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This movie is not what I expected. I wanted to watch a heart-warming romantic movie as the blues were getting to me and I came across Paper Towns. The title was appealing to me, so I gave it a shot. And, I turned out to love the movie. Being 25 years of age, my idea of love has evolved but most romantic movies always aim at giving high hopes, high thoughts and unrealistic fairytale ideas of love; which is sweet when you are a teenager but as you grow up, trust me, you kind of want a different perspective. Paper Towns is exactly about that. A different perspective on love, on life. It was unpredictable, seriously. Basically, the story starts with Quentin, who's always been in love and fascinated with Margo. As kids they were neighbors and very good friends but as they grew up, the friendship did not really last. They grew apart until one night.. Margo sneaked to Quentin's window and asked him to come help her plot her revenge against some people (im not telling, you better watch the movie man!). Quentin was reluctant at first but then he gave it a shot and they had an all night unforgettable adventure.

However, Margo mysteriously disappeared after that night. She left behind clues that Quentin and his friends unraveled. When they finally found out the last clue about where Margo could possibly be, they set on the journey of a lifetime. When Quentin finally finds Margo, he was anticipating to tell her about his feelings for her. Watch the movie to know what happens next. There is a beautiful message at the end. Perhaps not everyone will like the ending, but I must say that I personally loved it. It is about growing up and making choices and knowing what matters the most to you in the end. Brilliant movie. Go watch it, you won't regret it, i promise!!

The movie starts off simple (no beating around the bush and stretching the story; it is straight to the point) with Jay (Scott Speedman) who is a janitor in a psychiatric hospital. Jay owes a lot of people money and is actually on probation for the janitor job. He likes to spend some of his time with some of the patients. But the psychiatrist does not approve of this as Jay usually provides them with porn materials and booze. Anyway, one night, he saves Daisy (Evan Rachel Wood), a newly admitted patient in the psychiatric hospital, from getting raped. From that point, Daisy follows Jay as she does not want to stay at the hospital. As the story unfolds, we learn that Daisy has never stepped out of her house her entire life when her mother was alive. She is different and her sense of communication is different as well. Daisy is naive and we even see her lack of awareness of social rules but her character is nevertheless charming and will warm your heart as she is innocent and genuine in her own way. Jay takes Daisy home for his brother's wedding. Things soon get messy as Jay's parents find out about the real identity of Daisy. This movie was heart warming and different. Evan Rachel Wood portrayed the character of Daisy so well. The way she acted confused in pure innocence and the way she responded to the environment around her was amazing. She played her role really well. Loved it!

"How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! The world forgetting by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each prayer accepted and each wish resigned." -Alexander Pope

This is a movie I can watch over and over again and never get tired of. It is an original sci-fi love story. The possibility to forget and erase all memories about your past is looked at. So, the movie starts off with Clementine and Joel who were in a rocky relationship since a long time. Clementine, being impulsive, got Joel erased from her memory so when Joel met her, she no longer recognized him to Joel's surprise. Joel looked into the matter and found out that he was erased from Clementine's mind. Angry, he decides to do the same. However, while Joel is in the process of erasing his past, he relives the moments and memories that he and Clementine have shared. He realizes that no matter what, he does not want to forget about his relationship with Clementine. He wants to get out of the procedure but there is no going back.

Now this movie portrays two dysfunctional people in a relationship which appears to be unhealthy since they are constantly fighting. Familiar? Yes, surely one can relate to their relationship fights and issues. We get an insight of what could have happened if painful memories could be forgotten and erased forever. I came to the conclusion that, even if this was possible, feelings would eventually resurface. Like in the movie, both characters felt there was something between them even after forgetting about each other forever. They were like two strangers meeting for the first time but having the "déjà- vu" impression. Strangers yet feeling so comfortable and close to each other. Both Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey did an amazing job. They were so into their respective characters that the movie came out brilliant. Excellent directing as well! It is a movie that will leave you awestruck! Heart-warming, packed with emotions with a little touch of fantasy and yet ending on an unexpected but realistic note. Extraordinary movie! A must-watch