Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review

Last night (I guess technically this morning) I went to the midnight premiere of the new Transformers movie. I thought I would write a little review of sorts.

The thing we need to keep in mind is that Transformers is an action movie. The first film was popular because of the awesome CGI job on the robots and because of Megan Fox. Naturally, the second film would build upon the success of these two things. What does that get us? A lot more robot battles and a lot more Megan Fox. If you are going to see Transformers in hopes of a compelling plot line, then you have clearly missed the point entirely.

So maybe the story line is not as strong as in the first movie, but what it lacks in substance in the script it makes up for in battle sequences. This is an action movie, and in that department, Michael Bay does not disappoint. We also get to see a lot more of the Transformers outside of the battle, which provides (a bit) more character development on the part of the robots. The script is drenched with one-liners, coming from the Witwicky parents to the Autobots. If you like that kind of thing, you will definitely have some good laughs throughout the movie. If not, you may find yourself getting annoyed. A lot of these lines involve profanity (there is a lot more of it in this film than in the first), which is something to consider if you are planning on bringing younger fans.

And of course, there is Megan Fox, and of course, she is everywhere.
That's really all there is to say about that.

Overall, I think people are either going to really like this movie, or really hate it. If you go hoping for a great plot line, you are likely to be disappointed. If you go hoping for some great robot action sequences, some (very teen-aged/college-aged) humor, and Megan Fox, then you will probably be very pleased.

When I Grow Up

I don't know what I want to be. I keep thinking, well, more like hoping, that one day it will just hit me in the face and be unbelievably clear. So far this theory hasn't worked.
The other day on Regis and Kelly, this guy was on who is an actor in some show on TNT or something like that. He was 44 or something and he was saying he still wasn't sure that he wanted to be an actor. Well, that just threw off my whole plan! How can someone who is 44 not know what they want to be when they grow up? They are grown up!
I guess that's the case for a lot of people though, isn't it? Plenty of people who have well-established careers and even make lots of money aren't necessarily happy with what they are doing.
I don't want that to happen to me. Ten or twenty or thirty years from now, I don't want to be sitting around wondering whether I chose the right thing. Is that possible? People say "no regrets" and "don't look back," but do those people really go through their lives without questioning a single decision they made? I just don't think that's possible. But maybe it is. It's definitely not for me.
So what do I want to be when I grow up? There are so many things I like, so many things I find interesting, fascinating, even, but how do I know which one I want to do forever? Technically I guess I don't have to do anything forever, but which of my many interests do I want to put time into? Which ones do I want to put my money into as far as getting an education? I have no idea.
So I guess I'm back at square one.
What I wouldn't give to be eleven forever.

I'm A Blogging Failure.

I never update my blog. It has been almost a month.
I need to find something interesting to say.

Right now I am watching the presentation of Google Wave:



It looks pretty cool, but I am kind of a nerd for this kind of stuff.

Finals Week

What is it about finals that makes me care less rather than more? Is this a trait specific to me? Somehow, once the end is in sight, I feel like it's ok to coast to the finish line, rather than rev up the engine for the last leg. I actually have been studying/practicing more than usual this time though. Perhaps I am overcoming this disease of mine. I must admit, it feels good to be well prepared for finals, rather than trying to cram stuff into an already fatigued brain at the last minute. Hopefully this will be a permanent change!

God's Peace

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
6Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. 7If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.

Lately I have been spending more time reading the Bible, and it's amazing how God has already shown my so much in just the past few days. This is one of the verses that He really just hit me with. I am such a worrier. Especially as I am about to finish my freshman year of college (I can hardly believe it!), I find myself constantly worrying about my future. This verse is so great because it gives such a simple answer. Don't worry about anything, pray about everything. And not only that, it says when we do, we will experience peace that is greater than we can even imagine. So think about the most peaceful time in your life and multiply it by a billion, and that is the kind of peace God will give you.
Just another one of His amazing promises. :D

Animal Arsons?

Humorous typo found on foxnews.com (click for a larger image):

What are you gonna do with Jesus?

Something to Keep In Mind

Romans 12:12 (NLT)
Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.

I am definitely glad that God has everything planned out for me, because I certainly could not do it on my own. The second part of the verse is important too, because those are two of my big weaknesses: patience and prayer. I tend to only pray when I am extremely stressed or when I feel the need to ask for some some sort of "favor." But this verse says always be prayerful - not "after you have tried to solve your problem on your own and failed, then pray for help." We have to remember that God should be our first resort, not our last.

A Great Promise

Romans 8:38 (NLT)
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.

:D

My Future Home/Back Again

I kinda want to live in one of these someday:

See all the pictures here.

I realized I have pretty muched ignored my blog for the past few months. Good thing no one reads it anyway! haha