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gingercullenboy · 5 years

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Movie Commentary Monday: Episode 1

Hello everyone and welcome to the very first episode of Movie Commentary Monday (or as i call MCM, which sounds ridiculous by the way) where I express my thoughts on a movie while desperately trying to be funny (and usually fail).

There will be dozens of side comments in brackets because I talk too much, sorry in advance.

This week’s movie is:

Isn’t It Romantic (2019)

Directed by: Todd Strauss-Schulson

Writing Credits: Erin Cardillo (screenplay&story), Dana Fox (screenplay) & Katie Silberman (screenplay)

Stars: Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, Priyanka Chopra, Betty Gilpin, Brandon Scott Jones

Summary: A young woman disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy.

(thanks IMDb)

Now, buckle up folks, it’s gonna be a loooooong ride. Let’s get down to business!

(this isn’t a Mulan reference)

Why is the Mom so bitter about happy endings? I bet she has seen things...

They don’t make movies for girls like us.

THIS!!! LINE!!! IS!!! SO!!! IMPORTANT!!!

That single sentence just basically summarized the entire history of Hollywood and you can’t argue with me on this. The evidence is there (sorry i’m bitter like mom) (i’m full of rage like younger john mulaney)

Natalie’s (Rebel Wilson) apartment is a mess and is so tiny, it’s like screaming YOUR FUTURE HOUSE at me, it’s unbelievable

Fucking finally, a realistic view of New York; smelly, crowded, and filth everywhere (not that i could ever know, i don’t live there but i’ve seen metropolitans before)

“STOP THE CART WITH YOUR BODY” WTFFF I’M CRYING THAT’S SO RUDE

Ok, Natalie’s a nobody at the workplace, even though she’s a fricking architect. UNREALISTIC TO ME

That co-worker and office manager can choke, that’s all I’m gonna say

Ohmygod, Whitney (Betty Gilpin) is so cute, I’ve seen her 10 secs in and I already love her (lovey dovey characters are always my faves)

JOSH (Adam Devine) IS AMAZING, ADORABLE DORK, PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS

LIAM HEMSWORTH’S AMERICAN ACCENT GOT ME SH00K!!! He just said “Goddamn it” and I am already hooked

Who puts whipped cream in a coffee? ME, BITCH

I PUT WHIPPED CREAM IN MY COFFEE BECAUSE BLACK COFFEE TASTES LIKE SHIT, SORRY THAT I’M NOT TOUGH AS YOU

Natalie says nice guy with a nice life and it... kinda bothers me. It’s a reaaaally generic expression and a bit insulting if you think about it bc if you don’t fit that person’s standards of being nice with having a nice life, it discourages you (in this case, you=man). So when Josh said “I’m a nice guy with a nice life” I thought ‘Of course you are’ bc he is in my standards. What I’m trying to say is that rom-coms have stereotypes on not only women but also men. Yes, it is sad.

Awwww Josh has a crush on Natalie *wipes happy tears* but she thinks he’s looking at the model billboard LMAO SAME, NAT

I’m so done (but it’s also so relatable, bc i’m like Nat but with less cynicism)

WHITNEY’S DESKTOP OMG

PAWSITIVE VIBES???? I WANNA MARRY HER SO WE CAN WATCH ROM-COMS WITH CATS ON OUR LAPS ALL DAY TOGETHER

Natalie was on the subway and a stranger waved at her. Then he tried to mug her. Then she knocked herself over. My mom always says don’t talk to strangers and I see why. I’m 22, if you’re wondering *clears throat* Moving on...

OH MY GOD SHE WOKE UP WITH THE MAKE-UP ON AND A NICELY DONE HAIR WITH FLOWERS AND STRAWBERRY DRINK ON THE SIDE, I CAN’T-

Oh, hello Mr. Morningstar... *wiggles eyebrows* (quick note, i don’t actually watch Lucifer but i really like Tom Ellis)

She just ripped her IV and blood didn’t spill everywhere, yeah this is a rom-com alright

She’s dressed from lost and found and she looks like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman-

NO WAIT, THE ENTIRE SETTING HAS CHANGED

HOLY SHIT ‘A THOUSAND MILES’ BY VANESSA CARLTON IS STARTED TO BE PLAYED BY A RANDOM GUY ON A BIKE AND HE PLAYS IT FROM THE STEREO ON HIS BIKE I’M CACKLING

ENTER LIAM, HE LOOKS SO GOOD I CAN’T EVEN DESCRIBE (i’m a thirsty hoe, your suspicions are correct)

What the fuck does beguiling mean? *checks dictionary* oh, okay *is weirded out now*

HE’S AUSSIE NOW, THEY’VE DONE IT, HE’S KEEPING THE ACCENT, AND I’M HAPPY AGAIN

...Birds form a heart while flying... Uhhh... Strawberries and champagne in the limo... Rich as fuck, my poor ass can’t relate

NATALIE’S STREET HAS CHANGED, TOO

He’s giving her flowers already? Ok- NO WAIT

HE JUST WROTE HIS NUMBER ON MULTIPLE FLOWER PETALS AND HANDED TO HER, IS HE FOR REAL LMAO

“But there’s only one of you, so...” Well, this doesn’t change the fact that there are millions of ways to order the numbers, you dumbass (why is he like this)

Her apartment... Every Millenials’ dream

And... A gay neighbor/best friend who acts like an over-feminine gay (which is also a stereotype)

So, I’ll count every rom-com trope I’ve seen in 22 mins *counts her fingers* So far, I have seven tropes

The Big Presentation (eight)

Unconventional workplace which looks like a Google office (nine)

Nat is the star architect now (ten)

Rival bitchy colleague (eleven) (WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE WHITNEY, THOUGH) (SHE’S MY SENSITIVE WIFE) (oh, she looks hot)

They gave like, four other tropes in two mins and it doesn’t feel like rushed at all *salutes respectively*

The setting change is so... Like, you cannot miss it, it’s sweet and makes you feel all giddy inside, it’s so lovely, so rom-com like (does that make sense to you?)

OH PRIYANKA, SHE JUST TURNED AND I’M LIKE “Oh I’m fucked”

“Josssssssh”

Natalie keeps falling (twelve)

“MY LIFE IS A ... ... ROMANTIC COMEDY!” “AND IT’S ... PG-13!″ EVERYONE STARTED DANCING BEHIND HER I’M HOLLERING

The subway map behind her is shaped in a heart, lovey dovey couples everywhere... And shE’S GONNA JUMP ONTO A TRAIN??? THIS GOT DARK ALL OF A SUDDEN

Officer Hansom *facepalms*

She threw the flower petals and guess what? THE NUMBERS FELL DOWN IN THE CORRECT ORDER, WHO COULD HAVE KNOWN HAHAHA (thirteen)

Y’ello

Y’ELLO

Y’E LL O

IS THIS HOW AUSSIES ANSWER THE PHONE, AUSSIE MUTUALS PLEASE RESPOND

BLAKE (Liam Hemsworth) IS SO ADORABLE I’M ROOTING FOR EVERYONE IN THIS MOVIE

Dress up montage... Yeah- Oh wait, they cut it out what the hell fvygbuhnj I WANT MY DRESS UP MONTAGE, GIVE IT TO MEEE

This is some fancy first date though... Also leaving 100 bucks tip doesn’t justify breaking in to a store I guess??? Seems like the law has no function in rom-coms lmao (fourteen)

BUTTER PECAN??? HOW OLD ARE YOU, 200 OR SOMETHING??? WHAT THE FUCK, MAN

The rain... You know what’s coming after- Ah, and they kissed *giggles uncontrollably* YES!!! (fifteen)

THEY CAN’T HAVE SEX BC IT’S PG-13 (liam’s abs, though) *bi scream*

Her apartment makes me cry, it’s so beautiful (ok i’ll stop counting from now on bc i cannot keep up anymore)

Also the romantic tension between Natalie and Josh................ I have no words

Isabella (Priyanka Chopra) calls Josh ‘Mush’ and it’s so f-king cringey, I swear to God sxrdctfvygu

STOP OVERSELLING NEW YORK, WE KNOW IT’S NOT THAT GOOD

I can talk about Blake for five hours, he’s so fucking funny lmao

Donny (Brandon Scott Jones) is such a gay sidekick, he comes out of nowhere and talks weirdly but he makes me laugh so I’ll give him a pass

NOW WE’RE GETTING SOMEWHERE, NATALIE’S GONNA STOP ISABELLA&JOSH’S WEDDING

That musical scene is everything, and Natalie hits that high note H AR D

GET IT, GIRL

Blake............ no-

I ROOTED FOR YOU, WE ALL ROOTED FOR YOU, HOW COULD YOU DO THAT-

Oh my, he’s a certified douchebag, I should’ve guessed, I’m so disappointed in myself

Unexpected wisdom coming from Donny who had no function to the story other than appearing beside Natalie at random times (again, rom-com trope)

BUT at least he made her realised who matters to her the most

Slow motion running!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Her boobs are like sxrdctfvyg SHAKING AS SHE’S RUNNING ESXRDCTFVYB (as someone who has big breasts, i relate to that so hard)

“Yoga Ambassador. Yoga. Ambassador.” “Ambassadors are for countries, not for streching.” Dang, Nat!!!

She finally realised she loves herself! Awww, that’s so sweet and empowering and I can’t get enough of this!!!! Yes, to love someone else first you should love yourself!

Oh she crashed the car and went back to reality

Another hot doctor???? Wait, I’m confused- No, false alarm, she’s back and her real doctor is tired, is also swimming through lawsuits LMFAO

She pulled her IV and blood SPILLED EVERYWHERE AS IT SHOULD BE, THANK GOD

I’m glad that she’s happy with what she’s got and she didn’t decide to keep what she’s been doing but instead, tried to take care of herself, it’s such a good message to young girls and I cannot praise this enough

PLOT TWIST, DONNY IS ACTUALLY REALLY GAY AND HAS A BOYFRIEND AND IS ALSO A WEED DEALER OH MY FUCKING GOD I LOVE THE TWIST SO MUCH

Natalie!!! Is!!! Confident!!! Now!!! I’m literally living for this *throws hearts to the screen*

OH MY WIFE IS BACK, HI WHITNEY I LOVE YOU MY SWEET SUMMER WIFE I MISSED YOU

Nat stormed into that meeting and she’s. on. fireeee

Real Blake is as jerk as ever, no surprise

Using parking lots as metaphors would never cross my mind but ok I guess???

Fuck, he said “What does beguiling mean?” I’M LOST FOR WORDS, THIS MOVIE SXDCTFVYGU

JOSH HAS BEEN LOOKING AT NATALIE FOR THE WHOLE TIME, NOT THE SWIMSUIT MODEL, WHO COULD HAVE THOUGHT???

ps. me and probably everyone else except Nat lol

EVERYONE SINGS

THIS IS NOT A DRILL

I REPEAT, EVERYONE SINGS AND IT’S SO GOOD

LIAM PLAYS THE SAX HOLY SHIT HE’S SO HOT I’M GONNA FAINT

Priyanka with that rose.......... Consider me dead, thank you

“It’s hot as fuck” tcfyvgubh probably true

Overall, I would give this movie 7/10 because of the message. Plot is nicely done and I got see basically every single rom-com tropes. At total, I counted 23 tropes I guess? If I could look every minor detail, I would count more but I won’t get into it that much for now. (i’m running late to a meeting with friends so i have to cut short)

I loved the production design, setting felt like I’m in a classic rom-com movie and characters were written accordingly. Every actor in the movie has fit perfect to me. I especially loved Priyanka and Liam because 1) I’ve never seen any of her movies and 2) It’s been a long time since I watched a Liam Hemsworth movie (i only watched hunger games, so you think about it lmao)

I guess that’s about it! I have a list for the next weeks’ movies but if you have a request then tell me so, I will watch your recommendations first! I appreciate comments; if you have something to add, please do. I will read every single one of them.

See you next week!

#movie commentary #movie commentary monday #isn't it romantic #rebel wilson #liam hemsworth #adam devine #priyanka chopra #betty gilpin #brandon scott jones #todd strauss-schulson

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acuppellarp · 6 years

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We’re excited to announce that Amy has decided to level up Natalie Ramos from a mumu minor character to a main character! Please go through the checklist to make sure you’re ready to go and send in your account within the next 24 hours.

OOC INFO

Name + pronouns: Amy + she/her Age: 29 Timezone: CST Ships: natalie/chemistry Anti-Ships: natalie/no chemistryIC INFO

IC INFO

Full Name: Natalie Lucia Aguilar Ramos Face Claim: Adria Arjona Age/Birthday: 22 / January 17, 1996 Occupation: College student / bike messenger Personality: indecisive, solitary, ambitious, logical, pessimistic Hometown: Watertown, Massachusetts Bio: The youngest of three children by more than a handful of years, Natalie Ramos had a surplus of people in her life to tell her what to do since before she left the womb. There wasn’t a mistake she could make without someone right there to stop her, share a life lesson, and send her back on the way they believed she should go. Having parents and a couple siblings that had lived through it all before, Natalie became their fresh start. Dreams they hadn’t achieved themselves were suddenly thrust her way, and not wanting to disappoint, Natalie tried to live up to it. Dance, gymnastics, tennis, there wasn’t an upper-crust hobby she wasn’t enrolled in lessons for. Always hyper aware the expectations placed on her, the pressure to live up to them was bordering on suffocating. There was never a time when she wasn’t terrified of disappointing them.

It wasn’t until she was a teenager that Natalie began to notice signs of the financial burden their country club lifestyle was putting on her parents. The hushed fights about money were caught more often, but it was never something they wanted to discuss with her. Her parents were more determined than ever to keep Natalie getting the best education they could. When she turned fifteen, they sat her down and told her she’d be attending boarding school. None of it made any sense with the puzzle pieces of her family she’d been putting together, but like usual, her parents insisted on shielding her from the truth. She was only shown the rose tinted picture of their life that was painted for her.

Shipped off to Rhode Island, Natalie was away from her family’s hovering form of pressure for the first time. Used to having someone tell her what to do and map out all her choices for her, the new found freedom was a tough adjustment. Struggling in her new school where for the first time her social standing wasn’t already written for her, Natalie was lost and friendless. It wasn’t until she was given a lifeline in the form of Sugar Motta, that things began to turn around for her. Family friends of Sugar’s family, Natalie had no idea that like most things in her life, her parents were the driving factor in the two connecting. Even finding out who had given Sugar the initial push, Natalie was nothing but grateful to have the girl in her life. Instantly she went from the weird freshman outcast to being invited along most anywhere Sugar went. The girl was like no one she’d ever met before. Confident, outspoken, and completely herself, Sugar was everything Natalie wished that she could be.

The more time they spent together, the more taken with her that Natalie became. By the time the year was over and Sugar was graduating, the admiration she felt for her friend had grown into a massive crush. It was the first time Natalie had ever felt so strongly about anyone, much less about another girl. The day before Sugar was set to leave for college, Natalie threw caution to the wind and kissed her. She’d been dreaming about the moment for so long, and yet she hadn’t imagined how quickly it could destroy their friendship. While Sugar let her down easy and promised they’d talk every day while she was in New York, it didn’t take long for Natalie to see that it had been empty words. Sugar was gone, fully emerged in her new life if her twitter was to be believed, and Natalie was left to get over her first heartbreak without her best friend.

For the rest of her high school career, Natalie found it easier to mold herself into what other people wanted her to be. She got good grades, loaded up on extra-curriculars, had the perfect boyfriend on her arm, and did everything that was expected of her. It made her parents proud, and somewhere along the way, she began to believe that was the only thing that mattered.

When it came time to look at colleges, NYU was one of many Natalie applied to, but it was always where she knew that she would end up. Not only was it the college where her older siblings had gone, but her parents as well. It was a forgone conclusion that Natalie would follow the same path, but luckily for her, New York offered her a little room to breathe. Sure her major (business) and where she’d live (dorm life to “build character”) were chosen for her, but she was finally on her own in a way that boarding school never fully provided. There was no longer anyone there looking over her shoulder for every choice that she made. Terrifying at first, Natalie finally found her footing. She quickly learned that lying to her parents about having the perfect life they dreamed for her was much easier than actually trying to live one. Her hobbies were her own, and so was where she spent her free time.

A coffee shop frequented mostly by lesbians would have never been her usual hangout before moving to New York, but it was one example of Natalie attempting to make her life her own. The place was welcoming, and often full of people confident in their sexuality in a way she still envied. It was at ACup where Natalie met Shawn. A couple years older and with a smile that melted her on the spot, Natalie was taken with her at first sight. Having only kept her interest in girls to meaningless hookups and her relationships to men, Natalie wasn’t planning to fall for Shawn the way that she did. She tried to deny her feelings to herself and anyone who dared mention it to her. She clung to the closet with both hands and a vice like grip, but luckily for her, Shawn didn’t scare off easily.

Having been out already comfortable in her own skin, Shawn was patient as their relationship grew. Soon the months started to add up, but Natalie’s progress in coming out didn’t. The fear of disappointing her family was overwhelming, but it went even beyond that. Despite where she and Shawn had met and the shared friends they had, Natalie refused to acknowledge their relationship to anyone. Dates were at places she was positive no one would know them. Anytime they happened to be at ACup at the same time, they seemed just as friendly as they were with anyone else. The gay panic Natalie felt when her roommate Harper almost caught them together was enough to have Natalie call things off despite how deeply in love she was. It was hardly the first time she’d done it, but it was the beginning of the end for them. Shawn began to try and nudge Natalie out of the closet, and Natalie began to resent her for it. The fights about it became more frequent until finally Shawn walked away for good.

Natalie both blames and hates herself for how things ended. She knows that she has to find a way to open up to people in her life. Her closed off nature goes well beyond her romantic life. Even people Natalie considers her friends are kept at a distance. She knows that if she keeps it up she will end up miserable and alone forever, but she has no idea how to actually change it.

Pets: None

Relationships:

Harper Clarington - Paired randomly to the same dorm room freshman year, Harper and Natalie are still living together four years later. Despite being roommates, their friendship has been slow to bloom. Natalie’s inability to fully open up about herself makes that difficult, but she genuinely enjoys Harper’s company and sense of humor.

Sugar Motta - As an awkward antisocial high school student, Natalie’s friendship with Sugar was unexpected. Despite their families having been friends for years, it wasn’t until Natalie was sent to the same private school as Sugar that their connection began. Sugar was older, confident, and outgoing which was everything Natalie wished she was. The day before Sugar left for New York to attend college, Natalie kissed her. Sugar attempted to let her down easy and assure her that their friendship was going to be just fine, but as the silence between them grew, Natalie knew she’d messed up.

Stevie Evans - As a fellow bike messenger, Stevie is a part of the same odd little brotherhood that comes with it. They’re friends and willing to help each other out when needed, but without all the personal sharing that most close friendships include.

Spencer Porter, Jane Hayward, & Riley Lynn - New roommates for her senior year, Natalie isn’t sure what to expect out of any of them. She hopes Harper was kidding when trying to explain to her what living with Spencer would be like, but she’s willing to keep her distance in case she wasn’t.

EXTRA INFO

natalie / natqueencole / waiting for mambo no. 6

Five latest tweets:

@ group projects are the bane of my existence

@ if i ever disappear, know that my roommate is never not watching murder shows

@ the last thing my grandpa said before he kicked the bucket: watch how far i can kick this bucket

@ life is exhausting

@ took a quiz to see what kind of cereal i am and it’s wrong bc i am def cinnamon toast crunch

#accepted #acup: level up

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