Old Movies: The Butterfly Effect (2004): TIME and TRUTH Are in God's Hands

The 2004 movie titled "The Butterfly Effect" is about how small changes in the past can create massive, unintended consequences in the present. A young man who suffered traumatic childhood blackouts. As an adult, he discovers that by reading his old journals, he can travel back in time and inhabit his younger self during those blackout moments. The problem is that every time he tried to “fix” a painful event — the present changed and the changes were NOT always good. Every time he attempted to repair the past, it only created new tragedies.

(My Takeaway.) For me, the moral of the story is:

There are two things a human can't mess with: TIME and TRUTH.

Those are in God's hands.

IMDb rating: 7.6 out of 10 stars

Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers.  “The Butterfly Effect (2004) Trailer #1.” YouTube, 3 Jan. 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkWQLjI2rAU.

Great movie to watch if you like dark sci‑fi thrillers.

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Three More Recommendations (similar to The Butterfly Effect):

These films are dark, mind‑bending stories where time, memory, or alternate realities twist the characters’ lives in unexpected ways. 

1. Donnie Darko (2001)

A troubled teen begins experiencing visions of a mysterious figure who tells him the world will end. The film blends time loops, alternate timelines, and psychological tension — very much in the same emotional and philosophical space as The Butterfly Effect. 

• IMDb rating:  8 out of 10 stars

🎬 2. Memento (2000)

A man with short‑term memory loss tries to piece together the truth about his past using notes, tattoos, and fragmented recollections. The nonlinear storytelling and themes of trauma, identity, and unreliable memory make it a perfect match.

• IMDb rating:  8.4 out of 10 stars

🎬 3. Mr. Nobody (2009)

A man reflects on multiple possible lives he could have lived, each shaped by small choices that ripple into drastically different futures. It’s philosophical, emotional, and deeply rooted in the “one small change alters everything” concept. 

• IMDb rating:  7.7 out of 10 stars

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Pass the popcorn, please!

Quick Movie Review: Crime Thriller ~ Georgetown (2019)

If you like crime thrillers, you'll like the movie called "Georgetown" (2019). The name caught my attention because there is Georgetown, Texas, a city near where I live, and then there is Georgetown near Washington, D.C. I used to work in D.C., and it's a lively place. This movie was set in the historic Georgetown neighborhood in the District of Columbia (D.C.). 

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The reviewers at RogerEbert.com gave the film 2 stars, and Rotten Tomatoes gave it 3 stars.  IMDb rating is 6.2 out of 10 stars.  Not sure why the ratings were so low.  High-caliber actors were in this film: Vanessa Redgrave, Annette Bening, and Christoph Waltz. I would give 1 star for each actor (3 stars) and another star for the film.  That's 4 stars!  

I did not realize until The End that it was based on a true story. Yeah. That creep was an idiot, and he really did kill his wife.

The real guy's name is Albrecht Muth.
The character's name in the movie was Ulrich Mott (played by Christoph Waltz).

In April 2014, Albrecht Muth, 49 years old, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the first-degree murder of his wife.

Even though it would not make my top 10 list, it's a good movie for a Friday night if you're into true story/crime thrillers.

Interesting behind-the-scenes movie trivia:

• Christoph Waltz made his feature directorial debut with Georgetown, even though he had directed a TV movie decades earlier.

• Vanessa Redgrave and Annette Bening had already played mother and daughter once before, in Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017).

• The cast includes two Oscar winners (Waltz, Redgrave) and one Oscar nominee (Bening) — a stacked ensemble for such an intimate crime drama.

• Although the story is set in Washington, D.C., the film was shot in Toronto, so none of the real Georgetown locations appear on screen.

• The real case that inspired the film involved an elaborate web of lies, including the husband posing as an Iraqi general with a store-bought certificate — a detail so bizarre it feels written for a movie.

Sources:

 “Georgetown (2019) – Cast, Crew, Trivia.” FamousFix

“Facts – Georgetown.” Kinorium

RELATED LINKS:

• The Best Crime Movies of 2021 ‹ CrimeReads
• 40 of the Best Crime Movies (That'll Bring Out Your Inner Detective ~ PureWow
• Best Crime Films of the 21st Century, From ‘Memento’ to ‘Zodiac’ | IndieWire

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BOOKS ADAPTED TO FILM: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (with Apologies)

You know what they say about classic novels?  They are the books that everybody has on their bookshelf at home, but nobody reads them.☺ This post has a couple of apologies.

FIRST APOLOGY:  I apologize to Victor Hugo.  I have never read any of his novels (only excerpts).  But I do know that they must have been really, really good, because a few of Hugo's novels were adapted to film.  As an adult, I've watched a few of those movies.  But as a child, I only remember one film based on Victor Hugo's iconic 1831 novel:  "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", released in 1939. 

WOW!  What a movie!  Loved that scene where Quasimodo, the hunchback (Charles Laughton), lifts the gypsy girl Esmeralda (Maureen O’Hara) into the air and shouts “Sanctuary! Sanctuary!!”  Made quite an impression on my young mind. ☺

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) | | Ffilms.org.” N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Jan. 2017.

SECOND APOLOGY:  I have to apologize to those who decided on a remake of this classic, which was released in 1997. When this movie was first released, I did not watch it because I thought it would not measure up to the 1939 movie I had watched as a child. But one night, I was looking for something to watch on YouTube and found it.  I was so wrong! This remake is actually quite good.  Salma Hayek stars as Esmeralda, the gypsy woman. Mandy Patinkin is Quasimodo, and Richard Harris is Dom Claude Frollo. The supporting actors were excellent, and the scenery was awesome!

Fun Fact:
The filming locations were Budapest, Hungary; Prague, Czech Republic; and Rouen, France.

I give this 1997 film 4.5 our of 5 stars. Watch it on YouTube.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1997)

🌟 Three Fascinating Facts about Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame"

• Victor Hugo wrote the novel partly to save Notre-Dame Cathedral, which at the time was neglected and even considered for demolition. The book’s popularity helped spark a restoration movement. (Wikipedia)
• The original French title wasn’t about Quasimodo at all—it was Notre-Dame de Paris, emphasizing that the cathedral itself is the true central “character” of the story. (Britannica)

• The novel is set very precisely in the year 1482, and Hugo meticulously researched medieval Paris to recreate its architecture, streets, and social life in vivid detail. (Mental Floss)

Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris ~ The Past and the Future 

FLOWERS OF SHANGHAI (1998) - Criterion Collection (Reblog)

This post, in fact, this entire blog is too wonderful to not reblog and call attention to. I love Asian cinema and this classic Taiwanese drama film has been aptly described by the blog publisher with these words: 

"Composed in a languorous procession of entrancing long takes, Flowers of Shanghai evokes a vanished world of decadence and cruelty, an insular universe where much of the dramatic action remains tantalizingly offscreen—even as its emotional fallout registers with quiet devastation."

Continue reading and you won't be disappointed. FLOWERS OF SHANGHAI (1998) - Criterion Collection | The Entertainment Factor

If This Movie Appeals to You, Here is Another Recommednation:

The Flowers of War (2011)

Unfolds during the horrific 1937 Nanjing Massacre, where Japanese forces overrun the city, leaving civilians desperate for sanctuary. An American mortician, John Miller (Christian Bale), arrives at a cathedral expecting to prepare a priest’s body, only to find himself the only adult male among a group of terrified schoolgirls. Soon after, a group of courtesans also seeks refuge in the church, creating tension between innocence and worldliness.

As the Japanese army closes in, Miller reluctantly assumes the role of protector, disguising himself as a priest to shield the women. What begins as an act of survival evolves into a profound story of sacrifice, as each character confronts the brutality around them and discovers unexpected depths of courage. The film blends harrowing wartime realism with deeply human moments, highlighting compassion in the face of overwhelming violence.

• REF: The Flowers of War (2011) Full Movie Summary | Plot Explained

Lead Characters & Actors

• John Miller – an American mortician posing as a priest (played by Christian Bale)

• Yu Mo – a strong-willed courtesan (played by Ni Ni)

• Shu – one of the schoolgirls (played by Zhang Xinyi)

• Major Li (played by Tong Dawei)

• Colonel Hasegawa (played by Atsuro Watabe)

Awards & Critical Praise

• The film earned 15 wins and 19 nominations, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. IMDb

• Ni Ni received widespread acclaim for her breakout performance as Yu Mo, earning multiple newcomer awards in Asia.

• Critics praised Zhang Yimou’s sweeping cinematography and the film’s emotional intensity, noting its blend of epic scale and intimate character drama. 

moviemaniacsDE. “Flowers Of War.” YouTube, 11 Dec. 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj2uhyfVNmQ.

Old But Gold Movies: Review: “There Will Be Blood” (2007)

“There Will Be Blood” (2007) is a movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis.  He won an Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. If you are a fan, then you will love the actor, but you will hate the character he played.  Oh my!  What a horrible, awful, awful man!!  You never want to meet someone like that in real life!  If you know someone like that, then surely you must go in the opposite direction every time it looks like you're going cross paths.  If I were keeping a list of movies I hate, this film would be at the top of the list.

I HATED THIS MOVIE!!!

If you are a loyal fan of Daniel Day-Lewis (Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis) then you have probably seen this movie. It’s not a recent film. It was released 10+ years ago. The movie is “There Will Be Blood”.

I don’t care for all of the movies where Daniel Day-Lewis is the star, even if he is a “Sir”. But I do know that he always gives 200% whenever he gives a performance.

This film won 2 Oscars. One award was for Best Achievement in Cinematography: Robert Elswit. The other was given to Daniel Day-Lewis for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.

He was good! He played his part well. He was so good that I HATED HIM!!

I HATED THIS MOVIE!!!

If I met any of those people in real life, I would run away from them!

I only liked 2 characters: the adopted son (of Daniel Day-Lewis) and the girl he fell in love with.

As for the character played by Daniel Day-Lewis and that preacher he was always butting heads with?

I HATED BOTH OF THEM! I HATED THEIR GUTS!!

So was there blood? If you have not seen the movie, I don’t want to spoil it for you, but … yeah! Blood was definitely shed.

Sean Fennessey, a writer for The Ringer, a publication that covers sports, pop culture, and tech, provided a succinct description of this film in his movie review:

Never crawl out? Never??

What a relief to know that it was just a movie and not a historical account of real events.

So relax. If you are pursuing the American dream … dream on!

♦  "There Will Be Blood" has some excellent behind-the-scenes trivia.

1. Paul Dano was originally cast only in a small part as Paul Sunday, but a few weeks into filming, he was asked by director Paul Thomas Anderson to also play Eli Sunday, effectively giving him two roles in the movie.

2. The film’s iconic metaphor, “I drink your milkshake,” was adapted from a real historical analogy used by U.S. Senator Albert Fall during testimony about oil drainage and the Teapot Dome scandal.

3. The celebrated score by Jonny Greenwood was ineligible for an Academy Award because it incorporated material from his existing compositions, yet it still won awards and became highly influential.

4. The opening of the film has very little spoken dialogue, emphasizing atmosphere and character through visuals and sound rather than words.

5. Daniel Day-Lewis appears in nearly every scene of the film, and his immersive take on the role has been noted as a key element in the movie’s haunting impact.

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SOURCES:

Critic Film. “27 Amazing Facts About THERE WILL BE BLOOD! Behind the Scenes and Hidden Details!” Critic Film, 2 years ago, www.criticfilm.com/facts-about-there-will-be-blood/.

“There Will Be Blood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2026, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_Will_Be_Blood.

“There Will Be Blood.” Film Freedonia, 13 Apr. 2008, filmfreedonia.com/2008/04/13/there-will-be-blood-2007/. 

“There Will Be Blood Trivia Quiz.” FunTrivia, funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/Movies/There-Will-Be-Blood-356500.html. 

“Jonny Greenwood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2026, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Greenwood. 

A Few Interesting Bio and Career Facts About Daniel Day-Lewis

Celebrating World Bollywood Day – September 24 | Bollywood Blog Posts Roundup

World Bollywood Day is celebrated every year on September 24 to honor the vibrant world of Hindi-language cinema—its music, storytelling, dance, and global cultural impact. Though not officially declared by any government, it's a fan-driven observance that has gained traction across popular culture calendars and online communities.  This blog has eleven (11) posts highlighting Indian cinema. Enjoy!

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(1) Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)

Do you like movies where the bad guys get their comeuppance? This film is based on a true story.

(2) 6 Bollywood Movies With an Awesome Soundtrack

NOTE: I am a Priyanka Chopra-Jonas fan. So yeah! She stars in 5 of these movies.

(3) Three (3) Bollywood Films That Address September 11th

• (1) A love story set against the backdrop of a terrorist plot.

• (2) A child is killed because of 9/11.

• (3) Indian-Americans studying at a university, thought they were all-American kids until 9/11 happened.

(4) Chandni Bar (2001)

Per Wikipedia: “The film was a critically acclaimed hit and it won four National Film Awards.” Per me: It a depressing.

(5) What's Your Raashee? (2009)

Two words would be sufficient to review this movie. Adorable cuteness!

(6) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

This movie was very controversial among the Indian audience. (Americans would not have raised an eyebrow.)

(7) My Two (2) Favorite Aamir Khan Movies

Aamir Khan is an amazing actor. If you watch these two films, you won't need convincing.

(8) Kismat Konnection (2008) is a Delightful Bollywood Movie

When people say “Kismet” or “Kismat”, they mean it's your fate or destiny.

(9) Spotlight on Bollywood Superstar: Akshay Kumar

This Indian-born Canadian actor can play a good guy, bad guy, funny guy, and more!

(10) Mission Kashmir (2000)

An alternate title for this film could be: “Were you dreaming of a pink house?”

(11) Based on a True Story: Mary Kom (2014)

A gooooood movie!! Based on a real-life female boxer, Mary Kom.

OK! That's my roundup! Dive into the magic of Bollywood.

Thank you for reading. Please visit often.

• Please share the love: Post this roundup with the hashtag #WorldBollywoodDay.

Movie: Bollywood: Chandni Bar (2001)

Watched “Chandni Bar” (2001) as a Friday night movie pick. Chose this film because I was not familiar with any of the Indian actors or actresses. As far as the acting, the script, etc. … it was fine. I say “fine”? But according to Wikipedia: “The film was a critically acclaimed hit and it won four National Film Awards.”

Well! I don’t want to spoil it for others who have not seen the film. Don’t get me wrong. The performances were award-worthy. It’s just that … if I were to use one word to describe the storyline, that word would be “hopeless”.

Throughout the movie, I kept hoping. But my hope was never fulfilled. I was very moved by the characters and the harsh realities of life they faced daily; especially as the threads of their daily lives were sewn into the fabric of the criminal underworld. Definitely not a Cinderella fairy tale.

Someone described it as a handbook to life in Mumbai. What do I know? I'm American and to me, it was a very sad movie with a very sad ending.

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TV Movie: BBC Masterpiece Contemporary: Page EIght (2011)

Do you fancy BBC Masterpiece Contemporary Mystery movies or television series?

The BBC political thriller titled “Page Eight” is about a British intelligence analyst who refuses to compromise his integrity.

What happens to him is what usually happens when civil servants will not budge on their principles and ideals of Right versus Wrong, and their principles and ideals do not line up with their boss, i.e., the chief executive leader who says: I know what is best for our country and I am the one in charge, with the authority!

In his case, Mr. Worricker (the character masterfully played by Bill Nighy) butts heads with the British Prime Minister. He found some real information on page 8 of an intelligence report that points a finger in the direction of the Prime Minister and … Oh dear!

He has to leave his job? No. Rather he chooses that it is time for him to resign from the MI-5 service and move on. To spice up this not “atypical” political thriller plot, he meets a young woman (played by Rachel Weisz) that he has the power to help because of his access to confidential official government secrets. Does he help her? But of course! She helps him as well. In his line of work, it’s really hard to find someone you can trust.

This BBC political thriller is “Page Eight” is actually part of a trilogy. If it hooks you, you’ll probably want to watch the entire triology: Masterpiece: Worricker Trilogy Collection (Salting the Battlefield; Turks & Caicos; Page Eight)

Page Eight

Worricker: Page Eight

Worricker: Turks & Caicos

Worricker: Salting the Battlefield

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Bollywood Movie Gem: Based on a True Story: Mary Kom (2014)

Priyanka Chopra as a boxer? Get real! No way!

Those were my initial thoughts. By the time the movie was over, I was eating my words. 

PC worked it! She was super awesome playing the role of a real-life female boxer, Mary Kom.

Let me explain. Here’s where I took a left.

What had really happened was that before watching the Bollywood movie, I had already seen an American movie. Million Dollar Baby (2004); which starred Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank. Expected a really good flick. Some girl was going to go out there and kick butt like Layla Ali. Anticipated a story of victory, triumph, rising above the opposition, working against the odds, overcoming … all that feel-good stuff! You know?

That is NOT what happened!

Loyal Clint Eastwood fan, but that movie disgusted me! It wasn’t just a disappointment. It made me mad!!

So! Using my flawed logic … I figured the film with Priyanka Chopra was probably just going to be an Indian-style “version” of Million Dollar Baby.

Mea culpa. Mea culpa.  10,000 humble apologies!

Can you spell the word WRONG in all kinds of ways?

I can spell it at least 3 ways.

• Number 1 WRONG: Totally underestimated Ms. Chopra’s acting prowess. She delivered on her performance.
• Number 2 WRONG: Didn’t know there was such a person as Mary Kom.  She’s a really awesome Indian woman who opened a door for others to walk through.
• Number 3 WRONG: Boxing for women is hard … in America. Boxing for women IN INDIA? Seriously? My Indian sisters are truly on their own. Any woman who can rise up and make her mark in that field of sports … the world should know her story.

Mary Kom (2014) is a gooooood movie!!

(- Book worth reading: Autobiography: M.C. Mary Kom.)

Both the video and the book make perfect additions to your home entertainment library.

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The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) ~ A True Story

Ever see the movie "The Falcon and the Snowman" (1985)? 

I once worked for the federal government. I understand how a young man like Christopher Boyce who came from a typical middle class white American Catholic family ... could become disillusioned he when comes to the knowledge that his beloved country, the United States of America, is not ... "perfect".  After all, that's not what he was taught or raised to believe.  

Even though I'm African-American and grew up in segregated neighborhood, I can empathize with how he felt. I was taught the same thing.  America is the land of the free, the home of the brave,  We're righteous and the other countries should follow our example.  Even though I understand Mr. Boyce, I refuse to justify what he did. Ideals or not, HE WAS WRONG!  

So America is not "without sin". But can any other country say that they are sinless?  You don't like what's happening in America?  Stay here and change it!!  At least you care.  The other country you're selling out to, could care less.

This is a very good movie.  I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.  The soundtrack gets 10 stars!  David Bowie is English but he sang the song "This is Not America", like he was an American

*(View the official movie trailer.)

"The Falcon and the Snowman" starred Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn. I think the movie should be incorporated into an orientation training class for all civil servants who work in the law enforcement agencies “ CIA, NSA, ICE, FBI, etc. The movie was intense. Riveting! A favorite word used by official movie critics. The best part of the movie for me is David Bowie and Pat Metheny on the soundtrack. But I digress. The movie is about a young guy (Christopher Boyce, played by Timothy Hutton) who works for the government and learns that "things" are not what they appear to be and feels betrayed by his country. He gets angry about it “ as any red-blooded patriot would - and decides to sells secrets to "The Enemy". He recruits his childhood friend (Daulton Lee, played by Sean Penn) who is a dope head! Long story short. In the end, they both go to prison.  There is also a book written about this story as well.

The Falcon and the Snowman: A True Story of Friendship and Espionage by Robert Lindsey (2002-06-02)

In between, Mr. Lee gets caught and accused of murder. Of course, he didn't commit the murder but that didn't stop the law enforcement authorities who captured him from grilling him, thoroughly interrogating him, and torturing him to get the truth out of him. After all is said and done “ they say "He did!," - he say "He didn't! He's just a tourist, a businessman." - there's a scene where he's about to be released and a man walks in and says something to the effect: "We're going to give you 2 choices." Before the man could tell what the choices were, Mr. Lee (Sean Penn) looks up at the guy, weary, scared, demoralized and says in questioning tone of voice: "Costa Rica?" I CRACKED UP LAUGHING!! I thought to myself: 'Now ain't that sumthin! They done beat the crap about this boy and he is totally weakened and confused, but he still had the clarity of mind to try to negotiate to get sent to Costa Rica!!' :)

Movie: Murder Mystery: “Big Bad Wolves” (2013)

Horror films and scary psycho-thrillers about murderers on the loose are not really my idea of fun entertainment. They are not my favorite type of film because of my weak stomach which cannot easily digest blood and gore – fake or real; and bad dreams or nightmares are almost always inevitably a byproduct of watching those movies. 

But every once in awhile, particularly if it’s a Friday or Saturday night, a relative or friend might be able to persuade me to watch that kind of movie. But even if I agree to watch the movie, certain allowances must be made.

Allowance Number 1: I am not to be left alone at any time while the movie is showing, except that I can go to the bathroom by myself. LOL.

Allowance Number 2: It is perfectly OK if I “watch” the film all the way through with my eyes closed and just listen to the dialogue. That way there won’t be any gory scenes in my memory for me to fall asleep and dream about.

Allowance Number 3: If I watch the movie trailer and it scares the bejeebers out of me, all bets are off! That’s it! I’m not watching the movie! If watching a movie preview upsets me, there is no way I can watch the movie.

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Here is a movie recommendation. The movie is “Big Bad Wolves”. It’s Israeli-produced and it’s a scary murder mystery suspense thriller! This movie is also described as a black or dark comedy, but I have a problem with movies labeled as such. It’s just one of my pet peeves. Does this plot sound something to make you laugh? It’s a murder mystery wrapped around a horror. The victims are innocent little girls, a killer or killers are on the loose, and you have just got to know if the Big Bad Wolves get caught!

The Saturn Awards are presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, an American organization. “Big Bad Wolves” received the award for Best International Film at the 40th annual ceremony. If that accolade isn’t enough to impress you, then it might interest you to know that Quentin Tarantino called it the ‘Best Film of 2013’.

Anyway! After reading a review that piqued my interest, this movie went on my watch list. The Number 3 allowance has been eliminated since watching the trailer did not overwhelm me with fear and dread. However, because of Number 1 and Number 2, I have to wait for my husband or other relative or friend to be in the mood to watch this mystery with me. I am NOT watching this movie all by myself! LOL.

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Movie Review: The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Fans of Jake Gyllenhaal and sci-fi movie lovers will enjoy this film. I remember listening to a review by one of the critics that made me laugh. Paraphrasing his words, basically, he said:

• “This is a typical storyline. Something devastating or catastrophic is going to happen on earth. And of course, the one who knows what it is, what to do, and tries to warn others is the very person that nobody listens to!!”

This is a lighthearted movie review of a 2004 sci-fi film. Even though it’s 15 years old (as of 2019), it’s still relevant today. Plus! Fans of Jake Gyllenhaal, who want to know what he looked like as a teenager, will love this movie!

What the Official Movie Critics Said

Several official critics had a lot to say about “The Day After Tomorrow”. I remember a review by one of the official critics that made me laugh. Paraphrasing his words, he said:

• “This is a typical storyline. Something devastating or catastrophic is going to happen on earth. Of course, there is one person who knows what it is, what to do, and tries to warn others is the very person that nobody listens to!!”

What This Unofficial Movie Reviewer Says

If you believe in climate change, you’ll understand the storyline. What’s going to happen is there is going to be a drastic change in the weather and there will be freezing cold temperatures. Cold enough that people will die. If you believe in cryogenics, people won’t die. They’ll be instantly frozen. They can be thawed out later.

The Day After Tomorrow – Official® Trailer

Watched this movie and don’t want to spoil it for those who may not have seen it. (Although you might guess The End through the “hints” woven in between the lines of this discussion.)

Most Memorable Movie Scene

For me, there was only one memorable scene in the movie; a scene worth remembering because I love libraries.

In this scene, there is a group of people in a room in a library. It’s getting really cold! They have to do something to stay warm and since they’re in a library, they start burning books, grabbing any book within their reach and throwing it in the fireplace. They get ready to grab this one book and the man holding on it to refuses to let it go!

He goes: “You’re not burning this book!” He spills out his various reasons why “The Book” must not be destroyed.

Some debate and try to reason with him. Others are about to physically struggle to take the book away from him. Someone yells out that they have found an alternative set of books. No doubt every American would love to burn them! This is not one book. It is a set and has volumes upon volumes upon volumes. The group consensus is: “Yeah! Let’s burn those!!”

To me, that scene was totally hilarious fiction. The scene was also realistic. You could almost visualize that scenario actually happening in real life. If you’re an American taxpayer, you know you’ve thought of burning the U.S. Tax Code.

My Unofficial Movie Rating?  3.5 out of 5 stars and I’m being generous.

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Links of Interest:

We need better laws to protect the rights of future frozen cryonicists: Cryogenics is facing legal trouble with body preservation — Quartz

Agriculture Department buries studies showing dangers of climate change – POLITICO

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