Movie Film Reviews

Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters Movie Review

2013-01-29T07:18:00.000-08:00

Don't Eat The Candies In The Candy House!

Do you remember the classic fairy tale story of Hansel and Gretel? The kids who were lost in the woods, stumble to a house made of candy that turns out to be the witch's house and eats children? You might want to refresh your memory on the classic children's tale before you go watch this movie, "Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters" directed and written by Tommy Workola. Starring the leading roles, Jeremy Renner as Hansel and and Gemma Arterton as Gretel. According to this movie, Hansel and Gretel became witch bounty hunters after they killed the witch in the candy house. With Hollywood movies these days, you just have to expect the unexpected spin to a fairy tale story. There are other classic children's stories in the past such as " Little Red Riding Hood", "Snow White" and many others that have been brought up in the big screen with a horror twist.
The movie is rated-R and has a mild gory moments like stabbing, head stomping, body explosion, heads being chopped off, tortures and many other creative ways to killing someone.

Overall, I give this movie a 4 out of 5 because of the action sequence and the humor. Even though I am not a big fan of gore and blood spill movies, it kept me entertained throughout the whole movie. The superbly skilled witches who were welled versed in martial arts fighting, special make up effects on the witches that captured the "scary witch look" and endless ammunition throughout the movie. It seemed like they had guns and bullets popping out whenever they needed it (where did it come from?) Anyway, this movie was funny and entertaining, a good night out with older kids and friends.

Les Mis - A Story of Broken Dreams

2012-12-24T14:07:00.000-08:00

Les Mis - A Story of Broken Dreams

What is your plan for Christmas day? Going to the movies? There are some anticipated films to be premiered during the holidays, but the one to watch is the movie "Les Miserables" directed by Tom Hooper.
Les Miserables is a masterpiece which is widely known as one of the best novels in the nineteenth century. It is a french novel by Victor Hugo who first published it in 1862. With all the top famous star-studded actors taking part in this musical film such as Hugh Jackman, Russell Crow, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, and many more; this movie is expected to be beyond phenomenal.
Les Miserables is set in the 19th Century France, focusing on Jean Valjean(Hugh Jackman) who is in a journey after breaking his parole after being jailed for almost two decades and is being hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert(Russell Crowe). Meanwhile, In the life of a prostitute, Fantine(Anne Hathaway), Valjean agreed to adopt and take care of Fantine's daughter, Cosette(Amanda Seyfried) that change their destiny forever.

Les Miserables already received four Golden globe nominations, four actor screen guild awards, and will most likely be nominated for an Oscar.
With Anne Hathaway's chilling song of "I dreamed a dream" and the one minute heartfelt theatrical trailer of the movie that seems to capture everyone's emotion, many will agree that this may be one of the best musical films ever. Make sure to bring tissues for those who cries easily.

The Devil's Advocate Movie (1997)

2011-06-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

I saw this movie when I was a kid. I did not understand what the movie was about, but I remember being horrified with some of the scenes and I felt questioned after I finish watching it. I guess that's what happen when your a kid and you watches movies out of your content..hehe
Anyway, I rented this movie on Netflix so I can watch for the second time to make some sense out of it and enlighten myself about the message.

Here is the description from netflix:
When charismatic lawyer John Milton (Al Pacino) recruits the successful young attorney Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves) to his high-powered Manhattan firm, both Kevin and his wife (Charlize Theron) find life on Park Avenue seductive. That is, until strange things begin to happen. By the time the pair begins questioning John's plans and who -- or what -- Kevin actually works for, it might be too late in director Taylor Hackford's creepy thriller.

I have to say this movie is a smart scary film in a way they portray the devils walking with us in everyday life pretending to be just another human being with the nature of deceiving people in any way possible. When I first saw the film as a kid, I already felt creeped out, even now that I have more understanding of the movie. While watching this, a lot of explicit visual message of deceptions, and insidious had come to my senses just from assumptions(probably from other horror movies I saw). I think I'm more careful and sharper of whom I give my trust since anything can happen.

Overall, The movie is really good. One of the best mind bending Psychological Supernatural thriller. Actors are definitely great especially AL Pacino with the Speech close to the end. Story lines and Plot are Genius. Special effects are not that great, but definitely left some negative imaginations in my mind.

Kung Fu Panda 2 Movie Review

2011-06-03T19:47:00.000-07:00

Kung Fu Panda 2 is awesome!!!..I saw the movie in 3D this past weekend. The animation is awesomely great. I enjoyed watching the first one when it came out, so I definitely cannot miss the second movie. The Kung-Fu action is really cool and Exhilirating. I was so into it, a job well done. Lots of Kung-fu action and good plot with the Villain.
Comparing it to the first movie, I didn't think it was nearly as funny as the first one, but I was satisfied with the outcome and there's definitely good humor funny scenes. I mean this is a movie for kids, but at some point it felt like it was too deep for kids to comprehend that there was more about the past and the main character's back story, but the animation makes it easy to understand. I think a lot kids would just be paying attention to those action and funny scenes.
Overall, I enjoyed it and never a boring a scene. Will be looking forward to the next one. Rate it 9 out of 10.

"Insidious" Movie 2011

2011-04-10T20:14:00.000-07:00

I saw the Movie on its opening Day, I just didn't have the time to blog about it. I have to say its one of the most scariest movie I have seen since "Drag Me To Hell", which is a mix of Comedy and Horror and Exorcist movies.. I thought "Paranormal Activity" was not scary at all in my opinion, but this one seems to just put me in the edge of my seat. I had trouble sleeping for at least three days just because of this movie.
Scenes that gave me trouble was the "Old Lady since Childhood Pics" and the "faces on windows".
I never really like watching "SAW" because of the gory and torture scenes because it sickens me. Any Ghost, spirit related or Paranormal movies I would love to go see and judge how frightening it is. Its actually my favorite Genre. I guess the Combination from both Directors of "Paranormal Activity" and "Saw" makes the movie really intense. The movie seems to be original with their idea or maybe it is. I don't recall any haunting movies that involves going into the other "Realm"..maybe "Poltergeist" and "Silent Hill". I probably just have to do some research with those kind of films.

After watching this, I feel like I want to try that "Astral Projection" as they portray in the movie. I wonder if it really is like that when you are traveling without your body that it leads you to a parallel world or another realm. I might google some workshops in NYC if there is any.

Here's the Trailer:

Ip Man 2008 - The Master of Bruce Lee

2011-01-23T21:00:00.000-08:00

The Real IP Man..

I saw this movie on netflix like twice already since I really like the action sequence and also the story of course since it gave me new perspective in life... This has to be one of my favorite movie of all time.
The cinematography is awesome and fight choreography is amazing.

I haven't really watched any martial arts film for a long time, and I'm a big fan at heart. I guess in my mind there's really not worth anything seeing nowadays since everything is just "build up hyped" except for the old ones which are more better with plots and storyline. I've been hooked on horror and thriller movies lately.

Check out the trailer:

Anyways, I saw this movie on netflix, supposedly this movie came out on 2008.

here's the description from netflix;

An occupying Japanese general (Hiroyuki Ikeuchi) challenges Chinese men to duels so he can prove the superiority of the Japanese. Ip Man (Donnie Yen) -- a Chinese martial arts master forced to work in the mines -- refuses to fight, but can resist for only so long. Revisit the early days of Ip Man, who gained later fame as an early trainer of Bruce Lee, in director Wilson Yip's action-packed biopic set during the Sino-Japanese War.

I also heard that he was the trainer of Bruce Lee. Well, since im a fan of Bruce Lee, I got to check this out...LOL..he's the best, we need to check out who his trainer is..hehe

I think this is the movie that you should watch.

Mother

2011-01-11T10:05:00.000-08:00

I saw a lot of movies during the holidays and breaks added. I haven't really got a chance to blog about them. I even signed up for netflix. Its very Convenient to have netflix so you don't have to travel and go to a video store if your feeling lazy or whatever the case is.
Anyway I rented this movie from Blockbuster during the holidays, called "Mother". Its a Korean movie I found near the New Release section. I don't really watch this type of Genre(Drama &Thriller type) but after reading the short sypnosis, it seems to have a good plot. So I gave it a shot since I have all the time in the world to watch so many movies in my three weeks of break. I have to say, it was very good, the ending wasn't exactly the way I want it to end but it was good. At least they were able to find out what she was looking for and able to solve the problem that she's not ready for.. Its amazing how a mother would break any boundaries and limitations for her child.
From watching this movie, I have to say Truth must comes out whether you can't handle it or not. It will set you free, but it will make you miserable at first.
Check out the trailer.

Here's a little info about the movie I found on Netflix:
A murder rocks a South Korean town and suspicion quickly falls on a reclusive, mentally challenged -- and alibi-free -- young man (Bin Won). When an inept public defender botches the boy's case, his mother (Hye-ja Kim) sets out to prove her son's innocence. Acclaimed director Joon-ho Bong (Memories of Murder) explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her child in this atmospheric crime thriller.

"The Lovely Bones" 2009

2010-09-28T09:37:00.000-07:00

I have to say this has to be one of the best movies I have seen. Drama is really not my type of Genre, but this one I like...lol..It has some suspense to it. The Graphic Fantasy visual effects was really great, but what really was awesome is the story and meaning behind it. I don't remember when was the last drama movie I saw that made me a little eyed teary, I guess Im checkin my other Blog movie review.
A short introduction of the movie:
About an ordinary girl on her way home from school and was murdered in December 1973.
Susie(The main Character) was trapped in this "In-Between" fantasy place where she's able to see and observe all the stuff that she left on earth. She watched her family, mom and dad, Grandma, her murder mystery, her crush, and her murderer after her death.
Though the ending was kinda like a dissapointment for me with the pay-off from the murderer in the end, I was hoping it could be something more justice like electric chair or something for all the little girls she killed, But I guess a gruesome death is good enough. Well, This has the vibe of a family drama, so I guess high-school puppy love scene would suit to free her completely so I just have to suck it up..hehe.. And Of course, You can never bring a loved one back whatever you do, and we all must have to move on. I don't think "revenge" was the ideal focus in the story. In real life there are a lot of cases and stories that are unsolved.
Check out the trailer. It actually came out last year directed by Peter Jackson and also was on the book by Alice Sebold.

Resident Evil "Afterlife" Review

2010-09-23T22:40:00.000-07:00

I Finally saw Resident Evil "Afterlife" last weekend. I very much liked it. Lovin the 3D as well. Well to be honest, Im a big fan of Resident Evil Games and other stuff so even if it comes out mediocre type movie I would still give it a lot of credit for making it to the big screen. Mila Jovovich is awesome like always. Im thinking maybe they should put Angelina Jolie next time as one of the characters from the game who hasn't appeared yet in the movie like "Ada Wong". ANyways, I saw a couple of familiar Villains and creatures like the big guy with the Big Axe, and the Zombies with stuff coming out of their mouth, and of course "Wesker" with that "Neo"Matrix look. Also "Chris Redfield" before I forgot as one of the good guys. Some of the Action secquence look Matrixish like with the bullets and slow mos, well I guess its not just all about matrix. Overall, I would give this movie an 8 out of 10. I guess I was expecting more actions and lots of extra stuff, but really im satisfied. Looking for the next one.. I can't wait.

"Case 39" 2009

2010-09-21T22:04:00.000-07:00

I saw this movie Couple of weeks ago Actually and forgot to make a short review.
This movie came out last year. One of my friend lend me the DVD to watch it.
Since I like horror and suspense movie, of course I didnt hesitate to go see it.
The Story is about a Family Social Service Worker Emily Jenkins(Renee Zellweger) who seems to have seen it all. She met this 10 year old girl Lilith Sullivan(Jodelle Ferland) and the child's cruel parents. Little she know about the family, she folled her instinct and made tremendous efforts to save lily from the seemingly dangerous vibe she feels from parents. She took care of Lily while they search for a perfect foster family to move on. Little did she know, She help ignite a very dark supernatural force surrounding the kid and the greater horror had just begun...
The movie was good, it sorta kept me on the edge of my seat for a bit. The movie has a very good twist as it progress. What I like about this movie is the image and visualization they portray that leaves me wondering and imagining stuff. I have seen many Horror movies in the past, but this one still gives me the thrill ride while watching it, Even though some part/scenes on this one haved already played to my expectations of what is about to happen.I actually watched it twice, the reason is I wanted to kinda scare my friend, and it didnt work.

Resident Evil "Afterlife" and The Last Exorcism

2010-08-28T21:26:00.000-07:00

There are two movies I must see this coming month which is the Resident Evil 'Afterlife" and The Last Exorcism.
Resident Evil movies seems not to dissapoint me even though they change the story line from the game which a lot of other movies that comes from the video games does.
Maybe its because they bringing all the charaters and villains that I see from the actual game even though its not in particular order like in the game.
I remember buying a PlayStation 2 system so that I could play resident Evil 4, that shows how much I like this movie.
the next one coming up is gonna be on 3D. here's the trailer. I am going to the IMAX theater on this one.

and here's the trailer for The Last Exorcism...this trailer looks really scary, but from what I heard and read from other people's reviews, it is a waist of money. Even though I've been warned, I still would like to go and see it since Exorcist movies always freaks me out. Hopefully it wont be as bad as what many people have said. I was suppose to see this movie last night with my girl and my friends, but the theater that we were near at in NYC is not showing it.

SALT - 2010 movie review

2010-08-24T09:34:00.000-07:00

I did a post before regarding the trailer for this movie. As I had mention the trailer looks very interesting and it look like it has a good story plots and twist.
As Expected, It came with a good plot and unexpected twist. I guess I could compare this movie to "Bourne Ultimatum", the girl version..hehe..I always want to see Angelina Jolie on Action pack movies. She's such a great actress. The last movie she did was "Wanted" became one of my favorites of all time.
I recommend this for everyone who likes to watch guessing games and mind thrilling action movies. However, besides all the positive reviews I give, some part or scenes to sorta have that unreal feel like when she jump side to side on the elevator while its going down or when she beat down all four guys at the same time. Im pretty sure it's possible with all the proper training and technique and I always like to see Angelina kick ass. I guess that's what the movie is suppose to do, to bring unreal to reality for us to imagine and enjoy to watch.
Overall, I very much like this movie because Angelina Jolie is in it,..LOL, because of the sexy action stuff, and the plots and twists that keeps you guessing.

B-girL

2010-07-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

Just saw this movie on cable last night before I went to sleep. I have to say, I almost gave up on modern dance movies since most of them are so cheezy trying to bring up the hardcore lifestyle in the street to the big screen...LOL..I think the general public media and hollywood always had the wrong approach and understanding of what dancers go through or the lifestyle specifically the bboys and bgirls on this one, Almost to the point that I don't care anymore..haha
But after watching this I have to say I was actually surprised. My expectations were very low to begin with, but I wanted to give it a shot since its a "break dancing" movie..hehe, I knew some of the names of the people, have seen some in person, the trailer looks somewhat realistic, and since Im a bboy myself, I need to check this out. I believe this is a low-budget film, but that doesnt stop a good movie production. I want to make my own movie now...LOL
The story was great, and it has a good amount of sense of capturing and showing the expressions and visions of a bboy/bgirl. The battle in the end was cool too.
Overall, I'll give this movie an 8.5 out 10. Is there a B-boy movie coming out anytime soon?
Lady Jules the main Character, In my opinion is one of the best bgirls out there not basing it on the movie.

M Night Shyamalan - DEVIL Trailer

2010-07-19T15:23:00.000-07:00

Just saw another movie Trailer, my blog should just be about movie trailer reviews...LOL, I havent really seen any new movies, but I have a feeling I will see some of the upcoming ones. Anyway, Check out this "DEVIL" movie by M Night Shyamalan. The trailer looks really something, and I feel like i'Ve known the whole story just by watching the clip. I assume that the plot or twist for this movie is something that majority is familiar with unless insane twist like that movie "Orphan"..who wouldve guessed?...This one reminds me of that old reality show "The Mole"..LOL..It gives you a sense of the question to find "Which one among Us". I believe there has been similar to these plots in a different setting. But I like this kind of movies because it keeps you guessing till the movie is finished. Plus M Night Shyamalan in my opinion make good interesting movies.

Paranormal Activity 2 The Movie

2010-07-11T20:55:00.000-07:00

The second movie of Paranoral Activity is Back. The first movie caused a lot of buzzes and hyped last year when it came out.
All of my friends and co-workers has the same reviews, "it was Scary".Haha
Honestly, It didn't really bug me to the point that I can't sleep, but it made me wonder what would happen and left me imagining stuff.
I would go see this movie since the last one was good and it was worth the money,lol.
Plus the trailer seems to have more ideas to scare people on the story. I just hope that they don't spoil and over do it since the first one was great.

The movie Paranormal Activity 2 is directed by Tod Kip Williams. But Oren Peli who directed the first film is still attached as producer.

"The Shutter Island" the movie

2010-07-04T20:00:00.000-07:00

First of ALL, Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!! After watching "Avatar" on DVD, I felt like I needed to watch another film. SO i went to look for something that's horror, suspense, or maybe some thriller. I came across "Shutter Island". I heard some reviews from the radio station last year, and there was postive and negative feedbacks from the hosts. So I guess, let's try watching this one.
I would have to say this movie is more of a drama to me than more of a thriller after the whole ending and learning the story behind it. Maybe a little suspense here and there, or maybe it just didn't work for me...whatever.
I would give a lot of Kudos to the Plot twist, since it has excellent creativeness to an extent. you would have to pick a side, wait for the movie to finish and be proven right or wrong. ALso the dreamlike illusion effect, to describe a certain past was cool too.
Anyway the story is about two federal marshall called up to the island that provides housing for the criminally insane as a psychiatric institute. They were called to Island due to a recent dissapearance of one of the prisoner that vanished out of her like a bubble. As they asked questions around, things becomes suspicious of the people that work there. They start to wonder if they are the one investigating the actual crime or they are ones being investigated.

Avatar 2009

2010-07-02T20:45:00.000-07:00

I'm probably way behind with this one, haha. I just saw this movie yesterday on "DVD" and I was blown away with the Special effects. I wish I could've seen it on 3D or in the theaters. I would've have goosebumps, Haha. It was really amazingly beautiful. WHen I was watching the trailer, I kinda assume the story, but then again, it was a lot different from what I have thought. It's kinda similar to the idea of the matrix with the body switching but completely different. Its gonna take long on my side to explain, I'm not gonna bother. Plus the story has something to do with History and bringing the peace back to equality with freedom or something close to that idea.
James Cameron is the Director of this movie, He's one of the greatest as we all know in our generation. A lot of props to the special effects, its breathtaking and magical....lol..I think those were my favorite parts which is seeing the nature.
All the Actors were awesome too.
It should win a lot of awards. Its really worth seeing this movie. One of the best in our lfetime.
The last movie I saw that I really like was "Slumdog Millionaire".then this one.

Kill Bill 3 Release 2014!

2010-04-24T17:20:00.000-07:00

I found this video yesterday of Quentin Tarantino officially announcing the making of the movie KIll bill 3...apparently this was from last year...so im a little late about the news.
here it is:

Does he have any history of saying things about projects and ended up not making it?...im not sure...who cares...im excited...its one of my favorite movie of all time. Im a big fan...I heard it took him ten years to do the first kill bill..thats crazy.
I wonder what will happen with the story since almost everyone from the last volumes were dead. Maybe Vernita green's daughter Nikki will take the revenge(after all its a story of revenge)...Black mamba's daughter will step up too, Elle Driver might become a blind fighting machine..hehe. There could be more prediction and speculations later on...im just excited to hear that there will be kill bill volume 3...I just assume that Quentin will take this up another level since he really have that vibe of knowing how to work out his collaborative-imagination.

Haunting in Connecticut(2009)

2010-04-22T21:42:00.000-07:00

I saw this movie last year at the Theaters, and saw it again on cable couple of nights ago. The movie was actually a true Story. The house use to be a funeral Parlor with Disturbing history and inconceivable acts performed providing gateways to spiritual entities.. I remember first watching the documentary on Discovery Channel. That version was actually scary and kinda got me thinkin about it for days. I would give it an 8 out 10. It wasn't really that bad. I guess it would be a lot scarier if I didnt know the story already to begin with so I won't have much of expectations. the Special effect was good...when that thing came out of the boys mouth...it felt kinda gross and disgusting.

here is a link to the documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvgM5sRCa4c

here's the trailer from last year.

50 Great Works of Literature You Should At Least Watch on Film

2010-03-30T23:20:00.000-07:00

hhmm, I haven't blog about movies in a minute because I haven't seen any lately...LOL
Anyway I came across this topic last week about Classic Stuff, I would say in Literature. Great Stories that was put on Film. I found this list on another blog.
Some of the films on the list I have seen on my high School days on Literature class and actually read the book before watching the movie. Some I just saw in the Theaters like "Lord of the Rings" and "Chronicles of Narnia".
I've only seen quite a few so I put an X on the ones that i have watched so far.
Check it out, see if you remember something that's not on the list.
For example, I think Harry Potter should be in there...lol

Lord of the Flies
Of Mice and Men
East of Eden
The Odyssey
Heart of Darkness
Frankenstein (X)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (X)
A Farewell to Arms
The Scarlet Letter
The Good Earth
Catch-22
The Last of the Mochicans
Lolita
Love in the Time of Cholera
A Clockwork Orange
Count of Monte Cristo
Deliverence
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Nostromo
The Color Purple
The Lord of the Rings (X)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Sophie’s Choice
All the King’s Men
To Kill a Mockingbird (X)
Gone with the Wind
The Great Gatsby (X)
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Remains of the Day
Howards End
Vanity Fair
Sense and Sensibility
Wuthering Heights
The Crucible
Hamlet (X)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Romeo and Juliet (X)
A Streetcar Named Desire
No Country for Old Men
The Joy Luck Club (X)
Girl, Interrupted (X)
The Shipping News
The English Patient (X)
Alice in Wonderland (X)
Charlotte’s Web
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Chronicles of Narnia (X)

For more information on each of these titles...Check out this link.
http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/50-great-works-of-literature-you-should-at-least-watch-on-film/

Street fighter - The legend of Chun - li

2010-02-02T23:22:00.001-08:00

Short Summary:

As the Street Fighter saga celebrates its 20th anniversary, fight fans are invited to follow along with fearsome fighter Chun-Li as she faces off against a series of formidable opponents in this feature adaptation of the popular video-game franchise directed by Exit Wounds' Andrzej Bartkowiak. Previously adapted for the screen in the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme film, the series continues to thrive as eager gamers across the globe go toe-to-toe to determine who is the most skilled and powerful warrior in the video-game universe.
On the streets of Bangkok, crime boss Bison instigates a wave of violence in the slum districts, grabbing power and land no matter what the costs to its residents. His ruthless tactics are met by a team of heroes consisting of Chun-Li, a half-Caucasian/half-Asian beauty who gave up a life of privilege to become a street fighter, battling for those who cannot fight for themselves; her kung fu master, Gen, once a feared criminal, who now fights for the forces of good; Interpol cop Charlie Nash, who has tracked the crime boss all over the world, and Nash's partner, gangland homicide detective Maya Sunee.

My review:
This movie did not really reach my expectation...I have to give this movie a 5 out of 10...I didnt want to see this on theaters last year because I was warned that its a waste of time and money, sounds kinda harsh...but I guess I got that mssg. right. I've been a fan of Street Fighter ever since - part of Childhood thing...lol...When the game first came out back in the day, it has about 8 to 12 main characters..and I pretty much know each of those character's story by instinct.
There was a Street Fighter movie that came out in 1994 i think and that movie was old school but better than this one. I just watched some clips of it youtube and just to bring back som memories...haha..
Sometimes I think that gamers are hard to please when it comes to putting the games on film...But with these types of movies I suggest to stick with the real Adaptations from the game instead of makin up some new Stuff...I can unerstand with the cosstume and clothings/uniforms, It would look kinda stupid wearing boxing gloves, capes, Sparring gears, etc. while walking in the streets fighting evil...lol
Little things bother while watching the movie such as vegas mask was to big for his face, he got beat in like less than a minute, but then again in the game he was one of the best villain fighters. There wasnt a lot of action on this film either,.Plus they were fighting Guns and Arsenals..when Street fighter is never really about that from the beginning...I want to see lots of martial arts fights.
I think the producers of this film is trying to reach out to the new generation of audience - all ages...but with gamers it would never work. They know the roots of the game and story.
Im also wondering if the producers ever played Street fighter or finish playing the the characters in the game...well just a thought
I hope that the next sequel for this would at least improve its special effect and make it an action packed movie...keepin the expectatio med.
still think its an ok film, plenty of ways to please the new generation.
Maybe the game would be much suited for anime type movies.

Paranormal Activity 2009

2009-10-28T00:49:00.000-07:00

very Short description of the story

A young couple(katie and Micah) suspects that their house is haunted by a malevolent entity. They set up video surveillance to capture evidence of what happens every night as they sleep.

I saw this movie last week and this movie was great...Like I mention im a couple of my posts - Im a big fan of horror movies...This movie however did not frightened me as many people did. I just thought this movie was worth checking and watching in theaters. I heard the budget for this movie was around 11,000 to 15,000. This movie was causing a lot of hype in my area,...well im guessing in many areas too...lol...
The day scenes in the movie basically tells more about their situation and the plot of the whole movie and the night scenes pretty much shows all the haunting activities.
I must say, if your the type of person who gets scared quick and not into horror stuff, this movie might get into you psychological and give you a just a little hard time sleeping at night...hehe..It kinda got me a little too especially when they said it was based on true events, but then I read some online resources that it is not so I sorta feel relieve...lol
Whats makes this movie scary I believe is that it leaves the rest to your imagination. The special effects isnt any crazy or anything, well I kinda didnt expect it to be since it was low budget film, but still - the door closing by itself and getting dragged out of your bed by an unseen creature works crazy enough for me.
Plus many scary movies nowadays are not really home based type which really cannot relate to a lot of audience - I mean in the end, it would end up as just another horror film. In my point of view, This one seems to capture and go along with that reality of everyday people on everyday experience basis. This movie is simple but can relate to many people and it stands out. I think that we all have the slighest fear when we go to sleep at night that they targeted that part of everyday life.

I would rate this movie a 9 out of 10...Kudos to the creator,..I think he's name is Peli. He knows wasup...lol..I think this will inspire me to get into filming.

Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs

2009-10-01T21:55:00.000-07:00

I went to see this movie on the theater last night with someone. I usually would go watch other film or some horror, but instead we went to see this...hehe...I saw "Pandorum" on the list but for some reason didnt wanna see it..oh well. There was noone on the theater when we went there but another couple, I guess its sort a late and on a weekdays.
To tell you, this is actually another great family wholesome movie. I just saw Bolt the other day on cable - I thought that was funny, and this one is even Hilarious. The movie was actually from a children's book, I just googled couple of minutes ago.

Ever had those imaginations when you were little or young that you want to happen in reality...like magics or greatest invention...etc..well this is that animated film.
Actually felt like it showed you a little reality that would come true but in 3d cartoons...hehe
Ill give this movie a 9.5...It will also make u hungry just by watching..we went for Pizza after.
Wouldnt mind watching this again.

Bolt 2008

2009-10-01T21:21:00.001-07:00

I saw this movie on cable before I went to sleep the other night...LOL...couldn't find any good title while browsing so why not go for a children movie..lol..and 3d animation...hehe

QUick Summary
Bolt tells the story a white German Sheperd dog(Bolt) who plays a heroic dog in a hit TV show and has some trouble recognizing that he doesn't even have superpowers. This becomes something of a hindrance when he is accidentally shipped from Hollywood to New York City. From there he has to make his way home with the help of a manky old cat(mittens) and an overweight hamster(Rhino) in a plastic ball.

The Movie was really good and had me laughing most of the parts...especially where the Hamster -Rhino is shown..I think thats my fave character. he should have his own movie.
I'll give this movie a 9 out of ten. Its good for the whole family to watch...well it is a movie for kids obviously.
One of the strong message it conveys is to "Never give your hopes up, no matter what obstacles that might approach". something like that and
Also "Never leave your friends in time of need".

Gamer movie 2009

2009-09-07T23:11:00.000-07:00

Quick overview abou the movie I found online.

A high-concept action thriller set in the near future, a time when mind-control technology has taken society by storm. Humans control other humans in a mass-scale, multiplayer online game. Reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall) has created the controversial form of entertainment, “Slayers,” a hugely popular game that allows millions to act out their innermost fantasies and desires - online - in front of a global audience. Gaming has evolved into a terrifying new dimension…
mind control… mind manipulation… people playing people! At the center is Kable (Gerard Butler)the main guy in movie "300", the superstar hero of “Slayers,” the savage, ultra-violent first-person shooter game. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with a rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory eachweek.Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity, and to save mankind from the ruthless technology.
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I saw this movie two days ago, I thought this movie was ok. The visuals, graphics and special effects, I would say hardcore. I totally felt the violence in this world.I saw the preview on Youtube and I thought I needed to see it since it look really mind blowing and action packed which it did and it sort of reminded me of Transformers.
Im not really a big fan of video games, so maybe that might be one good reason for me not to completely like the movie.
One of the scenes that I find disturbing was when the extremely fat guy eating waffles while playing video game...right there it still sounds normal, but if u see the movie, you'll probably feel a lil disturbed.
There was a dance number in the middle of the movie...I thought that was really random...It was about to get serious, then you see soldiers snapping their fingers about to hit their synchronized dance routines...lol
The ending was just not very surprising, good guy kill the bad guy evil villain type of stuff. I was expecting some sort of a twist ,but I guess not since the focus is to save the family,stop the destruction of video games technology and the people behind it.

Overall, I would give it a 7.5 out of 10. Its still pretty good...entertaining in a way)..a better story line would make it awesome...I would not see it again,but I suggest to check it out.