Ok, so I'm different. You've got a problem with that?!

Ok, so let's start from the beginning..

Being on holidays means having more time to dedicate to pastimes, like cinema for example. I have previously mentioned my resentment towards cinemas in Italy, where 99% of films are dubbed. I hate dubbing! How can you fully appreciate and "savor" a film if an actor is deprived of their original voice?! I mean, really. As far as acting is concerned, such qualities like voice, pitch, tone, diction and timbre are essential. When the voice is changed, acting changes. There's no way to find exactly the same voice and only change the lg of expression. Therefore I accept dubbing only in cartoons and films for children, where the process of reading can be an obstacle to comprehension of the message coveyed in a film. Plus, there's another thing as well. People. You know Italians.. I mean at least you know what everyone thinks of Italians. Warm and friendly, never tightlipped, never silent, love talking and commenting on everything. That's not just a stereotype. That's true. And whereas this may turn out to be a real advantage is some situations, in others, it may trigger only annoyance. Think about places like cinemas or theatres. Italians wouldn't be able to resist commenting on a move or play for the whole duration o it. Impossible. You can always hear some chitchats, whispers around the whole room once an interesting scene has taken place.

Having said that

Avatar...

Please sit. I didn't like Avatar. Yes, the special effects are amazing, but the story is not. It's simple, acting is not breath-taking, after leaving the cinema, you don't contemplate changing your life or making some important decisions. At the same time, to my mind, the special effects used in this film... the triumph of form over substance occurs... The 3D technique is not perfect yet. The images sometimes change too fast, you feel like on a rollercoaster... and your head is spinning.. and then you end up with a headache...

...vs Nine

Whereas Nine... Nine makes the difference. The first impression you have is that the plot is simple here too, but then you realise it's mind-boggling and captivating, not to mention the gorgeous choreography. All in all, the show is absolutely astounding. I loved it! Plus, as a linguist, I appreciated the effort the actors put to speak English with an Italian accent (they really pulled it off!). Stars like Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman proved again to be brilliant actresses and not only beautiful women with long legs.

Please don't get me wrong, I didn't want to offend you, I don't condemn those of you who are absolutely enchanted by Avatar. I'm aware I'm in minority when it comes to judging these 2 films. Let it be. I'm different.