We All Look Elsewhere

We The Kings/ You Me At Six

- We got to the venue around 12:30 and the line was already pretty long (damn eager U18s)

- After waiting for what felt like forever we finally got into the venue around 4, I can’t believe our dodgy ids worked

- We were one a platform sort of thing on the left side of the stage and were second row from the front

- The Mission In Motion were on first and I really liked them, I should check them out

- We The Kings on next and the pushing started. There was a girl next to me who was constantly pushing me and I don’t understand why because she was so much taller than me and would have had a pretty clear view (this is why you don’t go to U18 shows, the kids are really annoying)

- We The Kings played most of the songs they played last time but also played a few new ones from their new album

- I really liked ‘Every Single Dollar’ Travis told everyone to dance really badly during the song and it was fun

- Travis also said he was wearing his frisky pants (they’re frisky because there is a huge hole in them)

- During one of the songs, Travis was playing it acoustically alone and he paused for a moment and everyone was screaming and cheering and he just stood there and he looked so happy and oh my, it was so cute. I felt so happy for him and the other guys

- Overall they were really good but I preferred them the last time i saw them, also the set felt shorter for some reason

- You Me At Six were on next and they started off with an intro which led into The Consequence which is my favourite of theirs (I think)

- They were brilliant, the crowd were crazy throughout their whole set and it was so great

- I had a coughing fit during their set so that wasn’t good

- Josh is completely adorable, oh gosh, the way he moves around the stage and how he talks. I can’t believe he’s only a year older than me

- They announced that they’re coming back for soundwave next year so that’s really exciting

- We saw WTK leave during YMAS’s set so we knew they wouldn’t be around for signing

- After YMAS we hung around for a bit waiting for them to come out but they didn’t so we left and got our bags from state library then walked past the Hi Fi again but still nothing

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- Once I got home I heard that they had apparently come out and done signings and photos later so I was annoyed at that but its okay because I’ll get to see them next year.

- Overall it was a good night but I was so tired after

Susan’s Birthday/Going Away Party

- Got to Susan’s house and helped decorate outside with streamers, which failed a little because the wind destroyed it

- Caught up with friends and ate lots of food

- Tried to use Susan’s skateboard but failed miserably

- Played Jenga for the first time and was happy I didn’t knock it over

- Had a jam session with the piano and guitar and my horrible vocals (as we usually do)

- Sharline and I were last to leave, we got on the bus at Cheltenham station and the driver took off leaving behind these people who were yelling to let them on (I don’t really know what happened)

- Took the bus until Parkmore then got Hungry Jacks and walked back to Sharline’s house where my parents came to pick me up as soon as we went inside (Timing could not have been more perfect)

- Overall a very fun day

Susan’s going away dinner

- I got into the city an hour later than everyone else so by the time I reached the Thai restaurant on Lygon, everyone had already eaten so I felt awkward

- Had Pad Thai for dinner which was pretty good then walked over to a Gelato place

- Had ice cream and sat around and talked

- Said good bye to Susan and the others and left to get the train

- Sneha drove Sharline and I home

- That was pretty much it but it was good, I really like going to the city for dinner, just wish I could afford to do it more often

Other

- I got a new puppy!

No it’s just Scooby with a haircut, can’t believe how different he looks. I couldn’t stop laughing when I saw him, it was so weird. This is what he used to look like

- Finally got my new camera and it’s blue

- I watched this Q&A Video of John Gomez and I’ve now got a little crush on him (again)

- If you like music and want to listen to good music download this http://tinyurl.com/TCpass

It’s free and it’s by a great band, make sure to tell everyone you know to download it too!

- I discovered that Steven McQueen is a black man, I always thought he was white

- Tonight I’ve got to go to a party that I don’t want to go to and I have to wear clothes that I don’t want to. Good times ahead

- That’s all for now

-Scissorhands

An Evening With Anberlin

I started writing this post last week but never finished it, it was going to be so much more detailed than this but I’m lazy.

I got through my anatomy lab as fast as I could so around 4 I left uni with the guy in my class who lives in Clayton. While we were in the car, there was an interview of Josh and Max from You Me At Six on the radio and it got me excited for the concert. I got dropped off at Huntingdale, got the train and went to Parliament. I made my way to the Palace Theatre and saw Susan, Ruyi (do I have to call her Alex?) and two of Ruyi’s friends. We sat in line for a bit and were later joined by Julia then Melissa then Jenny. We went to Nando’s to get chips then finally got inside the venue.

Got to the cloakroom and was one of the first people there so I was happy but the lady there told me I had to put my jumper in my bag, so I did, then she said my bag had to be completely zipped up so finally after sorting out my bag Jenny, Susan and I made our way towards the stage. We were on the right side, second row from the front, on the platform so the view was pretty good. Susan’s friend came and stood behind us with her friend so we talked to them for a little while and took ‘before’ shots.

Tonight Alive were on first. I had never heard their music before but they sounded decent, I couldn’t really understand the lyrics though. The lead singer was really cute (not in an I’m attracted to her way) she was all bubbly and seemed really happy. The guitarist closest to me looked like this guy from my uni.

After their set this guy in the front row moved so I ran forward to get a barrier spot. This photographer started taking photos of the crowd and he asked to take a photo of me and the girl next to me so she went ‘Sure we can be besties’ then put her arm around me then he took a photo.

The break went on for quite a while, it then got dark and this music started playing. It sounded like alien music so Jenny and I were saying we were going to get abducted by aliens.

Anberlin finally came out and the place erupted in cheers, they started with Dismantle Repair then played a few more songs. While playing Paperthin Hymn there was a guest singer called Mark Stewart. None of us knew who he was and we couldn’t really hear him singing. They played a few more songs then there was a break while they rearranged some equipment on stage. They did a Crowded House cover where Travis from We The Kings and the lead singer of Tonight Alive had guest vocals. Jenny and I got really excited when we saw Travis, it was so cool that he came.

They had a very short Q&A session where Stephen(singer) was hilarious. He was bagging Adelaide and Perth and I think I laughed extra loud because I’m a loser like that. I had no idea he was so funny, so yes I'm currently crushing on him. They did a few more songs then Stephen started naming bands he liked and as soon as he said Depeche Mode, I started screaming because it meant they were going to sing Enjoy The Silence. I never thought I would get to hear that song being performed live and it was so good! It was so fun watching all the band guys, they all look so cool up there moving to the songs. They played my two favourite songs, Never Take Friendship personal and Dance, Dance Christa Päffgen. I must say DDCP was my highlight of the night, words can’t describe how I felt during that song. Ah it was so amazing, I was crying on the inside because I was so happy. I really did not think they would play it. After another song they went off stage and the room when dark again. Everyone started chanting for an encore.The band came out again and played Fin and it was beautiful. I’m so glad they taped the show, because I regret not taking some videos. I really can’t wait to buy the DVD.

After the set was finished we went over to get our bags then jenny and I bought t-shirts. The two of us along with Susan and Julia then got posters and went to get them signed. Nate (drummer) was first and I really wanted to say something to him, he said hi so I said hi then he finished signing the poster and looked up and winked at me so I was a little lost for words (yes loser alert again). I was about to go to the next guy but this girl came through to get a photo with them so I got out of line and went to the end of the table to collect my completely signed poster. We hung around for a bit then saw Stephen so I went up to him and told him the show was great then asked for a photo, got one but he said to take another one because he blinked so got another photo. We then saw Nate, Deon (bass) and Christian (guitar) at the bar talking to people so we waited. Once Nate was free, Jenny and I got a photo with him. We wanted to get one with Deon but he left and Joey had left already too so we waited and got a photo with Christian. I was a little upset I didn’t get to talk to any of them properly so I told myself I would talk to Stephen. We waited while he talked to people, I then asked if we could get a group photo and he said yes so he had his arm around me while we waited for Susan and Julia to get to the side of him then got a photo and that was it. Curse me for not being able to talk, I wanted to say something to him but couldn’t.

We went out and got Hungry Jacks for dinner then got picked up by Jenny’s dad.

Overall the show was unbelievable, seriously one of the best nights ever. Definitely in my top 3 concerts, it was so amazing and I’m so glad I got to go. Really can't wait for the next time I get to see the band.

By the time we got to Jenny’s house it was late so we just talked for a bit then slept. I had to wake up early to go to uni so I left in the morning and got to Morwell. I had to wait an hour for my bus so I was having lunch at this Asian place when I noticed camera crew outside. Sam Newman was there filming for the Footy Show and everyone there was getting really excited. The rest of the day was just uni then going home and me being extremely tired.

I still have so much to write but I’ll do that in my next post and it’ll be dot point because as I said, I’m lazy.

-Scissorhands

Playing The Blame Game

I watched a movie the other day called Hunger. It’s about some Irish Republican Army members who were imprisoned and I didn’t know anything about the conflicts between Northern Ireland and Britain so I did a little bit of research and got the general facts.

I don't think I'll ever see this movie again, just because it was a really hard movie to watch. I found a lot of the scenes disturbing but powerful at the same time. There wasn't a lot of dialogue in the movie and some scenes seems to drag but I think it was a very well made film.There was one scene in the movie which I thought was great, even though I couldn't understand all the dialogue (curse the DVD for not having subtitles). This scene went on for a little over twenty minutes, seventeen of which were filmed in a single shot. The acting was very impressive and it just felt so natural.

UGHHHHHHHH so I heard Hot Chelle Rae are going to support Taylor Swift on her Australia tour. So fucking annoyed, I was hoping to see them every time they came to Australia but there is no fucking way I am going to buy a ticket for Taylor Swift’s show. Bands should stop touring with singers and just tour with other bands, FUCK THIS!

While I’m happy Panic are coming here, I’m also upset because it’s for a music festival therefore their set list is going to be short which will most likely result in them singing only the popular songs. Also they’re now headlining which possibly means that there is no way to meet them. I know I should just be happy I’m going to see them but still.

Onto happier things, concerts next week! It’s so exciting seeing tweets from the band guys about being in Australia. I still have to figure out what I’m going to tell my parents about Monday night, I’m sure I’ll come up with something.

Bad thing though is that all the things that are due next week, I’ll have to finish this weekend, but it’ll be worth it.

Hmm don’t really have anything else to say

-Scissorhands

The Consequence

I should be studying right now because I have a test tomorrow but I’ll do that later.

Uni really sucks now probably because I’m really behind so I have a load of work to do and I’m always so tired.

Didn’t exactly do much last week

I got extremely addicted to X-Men Evolution and I’m already up to season 4 after watching it for a little over a week. It’s so good though! I’m going to be upset when I finish season 4.

I had a dream last night where Cameron Leahy was my cousin and I was all argh because I found him attractive

I got a new camera for my birthday but I didn’t like it so my dad went to return it and he ended up ordering this other camera and that won’t come in until after two weeks

UGH!

I need a camera for the concerts next week and now I’ll have to use my old camera dammit!

I am very excited for the concerts

Ah oh gosh the Anberlin setlist is 30 songs long, isn’t that crazy, it’s going to be an epic show.

We The Kings and You Me At Six is two days after Anberlin and I’m looking forward to that one because wtk are awesome and I’ve never seen ymas (really looking forward to their English accents). The bad thing is that I don’t know the words to any ymas songs even though I’ve listened to them a lot, also don’t know the words to the new wtk songs because I haven’t listened to the album yet.

A new trailer for The Woman in Black came out and I think it’s a brilliant trailer, much better than the last one. I haven’t read anything about the movie because I don’t want spoilers but I do look forward to watching it but damn it doesn’t come out until next year.

-Scissorhands

If That's Alright With You

Got woken up at 6 on Friday morning by my parents who wished me a happy birthday and gave me a card, chocolate and money.

I went back to sleep then woke up again and went to Dandy Plaza

I got a free Boost then bought a ticket to watch Captain America

Yes I was alone but it was alright because everyone else there apart from a couple were alone too.

I liked the movie

I became happy when I saw JJ Field in the movie, even though he wasn’t in it much but aah he’s so cute!

(damn there are no decent screen caps of him)

Chris Evans was perfect as Steve Rogers (and may I say easy on the eyes)

I really liked the character Howard Stark (yes Iron Man’s father)

Peggy Carter played by Hayley Atwell was so pretty and I really liked her character

The rest of the cast were good too, the plot was decent nothing amazing but it was entertaining so overall a good movie

The ending felt a bit rushed but that's understandable because they had to set it up like that

I rate it 7/10

I went home after and was getting ready

Sharline came over to pick me up so I quickly cut a cake with my parents then left

Once we got to Vivian’s house, Vivian, Susan and Jenny greeted me with a very colourful cake

Susan also gave me this amazing TARDIS pencil case that she made, I’m completely in love with it but don’t know if I should use it because I don’t want to damage it

We looked at Susan’s photos from America and were listening to her talk about her trip

Sneha then came

We continued with the America stories

Susan told us they came across a filming location of Blue Collar and they got to see Matt Bomer!

I had risotto for the first time which Jenny made and it was really good

Jenny, Sharline, Susan and I then went to Safeway. Sneha went home

Back at Vivian’s place we watched a few random videos then Susan fell asleep

Viv had this app on her phone which changed your voice and it was hilarious because there was this creepy voice which we used to scare Sharline

Jenny and Viv then fell asleep so Sharline and I continued talking and I scared her by telling her about a movie.

(I don’t have any photos because they’re all on Susan’s camera)

Next morning Susan left at 9:30, the rest of us stayed in bed for a while then had crumpets for breakfast then left.

Jenny, Sharline and I went to Safeway Liquor because Sharline wanted to buy something for a party she was going to and we saw this flavour of Vodka Cruiser that intrigued us, Sharline ended up buying it and I’m really curious to see what it tastes like

Once I got home my parents left to go pick up the new car (it’s not brand new but yes my dad sold his car and bought this one) so I was home and I was supposed to do work but I was on Tumblr and then I had a headache because I hadn’t had much sleep so then I fell asleep and woke up when my parents came home.

We went out for dinner because we couldn’t go on my actual birthday.

Went to this Viet place in Springvale, hadn’t been there before and it was pretty good.

So yeah that was pretty much my birthday

I can’t believe I’m twenty.

-Scissorhands

Guts

Monday

Had a normal uni day then during my lab I asked a girl if she could drive me home but she couldn’t because she was going to stay over at someone’s house, so this meant I had to take the bus. I was complaining about getting the bus to the acquaintance I made the week before when this guy sitting opposite me went “ I can give you a ride of you want”. He was the new guy in my class who was actually a student at Clayton but came to my uni on Mondays for anatomy. I felt a little weird saying yes but he told me he was heading back to Clayton so it was fine. We talked pretty much the whole car ride, he seems pretty cool. Talked about uni and movies and other general things, I found out he’s been to 43 countries so I was amazed and jealous at the same time, he also lived in London for a few years. He dropped me off at Dandy station and told me he could give me a ride on Mondays so that was nice.

Tuesday

I skipped three lectures in the morning to finish writing my oral (I felt bad for skipping). Had my oral, it wasn’t too bad and the class finished an hour early so instead of waiting for the 4:50 bus I got on the taxi at 3. A girl from my class got on too and we started talking. She was in a few of my classes last year too but we never really talked. On the train we talked more (well she talked and I listened). She was just talking about her life but it was so interesting because after she finished year 12 she went to New Zealand and lived in a convent for 2 and a half years as a nun. So she was talking about why she thought she had to be a nun and how she decided it wasn’t right for her anymore and it was all very interesting. She also told me about her family, she’s got eight siblings! I got picked up from Clayton by both my parents because my mum had the whole week off and my dad took Tuesday and Wednesday off. I love it when my parents are home and I have school/uni. I really don’t know why, probably because I get rides to the station and get picked up and I don’t have to help with dinner because everything is already done.

Wednesday

I woke up to go to uni and thought I can’t be fucked so I got out of bed and told my dad I wasn’t going to go and he said ok and went back to sleep. We were all home so my mum was like why don’t we go out for lunch and have yum cha, I said no because I had to finish my lab report. I can’t believe I said no to yum cha, I regretted it . My parents were out of the house for most of the day so I stayed in doing work, didn;t really get much done but I finished my lab report so that was ok. I got a call from my friend who told me the lecturer said I have to come to the workshops, oh yes my Wednesday workshop got moved from 10 to 4 so I threw a little hissy fit because it has now fucked up my timetable but I went and talked to one of the lecturers and she said it’s ok if I don’t go to the workshops but according to the other lecturer I do have to go so I got annoyed at this. I also got an email from that lecturer for missing a tute that day for another subject (she didn’t sound too happy). So no more skipping Wednesdays for me.

Thursday

Finished my lab an hour early so the demonstrator let me leave, this meant I could get home an hour earlier. Yeah Thursday was a little uneventful I got home and didn’t do a whole lot.

Friday

My cousin came over at night and I watched Masterchef, my niece slept over. At 6:30 in the morning I woke up to take Scooby out then when I came back my niece was awake so she kept talking and wouldn’t let me go back to sleep.

Saturday

Cleaned a bit and didn’t do any work because I was either cleaning or my niece wanted to play with me. I thought she was going to go home but my cousin called and said she was going to stay another night. We went to a family friend’s house at night and I was in the room talking to my friends but the little kids were super high and were being so annoying so we told them we would play dead fish and that we were going to be the judges and the winner gets a prize. We left them there for a while and continued talking, my niece actually fell asleep.

Sunday

The morning flew by and I did nothing, my cousin came and picked up my niece. I did nothing and it’s already 4 now. Masterchef Finals tonight! I’m excited but also sad because now I have nothing to watch every day but this is probably a good thing because I might get other things done. Uni tomorrow and I haven’t done my work yet ugh.

Wait

I’m too lazy to write a proper post on what I did the rest of the holidays so dot points will suffice.

-Watched Deathly Hallows part 2 with Jenny and Yen, midnight screening, dressed up but no photos

-Spent a lot of time at home watching movies

-Watched DH part 2 again with Sumo (Saw Sumo after 17 months)

-My favourite contestant on Masterchef got eliminated

-Watched more movies

-Jenny and Piyumi came over

- I read more slash fanfic

Yeah I didn’t get out much but it was still great

I looked at my list of things I was supposed to do in the holidays and I didn’t do a single thing on the list. Instead I watched 36 movies

Go me

Uni started and I have four days of uni this semester.

I made an acquaintance on Monday she’s in two of my classes and we were talking after class on Monday. Her boyfriend then came over so I felt awkward because I’m like that but it ended up not being awkward after a little while because he talks a lot and he’s weird and funny. We found out we all watch Supernatural so that was exciting.

This week has kind of sucked so far, I mean it hasn’t been bad or anything but it’s given me an idea of how the rest of the semester is going to be. I had gotten so used to getting 8 or more hours of sleep so adjusting to little sleep is going to be hard for me.

I hope my lab on Monday gets moved ahead so then I can actually make it to the Anberlin concert. I also really want to go to We The Kings/You Me At Six but I currently can’t afford it and the overage concert is the day after Anberlin at 8pm which sucks because I have uni the next day so I wouldn’t be allowed to go. The underage show is the day after overage and it starts earlier so I could possibly make it to that one but I don’t know.

Edit: I can now afford it but the whole transport issue is still there

Yeah this wasn’t a very entertaining post hopefully the next will be

-Scissorhands

Bollywood Queen

While doing my daily imdb browsing I came across a film called ‘Bollywood Queen’ so I decided to watch. I didn’t manage to find a download link or even a link to watch it online, then I saw that someone had put the movie on youtube but only the scenes James McAvoy was in so I watched it.

This is what I got from the story by only watching McAvoy’s scenes

(Excuse my crappy screen caps)

Edit: I tried to make this into a short summary but I basically say almost everything I saw

Jay (Mcavoy) saves an Indian girl from a falling pole, the two lock eyes and fall in love

(Yes they are floating)

He does a bit of stalking and finds out where she works, the two flirt and she gives him her phone number

Gina (the girl) sings a horrible song in Hindi and thinks about Jay while doing so

The two meet and walk through London but Gina has to leave

Jay gets told off by his racist brother for giving Gina’s phone back

Jay and Gina go on their first date (to watch an Indian movie (WHYYYY))

While making out , The people on the screen jump out and start dancing in the theatre

It’s just Jay’s imagination

Random people start dancing in the streets while Jay sings about a Bollywood show

Gina joins in too (but in Hindi), Jay joins in too

(her face haha)

Oh no Gina sees her brothers so she leaves poor Jay alone

(something must have happened then but since it didn’t involve McAvoy I have no idea)

The two spend time in the city (this scene is actually pretty cute)

Then decide to go to a night club (James McAvoy’s dancing haha)

(Yes he’s wearing a Hawaiian shirt)

But oh no Gina’s brothers are there and take Gina away

Jay thinks about Gina

And imagines her singing Dedicated to the one I love

This is his reaction

I got a bit lost at this point, Jay his brother and some other guy break into a factory which ends up being Gina’s family business, Jay wants out and leaves. Don’t really get it. Just know that Gina’s brothers are doing something dodgy.

Something must have happened because Jay’s brother is in hospital with a stab wound in his arm. Jay’s dad turns up, Jay gets annoyed and leaves

Picks up Gina and they both drive off to the country side

Gina imagines singing a (hilarious) song

(yes he is dressed like a cowboy holding a sitar)

They get a room in a cottage

Jay thinks he’s going to get lucky

Gina rejects him and makes him sleep on the floor

They go on a picnic and another song

(The classic song where the girl wears a sari that's blowing around in the wind)

Gina wants to go back; first Jay takes her to his house.

Father and brother approve of her

They go to Gina’s cousins wedding and Gina sings

Jay after she’s done (he’s so precious)

Jay meets Gina’s parents; the dad thanks him for bringing her back but tells him to leave

Gina gets annoyed and leaves with Jay, dad doesn’t stop her.

They both decide to go to France

(how real does the view look)

So this movie was unbelievably awful and made me cringe several times but it also made me laugh quite a lot (James McAvoy must have been really desperate for money).Although it was a bad movie I still found it entertaining and I really want to watch the full movie. I found a few copies to buy online, wish I had a credit card and money at times like this, oh well one day. If you ever feel like watching a really bad movie which will make you laugh I recommend Bollywood Queen.

-Scissorhands

Time-Bomb

Recap of what I’ve been up to.

Saturday

Went to a family friends place and ate nachos that tasted like pizza (they were so good!)

Sunday

Went to the city with Priyanka and Francois

Watched Bridesmaids (5.5 out of 10)

Had Bimbo’s pizza for lunch

Monday

Stayed home and watched a movie

Went to the gym and saw someone who used to go to Macrob, avoided eye contact but she found me and stood next to me (it was good seeing her and all but I prefer doing Zumba in a room full of strangers, it’s awkward when there are people you know)

Tuesday

Stayed home and watched a movie

Wednesday

Stayed home and watched a movie

Thursday

Stayed home and watched a movie

Drove to Springvale library and got beeped at by four cars

Didn’t find any good movies but I did find a Nancy Drew game which I hadn’t played before

Friday

Jenny came over and we were talking and I was getting movies off her

Then Scooby went outside and came back covered in dirt so I had to wash him

We watched two movies then Jenny left

I watched another movie

It was Limitless, pretty good movie. I like how it was filmed

And dear god Bradley Cooper’s eyes

Saturday

Cleaned

Watched a bit of Pirates of the Caribbean and helped my dad cook

Watched parts of a movie called Bollywood Queen

This movie is so special it’s going to get a whole post dedicated to it (soon)

Sunday

Made meatballs (well my mum made them I just rolled them up into balls)

We catered for a party so I went to help out

Monday

Jenny and Thanh came over

We watched Penelope

I really liked it, one of those feel good movies and I fangirled silently when I saw Burn Gorman in the movie. Also James Mcavoy was adorable and askaasjbcdj that kiss at the end!

We laughed especially hard at this one line said by a kid

“It’s not the power of the curse, it’s the power you give the curse”

We then had a jam session, Thanh on keyboard, Jenny on guitar and I was on the recorder

Other things

The Maine released a music video for their song “Listen To Your Heart” and it is made up of footage from their tours

Oh look it’s Jenny, me and Susan’s head. Yeah you can’t see our faces but it’s still cool

I read Charles/Erik fanfic (yes the slash kind) (go ahead and judge me) and it made me laugh but there was one really good one, most of the others I would read a few lines then get too grossed out.

Tomorrow well Wednesday morning I am going to see Deathly Hallows Part 2 and I’m so bloody excited but also sad. I’ve been watching Harry Potter related things and they all make me so sad.

I think that’s all for now

-Scissorhands

X-Men: First Class

I don’t like this poster because it’s missing Banshee and Riptide

I wanted to write this as a sort of movie review but I didn’t really know how to start it so it’s just going to be what I liked and didn’t like about the movie. I’m pretty sure my dislikes list will end up being bigger than my likes (they almost always are) but that’s because it’s easier to point out the negatives. No Spoilers

Things I didn’t like

- I don’t think there was enough character development, I wanted to get to know a bit more about the mutants

- Certain things were too rushed and seemed to sum up too well at the ending

- There wasn’t enough screen time for Charles Xavier, yes I know he was in it quite a bit but the whole film seemed to focus more on Erik/Magneto. I personally find Xavier's character more interesting

- I still have questions about certain things that happened, I don’t understand how it happened or why they didn’t do certain things

- This isn’t necessarily something I didn’t like, more something I found strange. I don’t know if it was just me but Magento’s accent seemed to change into an Irish accent at the end of the film.

- I don’t think I liked Jennifer Lawrence as Raven/Mystique

- The character Angel Salvador I don't really know why. Her mutant name was supposed to be Tempest because the mutant Angel is actually a male mutant who has angel wings so the name was fitting. I don't know why she was called Tempest in the comics, she should have been called Dragonfly or something

- The romantic pairing were completely off and seemed to come out of nowhere

- My ship didn’t work out when they clearly had the most chemistry

Things I liked

- The general plot of the film

- Charles Xavier’s personality

- The “Between rage and serenity” scene but this scene totally should have ended with a kiss

- James McAvoy

- Michael Fassbender

- Nicholas Hoult in glasses

- The scenes when Charles and Erik are recruiting

--The training scenes

- Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Romijn cameos

- Michael Fassbender’s pants

- All the Charles/Erik scenes

- Michael Fassbender in a wetsuit

- The sad scene at the end (So damn close to crying but I controlled myself)

- Everything else in the movie

Yes there were a few flaws but overall I think it was a great movie. I was reading imdb boards about it and people keep saying to consider this as a reboot instead of a prequel and that it’s been changed from the comics. I’ve been reading a bit about the comic book characters and it’s really interesting, the films have changed the characters so much but this always happens like with the Spiderman films. I hope they make a sequel to X-Men First Class. I rate it an 8 out of 10. I recommend people to watch it, I’m currently still obsessing over it.

No banshee or Riptide again

They're so perfect!

-Scissorhands