2013. június 10., hétfő

Discursive essay: Holidaying with or without parents

Convenience or independence?

One of the most important issues in a teenager's life is holidaying. What to wear or how to look are usually second priority, the real deal is deciding with whom they should go.

On one hand, going on a holiday with their parents is priceless. The whole thing is set up by the oldies, they don't need to move a finger...Tickets, place reservations, everything. Not to mention when lack of money turning to the B.O.D is always an option. (B.O.D= the Bank Of Daddy) In plain English: going with them is a total win for the teens, it's sheer convinience.

On the other hand...it can be kind of embarrassing to go with their folks. The treatment they get, the way their parents act etc. can all be quite humiliating at times. Not being able to be themselves and let their hair down whenever they want to are also major cons. I mean let's speak honestly over here: going on a holiday is not about acting all oh so Goody two-shoes. It's about having fun and holding back your true being not to disappoint them is definitely not fun, trust me. Everything has its own place and of course time. There's a certain age after being supervised is not essential but rather annoying and/or uncomfortable. Plus this way, on one's own, a level of independence and ingenuity is granted.

All in all, holidaying with Mommy and Daddy has both its good and bad sides, depending on age and/or sentimentality.

 

 

2013. június 5., szerda

A film review

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

     The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen directed by Stephen Norrington is one of the most amazing movies I've ever seen. Sean Connery in the leading role.

     Long story short, it is about six extraordinary people (all from famous novels) who gang up in order to defeat The Phantom, the story's villain.

     To begin with, the plot is based on the comic book series running under the same name written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin O'Neill. First it may seem a bit complicated (especially if you have no idea who the characters are) bit I can assure you that it is actually pretty simple and plain. It is also gripping which is good, because it keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole movie.

     As for the characters (Captain Nemo, Agent Sawyer, Mina Harker, Allan Quatermain, Dorian Gray, Rodney Skinner and Dr. Jekyll) and their portraying actors, they did an excellent job. No wooden acting, they all seemed natural even though the movie itself was about the unnatural. I'd like to emphasize Sir Connery (Quatermain), Stuart Townsend (Gray), and Ian Flemyng (Dr. Jekyll) who were particularly good.

     The effects are not the best, but we have to admit and agree that comparing nowadays technology to 2003's is like trying to compare a banana with an apple.

     To sum up, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a ground-breaking movie for its time with splendid actors, plot and script. Really compelling. The only thing I can do is recommending it to everyone. It is a movie worth your time.