I have never written a movie review and I’m not intending to write one now. Rather, I am going to blabber some observations I have uhm, observed, between me and movies.

Just some notes, I usually watch movies eons after they are released in cinemas. One, I’m not fond of going to movie houses. Second, I prefer watching movies alone because I don’t want to hear comments and other blahblahs while still pictures are becoming alive. It is extremely irritating having to listen to a movie buddy who can topple movie critics with his own opinions. Third, it is scary to go to movie houses alone. So there, those are the reasons why I’d rather rent from Video City, lie on my bed without a care in the world with my remote controls and potato chips within reach while watching movies. Besides, this “method” is cheaper:)

It has been a long time since I watched an animated film. But an hour ago I finished watching Ratatouille. LOVE it! I have always found it odd that I enjoy watching animated films more than “human” films. Maybe because the storytelling is uncomplicated and heartwarming. The visuals are feast to the eyes. The laughter evoked is more genuine. Simple yet stunning at the same time. Funny but deep. The lessons blend well with the stories that they don’t appear as preaching and nagging . These films make me think without me knowing it. Their stories are child-like… innocent but filled with wisdom. Movies like Finding Nemo and Ratatouille:)

I have this habit of checking movie reviews before watching it. My all-time favorite review site is Rotten Tomatoes. Their reviews can be extremely harsh. But understandably so. For instance, Just My Luck received very poor ratings and I wouldn’t wonder why:)

Most of the movies I like have good reviews. Hehe. Which makes me feel a bit proud of my movie taste:) It seems that I can pick a good movie and know that it is good. But there are movies that I really like that received just average ratings. This makes me upset because it means that I’m still far from being a movie connoisseur. Lol. Seriously though, I used to fall for the trap that for my choices to be validated they have to be accepted by the society. If a movie review says it is superb and excellent then it is, even though I didn’t understand a thing in the movie. If a renowned movie critic said the movie is formulaic and cliche then it is, even though I felt good watching the movie.

I’m so over that society-conforming attitude now. I’m not a non-conformist either. I just decided to be true to myself. I don’t care if the movie is jologs but if I like it, then I like it. I realized that looking at things that way widens my perspective. I don’t have to be boxed by what the society thinks as a perfect ten movie and a flop movie. Movies are not only meant to be watched using the brain nor the emotions. It should be a balance of the two, just like yin and yang.

I’m far from being a movie expert but learning to trust the harmony of my thoughts and feelings in judging a movie makes me feel like I’m the best critic out there. Well, at least in my opinion:)