Girls, to learn to be a heart-breaker... watch this film.

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2005)

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I'm certain I'm not the only man who finds the main character of this film to be unbelievably winning, and the only movie character I've ever found myself actually falling for. God, that sounds lame. But apparently, it happens to guys as well, and it seems I'm not the only one. As me and my mates have discussed it, it boils down to this:
1) She doesn't try to be manipulative. She doesn't see herself as clever, as many women tend to. In stead, she does her best and gives her most, without regret. She doesn't try to sell herself with her "interesting and quirky personality", or push buttons. She wants to prove herself with achievement, actions. This is so incredibly rare, and stands out so much.
2) She is goodnatured. Not a mean streak in her.
3) Yeah, her being beautiful and feminine is a big part of it. But, though this is about the natural beauty of her face as well, it has much more to do with the way she acts and moves. A practical kind of femininity. Low on make-up, focusing very little on facial perfection, and in stead on fitness - which almost any of you can achieve - and feminine attitude - NOT to be confused with an attitude of weakness, as is too often the case. She's very respectful, but sure as hell not subservient.
* This is turning into a bit of a rant, heh. But, seriously - if I get to just one female out there, it's worth it. I know that you young and brainwashed minds are oozing about out there, so listen up: the main character of this movie summarizes what I so often hear men agree that they are missing and searching for. Take those other role models out there, the pretty and weak and clever and dependant ones, and ****'em. They get attention, but of the short-lived and mean kind. In stead, be just half of what this girl is... and the worthwhile ones will single you out.
Another amazing thing about this girl is that she would never excuse not bothering the effort by saying that it's "too late" to begin.
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