Yes! I've finally watched the movie after it began showing 2 weeks ago. I watched it with my mom and we brought a big pack of tissue with us. We always need that for soppy movies.

We enjoyed the movie, it was funny and sad all at the same time. We cried a lot when Henry died. The storyline of the movie was different from the book. Some characters and important settings were omitted. I shall not go into details, there's too many and I'm too lazy.

The movie is quite light, not as depressing as the book. In the book, Clare practically waits for Henry her entire life, until she turns old. In the movie, Clare managed to see Henry one last time and he asked her to 'stop waiting'. It gives viewer a sense of contentment and the 'happy ending'. But I prefer the book's version, as it is somewhat more tragic, sad and it reminds readers that people can't control fate. And I like it that way.

What I love about the movie is the beginning. I think they chose the perfect scene to start the story - where the Henry's mother dies and he time traveles for the first time. What I don't like was this major prop continuation error that was so obvious, you just can't miss it. It happens after Henry's vasectomy, he was at Clare's studio telling her what he had done. Clare was doing her work and that's where you can see the major continuation error on her workstation. If you missed it, you must be blinded by Rachel McAdams pretty face (and I think I can forgive you for that).

Overall, this movie is worth watching. It's great to see how they translate everything onto the big scree. The movie gives you a different feeling from the book, not that I'm complaining. I also adore Rachel McAdams (from The Notebook). So I rank it 7/10. If you haven't read the book, please go read it. You don't know what you're missing out on.

The band at the wedding that was playing during Clare and Henry's first dance was awful. Wrong song for such a beautiful occasion. Minus 1 point!

I didn't see this scene in the movie! I rank 3/10 for TGV Sunway Pyramid.

The end bit - suspense.

This is how the book look like, just in case you are interested in buying it!

I LOVE THE HARRY POTTER SERIES! So it's no surprise, that I bought the Premier tickets 3 days before the premier. Me and my cousins have been going on and on about it and we were so excited. On the 16th July 2009, we went to One Utama (muggles' shopping mall) TGV (muggles' cinema) to watch HP6. Before we apparated to O.U., me and Nadia decided we should get ourselves wands that were imported from Ollivander.

Mine is made out of Willow and Phoenix tail feather and Nadia's is made out of Vine Wood and Unicorn hair. Aren't they pretty?

When we apparated to O.U., none of us vomited, even though it was our first time (we're as tough as Harry!).

Nadia the Death Eater! Aurors! Get her!



Best part about magic? With the flick of your wand, food just magically appears!

Stupefy!

Stupefy me again and I shall use the Cruciatus Curse on you!

Move and I will use the Sectumsempra spell on you!

A war has taken place in O.U.! Watch out muggles!

No it wasn't a coincidence, I purposely dressed like Hermione Granger. Isn't that cool?!

Nadia wishes this was Harry instead...

One family portrait. (P/S: If you don't see us moving in the picture, this means you're just an ordinary being, there isn't a single trace of magic in you.)


Now, let's save this precious piece of memory in the Pensieve.

Review:
The movie was not that good. There was more focus on love triangles, snogging and relationships. I didn't cry when Albus Dumbledore died, that scene from the movie just didn't come across as powerful as from the book. A lot of scenes, characters and details were omitted. Any HP fan will be disappointed. I hope that the last episode will be better. It should be the best episode among all, it should end with a big Bang!

Till we me meet again...

This is for my Buy a Book and Read it Challenge 2009 for the month of May. I've fulfilled my challenge as I finished reading this book on the 31st of May. Just that I've been procrastinating to write this review for a week now, but I've finally gotten my myself to do it. I bought this book because of the interesting cover and title. I was confident that this was going to be a good read because I believe that a book has to be good in order for it to be produced into a film. My Sister's Keeper the movie stars Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin and Joan Cusack. The movie will release in UK and US on 26th of June 2009.

My Sister's Keeper is about 13 years old Anna filing a law suit against her parents for medical emancipation. The reason being Anna is a genetically engineered baby to be a perfect match donor for her older sister of 3 years Kate and Anna wants to stop being a donor. Kate was diagnosed with APL at the age of three and has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions and shots and so did Anna. Anna's decision to do so will tear her family apart and cause fatal consequences for the sister which is also best friend whom she loves.

What I like about this book is the way the story is told. Each chapter is told from a different character's perspective. You are able to step into each of the character's shoes, learn about their experiences, the decisions they've made and are about to make and understand the reasons behind their decisions. This novel emphasizes on how one person's decision can have a domino effect on other people's lives. It also keeps you pondering on how does one define what's right or wrong and if you were in one of the character's shoes, will you do anything differently? I would highly recommend this book to those who don't mind controversial and heartbreaking stories.

P/S: Mom, don't read this book, you can't take it. I've told you the story already anyway. Cheers!

The Movie Poster

Can't wait for it to be screening in Malaysia!

I was reading Natasha's blog - Ulat Buku in the City and I stumbled upon one of her post titled Buy One Book and Read It Challenge 2009 and found it really interesting. The challenge was initiated by another blogger - My Friend Amy. After reading her post, I felt so motivated to revive my reading habit, that I signed up for challenge option 2! Here is what the challenge says:

"The second option is to buy one book a month and read it. I am asking that those of you who will probably already have one book read by January 2 choose this option. Books can be on your other challenge lists, it is only necessary that you buy them and read them!"

I decided to take up this challenge because I love to read but always found myself procrastinating to buy new books to read. This challenge would be a good way to discipline myself to at least read one book a month. I know it's already May but it's never too late to start! I have 8 months left for 2009, which means I would have read 8 books by end of this year (that's an achievement for me!).

If you know me well, you would have guessed what are the books I have in mind already. I love Nicholas Sparks' and Cecilia Ahern's books, they are my favourite authors. I've read The Notebook, True Believer, A Walk to Remember, A Bend in the Road, The Wedding, Nights in Rodanthe and P.S. I Love You. There are still many titles from them that I've not read, plus there are some books from other authors that I would like to read, so I have a lot to choose from.

Once I've bought my first book to read for May, I would update my monthly list of books and reviews. If you would like to take up this challenge too, you can sign up here.