SYNOPSIS
Though I was not able to make it during the airing of this movie at our Ed 110 class, I still can elicit relatively sensuous reactions. This is possible for I had already seen the movie four times. This would directly picture out that the movie was indeed a BUM!
The movie, IF ONLY, is a fine example of a modern-day “dejavu” genre. Believing that somehow one can alter destiny, the male main cast of the movie tries to break down this so called “thread of bad luck” by changing the things which are supposed to happen. So cumbrous as it may seem, all of the heartfelt effort of changing faith still turns to nothing for QUE ZERA, QUE ZERA so let the song be. Two of the must-loved stars for this film are Ms. Samantha Andrews and Mr. Ian Wyndham played by Jennifer Love Hewitt and Paul Nicholls respectively. It all started by a horrible nightmare. These two couples were actually enjoying the state of accompanying one another. One of the few beguiling scenes in the story was about the confrontation of Sam and Ian regarding the status of their relationship. This argument rooted when Sam asked about Ian’s parents, all she was he had his folks way back home and that he left because of fortune. Sam was pretty agitated to see his parents but some disagreed. The disagreement lead to an emotional altercation, making her asked Ian whether he truly loves her or not. Poor guy, all that he could say is “I adore you.” The girls in her deepest frustration cried her way out, and ‘twas like everything happen so fast. Outside awaits this mysterious taxi driver w ho gave Ms. Andrews a daunting look and asking her whether she would like to take the cab or not. Surprisingly, Ian recognized the old man for it was the same old man who seized Ian’s perception of love. As far as I could remember, one of the most liked quotes was this petite outstanding verse “JUST LOVE HER.” The realization came in shortly after Samantha get inside the taxi, and take note, what make me go into ghost bumps really was when the old man asked Ian whether if he will be going along with Ms. Andrews. Startled as he is standing outside the pouring rain, he couldn’t change Sam’s decision of living London
and so there she is, she drove her way out of the cafe. Ian tried to stop her but the taxi was just too fast for him. As they were about to cross the intersection, something tragic happened to the inconsolable lady. Samantha died by a car-hit. These entire awful incidents happened only in one day. Ian wouldn’t believe any single thing for he cannot face the reality that her girlfriend indeed died because of his unsound emotions.
The following day, as Ian was about to wake from this horrible nightmare, everything turned a bit strange for the young man. He sees Samantha sleeping next to him. His mind goes into gaga as he bares witness for another relive moments together with his beloved Sam! He grabbed dear Samantha with all his might and he keeps on repeating how he loves the girl so much. Sam was a bit intimated for she was kinda unusual for her to hear his boyfriend say those lovely words for her. A couple of noticeable events like spilling of coffee on Sam’s shirt, Ian’s broken watch, the “boy from yesterday-old man the day after” named Oliver , Samantha being slightly burned by her pot and some other extraordinary things. He tried to play with destiny as he lures Sam away from the things which are supposed to happen. He may have seem to change a bit of the typical scenario from yesterday but surely a part of these things took place in an unusual place at an unusual time. That is undeniably the power of faith. No one can ever spin it over and tries to change things from happening. Though, Ian was able to cheat with death. He, himself, was the price-intern. He bartered his life in order to save Sam’s. Now all the girl could do was to embrace the fact that what Ian was acting a bit strangely was for a good cause. I forgot to mention that Sam became a successful musician after graduating from London
’s prestigious school for music. Ms. Hewitt, who played Sam, imparted a couple of pleasant songs which inevitably took over the hearts of many viewers. This hurtful movie may have less possibility of happening from reality but don’t you ever neglect the stories behind it. Life is too short. We must live each moment it is our last, make the most out of it. I actually, came into my own thinking that we as an agent of love should value our partners more profoundly. If you happen to notice, while others had their own love stories going some others have not yet even started. Take care of your love ones while you still can. For others it would take a lifetime looking for one. Stay in love!
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