Solemn Low-Five

Today has, literally, been a tragedy of a day. From waking up to as I type this, I've led one sad, tragic, monotonous day. 


1) Slept through the alarm due to what I believe was another nightmare


2) Saw Snow White and the Huntsman which was dark, gritty, eerie, violent, and while not entirely tragic, it definitely was a different look upon the classic Disney version


3) Started my class over classical Greek tragedies


4) Failed to overcome one of my greatest fears: interacting with a woman with whom I had the worst falling out with 


5) Subjected myself to deliberate, intentional harm


Hell of a Monday. However, let's not focus on me, but rather the new face on a Disney classic. Snow White and the Huntsman, starring Kristen Stewart as the title character, Chris Hemsworth as the second title character, and Charlize Theron as the evil queen. Acting from all three could have been slightly better, but only by the smallest amount. Sam Claflin, who you will recognize from On Stranger Tides adopts the persona as the noble Prince William, the love interest of Snow White. Other notable actors such as Bob Hoskins, Nick Frost, Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, and Toby Jones play a handful of the seven dwarves. Their screen-time was, I believe, a shortage. These characters were pivotal in the animated version and yet I found myself wanting to see more from their purpose in the film. At a running time of roughly 127 minutes, I can understand cutting away from the dwarves to focus on the main story of disposing the queen Ravenna (Theron). 


The take on the magic mirror was especially brilliant and slightly eerie from the traditional "face-in-the-mirror". Overall, I can say this with ease, Kristen Stewart has successfully surpassed the Twilight curse. Robert Pattinson already has (as mentioned before) with Water for Elephants. Like I said, Taylor Lautner failed. 


In the pursuit of continuing my couch method rating system, I award Snow White and the Huntsman a score of "Sit around thinking about it for a moment, then get off the couch and see it". 


Now, as for what DO you do with a BA in English: #72- Read an account of a war veteran and imagine if your life can be any worse. Definitely won't be talking about anxiety or depression after reading about double amputations from artillery fire. 


Jonesy signing off.