Let's just get straight to the point here. AVATAR is by far one of the best if not THE BEST movies I have ever seen, not in just 2009 but in my entire 24 years and 13 days of life. This freakishly long movie which I could sit and watch over and over again for days is absolutely stimulating in a variety of ways (didn't mean to rhyme there: haha). This film has gorgeous visual effects - GEORGEOUS, stunning graphics, awesome action scenes, romance galore, a beautiful score, even better sound editing, hot and talented actors who pull you in with each line, and a captivating timeless story full of humor and heart! I smiled. I watched. I listened. I laughed. I cringed. I gasped. I laughed some more. I wondered. I wished. I stared on in awe of what was before me. I believed. I felt. I cried. I cheered. I hoped. I cried again. I sighed. I thought. I smiled again. And I cried some more even after the movie ended during the credits because I loved the film that much. Yes, during the credits! Some may call me pathetic. Some may call me overly emotional. Others may call me psycho. However, I just like to call it -- being very appreciative and incredibly touched by an amazing piece of art. That art being in the form of an incredible film. That film, of course, being AVATAR.
If you know me at all, I love movies and have many favorites. I constantly tell people to see certain films all the time and profess, "It's soooo gooood! You have to see it! Best movie ever!" And I always do mean it. However, AVATAR is just different. It's not just an action film. It's not just a drama. It's not just a romance. It's not just a hyped up James Cameron spectacle that took 14 years, brand new technology, and 300 million dollars to make. It's so much more. It is everything you could want in a movie all wrapped up in one bright blue alien package! It's indescribable, unbelievable, and practically perfect. It's utopia for a film lover. Pandora in a whole other non-negative sense! So, please go see AVATAR and in IMAX 3D :) And now for a little note.
Dear James Cameron,
Not since Titanic have I loved absolutely everything and more about a movie. Funny enough, you were the genius who brought us that epic film which I have seen hundreds of times and adore everything about. I am a newly turned 24 year old who graduated a year and a half ago in May of 2008. I have a Bachelors Degree in Screenwriting and minored in Theatre Arts. I was ranked cum laude and was an active member of my sorority, Delta Zeta. I worked on campus in the mail room for four years, was involved in a variety of on-campus organizations, and participated in a plethora of events. I loved loved loved college, but I was excited to graduate and make my mark on the world, confident that I could do anything and become successful.
However, reality soon struck, the stock market crashed, our nation was in a recession, and I could not get a job. I still can't get a job! Finding work in the entertainment industry is harder than finding a needle in a haystack. It has been almost a year of me trying to find a decent full time paying "Hollywood" job, and I just can't do it despite my best efforts. I've applied to well over 150 jobs but nothing. I've been told, "You're lucky. At least you're getting interviews." But honestly, what good are the interviews if I can't land the job!? Is there something wrong with me? Am I just not qualified? Is it bad timing? Regardless, it has been extremely difficult. It has been frustrating. It has been stressful. I am on the border of being depressed and settling for a "normal job" at a restaurant. I don't know. Sometimes I catch myself thinking, "Oh, Rania, maybe you should have been a nurse like Mommy used to say. At least you'd have a full time well paying job right now," or "Damnit, I should have been a business major or gone to law school." But no, then I remember, "My passion is entertainment. I love television. I love the movies. I love radio. I love media. And I love the creative industry." But unfortunately, this deep passion of mine seems to be useless when it comes to getting legitimate work and starting a career in my field of choice. Plus, with this economy I have yet another hurdle to overcome.
So James, as you can tell, I've been struggling just a little bit to say the least. I've tried my best to maintain a positive attitude and to not give up, but it has been awfully hard. But I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! After seeing Avatar on opening night, I realized that this is the industry I want to be a part of and will work my ass off to be able to entertain people the way you and so many others have entertained me. Your film reignited my passion and will take me into the New Year even more positive and more determined to land that job and succeed in this crazy industry we like to call Hollywood.
Best, Rania
PS. Are you hiring or know anyone who is because I can send my resume over now and be at work tomorrow?!?!? Thanks!
* i see you *
