constantine
Probably a little late to start writing out a movie review right now but I went to see Constantine tonight with two buddies. It was pretty good - not fantastic. I haven't gone to the movies and actually paid full price in a long time and this was a decent one to go back to. I had some trouble following the story but I can attribute that to randomly occurring blackouts by yours truly. Not sure where my mind wandered but don't wander too far because you might miss what is going on in Constantine.
The effects were pretty cool. Combination of a variety of tricks used in other movies but it all worked and was entertaining while continuing to tell the story. Best character was the devil himself. At first, I thought the guy was a little quirky and oafish but as he got further into the scene, you could really see how he could be the main baddie down there. Cuz he's a little nutty... Hell is full of nuts. Yeah, just a bunch of silly heads.
Came home, caught up on Boston Legal. Love that show. Two episodes ago hit home particularly strongly. It was about Alan getting hit by some dude at a bar and instead of retaliating himself, he goes over to a few guys and offers them money to knock this guy out. While I personally have never done this, there are times when I wish I would. Maybe I won megamillions... let me check...nope. dammit, and I had a good feeling this time... Anyways, turns out Alan had never been in a fight before and his hiring of thugs possibly suggested a fear/weakness in himself.
Now I've never been in a fight before but sometimes there are times when I wish I was a fighter. I also often wonder if it is some sort of weakness, that I don't immediately feel the primal need to react when attacked. My tactic is more, spin the situation and use the energy towards my own use, rather than my fists. I suppose it's not always a weakness - until someone slaps me silly and calls me Sally. Then I'll be forced to attack, with a "you jerk" and a "i'm going to poo on you". That'll show 'em.
oh well. going to sleep now. go beat some people up in my dreams.