A Freak's Review: Love and Other Disasters

This film has the ambience of one of those boring ones where you tell yourself, "Darn, this is boring!" However, behind this style of films is the greatest secret of all - a message for human beings about living. For the case of Love and Other Disasters, it's about love in various forms.

There are two best friends in this movie - the guy's name is Peter (starred by Matthew Rhys) and the girl's name is Jacks (starred by Brittany Murphy). Why are they best friends? It's because Peter is gay. So you'll find a lot of scenes where Jacks is naked in the house in which they were renting; naked as in the censored parts are covered with her holding a magazine or bubbles in the tub.

So one day, Jacks meet a guy named Paolo (starred by Santiago Cabrera) and thinks that he would make an ideal love partner for Peter. Thus, she sets them up for dinner. That night while the guys are getting to know each other, Peter finds out that Paolo was not a gay. In fact, Paolo has fallen in love with Jacks. But every time he tries to tell her so, she shoves him aside and treated him as a buddy. She really likes Paolo as a friend and even suggested marriage so that Paolo can stay in the country. That's until she finds out that he isn't a gay afterall.

Yes, it's a complicated love affair. But once you capture the juice of it, you will realised that it's a crystal clear plot between who is in love with who, etc.

Personally, I am amazed at the bond that Jacks and Peter share as best friends. It would be good to have a guy as my best friend. The opposite sex who you can share your secrets with, who will be your protector when other guys hurt you, who will teach you more about the opposite sex, etc. What more can a person ask for?

Love the concept. Definitely worth watching. Unless you are comparing this to romance comedy such as The Wedding Planner, this movie is definitely worth spending time for.

P/s: I think Brittany Murphy looks totally hot in this movie... and nope, I am not a bisexual or lesbian or any of that sort. I am straight!

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Books
I believe a good book is one that contains a strong main plot and lots of interesting mini ones to build up to the peak. It has to be written in a simple language that enables the readers to read with ease, not with a dictionary at hand. Most important of all, the characters have to be crafted in such a way that readers will believe in their existence.

Drama Series
Consistency is important as far as characterization is concern. I believe that everyone has a habit of their own that define them. And that is important when it comes to watching a drama. The presentation of the story shouldn't be too draggy as well, because it is a drama series. If it only captures attention in the first few episodes and dies down later on, then it should probably be better of as a film.

Films
A strong message behind film is really important. I hate films that teaches me nothing at the end of it, or films that simply doesn't have a beginning and ending to it. Those are just a waste of time. A good film is one that makes you nod when the credits roll out and you know that when you walk out of the cinema, it was worthy for the dollars you paid.

Games
My definition of a good game would be a partially addictive one with missions and goals to drive the gamer to want to push further in the game world. It has to be user-friendly in terms of controls and settings. The graphic has to be of standard quality because when you are into a game, it hurts when the graphic sucks.

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A good manga is one that keeps you reading from one page to another, one chapter to another, one volume to another. It doesn't get too draggy and the plot must have a pull-string to drive readers to want more of it. Most importantly is the graphic - it has to have details to enrich the reader's imagination to picture the whole scene in mind.

Music
A good music is one with powerful lyrics and a suitable tune to go with it. It might not be accompanied by instruments or vice-versa. It might be a band or solo singer. The most important of all, the presenter of the song has to feel it with their heart before they present it to their audience. That's the best music ever!

Music Videos
I think a good plot is essential in music videos. The purpose of having a music video is to help audience to engage in the song through visuals. It helps to bring the audience to another world where the song makes sense in order for them to experience the music fully.

Personality
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to admiring others. I, for one, admire women who have full control of their life. I look up to women who have made it to the top in the field of their choice. A dynamic personality interests me.

Plays
The essentials of a good play include presentation, the engaging power and outstanding audio system. The storyline is just a vessel to carry out a message. What matters is how entertaining can it be while sending out that message. No one watches a boring play.

Products
A good product have both physical and emotional benefits for the users. It is also affordable and user-friendly. Most of all, it has to leave the users feeling good about themselves.

Video Clips
Lengthy does not mean good. There are some short videos that tell stories as good as a full length film does. Keeping the video short while trying to tell the entire story perfectly - that is a good video clip.

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