Rafaella's favourite film?? The notebook

       

 Ιn recent years I have seen many movies but there is one that i call " my favourite" and i highly recomended  everyone to see it.  My favourite movie is "The Notebook", an american romantic drama written by Jeremy Leven and Jan Sardi. 

Plot:  The film is staring at a couple from early years to old age.  An ederly man (James Carner) is narrating the story of the couple to an ederly woman(Gena Rowlands) who is living in the same nursing home.  The story who  man's narattive begins at 1940 in Seabrook insland, south California.  A country boy called Noa (Ryan Gosling) is felt in love with a 17 years old  Allie (Rachel McAdams) after they had met in a carnival. A summer idilic love is started.  Unfortunately Allie's parents are forbitten to Allie seeing Nora again and her mother inform her that they are return home to Charleston. Allie went to find Nora to tell him that she love him but she found his friend Fin and ask him to tell Nora that she loves him and then Allie leave with her family.  Nora writes a letter to Allie every day but her mother keep them hidden .  Noah and Allie have no contact from each other, and the only choice they had is to move with their lives. Nora went to war and when he come back he see that Allie got engaged another man, Lon.  Despite her commited for Lon Allie visit Nora again and being again together. At present, the man and the woman who are in nursering home, are Nora and Allie.  Allie have alzheimer and dont remember anything.  Nora is reading his notebook every day to Allie in order to remember him. He tells how they met, they lost each other, and how they found each other again.  One day Nora has a heart attack and didnt see Allie again.  Many days later Allie questioned Nora what it will happend when she is didnt remember anything anymore and Nora promise her that he will never leave her.  At the end they died together in each other arms.

Why i choose this film?

This film show the power of love and that nothing can seperate  a couple who truely love neither death. Its very important to find someone who loves you with all his will.  Loves you so much that he is trying everyday to gain your love for him  from the start.  

Why i recommend  you to watch this film?

Its a very touching film and I think that everyone will love it. It gives you the power not to give up when you really love someone, despite any difficulties.

sources:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notebook_(film)

The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

 This is a fantasy, adventure film, released in 2005. It’s based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe novel, written by C.S. Lewis which is the first novel of The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series. The topics of the author are influenced by Christianity, so we can find deeper meanings in them! The film is directed by Andrew Adamson and the screenplay was written by Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus.

The story is about four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy that were sent to stay in a house of an old professor, during the World War II, in England. There, they discover a magic wardrobe that leads them to another world, the world of Narnia! This world is placed under a spell by the Witch who rules this place, where is always winter but never Christmas!  But the true king of Narnia is Aslan, the great lion that he will put everything right again, by dealing with the witch. But the Witch’s reign will be over only if the ancient prophecy is fulfilled! The fulfillment would come when two sons of Adam and two Daughters of Eve are enthroned at the castle of Clair Paravel. So King Aslan needs the help of these four children. But Edmund threatens to ruin everything, by coming under the power of the Witch. Then, the Witch decides to kill Edmund because he didn’t bring to her castle his three siblings. Then she sends her wolves to chase the three children. Edmund is rescued by Aslan’s army but the Witch demanded before the king the traitor’s life! Aslan offers to sacrifice himself in Edmund’s place. So, he is killed by the White Witch at the Stone Table. The next sunrise, Aslan rises from the dead and leads his army to victory against the Witch. Finally, the four children are enthroned and the prophecy is fulfilled.

I chose this film because I like watching fantasy movies with epic plots and heroes from older days that fight for ideals which most of them are now forgotten. I recommend this film because it keeps you on the edge of your seat for the next scene and it also has a great plot and graphics. If you like watching films like ''Lord of the Rings'', ''The Hobbit'' and you haven’t watched The Chronicles of Narnia, then you should definitely put it on your must watch movie list!

Bibliography:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia:_The_Lion,_the_Witch_and_the_Wardrobe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN_nZOrSiGs

C.S. Lewis, Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, (Collier Books 1970)

Marley & Me

My Favourite Film: Marley & Me

  John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

  Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good—Marley was expelled. 
   And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Through it all, he remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end.

  Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. :) 

Character

• The star of the film, Marley! Not a man but a wonderful and beautiful Labrador
• The Owen Wilson as John Grogan is surprisingly good and touching in its interpretation.
• Well the kids of the family and especially the Nathan Gamble as Patrick (age 10)

I chose this movie because it's very fun and you can watch and great kids.

The sources:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lShipoEMI6Q

https://www.google.com.cy/search?hl=en&q=marley+and+me

By Maria Demetriou

WHITE CHICKS

WHITE CHICKS 

White Chicks is an American buddy cop comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans.  The two fabulous protagonists are Shawne Wayans in the role of Kevin Copeland and Marlon Wayans as Marcus Copeland.  

PLOT

Two disgraced African American FBI sibling Agents, Kevin and Marcus Copeland are assigned the duty of protecting cruise line heiresses Brittany and Tiffany Wilson from a kidnapping plot. After losing their job because they failed in a mission of getting someone, their supervisor, Elliott Gordon has given them one last chance by protecting these two very rich girls.  The Wilson sisters, who are in town for a beauty competition get minor facial cuts in a car accident. They refuse to leave the hotel. Kevin and Marcus then disguise themselves as the sisters in order to save their jobs.  However, the troubles and a new life begins at the same time for the two guys.  Kevin is single but Marcus not and for that reason his wife starts to have doubts: if he has a girlfriend or if he isn't straight.  Nevertheless, in the end they achieve to catch the criminal and defeat their enemies...

WHY THIS MOVIE?

This movie was extremely funny. I saw it with my family and we were all on the edge of our seat because we couldn’t stop laughing. I saw it many times and I never be bored.  I really admire this comedy from the beginning and I suggest anyone who wants to pass their free time pleasantly to watch it!! The film has not any moral meanings to give to it can offer to us some beautiful moments if we have the chance to see it with friends.  So, do not hesitate and dedicate about two hours to entertain yourselves!! HAVE FUN AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR COMMENTS!!

BY GABRIELLA SOUID

Eleni's favorite film:The Marine Homefront

My favorite film is "The Marine:Homefront". "The Marine:Homefront" is an action pacted adventure about a Marine how have to do whatever it takes to save his kidnapped sister and stop a terrorist attack masterminded by a radical militia group. It was written by Scott Wipper and Declan O'Brien and directed by Scott Wipper.The cast includes Mike Mizanin as Jake Carter, Neal Mcdonough as Jonah Pope and Jared Keeso as Harkin..

The story begins when Jake,a marine came back to his house for holidays, after a long war period. In his house their waiting for him,his two sisters, Lili and Amanda.Everything was calm, until his younger sister accidentally saw a man shoot. Then the criminals kidnap Lili and her boyfriend. After this the brother do everything to find and save his sister..

The film is filled with suspense as the men race against time to save his sister. The effects and computer graphics are so spectacular that you will be amazed.!! Moreover the actors gave a brilliant performance and the directing is superb. I thoroughly recommend this film to my classmates,If you like excitement,it will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.!!!!!

Sources: www.youtube.com

My favorite movie: Sling Blade

 

The tale of Karl Childers, a mildly retarded man faced with a complex moral dilemma. As a child, Karl was severely abused by his fanatically religious parents, who considered him a punishment from God. When he found his mother sexually entangled with the town bully, Karl believed their actions were wrong--and killed them, swiftly and brutally, with a sling blade. Now, against his will, Karl has been released from an asylum to return to society after twenty-five years. A gifted mechanic, Karl finds work in his small Southern hometown, where he meets young Frank Wheatley. Frank is the first person ever to accept him without fear or judgment; the two become instant friends, and Frank convinces his mother Linda to let Karl live with them. But there's trouble in the Wheatley home: Linda's abusive, narrow-minded boyfriend. Groping to reconcile his own simple moral code with everything he has been taught about right and wrong, Karl must decide whether to stand by and watch, or step in to protect Frank. If you will watch the movie you will find what he done. I recommend to everyone this movie because I think shows us the true love and the true humans.

 

 

sources:

 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117666/plotsummary

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sling_Blade 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CF0izAyrE

Alexandros Nicolaou

Christina's Favourite Film:

The pursuit of happyness

"The pursuit of happyness" is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on the story of Chris Gardner. At the beginning of the film we meet our characters Chris Gardner who is played by Will Smith and Christopher his son who is played by Will Smith’s son Jaden Christopher Smith. Chris tries to sell some medical scanners for his living but nobody is buying them so he struggles for money and his wife abandons him. But Chris insists that Christopher their son stay with him.  While trying to sell one of his scanners Chris meats Dean Witter and he is impressed by Chris when he solves a Rubik cube while riding a cab. So Chris gets an internship as a stockbroker which is an unpaid while trying to spend as little money as possible on food and expenses. As a result of not having enough money Chris and Christopher get kicked out of their apartment and they become homeless. They have to sleep in many places like in the toilet of a subway station and various shelters. After many struggles Chris manages to get the job as a stockbroker and in the end he becomes a successful businessman.

The title of the movie is also the meaning, you have to pursuit happiness and you will finally find it after time and work. I love this movie because every time I watch it I feel happy and hopeful. My favorite scene in this movie is when Chris manages to repair one of his scanners so he could sell it to get by a little longer. I would recommend this movie to my classmates because it is a very touching movie. It gives you hope that if you work hard enough you can change your future and you can achieve your dreams.