"Crash" vs. "Love Actually"

Even though "Crash" doesn't involve cheesy Christmas music or love triangles, the intertwined plot connects all of the characters involved. The emotion of the film was strengthened by the cultural music used for each section. My absolute favorite parts of the movie were the scenes of montage showing the way that racism and stereotypes affected each of the connected characters. The absence of dialogue during these scenes really allowed me to connect with the characters on a deeper level and hone in on the overall theme of the move--prejudices and ignorance of people. Even Sandra Bullock takes a backseat in this film, but still plays a role in the emotional aspects of the film. If you're looking for a great movie full of action, drama, emotion, and deeper meanings, you should definitely see this amazing film! I love this quote from the movie: "It's the sense of touch. In any real city, you walk, you know? You brush past people, people bump into you. In L.A., nobody touches you. We're always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other, just so we can feel something."

~Nicole Hanney