Review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train (SPOILER ALERT)

Posted on April 4, 2021 by missragdoll

My sister and I went to the Demon Slayer movie about a week ago.

I had only started and finished watching the first season recently. To be honest, I only started watching it because I kept hearing good things about it, and getting it recommended to me.

It must have been good, since I pretty much binge watched the entire first season in a day or two.

For some reason, I didn’t end up watching any of the movie trailers prior to seeing the movie. However, from the poster and the last episode of season one, I knew it would be about the demon Enmu and the Mugen train.

I went into the movie without any expectation, and wasn’t sure if it would be more like an extended episode.

After watching the movie, I knew immediately that I wanted to write a review of it.

The movie’s action sequences and soundtracks were obviously good, but it was the movie’s message and character development which really made it great.

The character Kyojuro Rengoku was relatively unknown up until his appearance in the movie, and I found it very well done on how they were able to develop his character so fully in such a short time span.

By the end of the film, we have a very clear idea of who exactly Rengoku was. We know that he was righteous, and we know that he was passionate. We got to meet his family, and to hear his philosophy about humanity and the beauty of it.

It is also interesting that even though Tanjiro was able to defeat Enmu with Inosuke’s help, the film was able to convey at the same time Tanjiro’s helplessness and frustration. In fact, having so many characters (including Rengoku) believing in Tanjiro’s resolve, appears to serve as a great source of mounting pressure for him.

They may only be fictional characters, but I can understand why many people become emotionally invested in them and their stories.

The self sacrifices these characters are willing to make in order to preserve the lives of others, sends a moving and inspirational message to the audiences.

The version I watched is in Japanese with English subtitles, and the voice actors did a great job in bringing the characters alive.

There was one part which my sister and I kept laughing about afterwards. It was when we were both waiting for Enmu’s sad backstory to happen, but it never did 😂 😂 😂

Overall, it was a very well done movie which both my sister and I really enjoyed!

Going Bananas~~ 🍌🍌🍌

Posted on September 30, 2017 by missragdoll

Funny how a little competition has increased the demand for bananas at home.

When I first got Peanut-Dog, she absolutely HATED bananas, at most, she would hold it in her mouth for a bit, then spit it right out and stare at me like I was being stupid.

I had tried countless times feeding her bananas, because I know they are a good source of potassium, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, biotin, and vitamin C.

Apparently, dogs are supposed to love bananas, but due to Peanut-Dog’s disgust with them, I just assumed that Jellybaby would find them unpalatable as well.

How time flies~~ my little Jellybaby had turned 6 recently, and for his Birthday, which I completely forgot until Facebook reminded me, I got him a banana.

The reason being I had nothing else better to give him. Yes, I am such a good mum! lol

I thought at least he would eat a bite or two, since Jellybaby ever only turn down food which are too sour for him.

So I proceeded to break up the banana in a small piece and gave it to Jellybaby, which he smelled for less than a second before gobbling it up.

A sense of relief came over me, and I thought to myself, ‘Good! I didn’t just waste the banana!’

I continued to break up more banana for Jellybaby, which he happily consumed.

That was when I noticed Peanut-Dog staring at me so very intently.

Naturally, I just ignored her, since I thought she hated bananas.

Well….. little did I know.. she has since had a change of heart~~

Somehow, the fact that Jellybaby and I were both busy munching on the banana (one entire banana would have been too much for Jellybaby to finish), it had triggered something in Peanut-Dog.

As we were about to finish the banana, Peanut-Dog abruptly shoved herself between Jellybaby and I.

Her intense stare demanded attention.

Unsure of what Peanut-Dog was doing and wanting, I decided to try giving her a little bit of the banana also.

I thought maybe she feels left out, and once she bit into it, she would spit it right out again.

However, to my absolute amazement, Peanut-Dog just ate it.

It was the first time she has ever eaten a piece of banana.

Needless to say, both of my fur babies now LOVE bananas.

❤

The Movie IT – Review SPOILER

Posted on September 16, 2017 by missragdoll

Last night my friends and I went to watch the movie IT.

IT (in one of its many forms) as Pennywise the Dancing Clown

I did not expect it to be scary for me, due to being very desensitised to horror movies, having grew up watching all sorts of horror, gore, and slasher films.

(The first horror movie I remembered watching was Child’s Play, I was a pre-schooler back then, and thoroughly enjoyed it.)

As predicted, the movie did not scare me at all, however, what I did not expect was to find it really sad.

Unfortunately, the movie IT does quite heavily rely on one of the horror movie techniques, which I dislike, the unexpected “cheap jump scares”.

I joked to my friends after the movie, that Pennywise must really have a fetish for red balloons, and doesn’t seem particularly competent in capturing children.

The movie appears to touch base on issues surrounding the dark side of humanity, dealing of loss, struggle of childhood/adolescence, coming to term with one’s femininity, and fear of the unknown.

The story takes the audiences through the main characters’ collective journey, in an attempt to conquer these issues, which are presented in different context for each of the character.

Personally, I found that some of human characters were in fact just as, if not more, monstrous and horrible as the entity which the Losers’ Club had named IT.

My understanding is that IT feeds on children and their fear, because it needs to do so to survive.

However, some of the abuse and violence inflicted upon the members of the Losers’ Club were done so by other fellow human beings, and for their own pleasure or to “compensate” for problems that they themselves were suffering from.

After watching the movie, it made me somewhat curious to read the book version of IT, since I suspect the book will dive deeper into the issues and topics mentioned.

I see the movie being more than just about an evil monster/entity residing in a small town.

Overall, it was a solid horror film. Hopefully they will not incorporate, or at least cut down on the “jump scare” tactic in the sequel.

Forever New – Cream Teri Parka Jacket (US size 0)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by missragdoll

A present to myself~~

My new cream coloured Teri Parka Jacket from Forever New!!

Going to start wearing it tomorrow! 😀

Couldn’t help myself, therefore also bought this lovely Blue Silk Shirt from Forever New~~~

Belly Button Challenge

Posted on June 28, 2015 by missragdoll

I AM BACK!!!!!

So much has happened in life that I don’t know where to begin.

First of all, I have been very lucky to secure a wonderful position with an international company, which I have been working for since the end of last year.

To be honest, leaving my former workplace was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

There was a drastic change in management, after the former director’s passing, and everything just went completely downhill from there onwards.

Being a leader requires unyielding integrity.

The people who were suppose to lead were not leaders.

Anyway, enough about work.

A week or two ago, a friend of mine challenged me to a thing called the Belly Button Challenge.

He explained that it is the latest viral to attempt reaching round your back with either arm, touching your belly button and upload the photo.

So naturally I took up the challenge!

My only kryptonite is the inability to say “no” to what I deem is a worthy challenge.

WOOHOO!! Boy was I happy to complete the challenge so easily, and just could not wait to upload the photo and show him up with it!

That was when another friend piped up saying the photo doesn’t prove anything, since there was no face in the photo, therefore, it could have been anyone in it.

Fair enough I thought.

Hehe~~

As expected, there was no more dispute after these photos were uploaded~~~

Belly Button Challenge Successfully Completed! 😀

Baby P turns THREE!! <3

Posted on November 25, 2013 by missragdoll

I was able to rush out during lunch break today, to get Baby P something different to celebrate her third Birthday~~

Mammy loves you Baby P!!

Hope you and little brother C enjoyed the special treats!!! 😀

The Weekend~~

Posted on November 23, 2013 by missragdoll

One day I will look back to my life right now and miss all the good times (and bad times).

I will miss the Saturday morning breakfast at the Café with Mum, and the Sunday evening dinner at restaurants with my fiancé.

To be able to spend time with them is the reason why I find myself looking forward to weekends~~

Racism in Despicable Me

Posted on July 10, 2013 by hungabusta

Okay..

The truth is, when I first watched Despicable Me (the first film)~~

I mused to myself, ‘Let’s see how long they can get away with this.’

Mmmmm……………. Minions…..

Little, yellow-skinned, black-haired, brown-eyed, glasses-wearing, gibberish-speaking creatures, which all look alike.

Any thoughts anyone?????

I must admit I am a very suspicious individual, however, there are a number of attributes, that these animated creatures have, which are very closely associated with Asian stereotypes.

Common Asian stereotypes:

*All look the same

*Glasses wearing

*Inability to speak English

*Small stature

*A hard-working crowd

A second movie (Despicable Me 2) has since been produced and released, and it seems like I may be one of the few who believe that the inspiration for Minions may have come from Asian stereotypes.

Well done to the animators for incorporating these stereotypes so subtly into these little Minions, and knowing exactly when to stop pushing the boundary, that no one appears to have noticed the racist undertone of the film.

In actual fact, it was done so well that alot of Minion fans are of Asian descent.

Bravo! Animators of Despicable Me (and Despicable Me 2)!

It must be entertaining to you that not only was your intent undetected, a large number of Minion fans are actually of the race you are trying to make fun of!! 😉

You are probably laughing your asses off in your expensive La-Z-Boys, seeing that these films have done so well!

Ah~~ I have exercised my patience FOR SO LONG to keep this theory to myself, but upon seeing the release of the second movie I just could not endure it anymore, and decided to once and for all share my suspicion with the world! 😀