No Doubt

Note: Very short piece -oh yea and the setting is in the quiet room of Botany Library where I found my “fruit” of inspiration.

Apple green walls bordered one side of the room, deep crimson painted the other. The window sill was splattered with pattering rain drops. The room was filled with active minds searching for that slice of motivation or bottle of inspiration. I found it, and plucked a fruit of inspiration from its blossoming tree. Where did its roots lie? In my imagination, no doubt.

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P.S. I love you – Review

Note: Okay, I know this is quite an old movie of ‘07 but I only got to watch it recently

 

After many good recommendations from friends and movie reviews, I finally decided to plonk myself infront of the computer to watch P.S. I love you .

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerald Butler, Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon

Plot Outline: It’s a sweet love story about a woman called Holly who was married to Gerry, the ultimate love of her life. They know each other so well and love each other to the end. Gerry dies of a brain tumour and Holly is having a very hard time getting on with her life without her soul mate by her side. Unbeknown to her is that, Gerry left her some help to get through her grieving period before he died. He left Holly 10 letters of advice, things to tell her and things for her to do, each ending with P.S I love you  hence the movie title. The letters brings Holly to many places such as Ireland (Gerry’s home) and a karaoke bar. Holly’s mum fears that the letters are taking her back to her past but they actually help her to move on. This takes place over several months and within the time, Holly has managed to free herself from her past and move on by changing jobs, finding new love and enjoying her time with her mum (who she didn’t really connect with at the beginning of the story).

 

With Sharon

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This movie is definitely one to watch with the girls, it involves a little tearing but probably none if you’re a tough cookie! It’s quite the chick flick and inspirational. I enjoyed this movie! It addresses the issue of young love (Gerry & Holly met when they were about 19), and letting go. I felt that in some places the movie got pretty boring because it was just the same situation in a different scene. But I love some of the shoe designs Holly draws. They’re really creative, a little Over The Top because of the intricate details but beautiful all the same. I thought that Hilary Swank was a really good actress in this movie and her crying is really genuine But my favourite scenes are the ones with Gerry in them. Gerald Butler (who plays Gerry) really lightens up the whole mood in the movie. I think without him and his witty dialogue the movie would be quite a drag. And I think it’s nice how Cecilia Ahern (author of the book, P.S. I love you ) incorporated a bit of her heritage in it by including many a scene with Ireland in it and Gerry’s accent.

oh yeah… Point of Interest: Cecilia Ahern is the Irish Prime Minister’s daughter and this was based her first novel (she has more novels)

 

This is Gerry’s spirit/ghost whatever you want to call it, looking over Holly’s shoulders as she reads one of the last letters.

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With best friends, Sharon & Denise (funny scene)

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Overall I give this movie a rating of : 7/10

P.S. I LOVE YOU