I watch Films.

So, I've been watching films for the past 3-4 days, as there doesn't seem to be too much else to do during my "off time". Though most of the films I've watched are one's I have previously seen, there were a few new ones as well. And, they got me thinking. Like, really thinking. I just wanted to write a little bit about what's been on my mind during these films. WARNING: Spoilers Included.

1) An Education:
Synopsis: Girl meets Man, Girl falls for Man, Girl leaves school to marry Man, Man turns out to already be married, Girl attempts to get life back on track.
Ok, so what's been driving me mad about this film is that, although we clearly see the importance of acquiring an education rather than following the "fun" route, I think it's ridiculous how heavy the Girl's parents push her into a post-secondary education. Now, perhaps it's my own upbringing, but I have never once been guilt-tripped, forced, or or made to feel "less than" if I didn't go to Uni. I have a hard time watching films where parents try to force their children to live the lives they always wanted for themselves. I had less a problem about the Girl and the Man, and more about the relationship, or lack thereof, between the Daughter and her Parents, Parents who should have simply loved their Daughter and required nothing but her best from her.

2) Boy A
Synopsis: Boy is released from prison after having been charged with a girl's murder while he was young, Starts afresh under a new name until he is found out after having is photo taken after he saves a young girl from a car wreck, Viewer left to wonder if he commits suicide in the end or lives.
This one really touched me. I've been meaning to watch this film for the past five years or so, after having watched the trailer was immediately intrigued. Yes, it is not the happiest, most feel-good films you'll ever watch, in fact, far from that. However, the thing that struck me most what the idea of rehabilitation for criminals, particularly those charged while they are underage. One of the characters (the lawyer presenting the case against the Boy) says that the Boy is "bad" and "evil". These are the words used to describe a troubled young boy who's mother refuses to speak to him, who gets beat up by the older class mates, and is overall just a lost kid. Even though the Boy is guilty of taking part in a young girl's murder, during his time in prison and through the help of one friend/social worker, he is rehabilitated. But his rehabilitation is called into question as people find out who he is. It hurts me to know that even though this Boy caused suffering and suffered a lot, his past simply continues to haunt him and binds him to a fate he is not deserving of. No one deserves to be tormented and tortured by one's past mistakes, no matter what. There would be no hope if not for redemption and forgiveness. 

3) The Social Network
Synopsis: the story of Facebook, Mark Zuckerburg's character in the film screws over friend and foe leaving the Viewer with a sudden urge to delete one's own Facebook account.
Now, I don't know Marky Z. personally, nor was I present for any of the events in the film, so I will speak about this as if speak about just another Hollywood film. Watching this film I was, for lack of a better word, pissed off at Mark's character. I know you're not supposed to like him in the film, but he was terrible. He wasn't nasty or cruel; he was just indifferent to everyone but himself. It really opened my eyes to the selfishness that everyone is capable of, and how disgusting it is to see in action. It was painful watching a friendship literally destroyed because of petty jealousy and miscommunication. All I can say is, I desperately hope I will always be someone who exudes honesty, integrity, and selfless love for my friends, family, and even those that I'm not too keen on. 

Well, that's that. Not much else to this post. Just felt like doing something other than watching films. Besides, watching films alone in your room really isn't that much fun and, as an extrovert, I need to speak my thoughts somehow!