paleblueeyes24 Reviews

Kiss Me (2011)

Excellent; Ruth Vega Fernandez was amazing

[9/10 · 4 August 2013]

I don't see how anyone could rate this movie poorly. It had a great plot and great actors. Too many times have I seen movies like this and they always turn out bad so it was great to see one that didn't follow the majority. Personally I found the actress that played Mia amazingly talented. She is able to show every emotion just through her big beautiful eyes. Throughout the movie her face would be devoid of any expression but her eyes showed everything. It was great. The only reason I gave a 9 out of 10 is because I speak English so I had to read subtitles and that takes away a bit from the greatness of the movie. I recommend it highly and you won't be disappointed.

Cons: English subtitles

Pros: Ruth Vega Fernandez (Mia) was exceptional. The playfulness between Mia and Frida. Basically everything was great about the movie. Even the cute kid brother Oskar and the fiancé.

Running on Empty Dreams (2009)

Some good; some bad

[5/10 · 4 August 2013]

There are spoilers** I thought the movie was going good until it started getting to the end and it drastically changed my outlook on it. It is pretty confusing to try and figure out exactly what the writer/director is trying to say. So many contradictions. Personally I felt like the film was trying to say it's easier to die than follow your heart. I don't think that's a good lesson for people who may watch this film. I know it's up to interpretation if it was suicide but regardless of the way you look at it, it was suicide!!!! Either she killed herself by slit her wrists or because she stopped taking the pills knowing she would die without them. Then of course with all the religious stuff going on. Blah. Up until all this stuff happened the movie was OK. I really liked the stark contrast between Jane's and Cory's character. Jane was happy, energetic, and free loving. Cory on the other hand was emotionless, self centered, and clueless on how to treat Syd. It wasn't any wonder why Syd wasn't happy. The part of Jane really wins you over and you're on her side from when you first meet her in the film (not technically the first time though).

My recommendation is watch the movie up to 1:40 then skip the last 20 minutes. It's much better that way. Trust me!!!