Under The Greenwood Tree

I watched this movie last night. I think it was just okay. A story of a beautiful teacher, Fancy Day. And  three admirers. One is a wealthy man, a pastor and a poor guy. But it's interesting. As always, Thomas Hardy story is not as easy as it looks. There must be some twists here and there.

When a movie can attracts me no matter how lazy i am at that moment, than, it must be great. Usually, when i found it boring, i would just turn it off. But this one, i wait till it finished. Imagine if i was in the mood for it. I must've rated this five. :)

Rating: 4 stars

Little Dorrit 2008

When i was in secondary school. I did got my hands on Little Dorrit book. But, my english wasn't that good. So, after reading a few chapters. I gave up. And returned the book to the school library without finishing them up.

I finally watched the series. And i am so in love with it! I mean, a lot! Obviously the series bring independent attraction itself, without clinging to the novel's plot. It was twisted and brilliantly planned. I'm so in love with their characters. Especially Arthur Clennam and Little Dorrit.

When i read the book, i thought Arthur must be a much older man than Amy. But thank God they didn't use an older actor. Matthew Macfadyen is just perfect because he's always nice for a kind hearted role. And Little Dorrit... Claire Foy is just perfect. She's small. And she has that innocent, sad eyes, angelic face. She's just perfect for the role. Ah, the casting for this series is just awesome.

This story is very clever and i really want to read the book now. The only advice i would give for anyone who's going to watch this is, please get subtitles for them. It would make a HUGE difference. Well, exception for the English speaking people. I don't speak english, so for those who were like me. Please, please, go get the subtitles. It's a very interesting series, so i really want everyone to understand what they're talking about.

It comes in 14 episodes. And it worth every seconds of your time. I've spent every precious moment of my life for this. And i really love it!

FIVE stars. Of course.

Mansfield Park 2007

I am quite dissapointed with this movie. I always thought, that they will hire a graceful, feminine looking actress to play the main role in period drama. But i was so surprised to see her in this movie. I don't blame her for the overjet issue. But, couldn't they find someone better to portray a kind, innocent, obedient girl like Fanny?


I really don't blame her. Her act was really well. It's just the masculine face i can't stand. ):

Hmm, my rating will be 2.5 out of 5. Forget about the looks. I rate it 2.5 because the story itself is quite boring. And i'll definitely won't watch it again.

North & South!!

This story is magnificent! I loved it!

I've always loved watching delicate romance. And this is exactly what this story delivered. I've waited for so long to watch this. To be honest, i don't believe in other's review. It seems to me that most of these people have different taste. I am fussy about movies/tv series as i watched them with my critical mind switched on. But this story is a success.

I've always loved period dramas. And whatever movies in costume, they would catch my attention better than the modern movies. I love their way of life back then. Not only they were graceful and pretty in beautiful dresses. The ladies were sooo feminine while the men were all gentlemen. I adore them so much.

I guess i cannot fully believe in reviews from others because when i watched them, i found that i didn't like most of their recommendations. But anything that i picked up for myself like Captured Woman Stolen Heart or Firelight... They win my heart so bad that i feel like i want to watch them every day!

And the recommendations that have failed to win my heart so far are Tess of The D'urbervilles with Gemma Arterton in it (i hate Tess' husband, but ended up loving Alex instead! Yes, the one who raped her, i don't know why! That's why i think there's something wrong with it.), Great Expectations (too dark for me), Jane Eyre - 2006 (too slow!), Emma (i really hate how Emma tried to separate her friend from the poor man), i have a lot other tv series that i don't really like. But they were kind of OK for me. BUT, it surprised me that these tv series got H-I-G-H ratings in the iMDB. Hurm....

But there's no greater dissapointment than Wuthering Heights - 2009. It dissapointed me soooo bad!!! First of all, i hate hate hate hate hate the main female character. Heathcliff is alright. But the female character irritates me so bad. It dissapoints me how Heathcliff could love that kind of woman. She's cheap!! And when Heathcliff started going out with her sister in law, she started going mad like an idiot. And acting like a VICTIM! Oh please! I don't understand how people commenting on the series like, it makes my cry whenever i remember it... i recommend this series to every human on earth... bla.. blaa... They were wasting my time. I don't like the main woman character. AT ALL. What's her name anyway?

Back to North and South. It's the best delicate romance you've ever wanted to watch. Trust me. There'd be nothing wrong with it. It's perfect.

I'm inviting you to enjoy this masterpiece. Please...

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