Mockingbird
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Everyone go and see it, for it is a very good movie. =-) Anyone who liked Naploeon Dynamite should definetely see it, but even if you didn't like Napoleon Dynamite, give it a try. It really is a fun, feel-good movie.
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Nacho Libre
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Mockingbird
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Thanks, risa. =-) I noticed the movie is kinda getting trashed by the reviewers, so I decided to write my own, couse I think a lot of people miss the point of the movie.... or maybe I'm just over-enthusiastic. =-) Either way,
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Just this afternoon, I saw Nacho Libre, and I really enjoyed it. When reading other people's reaction to the movie, however, I feel many others did not understand it. The only reason I can figure is because Nacho Libre carries the main message that God is always there for us, but He helps us according to His will, not our own. I think this can be confusing for people who have never experienced it personally.
Nacho, who is a cook for an orphanage/convent, desires to be a Mexican wrestler so he can be respected and adored, like the professional masked wrestlers he sees. Also, Nacho wishes to be noticed by his love interest who, unfortunately for him, happens to be a nun. However, Nacho learns that much more important than respect and recognition are the orphans who are in his care. Thus, Nacho declares he will continue wrestling only for the benefit of the orphans. In most movies, this would be the turn-around point, when the underdog finally becomes a champion
because he is fighting for something noble and good. However (and this is the part I think confuses people), this is not the way God works. Just because something is noble and good, that doesn't mean things will turn out the way we expect them to.
Indeed, things do not turn out the way Nacho expects, and it confuses him. At one point, he cries out something like, "Lord, why did you give me the desire to be a wrestler, yet make me into such a crappy warrior?" However, we find the answer in Nacho's sidekick, a character named Esquilito. I think most people completely missed the big moment with Esquilito, dismissing it as a visual gag, or something. However, pay special attention to what Esquilito does, because so often we are so focused on one goal we fail to see the other areas of our life which are also affected.
Of course the movie is a comedy, and not to be taken so seriously. The sound of flatulence scattered throughout does well to remind us of that, as well as some rather disturbing slapstick. Overall, Nacho Libre is simply fun, warm-hearted, and innocent. The ending, of course, is a triumph and left me cheering out loud. See it if you need something to smile about, or to have a few laughs in your heart. Just remember, it is a happy movie, so be happy!
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Just this afternoon, I saw Nacho Libre, and I really enjoyed it. When reading other people's reaction to the movie, however, I feel many others did not understand it. The only reason I can figure is because Nacho Libre carries the main message that God is always there for us, but He helps us according to His will, not our own. I think this can be confusing for people who have never experienced it personally.
Nacho, who is a cook for an orphanage/convent, desires to be a Mexican wrestler so he can be respected and adored, like the professional masked wrestlers he sees. Also, Nacho wishes to be noticed by his love interest who, unfortunately for him, happens to be a nun. However, Nacho learns that much more important than respect and recognition are the orphans who are in his care. Thus, Nacho declares he will continue wrestling only for the benefit of the orphans. In most movies, this would be the turn-around point, when the underdog finally becomes a champion
because he is fighting for something noble and good. However (and this is the part I think confuses people), this is not the way God works. Just because something is noble and good, that doesn't mean things will turn out the way we expect them to.
Indeed, things do not turn out the way Nacho expects, and it confuses him. At one point, he cries out something like, "Lord, why did you give me the desire to be a wrestler, yet make me into such a crappy warrior?" However, we find the answer in Nacho's sidekick, a character named Esquilito. I think most people completely missed the big moment with Esquilito, dismissing it as a visual gag, or something. However, pay special attention to what Esquilito does, because so often we are so focused on one goal we fail to see the other areas of our life which are also affected.
Of course the movie is a comedy, and not to be taken so seriously. The sound of flatulence scattered throughout does well to remind us of that, as well as some rather disturbing slapstick. Overall, Nacho Libre is simply fun, warm-hearted, and innocent. The ending, of course, is a triumph and left me cheering out loud. See it if you need something to smile about, or to have a few laughs in your heart. Just remember, it is a happy movie, so be happy!
thelizardqueen
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I think it looks dumb, but then again what do I know I haven't actually seen it. I think its more of a renter or I'll wait till it comes out on the movie channels.
Mockingbird
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Yeah, Jack Black is the star and he sings a couple funny songs in the movie. =-) Also, there's a really great theme song that runs throughout, but I can't for the life of me find what it is called or who performed it.
We are huge Jack Black fans and love Napolean Dynamite, but this movie didn't do it for us. NP was so random it was hysterical. This movie tries to do a similar thing but there is too much "story" to make the random things funny. Jack Black is such a great physical comic, his facial expressions rival John Belushi's, and watching that was the best part for us. There were a few moments, but mostly we were just let down.
Mockingbird
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I guess that's what I liked about it was the story. =-)
DietRootBeer
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I love you Mockingbird...I truly do. You are so inspiring...and not only because of CF, you are just such an awesome person. You are a child of god my dear...he is proud of you and so am I. I miss your posts though...you used to post alot ( back in the Winace days) ...now not so much.
Ragardless....it is always a pleasure.
P.S. You are on my Xmas list this year. I am buying you some cheese. A LONG time ago you posted that you like cheese but it is too expensive. I would like to get you some cheese this Christmas<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Peace
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Ragardless....it is always a pleasure.
P.S. You are on my Xmas list this year. I am buying you some cheese. A LONG time ago you posted that you like cheese but it is too expensive. I would like to get you some cheese this Christmas<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Peace
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Mockingbird
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<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> I really don't deserve so much praise, but thank you. I guess the reason I don't post so much anymore is I'm not as opinionated as I used to be, which I feel is actually a good thing. =-)
Alexandria
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Yes I love napoleon dynamite and I want to see Nacho Libre to <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">