2 Lovers. 1 Summer. 9 Songs.

"Exploring the Antarctic is like exploring space. You enter a void, thousands of miles, with no people, no animals, no plants. You're isolated in a vast, empty continent. Claustrophobia and acrophobia in the same place, like two people in a bed." - Matt

Yesterday's an unusual day of celebrated idleness..I loved it! I've undulged myself watching French love flicks 'till the rest of me, me eyes got tired. Thanks to the subtitles and to the shiny Belucci dvd cover. It's "Malena" up front so I borrowed it from groovy friend Suwei. Or so of course the other titles are flashy like "Tie Me up, Tie Me Down" and "Anatomy of Hell" amongst of 8 films. Dang! I must have really loved that day.

I pre-viewed which film I should watch first. Sure I know wonderful "Malena" already from it's dubbed premiere on cable tv. The 2nd, 3rd until the 8th preview..I'm surprised, shocked, appalled! Ok just a little surprised. I realized I am to see an erotic movie parade. Yes, porn. But really I'd prefer learning it as a for-arts-sake-it-is-french-anyway movie series. Thank you Malena.

I'll try my best to put up a good review. I would higly recommend "9 Songs" of them all. You cannot, please dare not stay together with the kids when watching this film. I am sorry I lied it's an all french series, but this one, is an American film of 2005, shot in a British environment, conveyed with a French feel. Uh-huh? 'Tis not porn at all. 'Tis A love story. It made sense that they've incorporated such simple storyline with the rock songs played by bands in between significant events (I'm not sure if the're 9 in all). Awesome awesome score! The movie is a lovetale of 2 people, Matt and Lisa, happening in the early stages of their relationship. Despite of it's naked explicit scenes (as sex is), the lines were natural and so softly delivered, as how would other indies go. But it's not at all confusing. 9 Songs is lyrically beautiful. I learned how uncomplicated love could be, how affairs could be so real and expressive of pure passion, of painful sadness, of hate, of longing, and of loving again. Ain't easy, but simple really.

Having the acquired taste for sappy movies, 9 Songs is good romance alternative film. I almost hated myself crying for this. Weh. I liked Lisa's character. She had a rad air and an egotistical crazy way of affection for Matt. I couldn't help but symphatize with her rebelliousness for the most part. Also the portrayal of the lovers' youth helped made a bittersweet ending to their story. Ok I'll not spoil your curiosity about the whole film. I'm not really good on making reviews. I'm a lame critic. But for my friends, specially, if not outstanding, 9 Songs is worth watching.

Rock and roll!