The Heat is Hot

Okay, I don't usually like posting movie reviews and such because this blog isn't about movies. Well, it isn't really about anything in particular and for now I'd like to keep it that way. However, I just watched one of those life-changing movies and I really need to write about it right now while it's in my mind.

I just watched the movie Safety Not Guaranteed and I'm not even sure what to say about it. BUT I will try.

So earlier this year I heard about this movie on YouTube. The only thing I knew was that the cast was fabulous and that it was based on a real ad about time travel. Skip forward a few months and the trailer was released. I can't count how many times I watched that 2 and 1/2 minute preview. I showed it to my whole family insisting that we had to go see it.

Unfortunately, by the time it was out in theaters I had 
1. Seen way too many movies already. I saw Prometheus on the day SNG was released.
and 2. I was on vacation in Cape Cod and was stuck without a car when I was at home, so there was never really a good time to see it.
By the time anyone had a chance to go with me, it wasn't in any theaters near us anymore.

So I waited patiently until it was released on DVD 2 days ago. I ordered it on Amazon but it won't be here for a while, so, being the crazy person that I am, I went and got it at Redbox today. (I mean, it's a dollar so why not?!)

I knew I loved it the second it started. The DVD even had good previews. I'm sure many would agree, I basically am Darius. Anti-social angry/sarcastic...person. That whole montage of her at the beginning stuck with me instantly. That is basically my life.

Seeing Kenneth's and Darius' relationship grow within just an hour and a half was amazing to me. Some movies move too slowly or too quickly in the time span they have. This one was not only perfectly paced but also very surprising. The trailer makes you believe it shows you a good portion of the movie, but really it shows mostly setup. 
It leaves out the other intern, and the boss, and the side love~ story that's going on. It fails to mention that Kristen Bell is in it (WHAT). 
I didn't expect to see an armed robbery, or the reason why the people were following Kenneth.

The part that stuck with me most was the bit about hearing your favorite song and how it's different later, and as much as you want to feel that feeling again you just can't. So true and sad and wonderful at the same time.
And of course, spoilers~~, the end. From the reviews I'd read, I figured the end leaves you wondering whether he could really do it. I was completely shocked that they really went somewhere. I have chills writing about it.

This movie just had the indie charm I love so much. I could just relate so much, while also laughing at the perfect jokes. Plus Darius had an amazing wardrobe. 
I don't know what else to say. It's hard to write about something that was so amazing. I am at a loss for words. I might try to draw or something.

Anywho, school is going well. Nothing too stressful has happened or anything, and we're already a bit more than halfway through the semester. I'm trying to do more art and read more books instead of watching so much TV. Mostly I watch The OC and nothing of real value. It's been fun. 
But I think I'm done here for tonight. GOOOOOODBYE.

Kenneth: To go it alone or to go with a partner. When you choose a partner you have to have compromises and sacrifices, but it's a price you pay. Do i want to follow my every whim and desire as I make my way through time and space, absolutely. But at the end of the day do I need someone when I'm doubting myself and I'm insecure and my heart's failing me? Do I need someone who, when the heat gets hot, has my back? 
Darius: So, do you? 
Kenneth: I do. 

Recommended Listening:

1. I Hurt Too - Katie Herzig

2. Some Nights - Fun.

3. Glockenspiel Song - Dog is Dead

4. Just a Game - Birdy

5. Don't Go - Rae Morris

6. For Blue Skies - Strays Don't Sleep

7. Echo - Jason Walker

8. Here We Go - The Spring Standards

9. Wake Me Up - Ed Sheeran

10. Big Machine - Mark Duplass

Books Read:
1. The Fault in our Stars by John Green

2. Percy Jackson Book 5 by Rick Riordan

3. I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

4. The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

5. Divergent by Veronica Roth

6. Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Currently Reading:

I Finally got back into The Rise of Nine. Trying to finish that up while also working on NaNoWriMo. After that will be City of Lost Souls, The Casual Vacancy, and the million other books I bought and still haven't touched. UGH.