Gloopy Aliens

*WARNING SPOILERS*

A review of Independence Day: Resurgence

Where do I start with this sequel that, in my opinion, really didn't need to be made? Usually, I am all for sequels; with their similar yet distant plots and their ability to add insight into characters that we know and love. For instance, Scream 2 offered more information into the characters who were then constantly reminding each other that "you can't make a Slasher sequel". However, there have been sequels that I thought were pointless like: "Son of the Mask" and now, unfortunately, Independence Day: Resurgence.

Now don't get me wrong, I did enjoy this film but only really for the special effects and I guess, when it comes to movies like this, the script has to keep up to those cliché moments. I can't say I was on the edge of my seat for the whole duration of this film even though I wanted to be. It's become one of those scenarios where they put all the best bits in the trailer and then the disappointment begins to set in when you see all those moments play out exactly how you expected them to. 

On the acting side, I did think the cast did a witty and funny execution of their original or new characters. Bill Pullman as the president was a joy to re-watch as I loved the character in the original film and I love the actor even more. The comedic lines that came from Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch and Brent Spiner were everything you would expect from a sequel to a sci-fi classic and I have to admit I did laugh on occasion. In terms of the younger generation who played a part in this picture I liked them to an extent. I mean what's not to love about Liam Hemsworth? Yet, I did feel like their part in the narrative was extremely predictable and I knew they were all going to survive all the way to the end of the film but I guess nowadays it is hard to completely break the stereotypical plot lines and clichés that are seen in the media we intake.

My apologies that this review seems to be a bit of a downer, I wish that it was the complete opposite. The minute I heard a new film was coming out I was jumping up and down (so to speak), when the trailers arrived I was more than ecstatic, and now after the film I feel disappointed, as if something was missing... Anyway, enough of the moody negatives onto the big positive. The special effects. Right from the get go we were plunged onto the moon where a space station was going about it's day to day business. 20 years after Alien attack number one, the world rebuilt itself: better, stronger and united as one to fight what's out in the universe instead of each other. Of course, in our day and age, we don't have space pods or massive spaceships that have their own gravity but the special effects suck us into the future and provide us with the images of what's to come. Also, who doesn't love to see an enormous gloopy Alien extract itself from its armour on the big screen?

Overall, I did enjoyed the movie but given a choice I would rather just keep re-watching the original (unless of course I wanted inspiration on creating realistic space fights or awesome anti-gravity moments).

Thank you for reading,

Haynes.

Mud and candles.

Today, I went to a Carnival in my home town. It was just like any other year, too sunny to walk without beginning to sweat. However, as it is England, I didn't miss the rain completely. 

Let me take you back to the start of my day. I woke up at 7 wondering if I had school or not (a question that is getting more and more hard to actually answer). I did my makeup while listening to Hamilton (a musical that has everything you want from a broadway show and more!) 

After listening to My Shot for the hundredth time, I left my house to meet Rhianne. Then, we walked into town and sat infront of the library with my other friend H. A little while later, Seraphina arrived and we got somewhat comfortable before the parade came into view. Of course, it was at this moment that the heavens decided to open and boy did it tip it down. Fortunately, we found cover unlike the rest of the town. When the parade finally passed us, all the people were drenched but, in the spirit of the town, smiles could be seen wherever you looked. 

Now, it seems to have become somewhat of a tradition for one float in particular to carry water guns and aim for anyone in their path. Luckily, I didn't get the bulk of the attack but Rhianne ended up soaked and it was at this point she realised her phone was in her back pocket (I don't think she was too amused). 

Back to the parade. The theme was sports and here is a handful of things that I saw: the first Olympics, a Quidditch match, a mascot waving from the roof of a car and random princesses dotted about for a charity (unfortunately, the name has escaped me). After the last float, we joined the procession and made our way onto the field. It was muddy but bearable.

The first thing I saw was a plethora of stalls, from one selling knitted princesses to one for Nando's which was giving out vouchers if you used their hashtag while there. While walking past these stalls wondering where to spend my money, my friends and I were ushered into this one tent which was selling the nicest, cutest candles I have ever seen. They informed us that if we were to use #therobinsnestcandleco and post a picture of their products on social media we could pick up a free candle... Rosemary sure does smell nice. Next, I went on a tombola and won a Spider-Man mug and socks. The perfect prize for me. I also gave one of my tickets to Rhianne and she happened to win a candle holder. How coincidental. 

Gradually, we made our way to the end of the field where the fun fair was slowly sinking into the mud. I went on two rides. The Waltzer with H and Sera and The Sizzler with Rhianne. Both were equally fun but the leg strength you need to keep yourself from crushing your companion on the Sizzler is extreme. Sera and H also decided they wanted to ride Crazy Shake. A ride that shakes and spins you in an attempt to unseat you and make you look like I fool. I don't like rides like that, I need some kind of restraint. A seatbelt would do.

After going on these rides, we headed towards food. Burgers, Slushies, Nachos; you name it they had it. I got a burger which tasted delicious and paid £3 for 4 donuts. Shhh don't tell my mum. Wait, I almost forgot! While travelling towards the delights ahead I ended up 2inches deep in a muddy puddle. I then had to trudge through what I thought was the safe path when in fact Rhianne, Sera and H had been the ones to choose correctly. Basically, I ended up with wet socks and mud splattered jeans. 'Twas not fun at all.

Food in hand, we carried on walking around for another half an hour before Sera, H and I decided we had had enough Carnival for one day. Rhianne stayed on the field with another friend and the rest of us began the boiling walk back to our houses. Let me tell you, carrying two 2litre bottles of fizzy liquid while walking in the weird weather we are having in England at the moment wasn't ideal; It took me a good 20 minutes to cool down, when I finally walked through my front door.

To sum today up, I shall use five words:

Hot, Wet, Fun, Friends and Mud.

Thank you for reading,

Haynes.

Hello there people of the internet.

I would like to use this first post as a tester because, to be frank, I have no idea what I am doing writing a blog. I mean, sure I'm doing English Language at A-Level but my literacy really needs work (I suppose that in itself is a good reason). Anyway, I wish to use this space to write any opinions and adventures I have which I don't vlog but want to remember. If you have come across this blog not ever having seen the creature that is me before, my name is Amelia. I was born on May 31st 1999 and I go by the name HAYNES on Youtube. If you want to look me up you will have to use my previously chosen name "spoilers123". Why did you pick that name 13 year old Amelia? 

I upload sit down vlogs, walk around vlogs, short films (hopefully), and basically any content that my heart desires. On this blog I want to have the same amount of randomness. There is no genre. No agenda. No theme. I just wish to express myself on a new format and improve my writing skills.

I hope you are interested in sticking around but don't ask me how you follow someone on here because I really couldn't tell you. 

Thank you for reading.

Haynes.