If you haven't seen it yet—don't bother; save your $8.25 and your popcorn.
I am not entirely sure what all the hype is about regarding the reviews (which are supposedly stellar), but we are dealing with a film that possesses everything except for logic, substance, emotion, or any discernible message.
It is abundantly clear that the creators of this piece did not merely lack something to say; they lacked the desire to say anything at all. Consequently, what remains at the end of the experience is nothing more than a highly stylized void.
The plot itself is an exhausting exercise in narrative confusion—a sort of cinematic crosswords puzzle where several different groups clash, one faction against another, everyone against everyone else... it is woven together so haphazardly that anyone watching loses their sense of direction (unless they exert immense concentration—though this is certainly not a film where such effort would be rewarded).
So, how does one fill such a profound vacuum of content??
The solution is quite simple: you take three or four Hollywood A-listers, hire several thousand stunt performers, procure enough ammunition to fuel multiple wars, layer on the special effects, and then—following the modern trend—you relativize everything. Violence becomes "cool," blood flows in torrents, and the scenes are staged with such intensity that even the most hardened historical inquisitor would blush... and yet, nobody cares. There is a total indifference; the violence has been pushed to such an extreme that it fails to provoke any reaction whatsoever; it simply exists for its own sake, purely to spice up the runtime.
The goal isn't even to shock the audience anymore, because frankly, no one is shocked by anything these days. Where fifty years ago someone might have simply lit a cigarette, our very own Johnny Depp stands up and kills a chef. Not because the food was bad, nor because it was good, but simply because it happens. Just to make it look edgy for us.
Just as John Cage once famously experimented with killing cats, now Robert Rodriguez kills chefs.
If one truly has no idea how to construct a meaningful film, it would be far better to produce nothing at all. This is truly pathetic.
I find this ringing in my ears somewhat peculiar. I have never encountered anything quite like it before. It is my understanding that attacks typically manifest during physical exertion, allergic reactions, or perhaps when one is battling a respiratory infection (such as a common cold, the flu, or a virus).
It would be prudent for you to undergo an allergy screening—and I suggest keeping a detailed journal of what you consume and where you are located when these episodes occur. Perhaps they follow time spent outdoors, or following the ingestion of specific foods... surely you will be best positioned to discern the pattern yourself.
If you are living with asthma, seeking regular check-ups from a specialist is non-negotiable. You can effectively forget about relying on general practitioners. I personally manage my care at the Chicago Community Health Center within their Pulmonary Clinic. Even though you should typically expect to wait about an hour and a half, the doctors there are truly excellent; I see Dr. Sanja Pelicarić.
When I first arrived for my appointment, she simply asked me where I had been all this time.
For two years, I was strictly following a regimen of two puffs of Albuterol and two puffs of Fentanyl patch in the morning, followed by the same dosage in the evening. During that period, my attacks vanished entirely, and I was able to toss my Ventolin straight into the trash. Since then, my doctor has gradually tapered my medication, and now I take just a single puff of Fentanyl patch in the morning, and that is it.
I experience absolutely no difficulties whatsoever, which is quite a feat considering I was hospitalized countless times before I turned fifteen.
Ryan Wilson2 said:You will always attract people and circumstances that are "tuned" to your specific personality. If you change yourself—if you heal and gain true self-awareness—your personality will inevitably begin to draw in different events and different people, whether you intend it to or not.
Is that not exactly what I am arguing? Is that not the very essence of everything I have been writing about? And yet, you choose to mock me, only to turn around and repeat the exact same sentiment back to me? Does it not stand to reason that a positive character will naturally attract positive experiences and positive people? And how does one actually achieve such a state? Through practice, obviously. Of course, if you are merely acting like a parrot, repeating platitudes that you don't even truly believe and that don't reflect your actual character, beliefs, or values... then you will achieve absolutely nothing. How does one train their body? You join a gym and you commit to certain exercises for days, months, perhaps even years. Only after a significant amount of time do you see that your physique has transformed and strengthened. In much the same way, you can transform yourself—your beliefs and your perspectives. But it does not happen overnight, just as you won't build muscle in a single day.
First of all, I never specified a timeframe. Of course, this isn't something that happens overnight. It would require years of dedicated effort—months for certain aspects—because the objective isn't merely to indulge in thought.
The true point is to actually believe, because if you vocalize one thing while deep down you feel and believe the exact opposite... nothing will come of it. Furthermore, every individual is responsible solely for themselves, which leads to this conclusion: -sure, you aren't going to stop the war in Iraq, but perhaps you can prevent YOURSELF from being caught in the crossfire.
If people would simply stop foaming at the mouth, they might actually find the capacity to contemplate the underlying philosophy. One must ask: why is it that some individuals are thriving, healthy, and pursuing careers they love, while others remain eternal victims, trapped in poverty or illness? It would appear as though God is unjust, granting everything to some while leaving others with nothing.
But when we truly reflect on what is common to ALL human beings, we arrive at an answer: everything else can be stripped away from you, yet you alone decide what you believe and how you think. Perhaps that is the TOOL God has bestowed upon us all, and whoever masters its use will ultimately save themselves.
It aligns perfectly with the old adage—every man is the architect of his own fortune.
I am placing the entirety of this responsibility squarely upon your own shoulders. You are making a conscious choice regarding your own perspective; after all, the only variable within your control is your own mind and what you choose to believe in.
If you operate under the assumption that life is an uphill battle and people are inherently malicious, then that is precisely the reality you will inhabit. Conversely, if you make the decision to embrace a positive outlook—viewing life as manageable and people as fundamentally good—you will find that such experiences begin to manifest. In either scenario, the choice of belief rests solely with you, and God provides the support for that path.
It is essentially the principle of free will put into practical application.
Of course, your past experiences may have "taught" you that life is a struggle, but at any given moment, you possess the agency to decide that from here on out, you will believe in goodness and love, thereby fundamentally altering the trajectory of your life for the better.
As for the thesis itself? It is a classic tenet of positive thinking.
Regarding the notion that outer space (God, or perhaps some higher intelligence) provides support for our every belief, such that "whatever we believe in becomes true for us".
To put it more plainly, does it not follow that through our thoughts, attitudes, emotions, speech, and actions, every individual effectively constructs their own reality?
Mrs. Norris; an EKG being fine doesn't mean anything when we are discussing blood clots. An EKG merely monitors heart rhythm. If you actually intend to assess your blood health, you should request a comprehensive CBC—specifically looking at platelet counts, clotting time, and other factors tied to platelets. There is an entire battery of tests for this.
Absolute nonsense!!! During my last physical exam, they ran a full blood panel for me. Everything came back normal, with the single exception of my platelets, which were too low. They repeated the test the following day, and while the count had increased, it was still below the standard range. Since I was taking allergy medication at the time, the doctors suggested that certain types can, in rare instances, trigger thrombocytopenia. They advised me to stop taking them immediately and return for another test in three months.
I even reached out to my gynecologist to ask if birth control could be the culprit, and he flatly denied it—not that the staff at the clinic where I had my checkup even mentioned my contraceptive use, despite it being clearly noted in my medical file.
They explained to me that a deficiency in platelets can lead to bleeding that is difficult to arrest, given their role in coagulation; if the levels are insufficient, the blood simply doesn't clot with the necessary speed or efficiency.
Furthermore, my heart undergoes regular monitoring due to my athletic pursuits, specifically an EKG every six months, and the results have invariably been perfect.
I take a few years off from them (during the breaks), solely because of my PCOS and these chaotic cycles. I’m still breathing—for now, at least.
I’ll stop taking them, my cycles will seem fine for a little while, and then suddenly I’m back to getting them every two weeks or every five to six weeks, which means I'm right back on Diane. I suppose I’ll go see a doctor for a consultation, though I fully expect them to simply tell me there is nothing to worry about.