Modern Movies

I have to just marvel sometimes at how far we've come in the last few weeks. Even from day to day, the movies change drastically in some regard or another. Even this modern movie that we watched today was [obviously!] so ridiculously different from the others we've watched.
Today's film almost seemed to give off a Western Chick Flick aura. Although, I loved it, it definitely had a predictable quality to it. I was glad, however, that it did not end like other films, with the guy and girl kissing and living happily ever after. The fact that the ending was left open almost gave off a comedic sense, because it's never quite clear if they will actually meet, or just go on missing eachother like always.
I couldn't help but find myself rooting for her to break up with her fiance, even when he's first introduced to us. I found him manipulative and demanding, but I guess that was the point..
I also found it a bit strange that the wedding planning seemed un-typical. There was a strange quality to not having the bride-to-be in on any aspect of the planning process. Instead, it seemed that the groom was obsessed with every detail and even his parents had more involvement than the bride. Overall, despite it's similarities to common western films, it also held many unique aspects that held it to a different standard.
I also found the shots of Petersburg absolutely stunning! I have to say that my favorite scene was the bridge that the phone inevitably falls over, but the architecture and shots are absolutely gorgeous!
I'm going to miss this class!