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Ansatsu kyôshitsu (2013)
Bye Bye Yesterday
it was funny, it was witty, it was deep, it was a roller-coaster ride.
Coming from a similar education background, you tend to wonder is all the effort and sacrifice worth it. then came this show and made you look at it from a different angle.
"Tests are a good thing. The knowledge gained from a night of cramming will be all but forgotten once you hit adulthood. And that's fine. The experience you gain through competition, having sharpened your skills and broadened your minds all under the same set of rules? That's the real treasure.- Koro Sensei"
it's pillar is the comedy mixed with the right amount of seriousness with a hint of fan-service but it's core is the lessons Koro-Sensei teaches his students and indrectly to the viewers. using assassination methods as an analogy to how one should live and deal with life.
"As you go through life, the might current of society is bound to get in your way and there will certainly be times that things don't go as you'd hoped. When this happens, don't look to society for a cause. Do not renounce society. Frankly, you'd be wasting your time. Instead just say, "That's life!" and muddle your way through with frustration. Once you're past it, consider: If society's swift current is tossing you around, how should you be swimming there in it's midst. You should have learned how, here in the E class, in this assassination classroom. You don't always have to stand and face it head-on. You can run and you can hide. If it's not against the rules, you can try a sneak attack. You can use unconventional weapons. Stay determined - not impatient nor discouraged - and with repeated trial and error, you're bound to reach a splendid outcome eventually.- Koro Sensei"
like how Shirley died in Code Geass and Lancer's death in Fate Zero, this manga adaption anime brings that sting you know that's coming but you still can't avoid it.
"To kill is an action which overflows in everyday life. In actuality the more you try to be accepted, the more you kill your unrestrained self.- Koro Sensei"
this anime's openings are those openings that are boring at the start but as the story progress you tend to see the meaning behind those opening and it somehow tug that emotional string within as the countdown gets closer. this is helped by the classroom singing them together.
in the end as Koro Sensei said, "Fun times are bound to end."
the important lesson Koro Sensei ever taught Class 3-E was Nothing is ever truly wasted if you view it from a different angle and learn the lesson behind it.
"It's dangerous for them to grow up without experiencing true competition. Because they'll keep whining, even without taking the matter seriously. For those with a high level of aptitude... The sooner they know the frustration of defeat, the greater their growth will be. - Koro Sensei"
Truly, this is a masterpiece worthy of its place among the creams of the crop with Fate Zero, Code Geass, Fullmetal Alchemist, Vandread and others.
Mamma Mia! (2008)
fabulous, just fabulous, I love it!!!!
seeing all the commments out there. i just couldn't resists not writing my own comment about the movie. just one word, FABULOUS !!!!! the plot was quite good. the acting was fantastic, the song..... out of this world (of course i'm a ABBA fan), the singing was excellent ...... in every characters own way.
just one thing i felt about this movie was, it is too rush. the plot can be expanded more. every songs interval is too short making the movie look like it is just rushing through. thats me feeling not everyone opinion is the same. if the plot can just expand and not be restricted by time limit, the show will be fanstatica!!
THis is the first show i ever experience (somemore is in Malaysia!!!)where all the audiences regardless of all background were so engrossed. i was in the cinema watching when sitting behind me were this group of monkeys making so much noise that i just wish i can slap them. BUT when the movie started they were so quite i can hear pin fall on the CARPET!! they were so engrossed that they do not relieased they are singing along with the movie!!
This is the first time all the audiences in the cinema singing along the movie not knowing it.they even sang louder than the show itself. I'm not making it up, REALLY!! esp the ending song"i have a dream" everyone were singing along just as if they were Sofie. OMG OMG!!better still, no one left during the credits, they just stay back and enjoy the music and the fuuny acting on the screen. First time, man..... First time!!!
The acting was fanstatic, esp on some part of the show where i could just feel how Donna felt when she sang that song "Slipping through my fingers" how worried a parents will be as though i'm Sophie's parent. And also how frustrated was Donna when she sang "The winner takes it all" i almost shed some tears over her frustration. She captivated me, the acting was very pure and beautiful.
About Pierce Brosnan singing....... well , one thing for sure he can't hit high notes. But his Baritone (if i'm correct) was almost prefect. abit scrachy and rough but OK for a man in his 50's singing. he is good not bad. he is getting a 6/10 from me esp for the part he sang "SOS". but for the "our last summer".... eeekkkk. need practise..... a lot..... But we can be sure why he was once voted sexiest man alive, he is just too cool and sexy.
one more thing the ending a abit shaky. not really stable, as though they are just going to simply end this show. (i mean the part before Sophie sang "i have a dream."
overall : i'm giving 9/10 -the reason was the show managed to captive the heart of the audience which is the most important for all movies.
You must watch it, don't miss out on this.