There is a reason Christine Feehan is one of my favorite authors. Her stories grab you from the beginning and don't let you go until the last page is turned. Once again she has hit a home run with Hidden Currents, the latest in the Drake Sisters saga. No author can bring a reader into the folds of a family like Feehan can, and her latest Drake story doesn't disappoint. It is a rare author who can create an extremely complex fictional family that leaves you longing to be a part of it. Her stories aren't just filled with action, international intrigue, psychic phenomena, but they are filled with loyalty, compassion, sisterhood, love of family and dedication. In today's world of disfuctional families and lifestyles, the Drakes in Feehan's novels are refreshing and a throw back to a time where family were close and came above all else.
Hidden Currents is the story of Elle, the youngest of the seven Drake sisters. As an undercover agent trying to get the goods on the head of a human trafficing ring, Elle finds herself the object of his obsession. When she goes missing and is presumed dead, it is up to Jackson, a man with his own tormented past, her sisters and the community that loves them, to rescue her. In this novel we get to see just how close knit this small southern Californian community is. Jackson, will reach across the miles through their telepathic connection to give her hope and find her before it's too late. He will bring together a team of highly trained operatives to travel half-way around the world to attempt a rescue as her sisters command the elements to aid them. Her sisters will feed their own powers into maiintaining a link to her. The small town of Safe Haven will band together and risk their lives to stand behind this family.
Feehan masterfully takes you inside the tormented minds of former POW, Jackson and kidnap/human trafficing victim, Elle. She shows you the struggle they face to not lose their identity in the face of endless torture. Feehan gives you glimpses of the psychological toll it takes on those who love them. You feel the push and pull of the relationships as they cope to survive. Only Feehan gives you such gripping action and wraps it up with a heart warming yellow ribbon. When an evil man whose wealth and power knows no bounds tries to destroy the Drakes and claim Elle for his own, it will take everyone coming together to save Elle, her sisters and their community.
I read this non-stop, over 400 page novel in a day. If this were a film, the audience would be on the edge of their seat. Truly Feehan at her best!
To learn more about the Drake family and Christine Feehan, click on the title of this post to be taken to their webpage.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Book Review - Writing In The Sand by Thomas Moore
Those who know me, know that I am not a religious person. I have a strong belief in and a wonderful relationship with God, however I do not follow any religion. I was raised as a Southern Baptist and over the years have studied many religions. My problem with religion is that it is man-made and many feel that the way to achieve followers is to scare them with threats of judgement, persecution and eternal hellfire. My other main problem with religions is the single-minded aspects of them. You must believe in their doctrine and no other or you will burn in hell. If one truly looks at all religions, one can see the parallels. Many have the same teachings and fundamentals only with different terminology. Maybe, I am naive, but my God is not a hateful and revengeful God. He is loving and nurturing and above all else, accepting. He does not care what you call him or what religious group you belong to. He does not turn his back on you when you do the wrong thing. He loves you unconditionally. Unconditional love, a novel idea in modern society.
It is because of my beliefs that I am often intrigued by religious books, but I rarely come across a book on religion that is so provocative it moves me and mirrors my own beliefs; Writing In The Sand by Thomas Moore is such a book. Moore shows us a different side of the Gospels. He takes the judgement out of it and leaves you with a path to the Kingdom of Heaven within yourself. He does this without ever telling the reader what he should think or feel. Moore simply gives you a view different from established doctrine. Moore shows us the human side of Jesus. Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not the founder of a religion. Man, many centuries after his death, created Christianity. When I began reading this book, I was reminded of another book that moved me, The Shack by William P. Young. In that book, the author has Jesus say he is not a Christian. Such a simply thing to write, but when one considers it in context of modern religions and dogma, it is profound. I have often wondered why so many Christian based religions have such a problem with the concept of a human Jesus. His being human does not diminish his life or his teachings in my eyes. If anything it makes me feel that much stronger that I should follow his teachings. I often refer to myself as Christian, not because I ascribe to a religios doctrine but because I do strive to follow the teachings of Christ and the example he gave.
In Writing in the Sand, Moore takes you on a ground-breaking journey through the Gospels and the teachings of Jesus. Moore gives you Jesus - the Visitor, the Shaman, the Healer, and the Man. He shows you a refreshing look at the Gospels, where the Kingdom is not a place we seek at our death, but waiting inside us to be awakened. He talks of how life should be lived and enjoyed as Jesus lived and enjoyed his life. How we can transcend the negative in life by seeing the virtue in the strife that we face. That we will make mistakes and commit sins, but that in those missteps we have the potential to awaken a part of our soul that will lead us into the Kingdom in our everyday lives. It is often hard to get past the rhetoric of life and envision a new way of thinking, feeling, looking at the world. Moore spells it out so enigmatically and yet so simply that one is compelled to start that journey. The introduction in Writing in the Sand, alone could serve as a catalyst for a new way of thinking. And yet he gives you so much more. Moore gives you a visual of the Kingdom as it has been seen and then takes you through a captivating new vision of what the Kingdom can be if one takes off the blinders and sees all the nuances Jesus left for us to follow. Moore shows you the parallels in Buddhism, ancient Greek mythology, Native American shamanism and much more. He gives you the Gospels in a world view context that opens it up for everyone, no matter what religion they follow. Even those that follow no religion or ideology can see the bounty, this way of embracing life, community and love can give the modern world and make it a better place.
Moore addresses our spiritual side. He shows how demons(whether you believe in actual demons or the desires and obsessions that we allow to entangle us) have a profound effect on how we see and react to the world. How we often fail to notice greed, anger, rage, jealousy, etc. as demons and that through acknowledging our demons we can heal them. Moore writes that Jesus was not moralistic when he cast out demons. He did not make light of the dark side of life but was healing the pain he found in those plagued by demons. There is not simply good and evil. One can not begin a crusade against evil as evil is subjective. One must focus on the illness, the pain and strive to heal. It is in that healing that evil will be cast out. If one is to emulate Jesus, one must see the value in every kind of person and walk through life not judging but being attentive and offering kindness, love and acceptance. It is walking through life in this way that one has power of over the demonic and the ability to reach the Kingdom.
Moore takes you further with a look at the softer, playful side. He discusses the importance of community, enjoying each others company, not closing yourself off to the world but in truly living it. "Breaking Bread" is a theme that symbolizes this. He writes that it is through these deep feeling of community and compassion that ones soul and spirit shines. Moore shows us a side of Jesus that many would view as controversial and many religions strive to hide. He shows us the Jesus who has doubts and expresses them, but accepts his fate for the greater good of the world. Moore takes a look at the sexual side of Jesus. He doesn't debate whether Jesus was celibate, had a sexual relationship with Mary Magdalen, if he was married and had children. That is something the history does not tell us one way or the other. Moore simply discusses the passionate side and how it relates to the teachings of Jesus. There is a sensuality to the Gospels that can not be denied, although it often is in traditional religious views.
Writing in the Sand has many profound insights. It is an addictive read that compels you to stop and think of the implications in your own life, in your own actions and views, before spurring you on to the next page. And yet, one is riveted by this author's point of view and finds it hard to set it down. For more on Moore and his writing visit his blog (click on the title of this review for the link) or his website http://careofthesoul.net
It is because of my beliefs that I am often intrigued by religious books, but I rarely come across a book on religion that is so provocative it moves me and mirrors my own beliefs; Writing In The Sand by Thomas Moore is such a book. Moore shows us a different side of the Gospels. He takes the judgement out of it and leaves you with a path to the Kingdom of Heaven within yourself. He does this without ever telling the reader what he should think or feel. Moore simply gives you a view different from established doctrine. Moore shows us the human side of Jesus. Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not the founder of a religion. Man, many centuries after his death, created Christianity. When I began reading this book, I was reminded of another book that moved me, The Shack by William P. Young. In that book, the author has Jesus say he is not a Christian. Such a simply thing to write, but when one considers it in context of modern religions and dogma, it is profound. I have often wondered why so many Christian based religions have such a problem with the concept of a human Jesus. His being human does not diminish his life or his teachings in my eyes. If anything it makes me feel that much stronger that I should follow his teachings. I often refer to myself as Christian, not because I ascribe to a religios doctrine but because I do strive to follow the teachings of Christ and the example he gave.
In Writing in the Sand, Moore takes you on a ground-breaking journey through the Gospels and the teachings of Jesus. Moore gives you Jesus - the Visitor, the Shaman, the Healer, and the Man. He shows you a refreshing look at the Gospels, where the Kingdom is not a place we seek at our death, but waiting inside us to be awakened. He talks of how life should be lived and enjoyed as Jesus lived and enjoyed his life. How we can transcend the negative in life by seeing the virtue in the strife that we face. That we will make mistakes and commit sins, but that in those missteps we have the potential to awaken a part of our soul that will lead us into the Kingdom in our everyday lives. It is often hard to get past the rhetoric of life and envision a new way of thinking, feeling, looking at the world. Moore spells it out so enigmatically and yet so simply that one is compelled to start that journey. The introduction in Writing in the Sand, alone could serve as a catalyst for a new way of thinking. And yet he gives you so much more. Moore gives you a visual of the Kingdom as it has been seen and then takes you through a captivating new vision of what the Kingdom can be if one takes off the blinders and sees all the nuances Jesus left for us to follow. Moore shows you the parallels in Buddhism, ancient Greek mythology, Native American shamanism and much more. He gives you the Gospels in a world view context that opens it up for everyone, no matter what religion they follow. Even those that follow no religion or ideology can see the bounty, this way of embracing life, community and love can give the modern world and make it a better place.
Moore addresses our spiritual side. He shows how demons(whether you believe in actual demons or the desires and obsessions that we allow to entangle us) have a profound effect on how we see and react to the world. How we often fail to notice greed, anger, rage, jealousy, etc. as demons and that through acknowledging our demons we can heal them. Moore writes that Jesus was not moralistic when he cast out demons. He did not make light of the dark side of life but was healing the pain he found in those plagued by demons. There is not simply good and evil. One can not begin a crusade against evil as evil is subjective. One must focus on the illness, the pain and strive to heal. It is in that healing that evil will be cast out. If one is to emulate Jesus, one must see the value in every kind of person and walk through life not judging but being attentive and offering kindness, love and acceptance. It is walking through life in this way that one has power of over the demonic and the ability to reach the Kingdom.
Moore takes you further with a look at the softer, playful side. He discusses the importance of community, enjoying each others company, not closing yourself off to the world but in truly living it. "Breaking Bread" is a theme that symbolizes this. He writes that it is through these deep feeling of community and compassion that ones soul and spirit shines. Moore shows us a side of Jesus that many would view as controversial and many religions strive to hide. He shows us the Jesus who has doubts and expresses them, but accepts his fate for the greater good of the world. Moore takes a look at the sexual side of Jesus. He doesn't debate whether Jesus was celibate, had a sexual relationship with Mary Magdalen, if he was married and had children. That is something the history does not tell us one way or the other. Moore simply discusses the passionate side and how it relates to the teachings of Jesus. There is a sensuality to the Gospels that can not be denied, although it often is in traditional religious views.
Writing in the Sand has many profound insights. It is an addictive read that compels you to stop and think of the implications in your own life, in your own actions and views, before spurring you on to the next page. And yet, one is riveted by this author's point of view and finds it hard to set it down. For more on Moore and his writing visit his blog (click on the title of this review for the link) or his website http://careofthesoul.net
Friday, July 10, 2009
Book Review - Fractal Time by Gregg Braden
When I first heard of the book Fractal Time, I thought, fractals, interesting. I should read that, expand my horizons. I had no idea it was a book about the 2012 Doomsday prophecy until the book arrived and I saw the cover. I love a good doomsday prophecy story as much as the next person, but it wasn't something I was dying read. Still I decided to give it a chance and I was pleasantly surprised. While it does cover the 2012 prophecies it also covers so much more and unlike many books that get bogged down in scientific facts and historic rhetoric, this one flowed beautifully.
Gregg Braden writes a very compelling book and it didn't take me long to get absorbed in his work and theories. In Fractal Time, he explores nature's patterns (fractals) and merges it with the views of several ancient cultures and modern scientific facts. He shows the patterns in man's history and that of the planet. He points out how cycles have repeated themselves and how we amplify the effects of each new repeated cycle by how we respond to the world around us. He even included a fascinating Time Code Calculator so that you can find recurring patterns in your own life. in one of my favorite examples he shows the repeated patterns between the polictical & life paths of Abe Lincoln and John F Kennedy, that are almost exactly 100 yrs apart, event for event.
Braden takes the scientific jargon and gives the reader an easy to follow understanding of what the world ages are and what one might expect from the end of the world age we are coming to in the future. He points out, it is not so much the events that will be apocalyptic, but how mankind chooses to deal with these events that will shape what becomes of the world in the future. Braden explains how we have this magnificent window of opportunity to grow spiritually as we deal with global warming, the change in polarity of the Earth's magnetic fields which we are already seeing the effects of and other environmental events. Along with this, he shares the knowledge of the Mayans, the Hopi and other great minds of the past. He takes their prophecies and shows an interpretation that doesn't say the world will end on December 21, 2012. As the back of his book cover points out we will have to face cataclysmic shifts that will change the face of the Earth and alter our entire civilization. We have the tools to deal with these events if we learn from our history and make the right choices for our future. Fractal Time is a must read for anyone who is fascinated with the 2012 prophecies and wants an informed, non-melodramatic version of what may be in store for us.
Gregg Braden writes a very compelling book and it didn't take me long to get absorbed in his work and theories. In Fractal Time, he explores nature's patterns (fractals) and merges it with the views of several ancient cultures and modern scientific facts. He shows the patterns in man's history and that of the planet. He points out how cycles have repeated themselves and how we amplify the effects of each new repeated cycle by how we respond to the world around us. He even included a fascinating Time Code Calculator so that you can find recurring patterns in your own life. in one of my favorite examples he shows the repeated patterns between the polictical & life paths of Abe Lincoln and John F Kennedy, that are almost exactly 100 yrs apart, event for event.
Braden takes the scientific jargon and gives the reader an easy to follow understanding of what the world ages are and what one might expect from the end of the world age we are coming to in the future. He points out, it is not so much the events that will be apocalyptic, but how mankind chooses to deal with these events that will shape what becomes of the world in the future. Braden explains how we have this magnificent window of opportunity to grow spiritually as we deal with global warming, the change in polarity of the Earth's magnetic fields which we are already seeing the effects of and other environmental events. Along with this, he shares the knowledge of the Mayans, the Hopi and other great minds of the past. He takes their prophecies and shows an interpretation that doesn't say the world will end on December 21, 2012. As the back of his book cover points out we will have to face cataclysmic shifts that will change the face of the Earth and alter our entire civilization. We have the tools to deal with these events if we learn from our history and make the right choices for our future. Fractal Time is a must read for anyone who is fascinated with the 2012 prophecies and wants an informed, non-melodramatic version of what may be in store for us.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
DVD - Knowing
Being a fan of Nicolas Cage and paranormal stories, I saw Knowing at the theater with a group of friends. Overall, we all loved the film, although a few of us were a little disturbed by the ending. Knowing is a film that makes you think.... how would you choose to spend your last hours on earth? It also makes you question what would you do if you discovered the world was about to be wiped out. Would you warn others? Would you keep it to yourself? Would you try to make a difference with what little time was left? Would you try to find a way to survive against all odds? If you knew only one could survive, would you choose yourself or would you let someone else be the survivor? All of these are questions the main character, John Koestler (Nicolas Cage) must face. John Koestler is an MIT professor, an astrophysicist and the widowed father of Caleb.
The film begins back in 1959 with a group of elementary students who bury a time capsule containing drawings, notes, letters from the students to be opened in 50 years. A disturbing young girl, Lucinda Embry (Lara Robinson) doesn't get to finish her note, which is a series of seemingly random numbers, before the teacher takes it and seals it in the time capsule. The girl is later found in a closet, scratching the remaining numbers into a door. Flash forward 50 yrs, the capsule is opened and the envelopes are given out to the current generation of children. Caleb (Chandler Canterbury) receives Lucinda's note. Caleb shows the note to his father, John, who initially dismisses it until the numbers 911012996 catches his eye. This is the date September 11, 2001 and the death toll from the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Intrigued he researches and discovers that the numbers list the dates and death tolls of every major disaster in the past 50 yrs along with some that have not occurred yet. Most disturbing of all is the last number which seems incomplete and leads John on a quest to find the meaning, that the world will end. In the meantime his son has started hearing whispers and writing down strange sequences of numbers as has a young girl named Abby, who is a descendant of Lucinda.
I won't give away who survives and who doesn't. For that you must watch the film. The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. I enjoyed that it is not just simply entertainment; it also makes you think. With all the hype about 2012 and the end of the world prophecies, this film makes you ask not only what if.... but what would you do, how would you spend those last days. I personally did not like one element in the ending of the film that I felt was cheesy Hollywood dramatics, but even with that I loved that it got us all talking. Definitely worth watching!
The film begins back in 1959 with a group of elementary students who bury a time capsule containing drawings, notes, letters from the students to be opened in 50 years. A disturbing young girl, Lucinda Embry (Lara Robinson) doesn't get to finish her note, which is a series of seemingly random numbers, before the teacher takes it and seals it in the time capsule. The girl is later found in a closet, scratching the remaining numbers into a door. Flash forward 50 yrs, the capsule is opened and the envelopes are given out to the current generation of children. Caleb (Chandler Canterbury) receives Lucinda's note. Caleb shows the note to his father, John, who initially dismisses it until the numbers 911012996 catches his eye. This is the date September 11, 2001 and the death toll from the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Intrigued he researches and discovers that the numbers list the dates and death tolls of every major disaster in the past 50 yrs along with some that have not occurred yet. Most disturbing of all is the last number which seems incomplete and leads John on a quest to find the meaning, that the world will end. In the meantime his son has started hearing whispers and writing down strange sequences of numbers as has a young girl named Abby, who is a descendant of Lucinda.
I won't give away who survives and who doesn't. For that you must watch the film. The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. I enjoyed that it is not just simply entertainment; it also makes you think. With all the hype about 2012 and the end of the world prophecies, this film makes you ask not only what if.... but what would you do, how would you spend those last days. I personally did not like one element in the ending of the film that I felt was cheesy Hollywood dramatics, but even with that I loved that it got us all talking. Definitely worth watching!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Book Review - Keeper of the Keys by Perri O'Shaughnessy
Keeper of the Keys is the book I chose for this months book club because it had a great title and the summary of the book sounded interesting. Not to mention the back cover had many glowing words of praise from various reputable sources. In hindsight, some of that praise may have a very different context that what it implies.
Keeper of the Keys is the story of Ray and Leigh Jackson. Ray is a successful, if vapid architect, who has trouble thinking about anyone other than his neurosis. Leigh is his neglected wife, who has an affair with his best friend and business partner. One night after Ray and Leigh have a confrontation over her affair, she disappears. No phone calls, no notes, no body.... what happened to Leigh? Did she run away or did Ray kill her in a fit of jealous rage? Add in Leigh's former best friend-whom she hasn't seen or spoken to in years, the sleazy business partner, a strange Greek restaurant tycoon, Leigh's father- a retired sheriff, and Ray's mother- a somewhat mousy elderly woman. Along with this stereotypical assortment of characters add into the plot, Ray's obsession with breaking into the houses he lived in as a child and random storylines going no where that seem to arc away from the main story the author is trying to tell.
Sounds interesting, and one might believe USA Today's quote on the back cover "will keep you turning pages into the night." Or the New York Times Book Review, "a real puzzler, with twists diabolical enough to take to court." Personally I like the Boston Sunday Globe's take, "an ambitious, sprawling novel with a switcheroo ending." While the Boston Globe appears to be giving praise, having read the book.... I think maybe the context had a different meaning. It is a very ambitious novel, maybe too ambitious for these writers. They simply thew too many different elements and angles into this with no follow through. And it is sprawling, again the problem is it's too sprawling. The book is all over the place, and you never get a good connection with any of the characters, so you don't really care what the outcome is. The other problem I had with this book was the dialogue. It is very academic. For me, this read like a first time writing project in a college literacy course. I was very underwhelmed by the predictable and uninspired plot turns. Two out of five keys.
My group hasn't met yet to discuss this book and I will be interested in hearing what the others have to say.
Keeper of the Keys is the story of Ray and Leigh Jackson. Ray is a successful, if vapid architect, who has trouble thinking about anyone other than his neurosis. Leigh is his neglected wife, who has an affair with his best friend and business partner. One night after Ray and Leigh have a confrontation over her affair, she disappears. No phone calls, no notes, no body.... what happened to Leigh? Did she run away or did Ray kill her in a fit of jealous rage? Add in Leigh's former best friend-whom she hasn't seen or spoken to in years, the sleazy business partner, a strange Greek restaurant tycoon, Leigh's father- a retired sheriff, and Ray's mother- a somewhat mousy elderly woman. Along with this stereotypical assortment of characters add into the plot, Ray's obsession with breaking into the houses he lived in as a child and random storylines going no where that seem to arc away from the main story the author is trying to tell.
Sounds interesting, and one might believe USA Today's quote on the back cover "will keep you turning pages into the night." Or the New York Times Book Review, "a real puzzler, with twists diabolical enough to take to court." Personally I like the Boston Sunday Globe's take, "an ambitious, sprawling novel with a switcheroo ending." While the Boston Globe appears to be giving praise, having read the book.... I think maybe the context had a different meaning. It is a very ambitious novel, maybe too ambitious for these writers. They simply thew too many different elements and angles into this with no follow through. And it is sprawling, again the problem is it's too sprawling. The book is all over the place, and you never get a good connection with any of the characters, so you don't really care what the outcome is. The other problem I had with this book was the dialogue. It is very academic. For me, this read like a first time writing project in a college literacy course. I was very underwhelmed by the predictable and uninspired plot turns. Two out of five keys.
My group hasn't met yet to discuss this book and I will be interested in hearing what the others have to say.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
DVD - The Dark
How far would you go to save someone you loved?
The Dark is a story about the Celtic land of the dead, Annwyn. According to legend when one dies they go to this land, however the veil is thin between the living and the dead. There are times when the dead want to return and can take the place of a living person. Our movie centers around a small family on the rocky coast of Wales. James and Adele are having difficulties in their marriage. Their young daughter, Sarah, finding it hard to cope, is your typical rebelious, "let's see how far I can push the boundaries and get away with it" child. Adele begins have sinister visions and when Sarah disappears beneath the rough seas, Adele believes she is still alive and trapped in the land of the dead. While James tries to cope with the grief of losing his daughter, Adele seems to be headed down a path of madness. To find out how far she is willing to go to bring her daughter back to the land of the living, you'll have to rent the dvd.
The Dark, although in the horror section, is not really horror movie. It's a movie about human nature and the soul. It is very thought provoking and haunting.
The Dark is a story about the Celtic land of the dead, Annwyn. According to legend when one dies they go to this land, however the veil is thin between the living and the dead. There are times when the dead want to return and can take the place of a living person. Our movie centers around a small family on the rocky coast of Wales. James and Adele are having difficulties in their marriage. Their young daughter, Sarah, finding it hard to cope, is your typical rebelious, "let's see how far I can push the boundaries and get away with it" child. Adele begins have sinister visions and when Sarah disappears beneath the rough seas, Adele believes she is still alive and trapped in the land of the dead. While James tries to cope with the grief of losing his daughter, Adele seems to be headed down a path of madness. To find out how far she is willing to go to bring her daughter back to the land of the living, you'll have to rent the dvd.
The Dark, although in the horror section, is not really horror movie. It's a movie about human nature and the soul. It is very thought provoking and haunting.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
DVD- Ink Heart
Every writer wants to see their characters come alive, just as every reader wants to be swept away in the story. I bought the book, Ink Heart several years ago, honestly because it had a really cool cover and the story sounded intriguing. As with many of the books I buy this way, it is still sitting in my pile of to be read. Luckily that pile is down to about 80-90 books now, instead of covering every free inch of space. Now if only I could cure my addiction for buying more books. But I digress.
Like most most people, if I read a book first, I generally don't like the way the film industry butchers it. Where as if I see the movie first and then read the book, I'm not as critical. (One will have to look for a future post, once I get to the book for my thoughts on how they compare.) Ink Heart, the movie, is a feel good "fluffy" movie. Yes, I'm sure there are some pearls of wisdom the directors and writers are trying to impart but it's really just an entertaining little fantasy and a great family film. As a film maker, it's nice to see a story brought to life where all the elements are masterfully handled. The acting is great. The sets, props, costumes and cinematography came together beautifully. This film is reminiscent of The Princess Bride, Neverending Story, Dragonheart, to name a few.
Here's a synopsis of the story..... Unbeknownst to his daughter, Mo (Brendan Fraser) has a secret he has been running from for the past ten years. He's a "silvertongue". If he reads the words of a book out loud, he brings part of the stories to life. Unfortunately there are a few small drawbacks. One, someone else gets sent into the book. The other drawback is he is never quite sure what he will bring out, so he hides his gift until he can no longer run from the villains he brought to life in the past. Mo must find away to keep his family safe while sending the magical characters from the medieval story of Ink Heart back to the pages they sprang from. Marvel as some of the amazing characters from your classic stories are brought to life and see if he succeeds in his battle to save the world from the more nefarious rogues.
Check out he official website - http://www.inkheartmovie.com/
and the trailer - http://www.imdb.com/rg/VIDEO_PLAY/LINK//video/screenplay/vi3394240537/
Like most most people, if I read a book first, I generally don't like the way the film industry butchers it. Where as if I see the movie first and then read the book, I'm not as critical. (One will have to look for a future post, once I get to the book for my thoughts on how they compare.) Ink Heart, the movie, is a feel good "fluffy" movie. Yes, I'm sure there are some pearls of wisdom the directors and writers are trying to impart but it's really just an entertaining little fantasy and a great family film. As a film maker, it's nice to see a story brought to life where all the elements are masterfully handled. The acting is great. The sets, props, costumes and cinematography came together beautifully. This film is reminiscent of The Princess Bride, Neverending Story, Dragonheart, to name a few.
Here's a synopsis of the story..... Unbeknownst to his daughter, Mo (Brendan Fraser) has a secret he has been running from for the past ten years. He's a "silvertongue". If he reads the words of a book out loud, he brings part of the stories to life. Unfortunately there are a few small drawbacks. One, someone else gets sent into the book. The other drawback is he is never quite sure what he will bring out, so he hides his gift until he can no longer run from the villains he brought to life in the past. Mo must find away to keep his family safe while sending the magical characters from the medieval story of Ink Heart back to the pages they sprang from. Marvel as some of the amazing characters from your classic stories are brought to life and see if he succeeds in his battle to save the world from the more nefarious rogues.
Check out he official website - http://www.inkheartmovie.com/
and the trailer - http://www.imdb.com/rg/VIDEO_PLAY/LINK//video/screenplay/vi3394240537/
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