A Pleasant Surprise

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2013)

I am not a big fan of musicals, however this film had me captivated in so many ways. It isn't even fair! The plot was very relate-able and sweet. Who doesn't like a film about love. I enjoyed the photography. I enjoyed the colors. I enjoyed the costumes. I loved everything! The roles played by the actors were well thought out. It seemed as if they fit the characters perfectly. The antagonist really had a major impact on the film. There was a point in time where the audience felt like she was actually going to get her way. The overall plot of the movie kept people on the edge of their seat. You found yourself feeling like you were fighting for justice right along with the good guys. The lighting was amazing in this film. There was so much use of color that it was hard to pay attention to the two. The lighting did play an important role though. It definitely set the mood. For instance, when one of the main characters was walking through the rain at night, the lights were shining on him but darker in some of the city corners. The technicolor that was used in this film was not as harsh on the eyes as some others.It actually suited the film quite well. It gave more pleasure to the eyes.