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I saw Sarah Geronimo in Southmall in 2002 when she’s one of the finalists of Search for a Star having a duet with Mark Bautista and it never occurred in my mind that one day she’d be a young superstar as of 2008. Yet i may say nobody can surpass Sharon Cuneta’s charm, formula and impact in tv, recording and film during her teenage years so Sarah appears to be  just a fan in this movie “A Very Special Love” as the love interest of John Lloyd Cruz doing an Aga Muhlach look and projection with a Regine Velasquez pairing appeal as a signature Viva Films genre..

The story is light and dismal  like it’s just written for a day and filmed in 2 weeks if not for a month with  the concise location shoots and scenes with  the shallow plot and illogical progression.  The only edge  is that Star Cinema has the color and grip unlike in GMA Films with unbalanced frames and pale color.

You can also compare this feel-good movie to May Minamahal by Aga & Aiko Melendez with respect to the efforts and skills that Sarah & John Lloyd portrayed in this film if they could ever give justice with this suicidal tandem as if Sarah’s father pointed a gun on Star Cinema & Viva Films to make a major starring role for her or else  they will run to GMA7 being the rival network since Aga & Regine could use the plot with mature storyline and consistent drama where they could showcase their mass appeal and talent once again as also suited to Piolo Pascual & Angel Locsin since they have the meat and blood after the concluded Lobo series.

In my opinion,  this film is a cinematic failure and nuisance. If only Sarah’s exposure and tract are concerned as a multimedia star then she can do better than this w/o appearing in a film thats not yet suited to her look and experience with the  boyish John Lloyd Cruz who can not be a President of a publishing company with only one magazine at hand closing after being number 2 in the market as if it’s just a matter of one-day sale account with his skinny pants matched with old studio blazers that is a total fashion disaster making him look like a penguin as if he was Danny DeVito. He lacked the camera angle which won’t  make him look short unlike Mark Ruffalo in 13 going 30 with Jennifer Garner.  Sarah also did a fashion failure for this film, having that firm and dry wig as if she was Eugene Domingo with hair highlights which made her look old like her mother but I like her charm and mass appeal that cater to ordinary youth and family giving hope that dreams do come true from being a movie fan and singing contest talent into the young superstar that she is by now, despite this experimental movie that may not have a sequel like the major flop Dream Boy by Piolo Pascual & Bea Alonzo.

Dream Big..I like the opening salvo of the trio with the heavy belting and dancing that Jennifer Hudson did for the song Move as she occupied the stage  swinging and singing like Barney and Dumbo, yet I didn’t watch any recorded performance of The Supremes led by Diana Ross, only her recent duet with Westlife with the song When You tell that You love me.

It’s a big break for Jennifer as Effie White in 2006 after she was named as the 7th finalist in the 3rd season of American Idol in 2004 along with Jasmine Trias & Camile Velasco, both born by Filipino parents, earning her BAFTA ,SAG, Golden Globe & Academy awards for Best Supporting Actress so she remarkably overshadowed Beyonce Knowles who was the most popular in the trio with the yet unknown Anika Noni Rose, but I wonder why she lost her luster too fast pushing her to accept the small role in Sex in the City film adaptation this year. but i could say Keith Robinson who was a virtually unknown actor, upstaged Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy being a true RnB performer as the songwriter in the movie and brother of Jennifer Hudson.

The movie is rare and inspirational but I just find it ear-splitting that Jennifer always sung with that belting style where you would be annoyed plus the perky but loud musical parts of emotional scenes with the song "And Im telling you Im not going" and "Listen" unlike the soft and heartfelt renditions of The Winner Takes it all & SOS in Mammia Mia by Pierce Brosnan & Meryl Streep..yet thats forgivable and obvious having the full and powerhouse vocals of Jennifer and Beyonce, imagine how bad it could be if Fantasia Barrino was Effie White with her glass-breaking and roof-shattering voice, having said Jennifer stole the role from her, but I hope they casted Taye Diggs or Colin Salmon….to cater to the female crowd since Beyonce is voluptuous and sumptuous to the opposite sex.

I can’t describe this film w/o being a racist and paranoid viewer  over the rift between the Middle Eastern Asians and Americans in general, although Palestinians and Jews  stood as the two parties to lessen the impact of being  cocky  and pungent toward terrorist look-alikes who must be mistaken as immigrants  from Afghanistan and Pakistan if not from Iraq as part of Axis of Evil, after the two towers collapsed.

With the frequent exposure of tight and lean derriere of Adam Sandler , this movie is a hilarious flick if not a major delight to the pink community especially by the plump that he projected on-screen and free-sex service after the haircut given to the matrons..haha.. Yet he could be inane as a male gigolo to arouse the larger scale of the women’s club but it’s safe to say he’s a big laugh even not in muscles and other proportions, but sure he’s sexy although the short shorts was quite annoying.

But I think  Israel citizens must be offended and tormented as Zohan portrayed too much nudity and sexual conduct among the aged women in favor of being a hairdresser..haha.. like Jews in general are not religious but lewd and malicious  to convey that they are sexually liberated  much worse than Americans since it’s foul and obscene to see a parlor with a vulgar display and sound of sexual acts just behind the comfort room across the parlor area, like it’s natural and legal for any Israeli to strip and satisfy a woman in public especially the crunchy and frigid  60-year olds.

It’s blatant  like  oil-heated grenade  and pungent like excessive hummus spread or arm pits and hairy body of the Arab men if it’s true that spicy food make them lethal to the smell, to connect and relate the significance of the ambition of being a hairdresser from being an immortal secret agent like he did a Hancock parody with humor and girth much hotter than butt exposure of Will Smith..haha.

If i would describe this movie by a candy and candid description then i could say it’s a majestic and magnificent display of fire, earth and water in sand and snow. Not pompous and fabulous like The Curse of the Golden Flower but it will take you to a journey  with Van Helsing and Harry Potter characters.

I was a little disappointed that Russell Wong wasn’t used to evoke machismo although his statuesque appearance was offensive and pungent to the female crowd just like Luke Ford, although he was casted too old for the role as the son of  Brendan who  looked ugly in this film at 39 with his funny hairstyle taken from the past 2 films yet his face appeared long and haggard here so they should rather made him handsome despite his age . I may say Luke could be  Robin or any substantial characters that Paul Walker may get if his agent would land him on meaty roles in superhero, thriller or action movies but I think Shia LaBeouf  already got the Lion’s share.haha. after Transformers & Indiana Jones.. I wonder what will happen in Eagle Eye..after all, I just saw his recent photos with his pale and boyish look not the milky and dusky guy in the Mummy 3…

Maria Bello was virtually unknown and unfit for the role as Evelyn since she can’t project the aura and charm that Rachel Weisz  portrayed in The Mummy and The Mummy Returns so she just looked 10 years younger than Pilar Pilapil in Lobo as Lady L . It’s a little kinky that Brendan showed his hairy chest for this film, haha, to match his slightly round tummy. but they simply lost the connection as the original couple, there’s no romantic clutch between Maria & Brendan aside from making her a shooter this time..haha. it’s campy but frivolous.

Jet Li & Michelle Yeoh should rather made a film with their own flamboyant, mystical and magical  flying and kicking stunts w/o dragging The Mummy franchise so they just helped to kill the series by putting terra cotta soldiers and the cursed Emperor covered by clay and fire w/o any mummified monster but a dragon and a juggernaut..haha.. They can get away with  Hero,  The Touch , The Myth or The Medallion with Jackie Chan but not with The Mummy which must  be territorial and exclusive to Egypt. It’s simply ambitious for the chinese actors to own a film that is not intended for them. It’s not about asian legend after all. That’s why Oded Fehr & Rachel didn’t reprise their roles since this film just showcased Chinese New Year celebration in general with the Yin and Yang concept with Jet Li doing a sequel to his performance as the Monkey King in Forbidden Kingdom.

So I’ve been told..I didn’t  even know who said this phrase until I learned  it was first used by Alexander Pope..who was regarded as the greatest English poet in 18th century so I have no idea who was he. or I forgot if I ever came across his profile and literary works in college.

I have nothing in compare to any poet or playwright in history since it’s not medieval or renaissance era anymore..haha, kidding, not even close to illustrious members of Philippine American Writers and Artists. and Im not aware who are they since I have no plan or ambition to compete with them or any genius in particular just like Poison Ivy who said she’s never good in competition so I rather focus on how to be the Other Boleyn girl not as the woman behind Mona Lisa portrait..haha. since I may serve for both cerebral and carnal needs of men but I rather loiter and linger like a chameleon. if Im not part of the corporate jungle.

I can not argue with that saying since that must be true. sometimes we’re stubborn and stupid to stand on a pedestal, podium or court believing what we do or say is right , valid and rational. in my case, I only stand  for my opinion, perception,  knowledge and research  so if they are erroneous and vicious, humility is a virtue but since to err is to human, I will not concede just like a lawyer defending a libelous plaintiff. although I know that alibi is not honored in court..haha.

I just like to talk and laugh..to enjoy and savor life according to my own understanding and entertainment coz I know I will never discern nor discover things of joy and wonder but if I can start it by myself then maybe it could be the simplest source of happiness and laughter I may ever contribute to myself and others. While I like to be analytical and judicial, i don’t have to be empirical and crucial unless I’m the President of America or Phil. Stock Exchange. haha. I  like to be a firefly or a nightingale who can offer wonders by being simple and amiable.

But at times Im ballistic and agnostic because Im dense and cruel. coz It’s easy to say good things and traits but life is unfair, there is good and evil in this world to bring chaos and peace at the same time. but yes, my knowledge is limited coz I’m busy and frantic. I have no time to read and understand books and almanacs that great authors wrote and published. though I wish to have a big library in a mansion.

I revisited Superman II which  I saw in the province by Betamax during elementary days, so I’d be able to see how gorgeous and sculpted was Christopher Reeve when he flew in blue cape and red underwear with Margot Kidder who resembled Maritoni Fernandez being lanky and anorexic, speaking  with fragile crystal accent.

So Terrence Stamp was General Zod who floated in the sky with Ursa and Non then flew like they were suspended on air w/o parachute. I think they didn’t fly in sophisticated manner lacking advanced harness and modern CGI softwares that Brandon Routh had in Superman Returns.

I just saw that it’s illogical to return the tower of the Empire State Building to cage Non since the steel posts weren’t enclosed (by wrapping steel on it), engraved (by his strong force)or welded (by his energy  beams) on the base  so that should fall by earthquake caused by their strong and stormy battle. I also noticed that  Superman’s heat vision should not pass through his eye-glasses w/o breaking it.

Gene Hackman’s dialogs were funny and ridiculous as if He was Bill Murray years later after Superman II as he frequently mentioned his being Lex Luthor to dissuade the three alien criminals from killing him.

I can’t believe this film earned as much as 130M $ worldwide. Very impressive for a low-budget flick with slight and slow performance  by Laurence Fishburne with his cold sleepy voice as if he spoke from a catacomb and  awkward punching scene as if he wasn’t coached enough how to execute that small scene with blood-stained Jim Sturgess who cried like a little boy as if he’s mimicking Tobey Maguire by his slow and shy american accent.

Kevin Spacey was convincing and aggressive for this boring film since he really acted like he’s going to eat the whole class alive with his natural portrayal. But I admit this was  only the second time that I saw his films after Superman Returns as Lex Luthor though I read he’s acting like an alien for his out-of-this-world impact on-screen.

This was so boring that I exclaimed this was the most entertaining film I ever saw.haha. funny that we watched this twice..hoping the film has best to offer in the beginning since we entered the cinema halfway before it ended.

I wonder why Kate Bosworth was casted as a college student while she looked old like Rachel Bilson in Jumper, after she did Lois Lane in Superman Returns..maybe Kevin dragged her for this film. why not bring Parker Posey instead..haha.. too old for the role.

The asian girl named Kianna who looked like Monique Wilson , was funny and shameless to show her dark right underarm with her american accent which sounded thicker and nastier than her appearance along with this spiked Korean-Chinese guy who stole hotel small fixtures including a painting.

Chinese heritage of gambling and womanizing were depicted in this movie since from Chinatown to Las Vegas, Chinese men and women were seated to appear gambling in casino and hidden gambling house and watching girls dancing on pole tables..

In short, this film was shallow ,irrational, slow and weak to amaze and entice me to gamble than shop in Gucci & LV stores in Las Vegas but I gave credit to Ben’s good friends who appeared as american and caucasian guys who sucked with girls being nerds and geeks but humble and amiable.

I said I would never watch this movie of the aged, has been and unknown hollywood tv actors who slightly appeared in any film distributed worldwide though I read somewhere that Sarah is the wife of Inspector gadget star (Matthew Broderick) so I knew her by chance.  I didn’t watch any episode just like Desperate Housewives with much popular Teri Hatcher (who starred as   Lois Lane in Superman (TV) & Paris Carver in Tomorrow Never Dies) & Eva Longoria (who I just knew in  magazines being the exclusive date turned wife of that black NBA player).

We watched this movie 15 minutes after its last full show schedule so we sat and saw Carrie(Sarah Jessica Parker)  was having a pictorial while wearing a wedding gown which I assumed for their wedding with Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) watching.

They took the movie having lunches in apartments turned restaurants like they only live next door with a meager performance by Jennifer Hudson who surprised me that she got this small role while she’s more phenomenal than Sarah having won numerous awards by Dream Girls.

The characters while focusing on Carrie had their highlights and antics by May-December affair (Kim Cattrall) , broken marriage (Cynthia Nixon) and menopausal childbirth (Kristin Davies) so it’s a hilarious movie with different flavors..although I could only look beyond this new  metrosexual actor named Jason Lewis who appeared frail and reluctant for the role yet I learned he took it straight from the TV episodes having that soft  voice which I liked to be  thick and husky for a male gigolo who could be latino or indian-arab guy like Chris Evans and Victor Webster, maybe that’s a desperate element after casting Jesse Metcalfe..haha..the character who seduced Samantha (Kim) was funny and annoying, not sexy and appealing.

Sarah was light and dramatic for the role while Cynthia , Kim and Kristin were funny and hilarious although I thought they could offer more than just conventional and convenient episode about Carrie’s wedding while they were just about to move to a bigger apartment after being together for 10 years w/o a child as if she can still bear offspring much later so the preparation and outcome were nasty and extravagant.

I wish the subject is like rain to pour from my mind to arouse friends and strangers If they would take the time to know if this is about a car named desire or just any malicious thing that I will talk about as if I have the liberty and authority to speak in general but only by experience and perception.

Not that I imply I’m a sex symbol like Jenna Jameson or Asia Agcaoili who replaced each other in a FHM column, but I like to liberate myself since Im not afraid to tickle  fancy and desire for sexual healing and awakening even though  I didn’t have any traumatic experience of pedophilia , incest or sadism..only rough sex perhaps..haha… or the most common is rural practice of sex without foreplay where only the husband or  partner gets satisfied..as I belong to the modern scale by merit and preference.

I think it’s a dangerous topic after all so I have to tame myself along the norm since I don’t like to tackle topics that may put me in bad light if not in total sexual explosion..haha. if I have time tonight and someone won’t cringe and object that this is an exploiting and shameful act.

I finished watching the Resident Evil trilogy with a future sequel about Degeneration. Now I can write about this whole package with bats, lickers, dogs, and zombies aside from Alice & Nemesis.

So Mila Jovovich was Leeloo in The Fifth Element & Violet in UltraViolet, (I didn’t watch Zoolander & Joan of Arc when they were shown) thats why she’s used to mute acting..haha. since she only shifted from alien to amnesiac protagonist with her icy accent and ghastly appearance.  I wonder whats wrong with Aeon Flux starring Charlize Theron while she’s more dramatic and articulate. they were both reluctant though while Kate Beckinsale & Jennifer Garner were ruthless and quick.

And T-virus started the chaos when James Purefoy
as Spence Parks threw the vial to disperse total annihilation of human race for unknown reason coz I can’t understand his logic and purpose when he did that but only to revive a Thriller video (Michael Jackson) among the living and the dead.

I just saw that Resident Evil movies casted  English actors with gorgeous latino and black actors which I forgot the names aside from  Thomas Kretschmann(Wanted & Blade II) & Oded Fehr (The Mummy) who both exuded beefy and tasty sex appeals  like  hotdog and cheese although Oded impressed his character by that natural  Arab accent….The trilogy  was filmed in Ontario, Canada, which also starred Colin Salmon as One and Matthew G. Taylor as Nemesis who both stand 6′3"-6′4" respectively.