When Was The Last Time You Were Praised?
When Was The Last Time You Praised Somebody?
When? Wow, this two sentences flashed at the start of the movie, I Not Stupid 2, has definitely impacted me! Prior to watching it, i was highly skeptical of the movie, and more precisely of Jack Neo's work. BUT, after watching i'm a staunch supporter of the movie! Not only did i laugh my heart out, i cried! It was one of the most engaging,accurate and touching movies i've ever seen! It potrayed teenagers so well, that i really felt whatever the characters were feeling. Though it appeals more to the teenage angst, its an extremely good sounding board and eductional experience for the adults too.besides the tons of hilarious scenes, the heart-rending performance by the actors, especially young Jerry, was simply Oscar-winning! Their ability to connect with the audience was simply awesome, and the movie is a definite must-watch. in comparison, the much lauded movie, Memoirs of a Geisha, just pales.though a generally good movie for the less artistically and mentally inclined, the movie comes of as an art-house wannable flick, that fails to provoke the audience to see through the eyes of Sayuri, the lead actress. lacking of emotion, the movie with all its Hollywood stars, is too much of a actor showcase of their "beauty", showing little depth into the life of a geisha. the movie is saved by Michelle Yeoh as Mahema, who plays a kind and experienced geisha. however, the movie does shock with the horrors of a geisha's life, that to be the top dog, you've to sacrifice everything, even love. the only good thing that i've recieved from the movie is respect for the geishas, for their sheer determination and mental and emotional strength. overall, i'm quite confident (and patriotic) enough to say that I Not Stupid 2 trumps Memoirs of a Geisha in almost every aspect, expect maybe its aesthetic quality and star factor.