Wednesday, April 14, 2010

How to train your dragon - love it!



I give How to Train your Dragon 10/10. This may be 10% too high of a mark but who cares. Dreamworks Animation certainly deserves this mark. This is the best animated movie I have seen in the last three years.

I find it so funny compared to Avatar . I thought that themovie is so much better in terms the storyline and the character development. The script was remarkable. Note: I did not watch it in 3D because 3D movies give me headaches.

Nonetheless I found the visuals to be spectacular even without it. The movie is so good, it feels like Pixar HAD to be involved . Is it possible that Dreamworks has finally figured it out? In many parts just like when I watched UP (my favorite 2009 film), I felt like it had to be written by pet-lovers because the writers show so much much comprehension on building the bonds between a man and an animal.

This bond between the kid and the dragon makes the movie so believable and I savoured every minute of How to Train your Dragon. "How to train your dragon" is smart and brilliant. My favorite scene : Toothless trying to force a smile. This movie is a great movie for all children and adults. I definitely recommend "How to train your dragon".

Monday, April 5, 2010

The Disappeared

Read it and weep. That's what I did. The Disappeared is a quick but meaningful punch to the gut. In only 228 pages, the author Kim Echlin does not waste a word or phrase in this despairing depiction of love and loss in a Cambodia torn by war. Spanning decades and continents, from the dingy blues clubs of Montreal to the killing fields outside Phnom Penh, Anne Greves weaves a mournful path of despondency and strength as she follows the man she loves into the darkest recesses of human depravity.

An amazing story of love, courange, humanity and inhumanity...

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Remington WDF 1600 or why I love shaving

After my old electric shaver stopped working, I started using manual shavers. But after all the money spent on Gillette blades and disposable razors, I decided to try another electric shaver. After reading a few reviews, I made my choice. There are no doubts about it, the Remington WDF 1600 is one of the best women's electric shavers I've ever used.

A lot of reviewers mentioned that it might take up to 3 weeks for this electric razor to give a close shave, but I haven't encountered that problem at all. On the very first use, it gave me a very comfortable and close shave, almost if not just as close as a regular razor. I can barely feel any stubble even 2 days after shaving! One thing I love about the Remington WDF 1600 is that it has a nice sturdy shape that holds well in your hand. The WDF 1600 charges fast, really fast! This is very convenient when you realize that you have no more batteries in the morning, just before going out to brunch with your new date! It is easy to use and cleans like a breeze! And the Remington WDF 1600 is totally affordable. Don't bother spending more on a fancier shaver because this one gives you everything you need, ie a great and smooth shave!

I recommend this product for any girl who is tired about spending more money on disposable razors, are looking for a close shave at an affordable price.