Ximplicity v2.0

Synopsis and Spoiler from imdb:

In 1945, the Marines attack twelve thousand Japaneses protecting the twenty square kilometers of the sacred Iwo Jima island in a very violent battle. When they reach the Mount Suribachi and six soldiers raise their flag on the top, the picture become a symbol in a post Great Depression America. The government brings the three survivors to America to raise funds of war, bringing hope to desolated people, and making the three men heroes of war. However, the traumatized trio has difficulties to deal with the image build by their superiors, sharing the heroism with their mates. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In February, 1945, one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific theater of World War II occurs on the tiny island of Iwo Jima. Thousands of Marines attack the stronghold maintained by thousands of Japanese, and the slaughter on both sides is horrific. Early in the battle, an American flag is raised atop the high point, Mount Suribachi, and a photograph of the raising becomes an American cause celebre. As a powerful inspiration to war-sick Americans, the photo becomes a symbol of the Allied cause. The three surviving flag raisers, Rene Gagnon, John Bradley, and Ira Hayes, are whisked back to civilization to help raise funds for the war effort. But the accolades for heroism heaped upon the three men are at odds with their own personal realizations that thousands of real heroes lie dead on Iwo Jima, and that their own contributions to the fight are only symbolic and not deserving of the singling out they are experiencing. Each of the three must come to terms with the honors, exploitation, and grief that they face simply for being in a photograph

i always love war films, despite of the action, it’s the bondings and expressions among the soldiers. Flags of our Fathers, as opposed to The Letters of Iwo Jima, it tells the story from the American Soldiers’ point of view. not much of actions, the movie speaks of the struggles, self-conscious and psychology path of the soldiers who’re called heroes of war.

in fact, i really like this film because it shows the ugly fact of how media could deform facts and truth with words and promotions.

and the film posted a question waiting to be answered: What is Hero? and Who are the True Heroes?

think about it, even things that you see on a picture may not be the whole story of what you should believe. sometimes, even seeing shouldn’t be believing. the film is a very well worth watching movie, though without twisted ending, it makes you think.

Now Listening: Patti LaBelle - Walk Around Heaven 

I am a very friendly and out-going person, really..

i can basically befriend anyone, i mean, whoever you are, whatever you do, as long as you opens your mouth and say hi, that’s it. in terms of people i know, they are so many of them i can line them up from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kangsar.. and somehow, there will be someone i know of, even in small little kampung. generally, it’s good to have such a wide social circle, most importantly, i’m enjoying every bit of it.

However, when it comes to people whom in one way or another, affected me during the course of my 26 years of life thus far. i think i should dedicate a post to them, just to let the rest of the world know. Man, we’re talking about the people who have changed someone else’s life. they shaped me into who i am today, they are the people who were with me during our growing pains, they are the people whom taught me how to be a better employee, they are the people who spent craziest days of my life. most importantly, these are the people whom we really call friends.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: list not in order of preference AT ALL.

Kevin Yap - There tends to be someone in your life you don’t need to use a lot of words to describe yet the bonding is so strong you could feel it no matter how far away he is from you and how un-frequent you guys meet each other. This person you’re looking at here needs only 1 sentence to describe. he’s my non-biological elder brother.

Alan Voon - How many guys out there who looks older than you and yet he’s actually younger than you? how many guys out there you don’t see him everyday yet you still feel him all the time? this bro here is exactly that kind of person i’m talking about.

Benjamin Tan - have you found your evil twins yet? i’ve got him since i was 15.Stanley Wong - try to look for a name in your head among your friends whom you’ve known him for more than 15 years and above. if you can, congratulations.. that’s what we call a friend for life. i first met this dude at 8. and man, we really grew up together. he’s definitely more than just a buddy.

Cavin Wong - Unbelievably crazy dude, high self-esteem, self-love to an annoying stage, incredibly popular, insanely happening fella. i hate it when all the pretty girls approach him instead of me whenever we’re out together. i’m talking about a buddy since 20, a drinking partner, a partner in crime.

Desmond Ang - do you know of anyone whom people says the both of you are like a reflection of each other? i do, and this is the fella you should be looking at. we’re the ex(es) of our high school sweethearts, and that is how we get to know each other. though we’re apart most of the time during the course of friendship, i’ve never felt a wall in between us, never.

the ship Paul, AiWey, JingHan, these 3 very special person had made up of a very crucial part during my growing stage. they are the people who shaped me into who i am today. these are the people whom i spent sleepless nights with, chatting away our dreams, our growing pains, our studies, our works. they are the reasons i enjoy writing even until today, honestly, these people are writers, darn good writers. we share a part of our memories where noone else on earth would be able to share. a lot of times, they are my inspiration, and they kept me alive when i almost can’t endure my growing pains.

The KC Sisters Sabrina, Samantha, Esther, Late KweiLing, noone could ever imagine the bonding i have with these girls, they are the living examples of pure friendships between people of opposite genders. they are all perfect listeners, they are also the crazy bunch who would just do anything as long as the mood comes, they are the best companions of all, most importantly, they are all incredible people who would lend a hand whenever you need one, anytime, anywhere. without them, i couldn’t survive my emotional breakdown 3 years ago. they are the best people whom i would never say no to.

Paul & JP - How many of you have a friend whose like a star in almost everything and yet you’re the only few who’ve seen the darkest side of him? who are those guys you know all you need to is to see him once a month, and yet you can still feel the bonds ? who are those only guys you can sit down in a romantic environment and chat your heart away without feeling very gayish? these 2 are the only people i can find.

Sean and Edwin - Tutors, Mentors, Friends, Buddies and colleagues, without these two fellas, i won’t be able to survive until today. it’s been one of the biggest pleasure to work in the same office with these 2 fellas, they made going to office an enjoyable trip you have to make everyday.

Now Listening: Patti LaBelle - You Are My Friend