Another one of Chris Columbus's masterpiece/dreadful disaster (I'm not sure which way you roll), this movie tells the story of how Greek gods and goddesses come down from Mt. Olympus once in a while, and make out with a human or two. They leave after having a kid. (Isn't that just responsible. I mean, if you can't do the time, don't do the crime...)
So, there's this boy named Percy Jackson, who is the spawn of the slimy jerk aka Poseidon, with a severe case of Dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). He goes to this school for "Special" kids with learning difficulties, and leads a pretty normal life, until Mr. Former James Bond reveal to him that he's the SON OF POSEIDON. His Dyslexia is the after effect of his brain being programmed for ancient greek, and his ADHD is a result of his spatial awareness and battle reflexes. (Wouldn't that be a nice excuse to not study in school...)
In short, he's framed by some other demigod, who is the real lightning thief, and from then on, battles and Greek mumbo-jumbo ensues...
I'm not a real fan of this movie, although I must admit that the concept of mixing ancient greek mythology and 21st century NY is great. We actually learn more about the myths and such, and have great fun looking at the battles. But other than that, the storyline is really simple, and there's no exciting twists at the end. It's just another "Sentosa Story" where they get from A to B, fight some mythological creature, and then on to C. You can imagine it as sitting on a tramride, coursing through the Zoo.
What's more exciting is this next part, where I actually bothered to look away from the screen, and observe the shenanigans of Singaporean movie goers.
So You A Singaporean Watching A Movie?
Ahh, the arduously daunting task of commenting on the weird nature of typical Singaporeans at the movie theatre. Let's see where to begin... There's the incessant laughing at the wrong time, the crunching noises and the talking and phonecalls. Here we go:
Stepping into the theatre was supposed to be an exciting experience for me, all the time. The dark room, the "Me" time with no one to talk to, and just focusing on the movie all by myself. It's a place where I can comment on the movie, in my head, without anyone to rebutt. However, the experience last night was nothing short of annoying for me, partly for the wrong reasons.
Firstly, as the movie was about to begin, or as it began rather, the chewing noises from the people sitting behind was just annoying. The crunching of the popcorn, as it crumbles into little pieces betwwen the teeth; the salty, sweet taste of the butter or salt or caramel... You can actually taste the popcorn in your mouth by just listening to the sounds. What I don't understand is that why do they have to chew so loudly? Do they have to tell everyone in the theatre that they have the money to buy popcorn/nachos? Do they have to announce to the whole world that they are eating? What is wrong with them? I just don't get it.
Then there's the comic relief portions of the movie. I don't know why some poeple have to let out such a loud guffaw, when the scenes weren't really that funny ( I really do mean it...) That's partially fine, but pales in comparison when they start to laugh during the emotional portions of the movie, like when Poseidon came to talk to Percy in Oympus. I actually heard some people laughing during that part. I mean, are they really that stupid to not be able to distinguish between serious and comedy? Are they really desperate for attention? Are they just trying to gamble with their dignity, and randomly laugh at any random dialogue in the movie, because they cannot recognise the funny parts from the not-so-funny part? Damn people, wake up! They could be laughing with their friends for some other reason, but still, when in Theatre, do as the Thespians do, and SHUT THE FUCK UP!
Then there's the talking. Need I say more?
So yeah! That's it for now!
Truly,
Hunni.
P.S. I'll miss FPonline people!
P.S.S. I APOLOGISE IF I'VE OFFENDED ANYONE WITH THIS POST. LOVE YOU GUYS! :D
Oh, and for those who don't know the answer to the question asked during PJ< during the beginning of the movie, this is what that line from Othello meant:
"I understand a fury in your words, " I can tell you're angry
But not your words" But I don't know why you're angry"
