There are three reasons why I liked this movie. First and the most obvious would be Adam Sandler, followed by the equally talented Rob Schneider, and of course The Diva Mariah Carey who plays a special role in the latter part.
Created by Sandler's own outfit Happy Madison Productions, the movie brought the house down by the trademark antics of Sandler and always-the-sidekick Scheider. This film is just too entertaining.
The funniest scene for me was the first time Zohan was allowed to cut and style a client's hair. The shampooing part made me snicker a lot, Adam Sandler is still unbeatable when it comes to this kind of humor. Sandler's outfits are always a knock-out.
The last part was fun as well, with Mariah's hit song I'll Be Loving You Long Time capping the movie leading to the credits. The lyrics and the melody are too classy. Here's a video of the top rating song by The Diva which she performed at the recently held Teen's Choice Awards.
Inspired by Mariah Carey's own composition, Fly Like A Bird, I sat down and decided I would make my own interpretation of how I see the world today. The global issues we are tackling now are extremely pressing concerns and that only a single word answers this: LOVE. Our love for God first and foremost, and our love for peace and humanity.
Natural disasters have all come and go around the world, such as the tempestuous tsunamis in Asia, the Katrina hurricane in New Orleans in America, the recent cyclone in Myanmar and earthquake in China. The increasing effects of global warming are slowly dragging us into the darker future pit, unless we unite together and do something to combat this phenomenon.
Meanwhile, man-made conflicts, are as as destructive as force majeur. The bombing of the World Trade Center is just one of the most painful tragedies we have ever gone through. The current wars in the middle east speak of even more futility amidst peace talks happening all over the world. The rising prices of food, water, electricity, and other necessities are pulling families down into the economic drain day by day. More than what the United Nations and World Wide Fund for Nature, since time immemorial, have been established for, I believe that the love for our own people must really begin with us now. And there is no time to wait anymore. Attaining world peace is truly paramount of all our priorities as children of God. The absence of poverty, malnutrition, danger zones, illiteracy, among others, is what we should all pray for. In the same manner we should be thankful for our blessings, whether big or minute, and be grateful for the presence of little happy moments in our lives.
Having said that, and as a Catholic, we should keep our faith in the Lord and that whatever may happen to us His children, we are safe in His love. I chose this song to direct the photos I picked because flying like a bird connotes peace and independence from harm. We are all birds in the Lord's paradise, so to speak, and we are able to face our fears because we are lifted by our faith in Him, so much so we pray that He carries us higher in His unconditional love for us.
This morning I compiled the most striking photos I could find. And this is the only way I could best put it out as my way of expressing the grief and hope we all carry within us today. The words of this song are powerful and I have included them for clarity and reference.
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da dooo [Priest] Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning Trust him.
Somehow I know that There's a place up above With no more hurt and struggling Free of all atrocities and suffering Because I feel the unconditional love From one who cares enough for me To erase all my burdens And let me be free to
[chorus] Fly like a bird Take to the sky I need you now Lord Carry me high Don't let the world break me tonight I need the strength of you by my side Sometimes this life can be so cold I pray you'll come and carry me home
Can we recover Will the world ever be A place of peace and harmony With no war and with no brutality If we loved each other We would find victory But in this harsh reality Sometimes I'm so despondent That I feel the need to
[chorus] Fly like a bird Take to the sky I need You now Lord Carry me high Don't let the world break me tonight I need the strength of You by my side Sometimes this life can be so cold I pray You'll come and carry me home
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da dooo
[Priest] He says he will never forsake you Or leave you alone Trust him
I need You right here right now Lord I need You right here by my side Keep your head to the sky With God's love you'll survive
Fly like a bird Take to the sky I need you now Lord Carry me high Don't let the world break me tonight I need the strength of You by my side
Sometimes this life can be so cold I pray You'll come and carry me home Carry me higher, higher, higher Carry me higher, higher, higher Carry me home Higher Jesus Carry me higher Lord
