Laying in bed yesterday in my injured state, I was able to watch a movie. I ended up watching Vicky Cristina Barcelona. My coworker was talking about it mainly because Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson share an on-screen kiss. Eh. I didn't think that was a big deal, and that wasn't my main motivation for watching the movie.
Mainly the motivation was it was an Oscar nominee for something, I forget, and cause Javier Bardem is foreign hottie. LOL.
Verdict: I liked it!
It tells the tale of two women who have different ideals about love: one who believes love is practical and the other who has a more carefree attitude. Then comes in Bardem's character to complicate it even more who is alluring and charismatic. There is a demeanor about his character that leaves you guessing and captivates you. And one more layer to the formula, an ex-wife played by Penelope Cruz. Confusing and twisted? Yes...but aren't most Woody Allen movies like that?
One of the quotes that really stood out in this movie was, "...we are meant for each other, and not meant for each other. It's a contradiction." This was a movie I could relate to with my current state of affairs. As Bardem's character describes it, the situation can only be described through poetry. Maybe that's why I have resorted to blogging?
Hmm....makes me wonder.
Anyhoot, this was a great movie. If you got some time to spare, I recommend it.
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