There was movies galore this weekend, but last night's (PS, I Love You) was my favorite, the story of Gerry and Holly, and one I've seen so many times. Here's why:
Number 10: There's a shot of Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the back and he's naked! Remember, we're going from 10 to 1 - stay with me :)
Number 9: A romance, but with a twist - 'Girl meets boy, girl loses boy, girl learns to adapt, and thrive, and love again - mostly herself''.
Number 8: Fabulous girlfriends who are quirky and quick to remind the heroine of both her weaknesses and her strengths.
Number 7: A fantastic tagline - "Sometimes there's only one thing left to say."
Number 6: A love interest (Harry Connick Jr.) who ends up being a really good friend because sometimes love interests don't pan out.
Number 5: Gerry's reminder to Holly to remember the girl she was and the woman she wanted to be.
Number 4: Amazing lines such as Harry Connick Jr's "I want to be someone's Gerry." - breaks my heart every time. And best friend Sharon's "You gotta be rich to be insane, Hol. Losing your mind is not a luxury for the middle class."
Number 3: The scene where young Holly is enthusiastic about being creative. Just creative - "All I know is, if you don't figure out this something, you'll just stay ordinary, and it doesn't matter if its a work of art or a taco, or a pair of socks! Just create something... new, and there it is, and its you, out in the world, out side of you and you can look at it, or hear it, or read it, or feel it... and you know a little more about... you. A little bit more than anyone else does... Does that make any sense at all?" Um, yeah!
Number 2: The knowledge that those we love, those who've passed, are with us still. In our hearts. In our memories. And if you're very quiet and open, they will speak to you and guide you in this world (at least, I believe).
Number 1: Not necessarily the best reason to love this film, all of the above reasons could have been number 1, but considering I'm a huge Gerard Butler fan - yep, number one reason I love "PS, I Love You" is Gerard Butler. *sigh*
Have you seen the movie, People of Blogland? How about read the book by Cecelia Ahern? Did you know she was co-creator for the TV series Samantha Who, starring Christina Applegate (I didn't know that)?
...Gerry...
ReplyDeleteAnd Wolverine, too? What kind of fabulous weekend are you having?
Oh, I knew you'd love the Number 1 reason, Julia - I know how big a Gerard Butler fan you are ;)
ReplyDeleteYep, the weekend was pretty fabulous. I mean Hugh Jackman and Gerard Butler - could it get any better?
Glad to hear your weekend' going pretty well, too (Facebook update).
I've not seen this movie - but now I want to.
ReplyDeleteI really like your #3 - that's exactly what we're trying to do as writers, right?
So I guess you're starting your summer by watching hot men, eh? LOL
Have a fab day! Hope the writing is going well.
Hey, Lu! Yes, number three - the whole scene where she's wandering along the road talking to Gerry for the first time, her enthusiasm and desire to be more than just ordinary, leave a mark, gets me every time. I am inspired by that - and with the fact that after he dies, she finally realizes the power to be that person has been within her the entire time. Tissue worthy to be sure.
ReplyDeleteWell, if it's to be a summer of hot men, then so be it ;)
Hope your writing is going well, too - and the "Ladies" are doing fine!
I've not seen this one. Must add it to the list because I loved Gerry in The Ugly Truth! (Though that one had a happy ending.) I think maybe that's why I put off watching this one. I'll have to buy a box of tissues first. :D
ReplyDeleteOoh, haven't seen The Ugly Truth yet - it's on my list after you chatted about it over on your blog!
ReplyDeleteAnd this one does have a happy ending - a hopeful ending. But you will need the box of tissues, Silver - just saying!
Been away -- celebrated my mother's birthday, visited other family members, recuperating from a fall while out walking, etc. etc. Good times, bad time!
ReplyDeleteCan't miss commenting on your movie nights!! Love this movie. I think I've put it on a must-see list before. And I've watched it over and over. Agree with most of your Ten Reasons, except (hope I don't incur your wrath on this one), I would reverse numbers 1 and 10. I love Jeffrey Dean Morgan!! Did you watch him in Grey's Anatomy?
I've been gobbling up movies at a great rate lately because the Power Play membership at Movie Gallery was withdrawn with no notice, and I had a lot of points to use up. Some of the better ones I've seen: The Young Victoria, Love Happens, It's Complicated, Leap Year. Weather is still cold and miserable here today. I going to watch Extraordinary Measures (Harrison Ford).
You fell? I hope you're alright, Hazel! Take it easy and get better :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you will not incur my wrath on your choice of the number one reason. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is a cutie - one of those guys you see in movies and go "I've seen him somewhere? Oh, what was he in?" Didn't get into Grey's, so didn't know him from that.
And with the great deal you're using up at Movie Gallery and the inclement weather, not to mention your recuperating, perfect time to watch movies. Your list is my TBW list - when I get to them, I'll post and wait for your comments.
Get better!