Weekend Thoughts

This weekend I spent it watching romantic comedies. Mainly,  I pondered about my future and my unhappy state of mind. I watched Pretty Woman, Friends with Benefits, and 50 First Dates denying my loveless love life. Although, I find myself enjoying the stories of the people on the screen, dreaming that maybe one day I could get to experience something similar.

The magic of film is to take us away from our problems even if it’s temporarily. I retreat into film world when life is too overwhelming, which is often. Life after college ain’t easy. It means an entry-level job (which you’re likely overqualified for), school loans (for many), and trying to figure out what to do with your life. If you’re a medical or business student, these questions might be easier for you to respond. However, I took the chance at liberal arts. Thus, even though I learned plenty, the cruel reality is that it makes life difficult in our current economic period.

I reached  for the DVD shelf searching rescue.

The Puss In Boots (Boots)

Rating: Fun!

Type: Movie

“These boots are made for walking….” Sorry, I couldn’t help it. This song comes to me every time I think about Boots. He’s such an adorable cat, voiced by Antonio Banderas, and directed by Chris Miller. This movie made 34 million dollars during its opening weekend last week. It got  a 81 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

There were a few scenes that made me take a deep breath. These had  to do with my dislike of stereotypical presentation of Mexicans. (I dislike stereotypes, especially when these are hurtful). You would have to watch the movie and judge.

“Steph, it’s a movie, you can’t take it too seriously.” Yes, my friend, I understand. I find that Puss’s persona, though a little stereotypical, is extremely hilarious.

As part of my film major requirements, I spent at lot time analyzing (sometimes over-analyzing) films/movies at a small liberal arts college. Therefore, I’m a firm believer that art has a tremendous influence in our culture. The reality is that there’s nothing better than Hollywood to re-enforce racial and ethnic stereotypes. Although, I don’t generalize. There are plenty of pictures that do not fall on this category.

Fortunately, these awkward scenes are  few. The jokes are hilarious, Boots was adorable, and Kitty Softpads (Salma Hayet) was a badass. Boots’s story stood on its own. In other words, Boots worked well without his Shrek’s companions. I really love this movie and I’d watch it again.

This overconfident Casanova wanna be made me laugh, sigh, and go “awwe.” The whole Latin lover persona works well for him. This is not entirely profound, but it’s fun. It has plenty of witty moments to enjoy.

Best,

Steph

Oscars Update: Nominated for best animated film