The Ultimate Movie Day

I feel like it's been ages since I last spent my weekend in some major slack time. It's been, like, what? Two… three weeks since?

As for movies, well...

The last movie I saw was Twilight, and the movie buff in me was dying for the luxury of the big screen. So when we got to SM Mall of Asia last Saturday, screening times at the box office were the very first things I checked out. Oh goodie, Bolt was already showing! There's just one problem, though (Actually, make that two!): my dad wanted to watch the Keanu Reeves flick (The Day The Earth Stood Still) while mum wanted to see Four Christmases starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn. So how did we solve the dilemma? It was pretty easy, actually - we watched all three flicks! Talk about one ultimate movie day!


First movie: The Day The Earth Stood Still

I must admit that while I used to gush all over Keanu Reeves during The Matrix fame, somehow I couldn’t quite find the same charm he used to have when I watched the movie (Or at least that’s as far as the movie was concerned.) Sure, he's still good-looking and all BUT I couldn't quite bring myself to comprehend Reeves in a film that showcases extra-terrestrial subject in its main plot. Overall, I thought the movie was downright boring. I learned it was a remake of a classic film with the same title, but in my opinion the flick's not much of a buzz-worthy. Uhhm… next movie please.

After the first movie we decided to have lunch first at Mangan. As usual, it's been a good dining experience, not missing out on Bibingka with Quesong Puti and Puto Bumbong (Which I tried for the first time, by the way.) for dessert. By the end of lunch, FULL was an understatement for me and my family.



Second Movie: Four Christmases

If I hadn't known my mum better, the only reason she wanted to see the movie was pure curiosity as to why it topped the US box office, beating Twilight in terms of gross earnings during its opening week. Anyway, it's her turn to pay for the movies sans popcorn since we're still so full after the hearty lunch.

Two words: FUNNY and SWEET. Now, I never really was a Vince Vaughn fan, but somehow I liked how he laid out his role in the movie. As for Witherspoon, I've always thought of her as one of those underrated good actresses, but the onscreen tandem with Vaughn was just the right kind for the flick. There were many funny moments and still it was all too sweet! But, truth be told, I wouldn’t wanna be stuck in the middle of the movie’s plot in real life. As if the holidays ain’t stressful enough! Shheesshhh!!!


Third movie: Bolt

We still had two hours before our third and last movie. This gave me ample time to do some window shopping and some slack time as well. I ended up buying a simple top and a new pair of flats, and then I met up with my folks a few minutes before our designated screening time.

The good thing about Bolt was that the humor was never trying hard nor exaggerated. Bolt was simply adorable! Even my parents were laughing at the funny scenes in the movie. Count on Walt Disney to come up with a feel-good animated movie, the likes of Finding Nemo and Wall-E. Good thing this movie came in last on our itinerary; the humor helped to perk up the mood all the way home.


*Yawn*

I’m sleepy so I guess this is the part where I’ll be closing my entry. I still owe my readers two more make-up post; hopefully I can cook up something by tomorrow or at least before midweek sets in. But with all the festivities that are going to take place this week (Think: Christmas parties!), I can only wish myself good luck.