Movie Review 2-1 "Shrek"

Main character

Shrek: he knows that he is a horrible monster. He has green skin, a bulky body, a big nose and mouth, and projecting ears. The word “ugly” is suited with his appearance.
He has no friends and lives in the swampland of a deep forest alone. Actually, he is a very caring person and kind, however many people hate him with calling him man-eating and monster because of his ugly appearance. People judge him by appearance. He himself also thinks that he isn’t liked by anyone, so he takes up a cold-hearted attitude to people around him. Maybe he thinks he would rather hate them than they hate him.


Donkey: he is what is called “speaking donkey”. Because Donkey can speak well, so he was ready to be caught by Load Farquaad. He escaped from him by a hairsbreadth, and met Shrek. At first, he was afraid of Shrek’s appearance. But soon he saw through to the heart of Shrek and he tried to behave friendly. He isn’t discouraged and follows Shrek although he rejects him over and over. He is very talkative and a blabbermouth. This is his strong and weak point. After, he became a good understanding partner of Shrek.


Princess Fiona: she is a heroine of this movie. She is confined the top of a tower that the dragon protects and there is a spell on her. She has a romantic idea that the prince who kissed her first can break a spell, however she is good at the Kung fu fighting. At first, she gets depressed to see the gap between her role model prince and Shrek. But soon she recognizes Shrek’s character and loves him. She can judge a person not by appearance but by what is on inside. Actually, she is a person in a particular situation and has a secret.


Story
Once upon a time, one monster lives near a swamp in the deep forest of one country. His name is Shrek, he lives alone because his appearance was ugly and scary. People around Shrek hate him and Shrek also hates them. He thinks living alone is stress-free for him. But sometime, he feels he is lonely.

One day, the Fairy Tale heroes like Pinoccio and the Seven Dwarfs are sent into exile from the village. Though the speaking Donkey was also ready to be caught, he could escape. After that, he met Shrek. also the Donkey follows Shrek and arrives at his house. That night, Shrek is awakend by a sound outside. Many fairy tale heroes are outside the door. Shrek was so angry because he would rather alone than be with someone.

He decided that he will negotiate with Lord Farquaad and ask him to get the fairy tale characters out from his swamp. After arriving at the castle, Shrek finds that Farquaad is searching for a strong knight who can save Princess Fiona. Shrek defeats the candidates quickly, and then Farquaad decides to make him go to save Fiona. Shrek and Donkey come to the castle and save Fiona by deflecting a dragons attack.

On their way to the castle, both Shrek and Fiona find their minds have changed. They became conscious of each other. But Shrek misunderstood after hearing the chatting between Fiona and Donkey. Shrek was so angry and felt so sad at the same time. They have a quarrel and split up. Fiona grew obstinate and tried to get marriage with Farquaad and Shrek has heard the truth of the thing from Donkey and went to the castle. He defeats Farquaad and kisses Fiona.


My opinion
The most important thing of this movie is not to judge a person by appearance but see through to the truth of the thing. Certainly, Shrek’s appearance is ugly, however he has very kind heart. But he understands that people around him will be scared of him because of this appearance although he behaves kindly to them. He also has a cold-attitude and protects himself. He makes an invisible wall in front of him. But he has honesty and become open through his encounters with Donkey and Fiona. I think this movie is for adults. An adult person can understand what the true point of this movie I think. (710 words)

Book Review 2-6 London

London is the capital of England. It is known that one of the world wide city like N.Y, Tokyo, and Paris. The name “London” comes from the Romans. The Romans came to England in AD43. They built houses and other buildings and made town next to the River Thames. The town got bigger and bigger. Very important buildings were built, and you can see these historic remains today. About 50000 people are living in it. About AD400, the Romans left from there and Nobody lived there for hundreds years. Danish soldiers destroyed these buildings five hundred later. In 1066, William the Conqueror came to England from France to be a king. He began to build the Tower of London. In 1600, there were 200000 people in there. But, in 1665, 100000 people died from an illness called the Pest. In 1666, a big fire has been happened and many people died.

If you visit London, you can get to some places easily, quickly, and early! The subway called “TUBE” run all day and most of the night. And you can see the famous red bus. It is two building bus and it is now one of the most famous local transportation in the world. London taxies are called “black cabs”. In N.Y, taxies are “yellow cabs”. Drivers are usually friendly and helpful. You can take a boat when you trip along the river. Between April and autumn, you can take a boat trip to Hampton coat. Sightseeing spots in London are Buckingham palace, Tower of London, St. Paul cathedral and so on. Buckingham palace is known that Queen Elizabeth is living. At 11:30, the soldiers at palace change the guard. It takes about 1 hour, and it is so popular event that hundreds of visitors come to watch.

And many famous shops are in London. Most famous department store is Hallods, and others are oxford street charring cross.
You can enjoy to going out! There are many theaters and music. Many masterpieces are performed everyday. You can listen to wonderful music and singing at the royal opera house. Foot ball is very famous in not only London, but also in Europe. Of course, England has strong team. There are Arsenal, Chelsea are there. It is sure that you have heard these names just for once. London has many great museums and galleries.

You will clearly enjoy staying in this historical city, London! (403 words)

Diary 2-3 WANTED!!

Last Sunday, I went to the theater to watch WANTED. I was quite expected to watch it because an advance billing had the power to captivate the audience.

But, the story was … not as good as I expected. Because, the story was bored. And I couldn’t find the core of this movie. I wasn’t felt the best thing that this movie want to tell us.

The good scene of this movie was action scene. Angelina Jolie is a heroine in this movie. She bound around in the screen with so much vigor that the screen seems too small. She is so wild, hot, and soooooo cool!! (110 words)

I am busy because...

I am busy lately. Why? I know the reason. Fall semester has started, and writing class gives us more assignment. We have to upload our blog five times in a week. It means almost everyday! Oh! I have to correct some good topic for my blog! But, I think I try to enjoy uploading my blog. In list topic, i write my interesting places or world heritages. I am trying to use new vocabulary and expressions on my blog by using a dictionary. And, the English Weekend will be held on this weekend. I am a stuff of this event. So I have to admit some discuss the arrangement for it. And I also have my part time job forth in a week. Oh! It must be hard! Anyway, I will carry out my work! (138 words)