Truth Behind Art and Some Hair Envy

I recently saw "The Ides of March" with a friend and really appreciated the movie and it's edge-of-your-seat-storyline. I expected to enjoy the movie, considering the ultra strong male cast- George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Phillip Seymour Hoffman- and the 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film does a good job reflecting the duplicity that is so present in modern-day politics and the unfortunate insignificance of women in this field, and does it in a way that I believe translates to all people- knowledgeable or not on the subject of government. But anyways, you should really see it yourself, I do recommend it.

Now, to the hair envy! Marisa Tomei, plays a New York Times reporter covering the campaign and all the corruption involved, and seriously, I really adored her look. The super-side part, the big-framed glasses, the super-casual attire. I've read a couple reviews of the film, some claiming her to be frumpy and frantic. You know what, I don't get the whole frumpy thing, but messy, I would understand. And I'm okay with liking a totally messy character. It definitely worked for her. And besides, what else would a journalist for the New York Times covering a national political campaign look like?

"Like Crazy"

Before I attempt at sharing with you my feelings towards and opinions of this film, I want to say that you must see it. You must see it yourself to form an accurate opinion as I do believe I have a bit of a bias. (In the way that I am too much of a hopeless romantic and can relate to the characters..) Also, see it because it is just too hard to explain the intensity and beauty without watching.

Anna, played by Felicity Jones, is such a charming, natural, makes-you-forget-your-watching-an-actress-type character. (Also, she won best actress in Sundance for her work in this film.) I adored her. Jacob, played by Anton Yelchin, is a shy, and sort of naive character. They meet in class, form a incredible, unique, undeniably perfect connection that certainly gets tested when Anna must return home to the UK. Their relationship starts and stops over the years, however the intensity and magnitude of their love keeps them from ever truly letting go of one another. In the end, you wonder if the pain they have gone through over the years will ruin the incredible relationship they can have when they finally get the chance.

The subtly and honestly of the Like Crazy was, in my eyes, perfect. The chemistry between the characters was so believable and the storyline, and dialogue so real. You will leave the movie deep in thought and in appreciation for this honest portrayal of young love tested by the inevitable happenings of life.

Watch the trailer here: