Smile [Garden State]

[herzebrock]

this movie taught me to grow up. I love the movie, I love this, everything.

Never betray the way you've always known it is!

[meeshell384]

@herzebrock - Thank you very much!

[superhda]

Awesome video. Garden State is one of my favorite movies.

[meeshell384]

superhda - Thank you so much!

[pukearainbow]

love garden state! great video, i loved the voiceovers and the editing. high five:)

[meeshell384]

pukearaindbow - Thank you very much!

[lalaloveproductions]

I really love how this video doesn't need so much editing. It's just wonderful, and you made it look so effortless.

ha, This is my favorite movie EVER.

I'm definitely making a Garden State video sooner or later. :)

[meeshell384]

lalaloveproductions - Thank you. I'm glad you appreciated the more subtle editing I chose to do. Funny how it took me so long to get to the point where less is more.

And YAY for another Garden State lover. There need to be more of us in the world. Hope to see your video posted soon! :D

[PrincessNarcissa]

this looks awesome. i gotta watch this movie !

[meeshell384]

PrinessNarcissa - Thank you! And you should!

[Samala90]

Meesh! I love this movie; I think it's probably the first dvd I bought for myself! How awesome was the idea for this contest? I'll need to check it out! I looked first at the old vid and it was really interesting to compare! The first wasn't that bad, but the scenes were obviously very long (as was the vid lol) and the B&W was a bit tacky haha... but hey, COLDPLAY! You can't go wrong with that! THIS vid however was just AMAZING!!!

[Samala90]

Your use of voiceovers were flawless, and you did a brilliant job of portraying the numbness Zach's character (I seem to have forgotten his name...! It was a long time ago since I last watch the movie) felt in the beginning, and also how Natalie's character drew him away from that. I love how the beginning and ending make a full circle of the vid :) The pacing was wonderful, my favorite part of the vid is when the song picks up and they're standing on the hill/dumpster screaming. PERFECT!

[meeshell384]

Samala90 - Aw poppet! Thank you! I'm glad you went back and decided to compare the two vids. I'm not even insulted that you called it tacky and long (because let's face facts - it is!). ;D

I think it's funny though that your favorite part is one of the original ideas I had. I think that proves I didn't suck entirely back in the day. Haha.

Thanks again, boo! :D

[00sussie00]

oh, such a nice video and now I want to see this movie even more! and I simply loved the beginning and ending of this video. Great job!

[meeshell384]

00sussie00 - Thank you so much! You definitely need to check it out! :D

[briony509]

OH MY GOSH! I have wanted to see this film for so long, when I used myspace they advertised it and I was desperate to see it. Downloading now. Because I want to save the plot for when I watch it, I'll comment back when I've seen it, but from what I saw it looked really good. I liked the pacing and the voiceovers and the effect at 0:45. Be back at a later date. Also, congrats on making it through in SYTYCV!

[meeshell384]

briony509 - Well, I'm really glad that me posting this has given you the extra push to see this movie. It's seriously just so good. Zach Braff = GENIUS. Not only can he act, but he can write and direct. Me love him long time.

I can't wait to see what you think of this after seeing the entire film. :D

And THANK YOU!

[cooljay1213]

wow looks epic. i really have to watch this movie. awesome vid =)

[meeshell384]

cooljay1213 - Why thank you!

You really should see it. But I'm biased. ;D

[TikiTyler9]

No one can understand this movie like us Jersey girls. This video is made of win girl. As are you. Loved the beginning and how you eased into the song. Congrats on once again making me even more homesick <3

[meeshell384]

TikiTyler9 - Anything to make your ass get back here quicker. You know I love that thang. ;D

And thanks poppet! You are the light that guides me. (Wow we're cheesy.)

[xXLoveEdwardCullenXx]

Your video was amazing! I watched the original and you've really grown! I really enjoyed it ^-^ And this movie seems very interesting!

[meeshell384]

xXLoveEdwardCullenXx - Aw, thanks! I'm glad you were able to appreciate it even though you've never seen it. :D

[fizzlesbabygirrl]

I really love this movie and I really love this video. You are so good at making videos. I've seen a great improvement. <3 ^.^

[meeshell384]

fizzlesbabygirrl - Aw, thank you so much! I'm happy to hear you like the movie, too! :D

[xxsweetsummerx]

this vid is amazing...i want to see this movie...

[meeshell384]

xxsweetsummerx - Thank you!

And you should!

[gwirion]

That was really cool - love Garden State :) Hope you do really well in the contest :)

[meeshell384]

gwirion - Thanks so much!

[Sparralex]

that was so fantastic. now you make me want to go and vid garden state. you know how much i love the beginning and the end, AND the voiceovers. basically, i just love everything. good luck in the contest, i'm sure you'll do great :)!

[meeshell384]

Sparralex - It was my evil plan all along. Vid it to make you do it. Bwuahahaha!

[08layal80]

oh, I really love this movie!!!

beautiful video!

[meeshell384]

08layal80 - Thank you! :D

[VolcanoMeltYouDown]

as all your videos, it's amazing. I even never herd about that movie, and now, not only I'm gonna see that movie (I should, shouldn'nt I?) I'm pretty sure I'm going to love him.:)

[meeshell384]

VolcanoMeltYouDown - I'm so glad you enjoyed this even though you don't know the movie! But yes, you definitely need to watch it - especially if you're into dry humor and quirkiness. :D

[dazzleme7]

That's amazing! In my top ten list as well. Zach and Natalie are too adorable for words. Wonderful!

[meeshell384]

dazzleme7 - Thanks Hanna!

[ZielonaLinijka]

gosh, i think this is the best video you've ever made! ; )

i totally adore it. perfect song with perfect movie and perfect voiceovers!

aaahhh, i fell in love ...

[meeshell384]

ZielonaLinijka - Aw, wow. Thank you so much! :D

[mariashah2]

1:47 + icon = <3 And I really liked the movie. ;)

You know, this comes at just the right time, cause i watched the movie two days ago. And I found out about it from your 'Goodnight & Go' vid. ;) Can you believe it, I've been saving it for so long. :D

Now to the video - great idea with the beginning and the ending. I liked it a lot and I like how you summed up the movie. The original was still a good watch too. :)

[meeshell384]

mariashah2 - Really?! That IS perfect timing! I'm so glad you were able to see it, then my video came out! Yay!

And yay again! I'm happy you liked it! Thank you! :D

[charmedkitten]

I FREAKIN LOOOOOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!

i agree with PeriPonytails you did capture "freeing essence of it."

BEAUTIFUL:D

[meeshell384]

charmedkitten - I love that I'm finding so many more fans of this movie now!

And thank you!

[PeriPonytails]

that was beautiful :) one of my all time favorite movies, and you definitely captured the quirky, freeing essence of it <3 gorgeous editing and great song choice!!

xxx

-kait

[meeshell384]

PeriPonytails - I really wanted to get some quirkiness in here, but still keep the somber tone of the song. I'm glad you think I was able to achieve that. Thank you!

[Jesuit24]

I saw this film with friends and a pizza. They talked over it. I was annoyed. I need to watch this properly.

[meeshell384]

Jesuit24 - You REALLY do need to give this movie a proper viewing. How dare they talk over Zach and Natalie!

[adorkablezorro]

Of course I've seen this movie.

Amazing job!

[meeshell384]

adorkablezorro - Yay! Thank you!

[lovingjackdawson]

Fantastic Michelle. The whole beginning/ending thing was so creative.

I also gotta say that this video is a thousand times better than the original on Bam. You've kept all your amazing talents: beat matching, lyric matching, etc.

It was great to see how much your style has evolved. ;-)

5/5

Alyssa

[meeshell384]

lovingjackdawson - Can't know where you're going till you know where you've been. I know. I'm so deep.

And thank you. I knew that I needed to keep the beginning and the end I used from the original. I thought I was the s*** back then - coming up with that. Haha. ;D

[luvtheheaven3]

Garden State is a great movie, I recently rewatched it... and you did a really good job with this! :D Good luck in the contest, I'm still thinking about maybe entering in it too. ;) I love how you edited this, you've improved a lot since you made the first one :D

[meeshell384]

luvtheheaven3 - Yay! I've improved! The past two years haven't been for nothing! Haha.

And yes, you should give it a try. I think it's refreshing to look back at your first videos and give it another go. I feel accomplished now. :P

[7KellProductions]

OMG I loved Garden State! Great movie and you definitely did a FANTASTIC job with this! Good luck in the contest!

[meeshell384]

7KellProductions - Aw, thank you so much!

[itsarollercoaster]

Aaaahhh I love it! I totally wanna see this movie now. Where did you get clips from the movie?

[meeshell384]

itsarollercoaster - Thanks a lot!

I got them from my dvd using Magic DVD Ripper.

[itsarollercoaster]

Thanks sooo much! XD Tehe now I'm gonna go rip all my favorite dvds XD

[PippinFlippin]

i used to love this movie when it came out... haven't watched it in a while but this is really good... great job

[meeshell384]

PippinFlippin - Aw, thank you! :D

[BottleItUpMichelle]

This is my third favorite movie of all time.

[meeshell384]

BottleItUpMichelle - Well, you're a Jersey girl. You can't help it. ;D

[BottleItUpMichelle]

hahah true. Just realized I didn't comment on your editing, it's flawless as always.

[LightCammraSmile]

this is my moms favorite movie.

funny she says in not aloud to see it, ;)

(too young)

love the effects.

[meeshell384]

LightCammraSmile - Well, it is a bit on the naughty side. ;D

But I'm glad you enjoyed it anyway.

[redonkulousx]

oh goshh its been like what, 2 years, since i saw this? this is one good moviee. amazing vid! (:

[meeshell384]

redonkulousx - Thanks a lot! :D

[LizzehMarie]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE OMG!!!! one of my favorites...and this was so perfect! it gave me chills...5/5 and faved!!

[meeshell384]

LizzehMarie - Aw yay! I'm so glad that you loved the movie (and my vid)! :D

[GreysALIASAnatomy]

I havent even thought about this movie in ages. wow zach Braff is the best isn't he? This is a great look at the movie. You are a born editor!

[meeshell384]

GreysALIASAnatomy - He IS the best. I'm watching Scrubs now, and I've fallen even more in love... ;D

And thank you!

[MWN22]

oh i love this movie! This movie is proof that you don't need a big budget to make something phenomenal. just great performances.

and you don't a great editing program to be a great vidder. For me your story telling skills always take prominence. you could be editing with rubbish and i wouldn't notice, lol.

well done.

any alias videos soon? ish? LOL.

I love your alias videos!

[meeshell384]

MWN22 - Well thank you very much. I think my analness controls my storytelling. I'd hate for it not to make sense, even to someone who didn't know the fandom. But that's why I am the way I am.

And as for Alias... Well... I sort of lost my dvd downloads on my comp due to a virus. So it would take time to get them back on my computer. I'm making a friend watch it all with me... So I might get some season 3 inspiration at some point. ;D

[ccmrose]

I. Love. This. Movie. Definitely on my top 10 as well, no doubt.

This was beautiful...you showed all the best scenes, used the best quotes...amazing. Automatic fave. :D

[meeshell384]

ccmrose - Aw, awesome! Thank you! I tried really hard to get all the good scenes in.  Though I did miss a lot of the funny ones (stupid depressing tone of the song...). ;D

[sabrinajoan]

i love this movie [:

[nokas3031]

I've never seen this movie but wooow this makes me wanna watch it right now!this is so beautfil, amazing, perfect!loved it :D:D:D

[meeshell384]

nokas3031 - Well, then you really should watch it then, shouldn't you? It's a dry comedy drama. And you just can't go wrong with Zach Braff... :P

[ShelbyJonaslover4eva]

LOVE IT! great job! this is such a great movie!

[meeshell384]

ShelbyJonaslover4eva - Thanks so much!

[darknessrulesall16]

You were good back then too though.

:D

But OMFG this was freakin' awesome.

I wanna join this contest, but I knwo I'll fail at remaking..D:

[meeshell384]

darknessrulesall16 - Aw, thank you. We really are our own worst judges. And no one's seen that video in years. Haha.

And you should try it anyway. Ya never know... ;D

[darknessrulesall16]

lol.

Yeah, I'm gonna try anyways, it's loads of fun. :D