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The History Boys (2006)
interesting movie
I found the History Boys movie quite inspiring as a student working towards my goal. It was fascinating for me to see how young boys in particular, can be so determined and driven when it comes to their future and their careers, it's good to see that these guys like to be seen on a certain standard. I think that a movie like this could be an eye opener for high school students. It shows them that hard work and determination can truly pay off in the end. They need to realize that a little hard work can take you so far in life and that is what the History Boys movie, to me, portrays.
With regards to Hector and Irwin, I feel that these two teachers were both similar but simultaneously different. They were both great educators to the boys and challenged them outside of their comfort zone but also allowed them to show case some of their talents and other things that they were good at, which allowed them to feel calm and non threatened in their learning environment.
I do not agree with what Hector had done to the boys, but I found it so amazing how the boys handled themselves as well as Hector. They did not make him feel ashamed but they also didn't allow him to fully violate them. They had a kind of unspoken understanding among them all.
Segunda piel (1999)
interesting movie
I found myself feeling very annoyed with Alberto throughout the movie. From the very beginning you could see he was trying to find himself even after he had been married with a child already. But even after he knew he didn't truly, deep down within himself love Elena, he was still so selfish as he didn't want to let her go and be free to find someone that could love her the way she deserved to be loved. He wanted his bread buttered both sides because he did the same thing with Diego. Although, in this case Diego wouldn't take no for an answer and was extremely persistent, Alberto would still string him along and give him false hope just so that he wouldn't have to be alone with himself to actually make decisions about his life and who he truly is, what it is he actually wants and then be able to free the people around him that he has been holding down for so long. I loved the ending where he dies because it was like a huge, but tragic weight has been lifted off both Elena and Diego's shoulders because now they weren't hurting anyone by wanting to be with a man that doesn't know what he, himself wants. I know it sounds harsh that I enjoyed him dying off but his character was just awful and he was messing with people's emotions, which isn't acceptable anywhere or with anyone. I found it quite surprising to see how well Elena and Diego got along with each other even before he died. It may have been as civil as it was because the person she was being cheated on with was the same set as her husband which was probably a lot to take in and so it seems she needed the confrontation and the face to face to actually make her thoughts and feelings a reality, that this was actually happening to her. But even then, they still did not lash out at each other or even exchange harsh words. To me, this goes to show the kind of people, or rather, the kind of character they have played. Which would be kind, compassionate and understanding and that is why they put up with him until his last day.