Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Action: Snow White and the Huntsman




This is a dark fantasy action film which stars Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth. I watched this two years ago but I can still remember the details perfectly. This was one of the few action movies that I liked because of its fairy tale twist. 

This movie is about Snow White's story - with an unpredictable spin. As Snow White wanders around the dark forest, she meets the Huntsman and saved him from the troll who tried to attack them. They made their way to a fishing village full of women who disfigured themselves to save their lives. After knowing Snow White's true identity, he initially left her but returned when he saw the village burning. They managed to evade Finn's attack and eventually met eight dwarfs. Yes, eight not seven. The dwarfs told Snow White that she is the only one who could kill Ravenna so they traveled to the Fairy Sanctuary. As they traveled to the sanctuary, they were attacked by Finn's man. The Huntsman killed Finn and Finn's bowman revealed his identity as Snow White's Prince Charming. They traveled together to Duke Hammond's castle. Halfway there, Ravenna disguised herself and tempts Snow White to eat the poisoned apple. Obviously, she ate it and dies. I'll end here and let you find out for yourselves what happened next. 



I like this movie because of its plot twists and electrifying ending. I really admire how the scriptwriter pulled everything. Their plot has startling and mind - boggling scenes but it was not far from the original tale. You receive my kudos for your work! ( a big round of applause... clap. clap. clap...)

I learned how to stand up for myself and claim what is rightfully mine, like Snow White. I don't approve of violence to pacify arguments. I think that it is more humane to sit down and talk about our differences than to bring everyone in the battle field. Although this film is against my morals or the values I've been taught, I would still watch this because it stands out from the rest. I highly recommend this to those who want something different but bewitching.








A Dark Fantasy: Pan's Labyrinth


"Because it is in pain that we find the meaning of life." - Ofelia




Pan's Labyrinth is a dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro. It is about Ofelia and her adventures in claiming her title as the underworld's princess. As she finds out about her true identity, she encounters otherworldly creatures. Like the faun who acted as her guide. As the tale reached its conclusion, I found myself at the edge of my seat and glued to the screen.


I would definitely watch this again because of its unpredictable plot. The attention grabbing scenes had me bawling on the floor and shouting like a mad man. I prefer to watch this kind fairy tales than the usual because the outcomes are surprising and out - of - this world amazing. 

I love this movie because it taught me things that I would never learn from classic fairy tales. The Protagonist has taught me that, in pain, we find the true meaning of life. She taught me that pain is just an illusion. If you were able to survive the most painful things, (emotionally, physically or mentally) a greater reward awaits you. That is, HAPPINESS. 



I know that some dark fairy tales have sad endings but that makes them a breather from all the Cinderella stories we've watched. 


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