Fridate: Legion and The Blind Side

So the 3rd shifting exam for UST med students are finally over and it was time about time for them to chill, party and unwind. DJ and I just wanted to relax so we decided to watch two movies: Legion and The Blind Side.

Legion

Both DJ and I are fascinated by stories of angels. So upon seeing the trailer of Legion last year when we went to see Avatar, we made plans to go see it once it comes out..and that we did.

Legion was basically all about God losing faith in mankind and ordering the angels to terminate its existence. But Michael the Archangel (portrayed by Paul Bettany) still hasn't given up on the people and went down to earth to save mankind by protecting a woman who's supposed to be carrying the savior of mankind.

It was okay. I'd give it like 3 to 3.5 stars out 5. My friend read a review somewhere saying that it was like Terminator+Exorcism combined. It was pretty much like that, yeah. It was pretty good except for the ending. In my opinion, the ending wasn't that justified yet. I found myself asking, so what's gonna happen now? DJ thinks it's like a test plot to see if there's gonna be a sequel to that or something. All in all, though, i'd say it was okay but it could have been better by adding more substance to it. I love Paul Bettany! He never fails.

On a lighter note, DJ and I couldn't help but notice how angel Gabriel has always been the villain in movies such as Constantine and this one particular movie we couldn't remember. Maybe i'll research about that soon.

The Blind Side

One of the most beautiful movies I've seen ever!

This is a true story about NFL star Michael Oher who started out as a homeless kid and crosses path with a loving well-off family that took him in their care and treated him as a part of them already. At the height of discrimination, he was loved by the Touhys despite the color of his skin and his inefficiency with his studies.  He was faced with challenges that he got passed through with the help of the family. Eventually, he was able to make it to his high school's football team and does incredibly well due to his protective instincts as offensive tackle. Sooner after, he was offered several college scholarships and ends up being the NFL star that he is right now.

I had a heavy heart all throughout the first hour of the movie. The harshness of reality on poverty and discrimination was totally palpable and I just couldn't help but feel sorry on how he led his early years prior to meeting the Touhys. This movie is so beautiful and so well made. the actors did well and I just have to say that Sandra Bullock still looks gorgeous as ever!

I have so much love for this movie that i'm gonna watch it again!