How I love the Leap Year Movie! Starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode. First off, almost all the actors in this movie are good. And you'll notice that the main characters have good chemistry. Plus the fact that the story is really great, you'll surely love this movie and maybe watch it over and over again.
In Ireland, there's an old tradition where women can propose to their boyfriends on a February 29. This movie revolves on how a woman tried to surprise her boyfriend by travelling to Ireland so she can propose to him on that date. But unexpected circumstances - like storm, travel problems, and an Irish hunk, surprised her instead.
These are my personal reflections on this movie:
Reminder: This movie is for adults. If you have kids with you when you watch this, explain well why people kiss, and tell them only couples do that. There are only two kissing scenes in the movie, and though it's quite decent, children may still wonder.
In Ireland, there's an old tradition where women can propose to their boyfriends on a February 29. This movie revolves on how a woman tried to surprise her boyfriend by travelling to Ireland so she can propose to him on that date. But unexpected circumstances - like storm, travel problems, and an Irish hunk, surprised her instead.
These are my personal reflections on this movie:
- Love is like travelling. The journey is more important than the destination.
- Sometimes when you arrive at the destination which is your goal, you'll realize that what you really need is what is part of the journey.
- In a journey, you have to literally enjoy the trip or you'll miss seeing the beauty of the road.
- Appreciate the beauty of nature. It's God's creation. And it's part of the journey. (In this movie, you'll see how breathtaking Ireland is.)
- Love is not selfish. It desires to give and be generous.
- If the fire alarm rings, what will you save from your possessions? (You'll understand this if and when you watch the movie). If you can manage not to save anything but yourself, then you can live and be content with what the journey can give you.
- Love is a decision. And you need take that leap of faith in order to make that first impossible step.
- You may consider to date a guy who cooks. Maybe they know the recipe for love.
Reminder: This movie is for adults. If you have kids with you when you watch this, explain well why people kiss, and tell them only couples do that. There are only two kissing scenes in the movie, and though it's quite decent, children may still wonder.