where a gloomy young widow is attending her husband’s funeral. Holly has just lost her husband and is re-living each and every memory of past and has refused to let go anything belonging to her late husband. She remembers the fights they used to have over little things & how they were an asset. Her family & friends are also disturbed with her condition & want to bring her back to life. For that they plan to celebrate Holly’s 30th birthday by paying a surprised visit to her place and are quite surprised by her appearance in Gerry’s night gown without having bathed for days. While they are trying to talk some sense into her and improving her as well as house’s condition condition a parcel arrives for her with an audio tape recorded by Gerry, promising to send her letters (all ending with ‘Ps, I love You) for each month of the year & helping her to rise up to life once again.
Gerry has planned a whole journey for Holly to rediscover herself starting with a holiday trip to Ireland (where they first met) with her girl friends Sharon & Denise. There she gets to know about big happenings in their lives and feels lost and shadowed by solitude.
Arriving home, Holly again withdraws from family and friends. As she continues to become more and more lost, she discovers she has a flair for designing women's shoes and enrolls in a class that teaches how to actually make the shoes she has designed. A new found self-confidence allows her to emerge from her solitude and embrace her friends' happiness. While on a walk with her mother, she learns that her mother was the one whom Gerry asked to deliver his letters after his death and receives the last letter. As the film ends with Holly taking her mother on a trip to Ireland, we see that Holly has opened herself up to the journey beginning with the next chapter of her life, and wherever it takes her she has the hope of falling in love again.

Review:

With a heartbreaking beginning this movie takes us to the unique quest of finding true meaning of life after losing Love of our life.
However Americanization of novel has brought a change in details and feel of the story but the magic remains the same. Unlikely to the other romantic comedies this one leaves a bittersweet effect after which you won’t think twice about making up with your partner.
With its magical soundtracks and uncommon storyline this movie will leave you dumbfounded.
Now for those who like to read books first, this movie has some major flaws regarding the cast.
Not much effort can be seen on director’s side as cast was wrongheaded to some extent. Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler could have been considered best choice for the lead but even their part wasn’t flawless.
Soundtrack ‘Love you till the end’ unveils the true soul of this magical tale and clings to your mind for a long long time.
But after all that effort it won’t make you think that movies can be better than Books.

‘This movie is a path for those who Live for the Love that’s Lost’

Performance Ratings:

Hillary Swank (Holly): Funny, Sad & Troublesome at the same time, she was the same Holly from book! ****

Gerard Butler (Gerry): When he takes guitar in his hands your heart takes a leap. He surely had the Gerry factor. But the movie required more than just goodlooks!  

***½

Harry Connick Jr. (Daniel): Disappointment! Holly was just right to take him as a brother even after a kiss! 

**

Lisa Kudrow (Denise): She brought life to her character by adding just the right amount of perversion! ***½

Kathy Bates (Patricia): Though some changes were brought into her character but she did well at being our lead’s mother! 

***

Overall I rate this Movie 

****

Reviewed By: Adina Farid

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Movie Review:- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Catching Fire 

Cast:

Jennifer Lawrence                       Katniss Everdeen

Josh Hutcherson                          Peeta Mellark

Liam Hemsworth                         Gale Hawthorne

Sam Claflin                                  Finnick Odair

Rest Of The Cast :

Woody Harrelson                        Haymitch Abernathy

Elizabeth Banks                           Effie Trinket

Lenny Kravitz                              Cinna

Philip Seymour Hoffman              Plutarch Heavensbee

Jeffrey Wright                              Beetee Latier

Stanley Tucci                               Caesar Flickerman

Donald Sutherland                       President Coriolanus Snow

Toby Jones                                 Claudius Templesmith

Jena Malone                               Johanna Mason

Lynn Cohen                                Mags

Directed by Francis Lawrence

Produced by Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik

Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy, Michael deBruyn

Based on Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Whole Cast

Plot:

Sparks are igniting.
Flames are spreading.
And the Capitol wants revenge.

Catching Fire!! Well, what can I say? This book/movie is PERFECTION. Written by Suzanne Collins it’s the second book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. The story continues where it ended in the first book; the two celebrated star-crossed lovers of District 12, victors of the 74th Annual Hunger Games; Katniss Everdeen & Peeta Mellark are back home and not so lovey dovey anymore (It was all for the Games! *Poor Peeta*). Also the smoking hot childhood friend Gale Hawthorn has declared his undying love to Katniss. In the midst of this love triangle comes the cold as ice President Snow, threatening to blow up her town if Katniss doesn’t convince him and the districts of her love for Peeta, as there is a rebellion gradually taking momentum around the districts due to her defiance in the arena. People consider her as a symbol; “The Mockingjay”. Katniss and Peeta continue with the love charade on their Victory Tour but to no avail. The spark of revolution has been ignited and its not going to be extinguished. President Snow as a result announces the Third Quarter Quell where ‘tributes from each district are to be chosen from the existing pool of victors.’ a.k.a A live telecast of Katniss’s execution on national television. It leads to so many confusing, heart aching and shocking events which can only be found out if you read the book ( or see the new movie).

Katniss Everdeen,Peeta Mellark

Summary: 

It is a true young-adult thriller with everything you can think of. Government oppression? Check. Dystopian Storyline? Check. Love triangle? Check. Awesome Outfits? Check. Blood-sucking Vampires? Um, no. But we have President Snow who figuratively speaking is a blood-sucker, so yeah. We have Finnick Odair for you, who’ll make you drool all over his sugar cubes. Also Johanna Mason, Mags and a list full of new characters who’ll win your heart in a jiffy. For those of you who have read the first book it is going to be a treat! For those who have not, well read the first one or see the movie otherwise you won’t understand anything. If a fictional world can be so not awful yet so good, how can one stay away?

Review:

My review is for the book as well as for the movie. Both are so amazing, that they’re officially my favorite book and movie ever! You’ll have lots to fangirl over in this one. The charming Finnick Odair tops the list. Great casting in the movie too. Finnick (Sam Claflin) will make you laugh and cry at the same time. Josh Hutcherson as Peeta never had my approval, and maybe never will. He’s short. Period. Academy Award winner, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss is so full of strength and height that we simply can’t make Josh and Jen match. Anyway, other than that the movie is bang on! True to the book and well planned and executed. See it in the cinemas near you. Jennifer Lawrence shows the potential she has and gives a sparkling performance. This girl is on FIRE!

" Only one word sums it up, INTENSE everything just felt more. "

The compassion, threats, action, betrayal, gestures, words all of it. This has to be the reason why it is so addictive. As expected from this series we are in for a ride. Some things are hinted out, but the full affect of what is going on isn't totally revealed till the very end.

Read and Watch it! It’s worth your time and money.

My Rating: ****1/2

Reviewed By : Fouzia Umer

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Movie Review: Out Of The Furnace

Out Of The Furnace 

Taglines: (Sometimes Your Battles Choose You)

Director : Scott Cooper

Writer : Brad Ingelsby & Scott Cooper

Runtime : 116mins

Release Date : December 6 2013

Cast :

Christain Bale                    Rusell Blaze

Casey Affleck                   Rodney Blaze

Woody Herrelson             Herlen Degroat

Zoe Saldana                     Lena Taylor

Forrest Whitaker             Wesley Barnes

 Plot :

Out Of The Furnace is a movie about brother-brother relationship between Rusell Baze and Rodney Baze.

Russell(Chiristain Bale) and his younger brother Rodney(Casey Affleck) live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt in Western Pennsylvania, and have always dreamed of escaping and finding better lives. But when a cruel twist of fate lands Russell in prison, his brother is lured into one of the most violent and ruthless crime rings in the Northeast - a mistake that will almost cost him everything. 

Once released, Russell must choose between his own freedom, or risk it all to seek justice for his brother.His one comfort is his relationship with the beautiful Lena Warren (Zoe Saldana). However, one fateful evening changes everything for Russell. When he returns to town, years later, his father has passed away, hes lost Lena to local sheriff Wesley Barnes (Forrest Whittaker),and his brother is gone.

Review :

It's the story of Rusell searching for his and his brother's freedom. Rusell fights everything out for his brother even he went in those area where law enforcement agencies have no reach.Its a bit predictable Heroic Affair where Hero wins at the end and the Villain bites the dust. Bale and Herrelson has acted their heart out like they always do specially Herlen DeGroat he is the showstealer of the movie,you dont see him like this oftenly and i was so stunned by his performance. 

I watched this movie just cause of Bale,but its not a memorable role by him and i was a bit disappointed here cause director could have used him more. Zoe Saldana,she was good and played her part well so as his husband the Sheriff nothing memorable at all. It was a adaptation of a novel so what should i say about the story i can just say the justice to the novel wasn't done. Scott Cooper's Crazy Heart was a good family Drama but this one is just O.K or i can say one time watch for Woody Herrelson. Bale Fans Dont Watch this one cause it has nothing special to offer.

"You have seen this type of cinema before,so if you miss this one

dont worry at all cause you have missed nothing"

Rating Cast/Crew Performance

Will Rate Them Out Of 5 Stars

Chiristain Bale.. Expected Alot More Than Him,But He Acted Well. Rating :- ***1/2

Casey Affleck.. He was sideline badly.. Sorry Casey but he also acted well.. Rating :- ***

Woody Herrelson.. Here is the Showstopper.. Ditto To him.. Rating :- ****

Zoe Saldana.. She is good,Sexiness was there with her.. Lolx i like her man.. Rating:- ***

Director:- Scott Cooper.. I have a complain from this guy.. You could have use Bale much more mate.. Direction was Ok.. Rating :- **

For People In One Word :-

Watch this Fare Only If You got Extra Bucks & Nothing to do,

It is a OK movie which you will forget the next day..

Rating :- *1/2
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