Back from the cinema just a while ago after watching
Johnny English Reborn and to tell you the truth what I most appreciated was to meet former adult learners of mine. It was so good to see them again! It was kind of going back to the glorious old days when they were still attending evening classes, engaged in learning, when school was still bustling with life... now, though our adult learners are as motivated as the former were, they are fewer and with irregular attendance, and the number of classes and learners attending each class do make difference. Let's hope that in spite of so many budget cuts, the government and our Department of Education approve more of these tailor-made courses and learning programmes to allow more adults to return to school at least to complete general education requirements. This second chance would surely be welcomed by both former dropouts, by those who need professional development and, last but not least, by us teachers!
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Anyway,
Johnny English Reborn is an action comedy film parodying the James Bond secret agent genre. As I said here before, it is the sequel to
Johnny English (2003) also starring Rowan Atkinson as the main character.
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English attempts to stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate the Chinese Premier and cause global chaos. After a disastrous mission in Mozambique, he has been in Tibet / Asia but when his agency superiors learn of this assassination attempt, they must hunt down Johnny English, their highly unorthodox agent. To prove he had been framed and to get redemption, he must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs throughout KGB, CIA and even his MI-7. Not my fave genre but ok for a laugh and relaxation :)
We all had a nice time together before and during the flick. We chatted and remembered the good old times at school before going in, laughed together during the film and afterwards - with some sadness - we said goodbye... just hope not for too long :)))
3 comments:
Alexandra, I must share with you that this is indeed the first time that I write on a blog.
Enjoyed your movie commentary. Rowan is an accomplished comedian, however, I don't enjoy his movie performances as much as his role in the Mr. Bean television series. Have you ever watched the series?
I was sad to learn, that as everywhere, budget cuts are affecting the availability of remedial education for adults.
Now, that I have wet my feet, I will return again, without so much first timers trepidation.
I really liked this movie and hope that we can go to the cinema again!
Do return more often, Tina. Hope to "see" you around soon. Alex
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