The 1998 classics "Armageddon" and "Deep Impact" are some of my favorite movies about what the mankind as a whole and individuals could do when facing sudden extinction. This movie is like those two contemplating destructions of the planet by devastating asteroids. However, my wife compared it to 2012 "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" pointing at its poignant character. She had to explain to me what "poignant" meant, but I bet you knew. Regardless of that when watching this nice romantic, yet still dystopian science fiction one would have to ponder what to do when something like that is happening and only a few days of life would be left. There is no doubt that many people would be scared, panicking and yes, violent and selfish. The creators of this movie decided to put the usual, expected violence like portrayed in many other dystopian movies just on the sidelines. The story's spine is focused on developing the relationship between two young protagonists Michael and Rose who were put into such a situation by accidental extraordinary circumstances. My wife loved that, because she hates violence in science fiction dystopias.
I just love the title "When I'm Ready", because I am any time. Not only because I am old, but also because I prepared myself for the afterlife. I gained knowledge about the other side by intensive metaphysical preparation. I wish I would know all of that earlier in my younger years. I would be free of fear of dying, especially of sudden dying, and could have an even more fulfilling life than I had. That question about being ready is there for everyone, whether young or old. What about you? Are you ready? One day everyone will have to go. Believe me, if you can answer that question positively, "Yes, I am ready", you might find more happiness and fulfillment in your life than you have, whether asteroid or some similar catastrophe comes or not. Even though this new 2025 movie is an illusion indeed, it is a good time to see it and ponder for yourself. Besides that, it is a great entertaining romance for anyone.
