The Maze Runner: A Stupendous and Seamless, Mind-Boggling and Fast Paced Masterpiece

Hi Dear Readers,

Here comes another rooting for a big franchise film. The Maze Runner is undoubtedly and remarkably stupendous as it opens in the big cinemas with a big bang. As I understand it very well, it seems like we have another franchise to root for. Basically, it is something to keep reminiscing as we put our deepest thoughts to it. 

Recall, Survive and Run!!! Those words best describe the film as you follow the start till the end of it. I say "Recall" because as you have watched it, the runners enter the maze and try to remember the passage. They have been dealing with it for 3 years and they haven't found any way out. As I recall it, the need to "Survive" in a secluded place is elusive. Grievers who happen to patrol the maze are dangerous and lethal to encounter. There's no way one can survive if you get caught. The "Run" thing is very crucial as the GLADERS fight for their lives. By the way, I like the followers of The Maze Runner to be called GLADERS. 

One way or another, this has set a new trend for movie followers in this new era. Perhaps, this might be a drastic call for comedy and drama films to work harder as those kinds are being left behind, nowadays. There have been a lot of turning points for young adult movies over the past few years or even decades. It could either be a hit-or-miss kind of thing. We have seen Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Twilight that made the hit list. But we have seen Eragon, Beautiful Creatures and Vampire Academy that made the miss list. While The Maze Runner won't reach the heights of Harry Potter, it has successfully surpassed the entire runs of the latter. Thanks to the book readers who turn out to be movie fanatics. 

The premise seems both smart, intriguing and mind-boggling. It was said that the film directed by Wes Ball bears many cruder markings of young adult fiction by a fellow movie critic. I have to admit, there have been a lot of zippy one-liners in the dialogue, blank expressions in the acting area and stuff that seem to be unnecessary which did not sound to be perfect. Nevertheless, a movie critic is not only born to give out just good points but to classify the areas for improvement. Otherwise, it will be useless to provide such points of view by then.

I have read an article stating the reasons why moviegoers have to watch THE MAZE RUNNER. I think it's quite similar that I have 7 major reasons to watch it. 

1. Basically, it is based on the best-selling young adult fiction by James Dashner. 

We have been acquainted how a young adult fiction works - it's got Sequels but most importantly, it's got a mind-boggling story to tell. From Harry Potter to Twilight and now to the current beloved, The Hunger Games, it's not new to movie fans how to deal with such a seamless performance, but The Maze Runner is not a only a story to tell from a book, it's got something new to offer. it has a very broad plot that everyone is quite clueless up to the very end of the film. 

2. A very broad plot that keeps your mind blow away.

If you have read the book, you must be quite clueless and wondering how the story will progress. Harry Potter book series is my top of the list of films that created a problem-solving art or a cryptogram that needs decoding and most of all, a climactic ending but I would like to commend The Maze Runner for breaking my idea of what a brilliant movie is all about.

3. New faces to watch out for.

Some people might be getting tired of watching the same Hollywood faces over and over again. But in this film, you will witness a pack of beautiful and new faces that would surely captivate your innocent mind. Besides, watching new faces on theaters makes you think that you could be one of them in the future. 

4. The Maze Runner has sequels which give more interesting twists.

Nowadays, some people are discouraged with how Sequels work especially the people who are not acquainted with such set up. Maybe, it's because they are not really fond of it or most probably they have not watched the first film. But in the end, the young generations especially the book readers are the ones who will be beneficial of this since they have already rooted for it since when they started reading. 

5. It is compared to a much sheer narrative power.

You will have no dull moment in watching the movie as I did not have any time to blink an eye or two because it is indeed a fast-paced and action-filled movie. Narrating a movie like that would require someone to do multitasking. 

6. They have delivered a stellar performance.

There are a lot of erroneous parts where words were jumbling. Well, you will not expect them to deliver like a pro but given the fact that most of them are new to their craft, they must be commended for giving an impressive performance. 

By the way, the surprising part is that it sets us up for the inevitable sequel which will hit theaters on September 18, 2015 according to unknown sources. 

LES MISERABLES: AN OPERA OF MASTERPIECE

Good morning my dear readers!

My apologies for not having been able to post this blog last February 16, 2013. And now, here it is! I have been waiting for this day to finish this blog about this much-awaited movie. Forgive me as I could not fathom what kind of world I was before and until now.

On the first day, I was not quite sure the reason behind the urge of doing this blog. I could not even foretell the need in such a way that I did not see it coming. I was also a bit preoccupied why I felt the need to make this blog. But of course, there were a lot of reasons I suppose. Well, perhaps, one great reason is Anne Hathaway. 

Impeccably mounted as what other critics like me would say. I was and still are very thrilled to share my thoughts of the movie everyone was talking about last year. That was my first time to watch an intense opera. It has been very sweet to do things first time around. Indeed, it's a sweet memory to ponder on. 

Box Office Record

The film has accumulated a total of $441,809,770 in worldwide ticket sales. Indeed, that was a fair amount ending for an opera. Rumor has it, that this movie would not do good in the box office but nevertheless, it was reasonably high in a good note. If you would go and pay for a movie ticket, you always wanted to make it sure that it is worth it. I, indeed witnessed why this movie was a good catch in terms of watching it. 

Film Commentary

I could not find the words to express my deepest thoughts about this movie. I was really moved by the art in this movie itself and how the characters went about living their lives in struggles and pain. It is beyond imagination how each character made their way to life. Some did not have a good ending but nevertheless, the film was able to convey the message in extraordinary ways. There are opinions I can't seem to find and hold within this tale of compassion and of love. 

I must admit that this film has its flaws despite its triumphant beginning and ending. On a personal basis, I did not see any flaws except for the cameras going from one direction to another in a fraction of a second. That I found annoying but the thing is, it made so well that I could not even have any time to put my thoughts onto it. 

Les Miserables is a tale that tells a story of a man who struggles in life. Despite all the things that made him who he is, in the end, he is someone to follow. 

I believe this film in its own populist power so earnestly that it's very difficult to resist. I found this film to be exceedingly wicked. Indeed, a brilliantly made movie. I kind of think if a worm could possibly get away from a bird when it's going to eat the helpless worm. 

To put all things up, "Les Miserables" is magnificent. 

The Film in Real Life Situations

This film made me realize what must and must not be done and most of all, somehow, you are thinking the way I think now that this film made us realize how important it is to have a life and to care for it. Who would care for you if you are taking your life for granted? Cry at the height of the pain you are going through and Laugh at the height of what seems to be the happiest day of your life. What's going on with a person's life depends on how each one does it. 

This film brings back memories of pain and struggle to me. A life of nowhere and a meaningless life. Inspired by a lot of never ending and selfless stories, I, myself have found a meaning to continue life despite obstacles that keep going my way. Besides, I am here to make this life meaningful. 

There you have it. Thanks for reading. Until next time. 

IS DIVERGENT UNDOUBTEDLY AND BRILLIANTLY ACCOMPLISHED?

Hi Dear Readers,

It has been 6 months since the last blog was posted. I have been very busy with work and I could not find enough time to gather my thoughts about creating this blog until now. Here I am again! My privilege to expand my mind of thinking about sharing my outlets for film criticism, box office commentary and film-skewing.

I am very thrilled to share my thoughts of the movie that everyone is still talking about these days. People have been thinking how it's like to watch the movie plus the fact that they would go and see it with their loved ones. After several months of waiting, Divergent has come to existence to movie theaters and the rest is history.

Several questions have been raised why the film told something differently in the movie from what was written in the book. Well, the book says something different on how the characters look like. Basically, the point of movie adaptation is to adapt what was penned in the book. It is really certain that the movie producers would like to invest money and time to beautiful people without adhering to the context of the book. However, the book is now pointless the way the film was handled and crafted at that very moment. Film-skewing is completely manifested in Divergent. But nevertheless, the movie and the people behind it got its thing going. 

Box Office Record

As of June 19 of this year, the movie has accumulated $268,218,490 in the worldwide box office mojo. This is unlikely very low compared to the other highly acclaimed adaptations. However, International fandom for the film, Divergent has been recognized by legions of media. Words have spread that this movie would take us to a whole new level of experience from that of Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games and The Hobbit films. Rumor has it that this film would give a good fight in the Box Office. Unfortunately, Divergent was not able to captivate everyone's heart. Ironically and generally speaking, the ticket sales did not reflect in the number of fans of the book itself. But for some reasons, some parts of the world were able to fulfill their promise to make this film a gigantic success. 

Fandom Name

The fandom name for Divergent has been asked over the web. While the other fandom have their own nicknames which have been scattered from one group nickname to another, Divergent fans don't want to be left behind. They have the same thoughts in mind what name will they be called - INITIATES. Remember that before getting into being a full pledged member of a faction, you are what they call, Initiates. So, that is how they came up with their nickname. Let's go back to the fandom names of the previous films: Most Harry Potter fans are called Potterheads and Potterphiles while Twilight fans are called Twihards and Fanpires and Hunger Games fans call themselves Tributes and Jabberjays. Same thoughts lead to a brilliant result, indeed.

Film Commentary

The movie takes me to a whole new level of fiction-filled characters and story which gives me the opportunity to think deeply in this life. This may not be a solid effort for all the cast as the movie didn't deliver what I expected but it matters to me that the movie was able to put some things in order despite blank details in some parts of it. I have to admit that this film loses its momentum in its final act but I hope that the majority of its fans is perfectly pleased and content for what it has achieved. 

The film gives me a more interesting way of keep finding out what happens next in the upcoming two sequels. Changing scenes from the book and applying it to the movie would cause confusion in the mind of the people who have read the book. It has always been their prerogative to make changes but the people behind the scenes should think like ordinary moviegoers. Otherwise, it's senseless to change something without thinking of the significance of the changes. 

Divergent is surprisingly a disappointment to me. When I read the book, I didn't expect them to change the looks of the characters from the book. But then again, I completely understand the need for them to change some things from the book. I hope that the movie will get better as the sequel will be out soon next year. :)

The Film in Relation to Real Life Situations

Basically, this fairly-crafted movie gives me a way of thinking that everything's happening in this world is being made by men. The people who run the government and its subordinates are not understanding each other. And that leads to one thing: Chaos. This is really happening to every nation. We must fight the corrupt officials in the government who use their positions for their own gain. We must not only be aware of our responsibility as citizenry but also to stop them from doing evil deeds in the hope that everything will be okay.

It gives me a spare time to realize what options to take in this life before going through the hassle of taking them. Otherwise, I will be very vulnerable through all the courses of my actions. I never thought of believing to what they call, "LOVE". Love gives injure or pain. Oftentimes, it gives heartache or even headache. It stops you from doing what you want. It kills you metaphorically. But I got caught and I could not stop the beat of my heart. I live one day at a time to focus on what I have now. Seriously, I'm depending on things about me: My Mind, My Heart and My Faith in God. :)

I hope you will read my next blog. Thanks dude :)