You have heard me before talking about the incredible Mistborn Trilogy. These books are incredible. I don't know how Brandon Sanderson comes up with the things he does but he is awesome for doing so. A few years ago his story was bought for movie rights. Well recently they have completed the script for it and are now trying to get a major production company to take it. A trailer has been compiled to show what the movie would feel and somewhat appear like. It is clips from other movies and it even shows Jennifer Lawrence in one clip as the main character, Vin. I think she would be awesome for it and I am never opposed to her being in a movie that I would like. Check out this YouTube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0TOVHEnfe0

With the Hoop-A-La (not sure that's how you spell it) over The Hunger Games, I decided to go. I must admit that I was excited. Probably the best part of that night was playing hacky sack with my friends outside of the theatre before the movie started. Plenty of high school girls got hit in the head by descending sand bags. I was on Good Morning Utah as well which was my first experience being famous. Now all the old people who wake up at 5 a.m. which is right after when i got home from the movie had the privilege of seeing me on TV.

The movie was good. Like I said, I was excited. I read all of the books ages ago, long before the third one even came out and even several months before I started hearing people talking about it. They were descent but not my favorite books ever.

The movie stayed rather true to the book, I believe. There were a few parts that may have been slightly confusing if one hadn’t read the books but when compared to other books becoming movies, they did a great job with the Hunger Games.

I have heard a lot of criticism about the movie. I am finding a trend of people who didn’t read the books, didn’t much like the movie. They thought it was bloody and terrible that these kids were put in an arena to kill each other. Well that is sort of the point, isn’t it? That it’s the story and the people raising up against it to put a stop to it, isnt it. Most who read the books loved the movie.

Though the movie was great, I felt quite sick during it. The cinematography in it is very shaky and made me a bit nauseous. It was hard to follow the characters and focus on them because of the constant movement. In all honesty though that is my greatest complain. Well done. Not to mention, I have a huge crush on Jennifer Lawrence. I'd marry her. See People Magazine on line for this photo http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20493206,00.html

Deathly Hollows part 2

Well the great saga has come to an end . . . for those who didnt read the book. For those who did it ended four years ago. What an incredible ending. I truly wish the movies could capture the characters and intricate stories as the books did but unfortunately it is impossible with film. We are so tied down to 2-3 hour movies. Come on! I think any true Harry Potter fan would be fine with a 6-10 hour movie. Thankfully they did break this one up into two pieces which made it slightly better but justice cannot be made. For all of you who have only watched the movies, you are missing out more than you will ever know unless you just pick up the books and let your imagination show you how great the story really is. Dont be restricted by fantasy being displayed infront of you, become a part of it by reading.

Great movie though and it was most certainly enjoyable to watch. One error though, Harry needed to fix his own wand first!

Reading Mistborn again

I decided that I would read Mistborn - The Final Empire again by Brandon Sanderson. The first time that I read this book it was a bit of an undertaking and perhaps a little out of my league. But since last time I read it, I have become much more literate and am able to better comprehend this incredible story. If you are looking for a wonderful book with an original story line and completely original 'magic' or 'powers' then I highly recomend this series. I have never come across a writer who is so original with a story or so intriguing as the ones Sanderson writes. He is a genius and might I add, there are no flaws or contradictions as far as I can tell.

The Deathly Hallows

So I went to the 12:35 AM showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. I went into the movie thinking that this would be just like all of the other Harry Potter movies so I wasnt too excited. The other movies are so rushed and changed and dont exactly follow the books, in fact there are big changes causing crucial details to be left out. However the Deathly Hallows was quite impressive. I am pleased to say that this director followed the book so well. There are very few details in the movie that are different than the book and of course, some details have to be left out, thats a given. But this movie did not seem rushed or lacking in anyway. I was very impressed and am truly able to say that this was a good movie. Finally one of the greatest books was turned into one of the greatest movies.