Simon: You killed two cops! Jace: They weren't cops! *banters about it for the next ten minutes*
-Simon & Jace, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones movie (2013)
The following discussion contains spoilers. You've been warned.
From left to right: Lily Collins as Clary Fray, Robert Sheehan as Simon Lewis, Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace Wayland, Kevin Zeger as Alec Lightwood, Jemima West as Isabelle Lightwood. (From: Moviepilot)
Today is day 2 of the Shadowhunters discussion, and we are
going to talk about the movie that showed during 2013. Yesterday, I discussed the book and if you
want to see that before diving into this, you can click here. For this post, I
will not go on and on about how it was not loyal to the source material (a.k.a.
book), because it is just a movie adaptation. These kinds of things do not
necessarily have to be extremely accurate to the original story. The movie is based on the book, and it is not the
book. In my opinion, movie adaptations are all right just as long as they can
still make a good story. Yes, I am looking at you Percy Jackson movies. Anyway,
I just watched the film again last night and I have a lot to say about it.
When I heard that this movie was going to happen, I had my
reservations. Then the casting news came, and all I could do was nod. And then
the production designs were teased, my eyes gleamed for a moment. Finally, the
trailer and pictures came, and I became even more excited. The movie looked
aesthetically good so I couldn’t wait to see it in theaters. And guess what? I
did, and did I like it? Well…
As promised a brand new let's review segment is back and today I am going to review a very classic animated film entitled Perfect Blue and it is directed by Satoshi Kon. I mentioned this movie not too long ago in my last Egg Tray post. This movie still hits me to the core, so I really want to share my thoughts on this. Let's get started. Also, I will maintain my streak of giving spoiler-free reviews, so you don't have to worry about giving away the entire thing. Here we go.
Okay let me break it down for you; Mima leaves her Pop Idol career and takes on a new career path as an actress. As she struggles into this whole image change as a much more mature and provocative icon, Mima gradually grows scared for herself as she gains a stalker and a couple of death threats for transitioning into an actress.
Recently we have so many trailers coming all at once.I can smell the marketing competition
alongside my Christmas candles.
The major mistake of many is to immediately judge the movie
because of the two T’s: teasers and trailers. Just because the marketing
strategy of the film was not that good, it does not necessarily mean that the
movie is going to be awful. Sometimes there is a good marketing and a bad
movie; other times there is bad marketing and good movies. The challenge most
of the time is to have the marketing part and the delivery of the product match
each other. If you can’t market your product well, no one is going to care about
it or worse, they’re going release negative word-of-mouth. I’ve been studying
marketing for quite some time and I think now is the time to put those
learnings to good use by analyzing the marketing strategies of the following
movies; Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Captain America: Civil War.
Here we shall see what went right and what went wrong, and what has caused us
to think this way.
Warning: DC and Marvel comparisons are present in this post,
but only for the sake to point out their marketing strategies. Please do not
assume that I am saying that the other entity is better than the other. Both
fandoms are great. Now let’s leave it at that.
Ok let’s be honest, not everyone was thrilled with the brand
new trailer of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Comments say it was
overstuffed. It gave away the entire plot and it was just plain disappointing.
Now the people who say this are mostly DC fans. Mostly. First thing you need to
know about marketing is that once you have a product in mind—in this case, a
movie that’s soon-to-be-a-franchise—you need to know your niche.
Side note: Marvel has the upper hand on this part now
because they’ve been doing so much movies already, and they know their audience
fairly well by now. As for DC…well, not so much. The only DCU films movie-goers
ever gave a shit about, were the Dark Knight Trilogy and The Man of Steel.
That’s just it. And these films were presumed to be independent of one another.
Basically, the DCU still doesn’t have a clue who their target market was until
the first official trailer, which was shown during Comic Con. If you think I’m
saying that they’re starting from scratch, then that’s I’m trying to point out.
Again, let us be reminded they’re not following the Marvel Studio formula where
you need three or five independent movies for each iconic Justice League
character. Compared to MCU, DCU still needs a lot of work at this point if they
intend to make it big as well in the Box Office.
Now they managed to succeed in the first trailer release,
because I don’t think it was not that bad. It shows everything you need to be
excited about. But since it is released just for Comic Con—and eventually the
World Wide Web, then my best assumption for this is that this very first
trailer was obviously meant to target the hardcore comic book and DC fans. The
second trailer was definitely not for the fans. That’s right fans who were so
disappointed in the second trailer; this wasn’t for you at all. It is meant for
a much more general audiences who aren’t that knowledgeable about the DC
universe. Like seriously, re-watch the trailer with a Twihard and ask if he or
she knows who Doomsday is, I effin’ dare you. He or she might assume Doomsday is like
the Justice League’s version of the Incredible Hulk. Back to my point, they want more people to watch this. They
probably want to recreate the miracle that occurred in Marvel Studios where people
were oblivious to the world of comics and came out of the theaters as converted
fans (Haha, don’t deny it. You’re one of those people too.). Simple as that.
But hey, what’s the point of making a good trailer for the
general audience if they show all the good parts?
Now that’s where they got confused.
When you market something, it’s like saying a promise. When
you buy this shampoo, I promise you that your hair will no longer have ticks.
When you buy this car, I promise you that the gas consumption of it will be
cheaper. The title of the movie alone delivers not one, but two promises. The
first promise of BvS is well…BvS. It promises a good fight scene between
Superman and Batman. The second promise lies on the Dawn of Justice part, which
simply means that this will be where the journey of the Justice League begins.
Now here is where the marketing team of BvS struggled. After knowing what
promise you want to tell your target market, that’s where you show your best
features. In this case, they have two major promises for the audiences and they
need to feature each somehow. This unfortunately caused the trailer to be
overstuffed. Basically, they weren’t sure what message to tell to the
audiences. They were simply torn if they should only talk about the Batman V
Superman fights or the emergence of the Justice League, because these are very
exciting concepts. So they probably panicked and showed both. Shoehorning
Doomsday because that’s their best feature for the Justice League promise. Now
I agree, the trailer shouldn’t reveal everything. But in this case, their goal
is a very general trailer. Now I can’t help but notice that most of the
comments and critics for the second trailer came out like this:
“I just want Batman V Superman. I don’t care about the
Justice League. Just give me Batman and Superman fighting.”
At this point, they should’ve listened to their niche and
stick to just Batman vs. Superman snips. Or maybe just released their 50-second
teaser. But again, I understand why they released this trailer, because it is
for an audience who know not much about Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman. And
to make this work, they could’ve just stuck to at least until the roar of
Doomsday and then cut the tape. That is, if they want to execute two of their
promises in one three-marketing material. I guess at this point the DCU is
pretty much desperate to look cool in the superhero trends. They want everyone
to know they can have a cool team-up just like the Avengers.
But let me tell you guys that this does not define DC
altogether. I think the best marketing for DC so far occurs in the TV Universe,
and that is DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. The TV Universe has more ground, thanks
to Arrow and The Flash and they are fully aware that the side characters
featured in this spin-off series are well-loved by the audience, so to keep
them hooked a crossover/team-up series with no filler arcs is the best way to
go to keep up their numbers. And they need to get through to Arrow first if
they want to see it. Good move, CW. But please work on your teasers.
Now for the Civil War trailer. Yes, I can smell the Marvel
fans expecting me to praise this trailer.Ok, personally I thought the trailer was good, and it already showed
what I needed to know about. It already spoke of its promise, which is, “Expect
Captain America to fight Ironman and the entire world for Bucky. Because...Bucky. Bucky.” Then they
execute the scenes that make it look like a Civil War.
I like how they give a reason for their fight, which is
Bucky. The reason why it’s been given so much praises is simply because Marvel
does have the upper hand. They’ve been making one movie after the other, and
they know their fans will still watch because they are fully aware that
everything in Marvel is connected somehow. It is a tiring yet effective plan.
Because of this non-stop movie-making, they’ve become aware of their target
market, and they were also able to research them, which is something the WB
marketing team can’t do at the moment due to their scarce source materials
(like I said, DCU is just starting, chill guys and have faith). Marvel Studios
knows what makes us tick. And after Avengers and the Winter Soldier, they know
perfectly well that anything that has to do with the friendship of Tony and
Steve, and a bit off Bucky will make us shut up and allow them to take our
money. Because…Bucky. Bucky.
Just looking at the scenes makes you wonder what is going to
happen and how in the world will this conflict end. For the hardcore Marvel
fans out there, you probably already know.
The best features of their promise are three things. First
is the tension between Ironman and Captain America. The next is Bucky. And the
last how this simple conflict is going to cause Civil War.That’s all the trailer shows. That’s their
marketing strategy. Let us make Bucky the source of this conflict, because
everyone seems to care about Bucky. Because as implied in the trailer, Captain
America won’t let anyone hurt Bucky, who is perceived as this man that must be
killed. And it is going to cause a lot of problems. So hurrah, Marvel fans.
Your marketing team is not so bad. Because…Bucky.
That is how you market a movie, my friends. Tell us the
promise and only show portions of your best features. Whether it is the
characters or the conflict itself, just showcase it somehow. But don’t expose
all the parts of your best features/ And also, it is best if you can come up
with a target market, especially when you are starting franchise like DC. If
you want a general audience, then give them an education of the characters who
they probably know about and let them know what these characters are getting
into. If you want to target an audience is very knowledgeable about fandoms,
then tug at their hearts and research on your freakin’ audience. Know what
makes them tick and use it against them. Isn’t marketing just plain beautiful?
And that concludes my long post about marketing approaches
and how it must be done. As I mentioned on my Facebook page, December is the
most convenient month for me to watch some Anime. And yes, I will be posting a
brand new Anime review pretty soon. Just give me a couple of more days to
finish the show until I can construct my thoughts on it. It will probably not
be the last since I have time to review some Anime movies and series. So expect
more Anime in this post. If you’re on the holidays, then congratulations and I
wish you the best time of your life. If you’re still on a Holidaze due to your
upcoming exams and workload, then I still wish you all the best. Till the next
post~
Have you experienced witnessing your favorite book in the entire world be turned into a movie or a TV series? If you did, were you satisfied by the media's adaptation of it? Now that is a question.
I can't count how many times my favorite books and comics got turned into film, TV series, or even animated features. A summary of my verdicts were 50/50. Some adaptations were really good or a-okay, and some were just terrible. But I think most of us can relate to the situation, wherein the movie adaptation completely ruins the book(s).
Lemme share all of you a simple story. Before I officially became demigod, I watched The Lightning Thief before even reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympian series. My thoughts on the movie? It was fine. Interesting, but it didn't wrap up my mind. A year later, my friend recommended the Percy Jackson series to me and she lent me all her five books. After reading the first book, I was immediately hooked. I was mesmerized by how much depth most of the characters had, enticed by Riordan's writing style, and overwhelmed by the Greek Mythology references. Overall, I fell in love with the Percy Jackson series and I officially declared myself as a demigod.
But right after I read the first book, the first thought that came to my mind before everything else was this, "Oh my god, the movie ruined the book."
The moral of the story? If you want to start on a book series and you learn that it became or is becoming a movie or a TV show, start with the movie or TV first. You will encounter spoilers, no doubt. But you will be spared from the feeling of disappointment. The question is, why do movie adaptations suck?
When I learned that The Mortal Instruments Series was going to have its own movie adaptation, I emotionally prepared myself for the worst. A huge part of me knew it was going to be terrible. A lot of people of the TMI fandom knew that, too. So they bombarded Cassandra Clare, who is the amazing writer of the Shadowhunter series--with lots of questions regarding the movie. Obviously, most of my fellow shadowhunters were concern who was going to play the main characters and how much of the plot is going to be in the movie. But in the end, Clare's answer is always said that it is out of her hands because she already sold the rights of her book to the filmmakers, and that the ones producing the film have the last say on what's going to happen in the script. I have to admit, that did not make me feel better. The good news was that Clare was highly involved in the production, but that did not stop the film from its downfall. I guess the main point of this story was to tell you that it is actually up to the filmmakers on how the story goes. Like, no matter how genius and creative the story is to you, they still have the power to change it. After all, to them it is just an adaptation. I don't know if they know how much these stories mean to us.
I guess I will never understand how the film industry dissects a plot from a book, but I do understand why we end up getting disappointed. It is because our imagination will never theirs. You can say that is the main challenge when you attempt to make a book series into a movie. If you want to make it a big hit, you should be fully aware that your target audience will be the readers. Don't just research the fandom, be the fandom. Because chances are a reader's vision is far different from a director's vision. However, I think trying to understand a reader's vision is...impossible. Because you're not just focusing on one member of the fandom, but thousands. Millions. Probably billions of readers. And each of us have a different version of this scenario. Each of us have a different idea of what our favorite hot male character would look like. Each of us have a different interpretation of what this feeling in the book is trying to express. And most of the time, our imaginations are just insane. They're so insane, they can't be comprehended in reality..sadly. The way people from fandoms envision their favorite characters is like how a women would set impossibly high standards for a mate. That's why most movies seem like they ruined our favorite books, somehow. Our standards are just way too high.
Okay let me break it down for you; based on a very old folklore, a bamboo cutter encounters a glowing bamboo stalk and out came a tiny little girl in princess clothes. He brought her home to his wife and it strangely turned into a human child. They decided to raise her as their own and she was initially nicknamed as "Little Bamboo" by other children, in spite of her odd and quick growth spurt. However, the old couple still saw her as a princess and thought that it was her destiny to become one. So they left their old home and trained her in the ways of a princess. Eventually, she received the princess title named, "Princess Kaguya". Growing up, she slowly becomes disconnected from who she was, pressured to follow the princess path her adoptive father chose for her. She then gets consumed by overwhelming sadness, desperately wanting to go back to her old life where she had free will and did not have to think about pleasing others.
The story was very simple compared to most stories Studio Ghibli has shown so far. It was basically about a girl, growing up and learning the ways of becoming a princess. And it had the similar elements that you normally find in a princess story such as this; missing her old life, not wanting to marry others. But what made this story so different from the rest is that Princess Kaguya had no complaints. She may have disagreed on a few things, but in the end she still chose to become a princess just for her adoptive parents even if it has taken a toll on her. I've never encountered a plot that was so focused on just one person. Not once did the scenes ever strayed from her. Even if there are scenes that contained different characters, the subject in all of their conversations and actions are still about her. There wasn't a particular kind of war, no other problems, or event. The story was really about a tale of Princess Kaguya. It's that simple. Aside from that, the entire movie was another new learning experience for me and it made me appreciate Japanese culture and history even more, because it was another dominant thing I saw in the entire film. From their way of life, to the way princesses actually wore their make-up is so interesting. I also enjoyed the subtle theme of nature in this movie. Studio Ghibli had a lot of films with nature as one of their central themes. This time, it seemed like a supporting detail, but it still had a huge presence in the film and I appreciated how it is seen as something homey for Kaguya; something she had to return to in times of dark moments of the film.
The characters are also very simple, including Kaguya herself. Aside from the fact that she was born out of a bamboo stalk, she's actually very ordinary. Actually, it was her goal in the first place. She wanted to be ordinary and she was pretty good at it. She loved to play with the other kids, immerse herself in nature, and she was a mixture of gentle, kind, and good. Kaguya is a very enchanting person and she taught me that simplicity can still create a big impact. As for the other characters, I just appreciated how they were just there and all of them have their own way of connecting to the main character, including the weird suitors. There was not one character who wouldn't know who Princess Kaguya was. Also, they all didn't have their own scene to shine; everyone equally had their own parts, so the princess could really take up the entire film and it works--at least for me.
Surprisingly, there was not much music for this film, and scenes without music usually wouldn't be effective. But in this case, it works because everything about the film is so quaint and tranquil. But when there is music it is still quaint and tranquil, and sometimes almost quiet. But the music I enjoyed the most was Kaguya's koto. It is some sort of Japanese guitar-like instrument and it is played like a harp. I fell in love with the koto, because the sound of it is so soothing. It is something I would listen to when I'm stressed and I need to relax. And the music of the koto describes one of the many positive qualities Kaguya as a character.
I could go on and on with many pictures, because the art is my favorite part of the entire movie. Everything is depicted in a water color style of art and everything suddenly felt like I was reading from a storybook with moving pictures. It may not appeal to many viewers, since 3D art is the one in the mainstream nowadays. Nonetheless, everything was so beautiful thanks to the art. It was not just pleasant to look at, but it was also very nostalgic because it has been a very long time since I've seen a film who would go for this kind of art style. It is even soothing to look at since not much is going on, even if there is a conflict going on.
Takahata has certainly done a remarkable job in putting the story of Kaguya together. It started out beautifully and it ended beautifully. Just like the princess. I love the minimalism and the consistency in the setting, characters, plot, and everything else. There were parts that may be dragging for some, but also tolerant and meaningful for others. After all, absorbing a masterpiece into your heart and soul can be a very challenging thing and can be truly accepted with open-mindedness. So I shall give this film a beautiful sunny side up.
For those who haven't seen the film, then I urge you to give it a shot. It may not be your cup of tea, but I hope you would give it a chance. It may not have the thrilling music for battling dragons like in How To Train Your Dragon 2 did, or the colorfulness of Book of Life, or maybe a cute mascot like Baymax in Big Hero 6, but this movie is so rich in many things. I don't know exactly why I'm saying this but for some reason, I find it heart wrenching when people have very particular tastes in certain things. Personally, I love opening up to many new ideas, stories, and adventure and watching films like this is definitely one of them. I definitely didn't have anything to lose, but I gained a lot of new stuff that I can appreciate and that, for me is living. So if you don't really want to see this film, that's cool. But don't be ignorant; read a book that's written by an author you haven't heard of, watch a foreign film, eat something you'd never thought you would put in your mouth. Experience, and learn. Believe me, there are many ways to explore aside from leaving the comforts of your home. Start simple, just like this film.
There are couples that we ship till the ends of the Earth and there are also canons we do not approve at all. But there can also be ships we rate as, "okay". These are the couples from random fandoms (haha, that rhymed) that I actually tolerate. I don't really love them as much, but at the same time I don't really hate. I'm sure you've experienced that whenever you watch or read any of your own fandoms, right? And if you disagree with the content of my post, then that's fine. Not everyone has the same taste. So let's get started.
WARNING: The following post contains spoilers. Read at your own risk.
We all knew that from day one, they were going to be the it couple. Although romance has been subtle in this show, most fans can't help but ship Katara with other male characters--particularly Zuko. But I have to admit, they make a pretty decent couple. Aang is the childlike wonder while Katara has a motherly nature. Quite unusual but very compatible, I must say. And if you think about it, they have a very harmonious relationship all throughout the series. Whenever Aang goes Avatar mode, Katara is always there to calm him down. In other words, they complement one another. So it is not surprising if they had an everlasting marriage (as implied in the Legend of Korra). I think what makes them less interesting is that there weren't too much complications between them. Sometimes, it's the reason why we love a certain couple so much; the obstacles they have to face keeps us to the edge of our seats. Unfortunately, Aang and Katara didn't show much of that. Their development was pretty much smooth sailing. Sure, there were hints of jealousy here and there, but it wasn't enough to trigger the feels. Zutara had a bigger chance to be a much more interesting couple because they had a little spice, or a complication. They hated each other at first, and Zuko is much more aggressive compared to Aang. Imagine Katara calming--cooling him down--and let's see if that scene will make you squeal or not. So yeah, Aang and Katara's relationship was simple and pleasant… but it was too simple and pleasant.
No it's not really because of the assumed incestuous relationship. Call me a sadist, but I enjoyed the struggle they had in the first three books. It was depressing, but it somehow drove me to read on. But when they finally became a thing and then City of Fallen Angels came out… yeah. Let's just say there was too much passion between them.
Sure, they had another obstacle to face, but Clary kinda reminds me of Anna from Frozen. A little annoying but too stubborn. My only problem with her is that I am not sure where her priorities lie. She's a lover and a fighter, but sometimes I wish she should just shut up and calm down for a minute. She can be too intense and her emotional state tends to overwhelm me. As for Jace, I still find it hard to believe that he fell for Clary in just a snap. But at least he explained that at City of Lost Souls, which I find very satisfying. For a couple, their passion is off the charts (but hey it's YA Fiction. What could you ask for?). Basically my only issue is their compatibility. They just have too much similarities, and there's not much to add up to their chemistry aside from passionate make-out sessions and cheeky arguments. Both of them are stubborn, both have a temper, and both are actually too emotional (even if they won't admit it). If you think about it, them together will be too chaotic. But then again, that's what brings out the feels between these two right? Perhaps it's also another reason why I tolerate this ship; they're just another typical couple and they live in a world that does not really approve the both of them together. But at least there's a decent reason: they're just too explosive.
Yes, rejoice Ollicity fans! I ship Oliver with Black Canary! Haha, I'm kidding.
The series keep on telling us that Oliver will forever love Laurel and Laurel will forever love Oliver. But that's kind of hard to believe when there are other eligible single ladies in the series. Not to mention the chemistry they emit whenever they have at least one scene with Green Arrow. But let's face it: Laurel Lance is not entirely a sucky character. In fact, she's pretty badass. She's a lawyer who managed to make guys shit their pants the moment she starts intimidating them. Laurel is a strong woman and I can understand what Oli and Tom (may he rest in peace) see in her. I mean, she's managed to face actual danger a lot of times and she was able to roll with it even though she was completely aware about the possibility of dying! Put her next to Mary Jane Watson, she's the real deal. However, that's the thing. I see her as an independent woman who doesn't really need a guy. She becomes a much more impressive character if she can be badass in her own way. And again, there are other female characters who are much more shippable with Green Arrow in my opinion. If ever he still chooses her in the very end, all I can do is simply nod. They would make a good couple, because I think Laurel can handle anything that Oliver has to go through because she definitely knows how to keep her shit together.
We've seen Bruce Wayne with Thalia. We've seen him with Selina Kyle. We've also seen him with Black Canary and Wonder Woman. But in the end, I still can't find a permanent ship for him. I'm not saying that he deserves to be forever alone. In fact, I want him to settle down with the right girl. But then again, he's the Batman and his enemies are dangerous and psychotic and they're not afraid to break you physically, mentally and emotionally. If you think you can handle that kind of commitment, then I salute you. But the fact that he can't have one permanent girl kinda proves that his Bat identity is hindering him from having a social life.
5.) Ron and Hermione/Harry and Hermione (Harry Potter)
The best thing about the entire series was Rowling's definition of love. It's unconditional, and it is seen between family, friends, colleagues, and even among enemies. I've noticed we fans tend to ship our hardest when the fandom's romance department is at its lowest. And ever since Rowling confessed about her pairing decisions for the book, Potterheads around the globe turned--as the British would say---bonkers. I honestly did not keep track on the pairings as I read the books. I simply enjoyed the adventures the golden trio had. The love stories (or quarrels) they were experiencing were just bonuses for me. If you ask me who I ship in the Harry Potter series, then it would be most definitely be James and Lily. And if you want to know what's my say on the whole, "Hermione should've been with Harry" issue, then here it goes.
Well, I agree with Rowling. Harry and Hermione seems more idyllic compared to Hermione and Ron. I actually enjoyed the times when Hermione would help Ron with his school work troubles because it was proof that they don't completely hate each other. Realistically, Ronmione will not be able to work out. If you've read the book or at least watched the movies, you would be able to notice Ron's fatal flaw which is jealousy. And when he's jealous, he tends to throw fits. Furthermore, he covers it up with his manly pride and it is evident whenever he argues with Hermione in the first few books. In case you still haven't noticed, he also harbored jealousy towards Hermione and not just Harry (note: most people will most likely focus on the jealousy he feels towards Harry because of "chosen one" issues, if you know what I mean). I mean, she nailed almost every class and she tends to correct Ron all the time. And apparently, Ron is not and won't get used to being corrected considering the initial development he had in the beginning of the story (ex. always being bossed around by his older brothers, and all). Furthermore, he showed another jealousy tantrum in the last book. He may have calmed down till the end, but there's no guarantee if he was able to get rid of that fatal flaw or not (fatal flaws are just terrible habits that are hard to break). So if he managed to swallow his pride and envy, then that's great. But if he didn't? I can hear shifting of divorce papers in the future. And signs of their attraction or infatuation was somehow a surprise. For me, I'd like to know how one falls in love with the other and the series didn't show how they became officially attracted to one another. They were just arguing and arguing until the next thing you know, they already have feelings for each other. I'm sure there were scenes where they were getting along, but I wished there were more of those, that way I was able to see how they would be like as a couple. I think that's what the ship lacked, I guess.
Harry and Hermione do get along better, but I'm not sure what Rowling meant when she said she preferred Hermione with Harry. If it was her initial plan for Harry and Hermione to happen, then I guess she could have changed their interactions in the books a little bit differently for the sake of a little chemistry. As friends, they are great together. They support each other and when they have a disagreement, the scene becomes adorable (especially when Hermione educates Harry about girls). So yeah, I have to admit, they have the potential of becoming a great canon. However, my only issue is that it would be too little predictable if they do end up together. Harry is the leading man and Hermione is the leading lady, and it would be too obvious if they do become a thing.
Personally, I think Krum would make a better match for Hermione. He admired her just as she was. He didn't have to deny it or anything. It was straightforward but different. Plus, she somehow supported him and maybe (just maybe) brought out the best in him. In the book, he was always at the library of Hogwarts. I guess that made him feel a bit lonely. Luckily for him, Hermione enjoyed going to the library and that's how they got to connect and develop.
So once again, if you don't agree with me, then it is more than fine. The following post is just a series of my thoughts and opinions regarding, OTPs, ships, and canons. It is not my intention to persuade all of you to agree to my words. Anyway, I hope this post was engaging and I'll see you in the next post!
Hello again! As most of you know, the appearance of Wonder Woman for the upcoming film, "Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" has been revealed during the San Diego Comic Con. And I must say, it must have been considered one of the golden moment for DC fans worldwide (aside from the 75th anniversary of Batman, maybe). I mean, it's been a long time since we all seen a remake of a live-action Wonder Woman, right? And personally, out of all the superheroes ever created, Wonder Woman deserves some major appreciation. She's the definition of nobility, strength, honor, and justice. Furthermore, her character development as a person is quite impressive. So I am very happy that she will be featured in the upcoming Batman/Superman film and I am thrilled that she will have her very own film in a few years. Although, I haven't seen how Gal Gadot acts, I am hoping that she will nail her role. The photo of her as the Amazon looks very promising. It was something I did not expect. First of all, it is not any random rendition of her past costumes, nor is it the one in New 52, but it is something very different. It's hard to make out the actual colors of her costume, but I definitely do not see the star-patterned bottoms. Not that I'm against it though, I am actually very happy with her outfit here. It screams Amazonian and that's how it should be. The pattern on her armor is also beyond amazing, words cannot describe how in awe I am by the details. Right now, I am waiting for at least a teaser that will feature Gal as Wonder Woman, so everyone can have an idea on how her acting skills are (since that's the most important!). To be honest, I am looking forward for DC to take over the film industry next, because the stories of each superhero and villain (including anti-hero) have sooo much potential, plus they have a whole set of amazing characters! And don't you think it's about time for Marvel to rest and let DC take the lead? Tell me what you think!
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