ADA APA DENGAN CINTA 2 | #AADC2  Apa kabar hari ini?
I personally love this movie so much, I have seen it twice. And probably I could watch this movie again, any time. The chemistry of Nicholas Saputra and Dian Sastrowardoyo were so off-the-charts.
And I was really glad that the second part delivered as I'd hope. 14 years of waiting after "Ada Apa Dengan Cinta" was first released in 2002. I was at that time, 16 years of age, definitely worth the wait.
The execution of the movie pushed all the right buttons for me. The cinematography was great, every scene is shot with purpose. And Indonesia in particular Jogjakarta, where the movie was mainly filmed, is so beautiful. Full of vibrant colours and Jogja really has an awesome view of nature, at its best.
Apart from the fact that AADC2 is totally nostalgic and it brings everyone back in time, what I like the most about this new sequel is the acknowledgement that time has passed. Everyone is looking at a different perspective now because time really flies and it simply means growth; a little bit older, a little more wiser.
And what gets to me most, Rangga back then was already intense with his so deep looking eyes and those pair of eyes are still... the same. Sigh. Ganteng bangat. He looks like one lonely soul searching for something and trying to go back to one place he always wanted; home. It is the place where the heart is, where his Cinta is.
The characters came to life through the story, the way they acted, made decisions, loved, lost and lived, they seem all so real. And I really love the friendship between Cinta and her friends, so sooo genuine and loyal.
True enough, somehow I think art imitates life, how all of us in one way or another feel that we can never move on from that one person from our past, the one who is now a stranger to us. Very, very relatable.
Kadang-kadang, kau fikir mudah mencintai semua orang daripada melupakan satu orang.Jika ada orang telanjur menyentuh inti jantungmu mereka yang datang kemudian hanya menyentuh kemungkinan.AADC2 is primarily a love story and on that premise, it definitely delivered. Highly recommended! Well, when it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Back then, and now. Labels: Review 
LETTERS TO JULIET 
After many, many days of irregular sleep, I nearly had to force myself to write something tonight. But I think I'm having writer's block often these days. Sobs. It's hard to put to words what the mind thinks, that's the problem. Hmmm. I'm getting sleepy now but just staying up a bit more so I can sahur and puasa hehe. Goreng telur, kicap and nasik! Hahaha. To hell with that diet. Hiks.
Anyway, I had that dream again last night granted I was super tired because of my exam. In any case, it was strangeeeee because I want to forget that particular person as soon as possible. But ironically, he keeps appearing in my dreams. So ok, everyone's dealt with it before. I've dealt with it before. And its not all too unfamiliar. Just give me a liitle more time, it should be okay, hopefully. But I know myself better, it won't be that easy, it will take as long as it takes.
 Another reason for the awesomeness of this movie is, the fact that there was a bit in it discussing about letting go. About how we keep resentment and anger in ourselves over something that has happened in years past. Many people leave imprints on you. No doubt about that. They leave marks where they have been or more precisely, by what they have done. Sometimes, people get over it easy, and sometimes people take years and years to just let it go.  So how's that for serious analysis from a movie? Hahaha. Sorryyyy! Hmm. I've been to Verona, Italy few months ago. Just because I want to write to Juliet. Hehe. I am stupid, I know that. But somehow, I am really waiting for their replies. Hahaha.  Dear Juliet, 
Hehe. Love is in the air :). Everyone was smiling and the vibe was good. Padlocks and love notes bersepah-sepah! Yours truly pun tak terkecuali untuk join the crowd and letak surat cinta kat situ. Haha. #Justforfun ok. Sila jangan cerca. Only hopeless romantics would leave love notes to Juliet and I'm one of them. Hehe. Haih. Assignment punya lah liat nak buat, bab-bab ni kau laju je kan! Hahaha.
 A visit to Verona is not complete without seeing Casa Di Giulietta, or kalau nak senang, panggil je Juliet's house. Hehe. It must be on the check-list if you are going to Verona. 
And a lot of people here having their picture taken with Juliet's left breast in their hand for good luck in love katanyaa! Hahaha. Pelik-pelik je manusia kan. Khurafat sangat. Tapi memang that part a bit clean, sebabbbb it has been polished by all the visitors who have rubbed it haha. Soooo inappropriate!
 Fida was here. Hehe.   Can you see my pink letter inside the letterbox? Hehe. Dear Juliet, please reply me...  And lastly, a postcard to my family back home. Labels: Europe, Italy, Random, Review, Travel, Verona, Whatever
KIL - A MUST SEE MOVIE 
I have never seen the trailer, so I didn't have any expectations for KIL. I saw this film on Friday night with no history of the story. But it turns out to be so good! I was thoroughly impressed. Plot yang sangat different. It's about suicide. Something Malay movie rarely does.
Akil or KIL (hence the title) is a story of depression. He is so depressed he wants to kill himself. But several attempts failed and he seeks help. That's it.
The movie gives you a feeling of awe and mystery. It's a work of art. The cinematography was outstanding, breathtakingly shot, brilliant. Seriously cantik. Gambar-gambar bokeh gitu la lebih kurang. Hehe.
  
Very pleasant for the viewing eye. I love the colour tone. Very dark and brownish. It goes well with the theme. Possibly below is my favorite shot ever.
Awal-awal cerita buatkan kita fikir, apa tekanan atau depresi yang Akil rasa sampaikan dia tergamak nak bunuh diri.
And it is a story of searching for what one desperately needs (suicide) and as soon as it comes within reach, he is just realised life is too beautiful to be wasted. Thanks to a very mysterious girl named Zara (Christina Suzanne Stockstill).
     
Last picture ni masa ending. So sweet. Sampai sekarang duk ingat dialog how?? Time ni Redza Minhat senyum terpaling manis uols. Maunya tak ingat. Hahahaha. Pengsan.
Seven Collar T-Shirt - Lights So cry if you wanted to cry tonight It's a must see! Lets support local production :) Photo credit : ABANG NARA
THE IMPOSSIBLE I've been busy lately with work. Well because, I'll be off on Wednesday for a well-deserved holiday. Hehe. So just get the things to be done, faster. Tapi itulah, mood nak buat kerja pun dah takde. Mana nak attend training, nak kena layan auditors yang... errrrr sooo fussy and annoying. Haha sorry Helmi. Then nak kena review tax computations lagi. Feningg! So, I take work home. But... I did not look into it, just yet. Kejap lagi ni sure menggelabah tak tentu pasal sebab kerja tak siap. Hehe. What to do? Weekends kan. Weekends are meant to slow down and enjoy life. Just rest and having more me time. Tengok movie, pergi kenduri, then spend masa dengan family. Busy settlekan semua documents untuk Japan visa jugak semalam. Pergi Maybank mintak bank statement to be verified la, tangkap gambar la etc etc. Hmmm such a busy week.  Semalam jugak I watched this movie;  THE IMPOSSIBLE One word to describe; it is so SAD. A tear jerker. I haven't cried so much for a movie in ages, but hats off to Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor and si cilik Tom Holland who plays Lucas. My God. They are amazing. The acting was so compelling. They made me cry throughout the whole movie, to be honest. They really deserve an Oscar. Cerita ni based on true story. A story of a series of Tsunami waves struck the coast of Indian Ocean in 2004. Kita semua tahu yang terlalu ramai manusia terkorban masa Tsunami 2004, the locals especially, tapi just bear in mind that the film just focuses on one family; husband and wife and 3 sons and how all of them survived. Tapi kalau baca review, ramai yang kata film ni racist. But try to put yourself in their shoes and focus on their emotions. A survival of a family on vacations, about life and death and what these people went through on that day. 26 December 2004.       Teringat case yang jadi dekat my senior manager for tecnical updates at Ernst & Young. He went to Gold Coast, Australia last year in September 2012 and he drowned just minutes after lifeguards had left the beach. RIP Mr. Yoga. Source : HERE. Labels: Random, Review, Travel
EAT PRAY LOVE 
One woman’s search for EVERYTHING.
Eat, pray and love...
Across Italy,
So, she went to Rome.
But Rome...
Full of abangla. Pusing kiri abangla, pusing kanan pun abangla. Keke. Sobs, I want to eat pizza in Naples just because Julia Roberts, she went to Naples to eat pizza.
But then thanks to AirAsia Free Seats, I just bought tickets to Bali.
 
Hmmm. Bali is so exotic. And Julia Roberts, she's riding her bicycle and yes she found her true love. Haha. Please please please, I want to stay here at least one night :) Very the kampung-kampung style. Ubud kan sini. Cantik.
  And Javier Bardem. Untungnya Penelope Cruz. Haha. His character suits the exotic feeling of Bali, with the sexiness of Javier Bardem. I like him even in Skyfall ok. Jahat-jahat gayah dia pun jadi je watak dia. Sometimes I think, he stole the show as Bond villain.
But, Daniel Craig still...
The best Bond ever. Hehehe.
 Good night. Happy pulak malam ni, I can't even sleep. Hehehehe.
BAD GUY In the night...  Lately ni, my favorite pieces of music that are on repeat mode memang mostly come from Bad Guy Original Soundtrack. The music is really soothing, yet at the same time heart wrenching. My all time favorite, I dah letak that piece of music dalam entry New Year baru-baru ni. Hehe. And this is another one; Main title - BAD GUY OST The main actor dalam cerita ni just returned from his military duty last year 2012. Welcome back Kim Nam Gil oppa! Hehe. And I know him because of "Bad Guy". He really can act. So emotionally charged, powerful, intense, vehement. Tsk tsk. Ni sebab nak pergi Korea la ni end of January, so memang tengah layan balik all the songs, Running Man, etc etc. Hahaha setiap malam pun kena tengok at least 2 episode Running Man ok. Pengsan! Sangat kelakar nak mamps. And my sleep cycle pun dah tak betul sebab Running Man ni. Sigh. So addictive! Lee Kwang Soo you are daebak! Hahahaha.  P L O TKIM NAM GIL as SHIM GUN WOOK. Dia, main character here. Well educated, ambitious, very manipulative dan yang paling penting, ada hidden revenge against large corporation, HAESHIN GROUP. Ok reason? Selalunya, Korean drama akan guna childhood background as a motive. It's cliche. Tapi beautifully written. He was actually part of Haeshin family. President's secret son from another woman. Tapi, suddenly DNA test stated otherwise. So Haeshin abaikan dia. That's the plot. Untuk balas dendam, dia guna all means possible. First, dia gunakan Hong Mo Ne, Haeshin's little princess. How? His charm. Yes, he really is. Then, the brother Hong Tae Sung, then slowly Hong Tae Ra. Tak reti nak explain tapi dia jenis yang buat-buat baik but ada hidden agenda. Buat-buat sayang la, fall in love la, but there's actually NOTHING. C O M M E N T S Revenge and hatred only lead to self-destruction. Yes? No? What I like most about this series is, the relationship between the main actor and actress. But most of the viewers, don't. Relationship tu nampak pelik. Sebab dua-dua ada their own love interest. Shim Gun Wook love interest is Hong Tae Ra. But that is one of his plan for revenge. Moon Jae In (HAN GA IN), she is the main actress here. Her love interest is Hong Tae Sung. Tapi rasanya, dia ni suka Hong Tae Sung purely because of money. Moon Jae In, for me, is such a realistic portrayal of real humans living in real world. Hmm, entahlah. Orang tak akan admit, or even realise? Intentionally, or unintentionally, we actually seek money? From initially a totally materialistic girl, dia berubah to be more emotional, thanked to Gun Wook's love . Tapi bila dia sedar semua tu, it was already too late. Isn’t it also real life? Bila kita start treasure something, it disappeared too fast. As for Shim Gun Wook and Tae Ra, chemistry ada. But I don't feel it. He seduced her, as part of his plan. No more, no less. I am very impressed, and I mean VERY IMPRESSED at Kim Nam Gil's acting. Plausible and well delivered. Definitely 100% quality acting, I could say. And the cinematography. So beautiful. Ending? He died. Sad ending buat satu-satu cerita tu lagi memorable kan? Sebab tu I suka cerita-cerita sad ending. Even kadang-kadang pun randomly I would ask my friends if there is any sad ending movie or drama in market. Haha to that extent. And selalunya they will reply, Fida gila. Hahaha. Sebab mana ada orang suka cerita-cerita depresi macam ni. But I love it. All love stories do not have happy ending. And my love story is not a happy ending too :'(. Ada satu part tu, last scene, bila Jae In cari dekat mana Gun Wook. Well he's right behind her on that piece of paper. I felt sad at that point, because on that big board, there's just one piece of paper which nobody notice and it looks like the wind is going to blow it away. And nobody will ever find out. Gun Wook died, and no one knows. The man stated in the paper is actually, SHIM GUN WOOK. And Jae In, still tunggu Gun Wook until the end. Waiting and not knowing anything. That's just SAD.     Where did Gun Wook, who charmed everyone but ended up destroying himself, head toward; heaven or hell? - JAE IN monologue.
SHOOTING STARS - NAGAREBOSHI I’ve longed for a good Japanese drama (J-Drama) for what seems like ages and ages ago. Rindu zaman-zaman sekolah menengah masa kat Convent dulu. Sangat banyak good drama in market. TV3 masa tu pun selalu sangat tayang J-Drama every weekends. I even bought my own cd box set sebab jenis yang tak sabar untuk tunggu like 2 months for one drama to wrap up. I miss those good old days. Honestly I have lost my interest in J-Drama recently. Kenapa? Sebab entahlah, rasanya J-Drama dah hilang the magic. Dulu, semua plot-plot cerita rasanya lebih rasional dan menarik. Sekarang? No more. Banyak sangat cerita yang adapted from comics (mangas). Semua benda kalau boleh nak tiru bulat-bulat from mangas. Daripada hair style, fashion, semualah. Adakah sebab dah tua so tak boleh terima cerita-cerita yang macamtu? Tapi benda ni happened way back when I was 19 years old. So faktor umur definitely bukan sebabnya =). Haha. Having said that, it gives me a renewed faith that there is actually a good, meaningful and worth to watch J-Drama out there and not just some mediocre-rating drama that exists just purely for the sake of producing a live-action drama version of mangas that are available nowadays. N A G A R E B O S H I  Also known as SHOOTING STARS in English. Can we just pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars?  P L O TTakenouchi Yutaka (reminds me why I had a crush on him in the first place when I saw him in With Love some time in 1998-1999) plays Okada Kengo, an aquarium technician whose sister is in desperate need of a liver. His mom begged the relatives and his fiancée, who is technically almost family and none of them are willing to help. Meanwhile, Ueto Aya plays Makihara Risa, a young woman working in the sex trade in order to pay off her brother's debt.  When they first met. Glowing jellyfish is so beautiful. Risa met Kengo for the first time at the aquarium. Betul-betul depan jellyfish aquarium. I super like this scene. Nicely shot, great scenery, beautiful theme song. Perfect combo! The third time they met, both sebenarnya full of despair. Risa dengan problem good for nothing brother dan dia in return kena bayar all her brother’s debt and she was even dumped by her boyfriend after learning where she works. Besides, Kengo is also hopeless searching for the liver donor. Risa’s situation has led her to contemplate suicide. And Kengo happened to see Risa’s suicide attempt. Dan dia cuba halang Risa. End up, they enter the contract marriage purely for their own benefits.  C O M M E N T SThanks to Nagareboshi, at least I know that in Japan one cannot donate a part of his/her own liver unless he/she is somehow related to the donee. Or maybe sebenarnya Malaysia pun guna pendekatan yang sama? The reason? Of course, purely ethical. Considering the fact that both parties desperate, it can easily turn into a business deal. Cerita ni in terms of development, I mean love development, quite slow. But, I just love love love the slow development of their relationship. I love how they showed in the beginning Kengo is a person who is always reserved and keeps his emotion in check. And then to see him slowly open up and be so honest and expressive with Risa is wonderful. It's also wonderful to see Risa fall in love with him. Ryuusei : Kobukuro One of the most important elements that made the drama as good as I think it is, is that the theme song was very well-picked. It blends well with the entire mood of the drama which focuses on despair, self-discovery and pureness of a heart which kind of lifted the spirit of the drama even more.  I love Risa's effort to change to a better person. I just love her character development. And how she opens the door of the heart in such a way that is suited to it. Dan yang paling sedih as for me, she knows in what situation she actually is. Hmppph, walaupun dia mula sayang, tapi she won't admit. Sebab dia tahu dia siapa.   Cerita ni full of emotions. Adults love. Bukan jenis-jenis cinta remaja yang cliché. Yang ending perlu ada I love you, do u love me? Nop. It’s nothing like that. Just by the look in the eyes already enough to say how much they are important to one another. I love the story, love the sadness, love the love, love the expressions, love the lines, love the chemistry, love the madness, love the tears, love the anxiousness, love the speculation, love the curiosity, love the jellyfish, I even love the sleepless nights, just because of Nagareboshi =)  Kirei desu ne? (Cantik kan?) Kalau Kengo bagi benda ni, sumpah I stay by his side forever. Hehe.  One of Kengo-Risa sweet moments. Hmpph, a night before she moved to another place since their business is done. Sigh, so much love in this scene, yet so much pain inside.  The most memorable scene ever. 
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