Serendipity, A fortunate accident
I am not the romantic addict. I am not into romance novels or chick flicks. In fact, i scoff at those happy-ever-after films. Or rather, I used to. These days, I find it nice to watch films with happy endings. Better if its on love and how great it is. Its, in my opinion, way more relaxing than watching something like Munich. I hated films with predictable, unrealistic endings because i always felt that happy endings doesn't really happen in life. In life, there are moments of ups and downs, its never a happy moment which last forever and henceforth, known as a happy ending. In fairy tales and hollywood films, it ends when Prince charming and his deserving princess get married, or a happy couple finally get to be together. In reality, it doesn't just end there. It goes on. The prince could turn out to be an ass. The gal could turn out to be neurotic. The story ends only when someone dies. And that is the ending. And when someone dies, its probably never that happy anyway.I still feel this way. Except knowing that, i somehow began to appreciate films more. Happy endings exist in a fantasy world and for that, they deserve my attention. They are good for days when all i want to do is nothing. To unwind and relax. It could be something completely stupid but its ok. I need a break from life. I guess many people feel this way which explains the demand for hollywood films, the popularity of happily-ever-after endings.
I just watched Serendipity. Again. The first time, was when my brother and i sneaked into one of the theatres at the cinema after watching Harry Potter. We only caught the last quarter of it. Then i think i watched some of it on TV. And somehow, i managed to get the entire plot. Recently, a friend lent me the dvd and i finally got to watch it from the beginning to the end. He didn't think much of it. Neither did I. But i like it. The whole new age, destiny appeal which i believe many gals will fall for. I am one of them.
And the next time i visit new york, this is surely a place to go..
http://www.serendipity3.com/main.htm
posted by eline @ 8:21 AM
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