"A Siant once decreed
that a man must agree to a woman's proposal today
Give me a sign
whether to meet me at eight
at the same place you sit
and fulfill the tradition of February 29"
Imagine how this poem written by Li-Ann in the movie sparked the romantic story between 2 strangers in the movie 'The Leap Years' inspired from local author Catherine Lim's novel, 'A Leap of Love'. This is one hell of a Singapore production and i got to give it 2 thumbs up!
The mixing of the present and past of 4 leap years gave a refreshing feel to the story. The set for the movie is so beautiful at some scenes you wonder where they find such places in Singapore. The actors, especially Li Lin's acting, made the movie very close to the heart.
Though phrases used are as cliche as it may sound like "its better to love and lost than never to have loved at all" but it just seemed to make so much sense in the movie.
Though lovey-dovey, some light humour and tiny suprises were spotted (probably only smarter people can notice? haha). There is also the inclusion of friendship in the movie which is commendable. True friendship that stood by any time between the four girlfriends and between Li-Ann and KS. A well balance for a splendid movie. There is this particular scene that struck me, I don't really remember who said it but i think it was said by KS to Li-Ann. He said something like: "Li-Ann, you are very brave, not afraid that there will be no one to love you for all these years, only willing to wait for the right one to appear. You love not for the sake of needing someone to accompany you through the lonely times but only when you truly feel you met love" I think thats the geez of it. But what it meant was, she is brave enough to wait, unlike many people out there in the world who jumps into a relationship just when somebody come by and for the sake of company without really understanding the true meaning of love.
The love between 2 strangers who only meet every leap year, who comes and go like wind but their love never really left has deeply touched my heart, this has to be one of the most romantic movie to unveil in 2008. I'm full of praises for this show and it definitely is worth every cent.
Quotes on the calendar in the movie:
"It's not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves- William Shakespeare"
"Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous- Albert Einstein"
"A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to aviod it- Jean de La Fontaine"
"In three words I can sum up what I learnt in life: It goes on- Robert Feart"
"if you are not too long, I will wait for you all my life- Oscar Wilde"
I am engrossed during the entire show with tears welling in my eyes, feeling all so romantic i forgot my ah xiang was with me in the theatre until i heard a whisper 'my butt is so painful'. LOLS. all my romantic vibes were gone when i giggled. -_-" Nonetheless, we both felt that this was a good movie, with a nice ending. A movie that left a deep impression in me since 'a moment to remember' which is like 3 years ago. Kudos to Singapore Production! This movie made me fall in love, all over again. =) oh, and i truly enjoyed myself today.
Till the next entry.. go watch The Leap Years
