littlemia Reviews (2)

The Life Before This (1999)

I watched it until the last credit was done

[10/10 · 29 January 2004]

I was floored by the simple idea that is the basis for this movie, "Some things almost never happen." and how that was acted out in the every day lives of the characters. How the smallest choices that you make -- walking into a restaurant or not, taking a job, having a drink, not answering the phone -- can make such a huge difference in a person's life. I came away from the movie thinking that it isn't always the obviously huge decisions you make in your life that make up who you are...those are important, but so are the decisions that you make every day. The actors and actresses didn't overact -- nothing was overdone or cheesy -- the music was quiet and undramatic. I especially enjoyed Catherine O'Hara's performance -- I could hear people in the audience giggling around me at some of her lines. She is funny, and perfect in this role.

If you want to see a subtle yet flooring and enjoyable movie -- check this out. Don't expect the usual sappy hollywood ending...thankfully this movie has a real ending. Parts of it are laugh out loud funny. I walked out of this movie and immediately said "I have to find this on DVD." I guarantee you'll want to see it again too.

Love the Hard Way (2001)

Different, exciting, intriguing

[8/10 · 5 January 2004]

I thought this movie was so much better than the poor rating it received here on IMDB. Different, exciting, intriguing. Adrien Brody is incredible. This was not a sappy love story -- it was real, it was painful. The type of depth in this movie might get past many in the audience -- that might explain the mediocre rating -- but this is a great film if you can grasp it! It is worth watching for Adrien Brody's performance alone.