This semester, you will write an essay about a movie character. You can choose from many different movies. On the blog this week, I will post videos and pictures from some of these movies. See what you think! If you have any questions, ask in the comments!
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Will Hunting (drama)
This movie was nominated for many Academy Awards in the U.S., and it won the award for Best Screenplay. It's about an unexpected math genius played by Matt Damon. If you're interested in math or American university life, you might find it interesting.
“Bend it Like Beckham” (2002) Jesminder “Jess” Bhamra (drama, sports)
If you're a soccer fan or soccer player, I strongly recommend this movie, about an Indian girl in London who dreams of being a soccer star. You can also see Keira Knightley before she became famous. Finally, this is a good choice if you want to learn about British culture and hear British English.
“Girl, Interrupted” (1999) Susanna (drama)
Can you imagine if your parents sent you to a mental institution? This movie tells the story of one girl who has this experience in the U.S. in the 1960s. This is also one of Angelina Jolie's first movies.
“Precious” (2009) Precious (drama – very intense)
This is a very intense drama about a teenage girl who endures terrible hardships and abuse and begins to look for a better life. It's an independent film which won Academy Awards for best supporting actress and screenplay. You won't forget this movie!
What do you think? Do you have any questions about these movies? If you do, please comment below! Also, check out the other blog entries about comedies, romance movies and other movie possibilities!
Good Will Hunting is impressive movie.
ReplyDeleteAnd i think, there are best actors Matt Damon, Robin Williams, etc....
I'm glad you like this one! I think he is a very interesting character! I'm sad that Robin Williams died recently. He has made a lot of great movies, including another one on our movie list, "Hook." Who are your favorite actors? What kind of movies do they make?
ReplyDeleteI want see Bend it Like Beckham. Because I like soccer and my favorite soccer player is David Beckham.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great movie - it's fun to watch the soccer, but I also learned a lot about Indian culture in England. The director of the movie is an Indian woman who lives in England, so she has a unique point of view.
DeleteI watched "Good Will Hunting" last week. I am very impressed with Seon McGuire. He says "It's not your fault". It is very famous line, when I heard that line, I shed tears..:)
ReplyDeleteI have an one question. How can I describe Seon's behavior to Will?, for example he loves him.. as human, as student... That use just "love"?
I'm really glad you enjoyed the movie you watched! You could say "love" or you could say "he really cares about". I think both are accurate. We use "love" in many ways in English. Sometimes people don't say it if they are in an awkward situation - for example if a boy and a girl are friends and one of them is in love with the other, but the other person only wants to be friends. Then people might avoid using that word with each other.
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