Movies That Remind You Of Klaus and Caroline

I really like this trailer, it doesn't give the whole movie away.






Roxanne [to Megamind]: "You look really good in white."
Totally made me think of Klaus wearing white for the 1920's dance.

Kate and Caroline are very spunky, opinionated, and stubborn women, which I think that strong men find endearing. And both of them want to be in love so badly and have *made up their minds* as to whom that man is *supposed* to be. (Which is a real shame because the two of them are basically settling.) But once they open up and "take a chance" they see that there are more opportunities out there. In Caroline's case, she hasn't had enough time to really process or understand the difference between what she wants now and what will give her true happiness down the road. And sometimes, love just isn't enough. You can't *make* someone love you or force compatibility.

French Kiss really does have a beautiful message and I definitely think that Caroline should watch it and hopefully learn a thing or two from what Kate goes through in the film.

I also like how Luc has layers too. He does have ulterior motives at the beginning when it comes to Kate and yet he slowly begins to care for her. And Kate comes to learn enough about him to see the good and bad in him.

I still don't see what Kate ever saw in Charlie. And after what he did to her, I can't see why she would want to be with him, let alone go after him. But I guess she loves him at that point and wants to desperately "fix" the situation. She is the "fixer," just like Caroline is, particularly when it comes to Tyler and their relationship.

Knight And Day

I love how Roy's perspective on things is so vastly different that the "average" person's - it reminds me of Klaus. They are both survivors. What would totally rock the mental foundations of the "normal" person, he doesn't bat an eye at. Roy has faced death so many times and that it has changed him and yet he still knows how to enjoy himself, just like Klaus. I see both Roy and Klaus learning that the journey is easier and more fun when you have a companion to share things with and have a real, honest relationship with. However, given the unique nature of their situations it's difficult for men like Roy and Klaus to find that person. First of all, the woman has to stick around long enough to understand your layers, your crazy flaws, and lifestyle. And then, after all of that she has to actually fall in love with you and want to be with you. And when there is constant drama and problems, the woman has to really be extra special for you to notice her in the first place and to care enough to even try to make a connection with her.

And like how these two men attempt to show the ladies in their lives the reality that they see and have to deal with yet are patient with them. They know that is a lot to handle and have probably seen most women unable to process it or unwilling to see it for all that it is.

The Thor/Loki/Odin family unit remind me of Elijah/Loki/Mikael. And while I suppose most would jump to compare Klaus to Loki because Loki is adopted and Loki is the "bad" guy I also think that Klaus has parallels to Thor.

Thor is so sure that he deserves to be king and that ends up being his downfall. In anger, Odin casts him out and strips him of his powers, which reminds me of how Esther felt that Klaus was too dangerous and cursed him to block his werewolf side. While both actions were about punishment, Odin only wanted Thor to basically learn his lesson and be worthy of his powers while Esther really didn't want her son to ever regain his.

As for Jane, she changes Thor and it is because of her and her friends that he begins to learn that part of being a "king" is taking responsibility and protecting others, rather than just using your power to trample on others.

Stefan [to Klaus]: Your family wants you dead because they can never be what you are - a king.

I think that this was one of those moments where Klaus felt a real kinship with Stefan and it is one of the things that drives Klaus, the idea that someone would see him that way. In his mind's eye, he always has be prepared for battle.

Here are some Thor quotes jumped out at me at I watched for TVD parallels.

Laufey [to Loki]: Your father is a murderer and a thief! And why have you come here? To make peace? You long for battle. You crave it! You're nothing but a boy trying to prove himself a man.

Thor: I have no plans to die today.

Odin: You are a vain, greedy, cruel boy.
Thor: And you are an old man, and a fool!

Thor [walks up to a pet shop clerk]: I need a horse!

Thor: This mortal form grows weak. I require sustenance!

Jane Foster: Who are you?
Thor: Youa'll know soon enough!

Thor: I will end this.

Odin: I have sacrificed much to achieve peace. So too must a new generation sacrifice to maintain that peace. Responsibility! Duty! Honour! These are not mere virtues to which we must aspire! They are essential to every soldier, to every king! »

Odin: Thor, Odin's Son, through your arrogance and stupidity, you have opened these peaceful realms and innocent lives to the horror and devastation of war...



Here is a quote from Tom Hiddleston about his character, Loki, and it made me think of Klaus as well:

"My job is to find sympathy where society refuses to. People like Loki are often locked up and judged and reviled—and rightfully, kind of, chastised and castigated and lionised. My job is to find the humanity in him. Ultimately, underneath all of Loki’s hatefulness and spite is a lost child. I have to get underneath the skin of that. He's just someone who is so lacking in self-esteem, all he needs is true affection, I guess."

From the cartoon: