Anyway, my "grampa" gave me a call telling me about a movie he just watched which according to him is really awesome. It teaches so many lessons and values. I feel happy just by listening to him...I gave him some "ahs....uhms....ohs...."
Then my mom came home and told me to look for the DVD of that movie my grampa was talking about. To be honest, I did not pay attention on the title...as it did not "ring a bell" and grampa could not remember the lead actor's name so I just kept that fact in my invisible file folder which I would care to open when I have "got-nothing-to-do" day. I asked my mom if she remembered the title. She said it got some "slam" word on it. And I said: "oh yeah...slam...like slammer?" My mom said: "uhuh, yes slammer." "A hip-hop prisoner movie?," I answered back. Mom said: "not sure, sounds like it...just find that DVD maybe it's something worth watching." I just shrugged my shoulders as an answer.
Two days passed.
It was Monday and it was holiday...well holiday only for the students. But since my job often allows me to declare my own holiday, I stayed home. With my dad as my boss...I could be lucky sometimes. (Not subject for abuse)
Why? Well it was the "Oscar's Day"
I love watching Oscar's ever since the day I appreciated television.
My favorite is the "Red-carpet" walk-seeing those popular Hollywood celebrities wearing their designer gowns and suits.
Who is hot? Who is not?
I want to know.
Okay...
I will stop beating around the bush
Besides the "red carpet" walk
there was one particular celebrity that I wanted to see walking on that carpet of fame and glamour...
You are right...
It's Robert Pattinson.
Well, I was curious. I am so used to seeing him looking "sexy" and rugged all the time and I am not complaining. Seeing him in a Dolce and Gabbana Tux is "new" to me.
A day off from work was more than a good decision.
Why?
Here's why:
One word: DEBONAIR
No wonder he got a pretty good feedback from some fashion experts. He got a B! This is really a high grade. I so love his hair!!!
I was wondering all the time where was Kristen? I was kind of expecting she would be his date for the night. They would make a lovely couple next to Angelina and Brad.
My cousin sent me an SMS. She's a huge fan of Zac Efron. She loves Rob too but Zac is her first love. She wanted me to keep an eye on her "crush". Out of obligation, I did keep an eye on him and his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens. Perhaps something's wrong with my eyes but I just can't keep up with those girls going ga-ga over Zac. Maybe he's just not my type. The Highschool Musical movie itself did not appeal to me. My dearest cousin said I should give him a 5-second stare and I would fall in his magic. So I did...I gave him a 5-second stare...another 5 seconds...a minute...2 minutes...3 minutes. No magic. Nothing. Sorry. I tried. Not working.
Cousin...he's all yours!
He got a "D" by the way.
Ohhhhh...a bad grade huh?
haha just teasing you!
Back to my story:
So while watching the Oscars, I came to know all the movies that were nominated...
and then my grampa's voice rang in my ears
"Slumdog got several nominations from the Oscar's"
Ah yeah!
It's Slumdog Millionaire...now I remember!
And it's neither a hip-hop nor a jail movie. It's an Indian movie which makes it more interesting.
And it won A LOT OF MAJOR awards.
My curiosity couldn't be tamed. I watched the movie the following day.
and all my doubts were erased. Truly, that movie deserved every award.
I couldn't blame my grampa if he wasn't able to remember the names of the actors and actresses from the movie...they are not among the list of Hollywood big stars (maybe in their country they are big names) still, they could act. "Jamal is very compelling"
There were gory scenes but try not to close your eyes. It's part of the whole essence of the movie.
To be honest, Slum dog Millionaire could be very well made here in the Philippines. There were lots of familiar scenes. Too familiar...
Anyway, you want to be a millionaire?
you've got to have these:
-a good eye (be observant)
- a good memory
- a brave heart
- a feet that can run fast
- a bad brother who would save you at the last minute and be the hero
- a girlfriend or a boyfriend who would be in distress most of the time and would need your constant help.
- An autographed photo of your favorite actor
Watch the movie so you would know what I'm talking about :)
Lessons:
-Don't take for granted those things which you thought are insignificant and unnecessary. Someday, those things might lead you to good fortune.
- Learn to listen. It's more prudent to listen and get information. Rather than talk and give out secrets.
- You don't need to chase wealth. It will find you.
- Your future is already written. It is bound to happen. So let it be. Don't fight with fate.
And the most important lesson: Memorize the faces on every money bill. You might get rich by doing so.
Watch Slum dog Millionaire. Trust me. It's worth the time.
Oh yeah...the actor who played as Jamal is Dev Patel. (I made some research). I don't want to name him as the "unpopular" actor. Because by now, I think he already got some fans following him around asking for tips on how to be a millionaire.
More Oscar reviews:
Meryl Streep is soooooooooooo stunning. Even at her age, she can still make some guys swoon.
I am happy for Kate Winslet. Finally, she bagged that Oscar's trophy. I loved her "shampoo bottle" speech. A speech like that could very well fit a script designed for a movie about a struggling actress who after a long time made its way to the top.
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