One of the world’s greatest poets, William Shakespeare, had ever said,” Love is a spirit of all compact of fire.” It is true that love and romantic story have been the everlasting topic of life, which deserves careful perusal. As the Valentine’s Day is coming, I would like to recommend a movie called
The movie tells a simple story. Sophie is an American girl who works for the New Yorker magazine and is a fact checker. To put some spark in her life she decides to go on a 'pre-honeymoon' with her workaholic chef fiancé Victor to Verona in Italy. However the workaholic Victor is unmoved by the romance of Italy and utilizes his time to do research for his soon to open restaurant and ignored Sophie. The lonely Sophie discovered by chance an unanswered "letter to Juliet" by Claire in 1950's -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard, which are typically answered by the "secretaries of Juliet". She answered it and soon enough the now elderly Claire arrives in Verona with her handsome barrister grandson Charlie who works for human rights. Claire is still looking to rediscover her long lost love, Lorenzo Bartolini. Sophie thinking Claire's story might help her in her writing career decides to help her in her quest. So she wrote down the story and helped Claire to search her lover. After many days of searching, they happened to find Lorenzo Bartolini's grandson, So that Claire and Lorenzo could reunite after 50 long years. Back in New York, Sophie realized that her true love was not her fiancé anymore, and she found herself deeply in love with Charlie. Sophie returns to Verona to be at Claire and Lorenzo's wedding. She seized the chance to tell Charlie she loved him. It turned out to be a happy ending since Charlie had already fell in love with her in the journey with his grandma.
The story is typically a product of Hollywood. All of this is wrapped up in unimaginably beautiful shots of the Italian countryside, the warmth of the friendship between Sophie and Claire, and visits to many of the men named Lorenzo Bartolini, which was the name of the boy Claire loved so long ago. “Letters to Juliet” requires the three of them to visit the candidates in person, leading to a series of false leads and at last, of course, to the real Lorenzo Bartolini .
As it happens, this story stirred memories of romantic memories in my own life. Two friends of mine were lovers when they were in junior high school. Misunderstanding made their fates run in the opposite directions. However, years later, after a fickler fortunate, when destiny wanted them to meet again, they chose to be happier than ever before. Besides, tomorrow is their wedding day. It is really a pity that I cannot present at the wedding and give them my wishes for their future. Just as the movie tells us,” When we are speaking about love, it's never too late.” That is to say, if what you felt is true love, it is never too late to seize it.
At this moment, I am wondering what if I was the one standing beneath the “Juliet's Balcony” in Verona itself with a man dear to my heart and saw the notes pinned to the wall. I am sure I will do the same thing as Sophia. A romantic journey with strangers, an experience of true love is worthy of reminiscing for the rest of life.
At last, wish those who have read this article had a perfect valentine’s day.
What a romantic account! I presume the title of the movie is "Letters to Juliet". Indeed it's never too late, but sometimes it's hard to tell if it's true love or just infatuation. Time is a good test of true love, so don't go rushing into romantic relationships. If it's true love, it will endure the test of time :)
ReplyDeleteLyn's comment:
ReplyDeleteI think getting up too early is not the only reason that we feel sleepy during lectures. The dull light, unfamiliar accent and boring way of teaching are some other factos. Ms Wong has told us a very good way to keep ourselves awake: taking notes.
But HOW SLEEPY I AM!