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Brake Trailer Impressions: An Unfortunate Fate of a Secret Agent

2012-01-27T07:14:00.000+08:00

Brake is a 2012 action film starring Stephen Dorff as a secret service agent kidnapped and tortured to get a very sensitive and critical information. Let's find out what this action film title slated for a March 2012 release has to offer.

Brake
Plot / Synopsis

What appears to be a random kidnapping becomes something more sinister when Secret Service Agent Jeremy Reins discovers he's being used as a pawn in a terrorist plot. Watching the clock tick down to an unknown catastrophe, Jeremy is forced by his captors to listen to the outside world on the brink of collapse, knowing that the only way to save the people he loves is to divulge a secret that he has sworn to protect.

Watch Brake movie trailer here:

Brake Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Brake Film Trailer Review

Nothing seems to be original anymore. Almost everything has already been conceived and executed. This holds especially true with films. But what must a movie do to somehow get away from the looming shadow of a previous film that it draws inspiration from? The answer is to make it their own by adding new plot twist and more action.

Brake reminded me of 2010's Buried. Both the main protagonists wakes up in a claustrophobic location with little means to connect to outside, then the plot later unveils itself. Although the two filmsmight have the same ideas, they are definitely two different films. Brake is more of an action espionage film which can be seen in the trailer. Besides trying to get out from his captivity which the trailer spoiled, the big question is will the protagonist chose his loved ones or his duty as an agent for the government? With those questions plus a seemingly new take from a familiar scenario, I think that Brake is probably worth of checking out.

What do you think about this spy action film? Share your thoughts about the Brake movie trailer in the comments section below:

The Lady 2012 Trailer Impressions: A Biographical Film of Aung San Suu Kyi

2012-01-26T14:15:00.000+08:00

The Lady is a biographical film about Aung San Suu Kyi which first premiered on Toronto Film Festival last September 2011 and will be available for the rest of the United states on February 17, 2012. The Lady stars Michelle Yeoh as the Burma's well known political figure and peace advocate Aung San Suu Kyi, and described the film as "an incredible love story against the background of political turmoil". Let's check out the trailer for this biographically accurate film here.

The Lady
Plot / Synopsis

THE LADY is an epic love story about how an extraordinary couple and family sacrifice their happiness at great human cost for a higher cause. This is the story of Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband, Michael Aris. Despite distance, long separations, and a dangerously hostile regime, their love endures until the very end. A story of devotion and human understanding set against a background of political turmoil which continues today. THE LADY also is the story of the peaceful quest of the woman who is at the core of Burma's democracy movement.

Watch The Lady movie trailer here:

The Lady Official Movie Trailer Impressions
The Lady Film Trailer Review

There is something so special and admirable with people who can sacrifice their own lives just for the sake of others, their family, and their country. This is probably why most biographical films of some of the world's greatest people are so fulfilling and inspiring to watch. This time we are now able to know Burma's iconic political figure, Aung San Suu Kyi.

I am not a big fan of drama, and usually prefers the more jolly comedic, action, adventure or fantasy film titles. So when I saw the trailer for The Lady and was in awe as how good it looks, that means that it did something special there. Even in the trailer, the film featured great cinematography and superb acting by the actors. I personally got curious about this Burmese political head, and will probably check this out sometime.

What about you guys? Share your thoughts about The Lady on the comments section below:

Jeff Who Lives at Home: A Lazily Titled Comedy Film with a Heart

2012-01-24T13:56:00.000+08:00

Jeff Who Lives at Home is a 2012 indie comedy film which premiered on September 14, 2011 at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, and is slated for a March 16, 2012 US release. What does this simply named comedy film title has to offer? Let's find that out here,

Jeff Who Lives at Home
Plot / Synopsis

Dispatched from his basement room on an errand for his mother, slacker Jeff might discover his destiny (finally) when he spends the day with his brother as he tracks his possibly adulterous wife.

Watch Jeff Who Lives at Home movie trailer here:

Jeff Who Lives at Home Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Jeff Who Lives at Home Film Trailer Review

Let's see what we have here, we have this geeky and immature character who believes in destiny so much and just let things happen; then we have his brother who likes indulging himself with all the riches in the world, without thinking about the future, and finally we have a mother stuck in between of her immature sons. even if this is categorized as a full drama film, I think there is more to it than meets the eye.

The film trailer for Jeff Who Lives at Home gives more of a family movie with a heart fee to it than a straightforward comedy. It is probably because of the music playing on the background, or because how sad the characters are portrayed in the trailer. Although there are some moments in the trailer that would obviously make you smile, I think that this film has something special going for it. I think the film can choose a better title, because DUH? where else would anyone live than is or her own home.

What about you guys? We want to hear from you so share your thoughts on Jeff Who Lives at Home trailer on the comments section below:

Playback Trailer Impressions: Watch Out, It is Another Cursed Video

2012-01-23T07:28:00.000+08:00

Playback is a 2012 horror film with some found footage elements. Playback stars Toby Hemingway, Alessandra Torresani, Ambyr Childers, Johnny Pacar, Christian Slater, Jonathan Keltz and Jennifer Missoni. What has this this haunted or cursed video horror film has to offer?

Playback
Plot / Synopsis

While digging into their town's infamous past, a group of high school students unwittingly unlock an even darker secret. Now, an evil spirit has been awakened and will stop at nothing to find his true heir.

Watch Playback movie trailer here:

Playback Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Playback Film Trailer Review

Home videos are fun to watch and share with your friends and family, but there are some videos that aren't meant to be shared... all you'll die in seven days... oh wait, wrong film. Well this is another Hollywood horror movie that tries to use the "cursed" video concept.

The question is... Is Playback's trailer any good? It feels awfully familiar. It is probably because that it falls under that "serial killer's twisted soul back to kill again" type of horror with some found-footage(genre) elements. I give this trailer a "Meh!" or a mediocre rating as I didn't feel a thing (either curiousity nor excitement) about the film in general.

What about you guys? What are your thoughts about this 2012 horror film trailer? Share your thoughts on Playback's official movie trailer on the comments section below:

Resident Evil 6 Debut Trailer Impressions: The Bridge Between Two Stories

2012-01-21T13:11:00.000+08:00

Resident Evil 6 is a 2012 survival horror third person shooter video game developed and published by Capcom slated for a November 20, 2012 release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The sixth game to the iconic Resident Evil game series finally features two leading characters of two seemingly separate but all part of one continuity RE game. Will this be the epic conclusion to the series or just a taste of more things to come from the Resident Evil series?

Resident Evil 6
Plot / Synopsis

It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President’s side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack. With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the entire world’s population is united by a common fear that there is no hope left.

Watch Resident Evil 6 game debut trailer here:

Resident Evil 6 Debut Trailer Impressions
Resident Evil 6 Debut Game Trailer Review

Well isn't this a surprise. Looks like Capcom is going all out this 2012 with their Resident evil game franchise. We don't only get to have one major Resident Evil game title for the consoles, but two! Well there is the spin-off much more Western style-type shooter of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City and now we have a Resident Evil 6, what more can an RE fan ask for, right?

Well this is just some nicely edited clips from the upcoming Resident Evil 6 trailer which features Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield. It seems like it would try to combine two different game style or I maybe wrong. Parts of the RE6 trailer featuring Leon Kennedy has some vague hints that it will go back to what the franchise was known for jump scares and the old school survival horror creepy gamestyle; while the part featuring Chris Redfield is a more Western type cover shooter type of gameplay. Hopefully all this will work out in favor of the game. The big question is, will this be the end, or are we going to have the next Resident Evil featuring Jill Valentine and Claire Redfield?

What about you guys? what's your favorite Resident Evil game? share your thoughts about the Resident Evil 6 debut trailer in the comments section below:

Resident Evil Retribution 3D Trailer Impressions: The Zombie Sci-Fi Franchise is Back for the Fifth Time in 3-D

2012-01-20T21:14:00.000+08:00

Resident Evil Retribution is the fifth installment of the Resident Evil film franchise. This 3D science-fiction action horror film continues the story of Alice (Milla Jovovich) and her superhuman abilities to combat zombie monstrosities created by the Umbrella Corporation and zombie outbreak.

Resident Evil Retribution
Plot / Synopsis

Alice is captured by Umbrella and awakens in the heart of their operation facility; as she moves further in the complex more of her past is unveiled and continues to hunt for those responsible for the outbreak. Her quest takes her and her newfound allies from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow. After a "mind-blowing" revelation, she is forced to rethink everything she once thought to be true.

Watch Resident Evil Retribution official movie trailer here:

Resident Evil Retribution Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Resident Evil Retribution Film Trailer Review

IT IS A PROPAGANDA, I SAY!!! I didn't know that this is an actual trailer for the film because at first I thought that this was an ad for the Vita. The latest Sony handheld, the PS Vita made a cameo in this trailer which is a big "DUH?", Hahahaha bring on the flame Sony Fan Boys. But seriously speaking, this is just the film giving a nod or tribute to where the entire Resident Evil video game franchise which this film franchise was based on all started, on the original Sony Playstation.

So we have Milla Jovovich again introducing that she's Alice again, because we might have already forgotten about her on the last four films that she just starred. Well personally speaking, I already lost track of this franchise after after Extinction, I think there is something to that last film that disappointed me or made me not excited to watch the next film. I guess I need to watch that last RE film in order to understand this sequel and possible future sequels, that is if they still plan to milk this 3-D film franchise. Oh well, good luck on that.

What is there to say, there are zombies and I do hope that they finally gave us a much needed ending and a better writing and engaging storyline besides its flashy 3-D slow-mos and 3-D effects. What about you guys? Do you think I missed a lot when I didn't watch the last entry? Do you consider this entire film franchise as a goodenough adaptation of the popular gaming franchise? Share your thoughts on the Resident Evil Retribution 3D official film trailer on the comments section below:

Street Fighter X Tekken - Cinematic and Gameplay Trailer Impressions: 2012's Biggest Fighting Game Crossover Title from Capcom and Namco

2012-01-19T10:57:00.003+08:00

Street Fighter X Tekken is a 2012 fighting game crossover featuring two of fighting an epic clash between Capcom's Street Fighter and Namco Bandai's Tekken. Steet Fighter is the first crossover game between this epic crossover between the two fighting game franchise. Street Fighter x Tekken is developed by Capcom, thus the reason why it's name comes first before Tekken and its gameplay mechanics similar to Super Street Fighter IV. Let's all check out three trailers of Street Fighter x Tekken: Character Reveal, Cinematic Trailer, and Gameplay (New Feature and Game Mechanics) Trailer here.

Street Fighter X Tekken
Plot / Synopsis

Unlike Capcom's other crossover fighting games (such as Marvel vs. Capcom), Street Fighter X Tekken will offer some semblance of a plot that will explain why these two otherwise disparate universes have come together.

As revealed by a trailer released by Capcom to coincide with the 2011 Tokyo Game Show, the center of the conflict between the Street Fighter and Tekken universes is a cubical object that crash-landed to Earth. The object is of a mysterious origin and researchers worldwide are unable to determine what purpose it serves. The only thing that can be understood is that when beings come into conflict around this object, it releases a water-like energy that brings more power to the combatants. Due to the object's tendency to react to conflict between beings, they name it "Pandora".

What this object has done that forces the characters of each universe to come to blows will be further explored in the game itself.

Watch Street Fighter X Tekken Fifth Cinematic Trailer game trailer here:

Capcom has finally listened to some of its clamoring supporters suggestion and request to have a decent plot to tie in to their fighting game series. A decent plot or storyline was lacking in Capcom's last fighting game which is Marvel vs Capcom 3. Don't get me wrong, MVC3 was an awesome crossover fighting game, but as someone who prefers some form of logic and story as to why everything is happening even if it is just a plain old fighting video game, MVC3 disappoints. Hopefully there are some cut scenes or decent story (intros, mid-battle cut scenes, unlockable endings, or a separate single player story-driven campaign) that will make Street Fighter x Tekken a more charming game outside its hardcore fighting game audience(market), or this is just me with high hopes for a fighting game.

Street Fighter X Tekken Character Reveals game trailer:

A vibrant display of character available for Street Fighter x Tekken. What is there to say, but this trailer is just awesome.

Street Fighter X Tekken Gameplay Features Trailer:

An all-out scramble fighting game mechanic could either be awesome or just a complete mess of the game experience. I hope that game mechanic is well-polished for it to become the crossover game's strength.

Gamers out there, what do you think of these Street Fighter x Tekken gameplay and cinematic trailers? Share your thoughts about Street Fighter x Tekken game trailer in the comments section below:

Join the Good Fight: If You Love a Free Internet Society, then Stand Against SOPA and PIPA's Internet Censorship

2012-01-18T23:05:00.000+08:00

Where were you when the internet started sucking? Sucking not in the same sense as a technological attack from some malicious hacker(s) or an internet troll, but sucking in a sense that you are no longer able to enjoy the freedom that the internet once was. The Stop Software Piracy Act and its cousin, Protect Intellectual Property Act are these two notorious US Bills proposed to finally put a lid on online piracy, but in expense of completely censoring out the once free internet.

CMAQUEST does not advocate or support piracy, let us just get this out of the way. There are possible better bills that the US congress may come up with the future but not in the expense of online censorship. What makes the internet a great place to hang out is the hundreds and thousands of websites and content provider that "borrows" and "utilize" video files (clips and stock footage), music (theme songs, sound effects, sound files, etc), and images which may or may not be copyrighted materials. If ever SOPA, PIPA or any other future bill that has the same content gets passed as a law, then we will all suffer a dull internet, an internet before it was actually "cool". Be informed, if you are a visitor or a U.S. Resident who loves a free internet, then educate yourself. Watch PROTECT IP / SOPA Act Breaks the Internet here:

Also Check out this infographic about SOPA and PIPA:

While internet giants like Google and Wikipedia has the power to protest against SOPA and PIPA via a site-wide black-out, I believe CMAQUEST will have a better chance of reaching its US audience and spread awareness to the rest of the visitors of the site to help the fight against this and possible future reiterations of this Bill. Until a rightful online anti-piracy bill is finally created, every bill that the US congress will come out with will be under the world and internet's scrutinizing eyes.

Amidst this possible threat to online freedom, humor websites wtill manage to make some pretty informative ways to educate its sudience and gets the message across. This is TheOatMeal's creative and funny splash image found on its page when it did its site-wide black-out protest.

Will you let this creative freedom be suppressed and oppressed? If you are a US Residence, then help reliable content providers and blogs like CMAQUEST in itsstand against online censorship. Visit websites like http://sopastrike.com/ and http://americancensorship.org/ for more details.

Casa de Mi Padre Trailer Impressions: Prepare for Senior Will Ferrell on This Mexican Invasion?

2012-01-17T10:43:00.004+08:00

Casa de Mi Padre, directly translates to House of My Father is a 2012 Spanish-language American comedy film starring Will Ferrell, Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna and Génesis Rodríguez under the direction of Matt Piedmont. What does this Spanish-language American comedy film starring Will Ferrell has to offer? Let's find out.

Casa de Mi Padre
Plot / Synopsis

Armando Alvarez (Will Ferrell) has lived and worked on his father's ranch in Mexico his entire life. As the ranch encounters financial difficulties, Armando's younger brother Raul (Diego Luna), shows up with his new fiance, Sonia (Génesis Rodríguez). It seems that Raul's success as an international businessman means the ranch's troubles are over as he pledges to settle all debts his father has incurred. But when Armando falls for Sonia, and Raul's business dealings turn out to be less than legit, all hell breaks loose as they find themselves in a war with Mexico's most feared drug lord, the mighty Onza (Gael García Bernal).

Watch Casa de Mi Padre movie trailer here:

Casa de Mi Padre Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Casa de Mi Padre Film Trailer Review

Casa de Mi Padre is described to be in the style of an "overly dramatic telenovela" and it definitely shows. A Mexican telenovela that doesn't take itself too seriously, or so seriously that it just looks funny. Not to mention, Will Ferrell's Spanish acting prowess will be put to the ultimate test.

It has drama, passion, Mexican music, convoluted love triangles, and intrigues; all that you wish for a Mexican telenovela is here on this comedy film just over the top starring one of Hollywood's funniest actor, Will Ferrell. A film infested with all of what you like and what you don't in a every Spanish telenovela that ever came out is what this trailer has to offer, and in a way it looks fun to watch. The film is obviously just an over the top Hollywood comedy in a Spanish coating, which may or may not appeal to most audiences. But if you like Mexican references, Will Ferrell's brand of humor, and reading subtitles even if you know that they can completely speak English, then this film is a no-brainer.

What are your reactions seeing Will Ferrel in this trailer? Share your thoughts on Casa de Mi Padre official movie trailer on the comments section below:

A Little Bit Zombie Trailer Impressions: Knock Your Brains Out with this Zombie Comedy Film

2012-01-16T06:07:00.000+08:00

A Little Bit Zombie is a 2012 romantic zombie comedy from Cave Painting Pictures directed by Casey Walker starring Stephen McHattie, Shawn Roberts, Kristopher Turner, and Crystal Lowe. A romantic zombie comedy film? This is never heard of?! Well sarcasm aside, let's find out what A Little Bit Zombie has to offer here.

A Little Bit Zombie
Plot / Synopsis

nfected by a virus during his bachelor party, a mild mannered HR manager attempts to fulfill his overwhelming desire for brains and avoid Max, the obsessed Zombie Hunter hot on his trail. All while keeping it together so as not to incur the wrath of his Bridezilla-to-be.

A Little Bit Zombie. Screenplay by Christopher Bond & Trevor Martin. Directed by Casey Walker. Starring Stephen McHattie, Shawn Roberts, Kristopher Turner, Crystal Lowe, Kristen Hager, Emilie Ullerup, Robert Maillet, George Buza

Watch A Little Bit Zombie movie trailer here:

A Little Bit Zombie Official Movie Trailer Impressions
A Little Bit Zombie Film Trailer Review

A Little Bit Zombie is just screaming "low-budget" but this probably adds up to the charm of this film. Although a romantic zombie comedy film is not that revolutionary, A Little Bit Zombie does looks intriguing and entertaining.

The film looks really campy which is somehow intentional. This is a film that doesn't take itself too seriously, and this could either be the strength or weakness of the film. This time, we are not cheering for the zombie killers but the zombie and her bride to be as they both try to outrun the hunters and find a way to make a marriage with a zombie works. Will this comedy have a happy ending or a tragedy? Well I am fired up about this mix of genre film. What about you?

Share your thoughts about A Little Bit Zombie official film trailer at the comments section below:

Start the Office Year in Style: Join the Pimp My Cube Contest

2012-01-16T04:00:00.001+08:00

This post brought to you by Contest Factory. All opinions are 100% mine.

Is your cubicle or office painful to look at? Do you want a very timely update to a seemingly boring and messy workplace? If this sounded like some gimmick to get you to buy something, well good news, it is definitely not one of those advertising schemes. You need to only join the Pimp My Cube Contest in order to win.

Pimp My Cube is looking for the worst possible office/cubicle set up one would possibly have. You only have to upload a video showing your cube, office, or workplace and explain why it is so important for Contest Factory to come in and "pimp" your cube. It is a must to make your video entry funny, witty and generally entertaining. The better the story and the funnier the video, the better chances of winning. Once the video is entered, invite your friends, family and coworkers to vote for your video. You get sweepstakes entry points for registering, voting, commenting, and inviting others to register for the contest. This is a social contest so the more people you invite, the better chances for your entry to win.

Winning entries will get their office/workplace/cube updated with one of these three $1200 total worth of prize packages:

New high-end computer system.
New desk, chair, and decorations.
New entertainment package with high-end stereo, espresso machine, etc.

The contest period is from December 05, 2011 at 12:00 PM to January 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM. So what are you waiting for? Get your workplace pimped and check the rest of the details at Pimp My Cube Contest.

Silent House Trailer Impressions: An Intriguing Horror Film Shot in One Take

2012-01-14T15:19:00.003+08:00

Silent House is a 2012 Hollywood adaptation of a Uruguayan Spanish-language small-budgeted horror film released back in 2010. We have seen what Hollywood is capable of doing when it comes to localization of international films, The Grudge, My Sassy Girl, and REC to name a few. What can we say about Hollywood's take on Silent House? Find it out here.

Silent House
Plot / Synopsis

Trapped inside her family's lakeside retreat, a young woman descends into madness.

Watch Silent House movie trailer here:

Silent House Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Silent House Film Trailer Review

The original film received mixed reviews, mainly being praised for the director's technical excellence in doing the film in one shot, but was criticized for an unimpressive story. Well, its now Hollywood's turn to take a shot of a film shot in one continuous take. But before actual film on March 2012, let's talk about the trailer.

As a horror film enthusiast, I find the Silent House 2012 official movie trailer to be pretty intriguing and effective. It gives off this pretty creepy feeling, and if the trailer gives off that kind of lingering feeling, then what more is the actual film. Well, I might be wrong, but still i am hopeful that the actual film is far better than its movie trailer. Then I am intrigued at how they are going to pull off a convincingly scary horror film in a film shot in one choreographed take. I will definitely monitor and watch this film for the sake of curiosity. Is it going to be a straight out supernatural horror, or there is more to this silent house than darkness and screaming.

What about you guys? What do you think about the Silent House official film trailer. Share your thoughts on the comments section below:

Thin Ice Trailer Impression: Insurance, Violin, and Death

2012-01-13T11:33:00.000+08:00

Thin Ice is a 2012 crime drama film starring Greg Kinnear as a con-man who made the wrong decisions causing him to undergo a series of very unfortunate and tragic events. Can this Thinc Ice trailer holds the movie goers interests or just cracks open even before movie goers step foot on this film?

Thin Ice
Thin Ice Plot / Synopsis

An insurance agent looking for a way out of frigid Wisconsin is blackmailed by an unstable locksmith in the theft of a rare violin that belongs to a retired farmer.

Watch movie trailer here:

Thin Ice Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Thin Ice Film Trailer Review

When I first watched this trailer I really thought that this was some sort of a comedy or dark comedy, but it is not. Thin Ice is a crime drama film about a con-man picking the wrong choices and ultimately suffers the consequences.

So what about the trailer? It generally gives us what the film is aboutm but doesn't spoil what will happen next and how will the protagonist (assuming that it is Kinnear) get out of the mess he unfortunately created himself. The whole concept itself of a con-man chasing after a violin is probably gave the lighter vibe to it and thus the trailer somehow using a more upbeat trailer song, which in turn made me presuppose that this is a comedy. But since the element of death and blackmail is added to the mix, this may very well game punch to this film, making it a potential intelligently written crime film.

How about you guys? what do you think about this trailer? Share your thoughts on the Thin Ice movie trailer on the comments section below:

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Triple Threat Cinematic Trailer Impressions: A Kick-Ass Trailer for a Hopefully Good Resident Evil Game

2012-01-10T09:14:00.002+08:00

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a 2012 third-person shooter video game for Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, and Microsoft Windows (PC) slated for a March 2012 release. The official 2012 Capcom Resident Evil game is set on Raccoon City during the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, so expect familiar faces appearing on the game. Let's look at this latest cinematic trailer to help build more hype for the new Resident Evil game.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Plot / Synopsis

It is September 1998 and the action centres on the ill-fated Raccoon City and the horrific consequences of the deadly T-virus outbreak, developed at the Umbrella facility. With a cover up required, Umbrella orders an elite team into Raccoon City to destroy all evidence of the outbreak and eliminate any survivors. Meanwhile, the US Government has quarantined the city and dispatched its own team of elite soldiers to determine the source of the mysterious outbreak. You are an Umbrella Security Services soldier (U.S.S.), competing alone or in up to four player co-op in a battle against all the competing forces at play in Raccoon City. Expect the return of original Resident Evil enemies, iconic landmarks such as the Raccoon City Police Department and fan favourite characters, including Leon S. Kennedy, who, as a rookie police officer in Raccoon City, is on your hit list to eliminate.
Experience the Fear: Set in the terrifying world of Resident Evil
Three Corner Conflict: Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W) and zombies create an unpredictable third force and additional challenge on the battlefield, adding chaos to the shooter game play.
Campaign Mode - both single player and up to 4 player co-op: You are part of the Umbrella Security Service. Protect the truth behind the T-Virus outbreak by any means necessary.
Fight Online: Robust and fully featured online multiplayer modes
Define your Play Style: Gain new abilities and skills unique to your playable character as your experience level increases.
International Team Development: a high quality, fully loaded, third person co-op / multiplayer shooter developed in collaboration between Capcom Japan development studios and an experienced Western multiplayer specialist studio.

Watch Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Triple Threat game trailer here:

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Triple Threat Official Game Trailer Impressions
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Triple Threat Video Game Trailer Review

Fans of the classic Resident Evil video game series, specifically those who enjoyed Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis may have varying opinions on Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, mainly because of the change in gameplay. What am I talking about? Check out what the developers has to say. The facts are better straight from the horse's mouth:

IGN's Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - Gameplay Interview

Let me first say this first, the Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Triple Threat video game trailer looks awesome! I hope they make a feature CGI film inspired by the events of this 2012 RE game ala RESIDENT EVIL: Degeneration. Although I value nostalgia, I am not video game hater. Change is always welcome in my book as long as it improves and enhances the actual gaming experience itself. The change mentioned by Masachika Kawata (Producer of RE: Opration Raccoon City) is its more faster, grittier, and more intense zombie shooter mechanics which only means one thing, dropping the "stop, then point-and-shoot, then walk" game mechanics where the Resident Evil video game series has become famous and and infamous for.

I think this will cater to a more wider audience, a fast-phased shooting fans which in turn may or may not disappoint classic Resident Evil fans. But if a Resident Evil game wants to go head-to-head with the today's demand for fast-phased multiplayer shooting action, then this is a timely change in game mechanics. Although I can sense that this maybe the start of Resident evil adapting a more western (US) style shooting mechanics, abandoning their "more realistic" - sometimes frustrating point-and-shoot gameplay, I think if all things fall in to its right place will make this game have average success in sales. With all these changes, the only thing that makes this a Resident Evil Game a Resident Evil Game is the settings and the characters. If ever future Resident Evil video games adapts such change in gameplay, it will probably turned out to be an average and very generic shooter just with a Resident Evil name, which probably no longer recognized by hardcore RE fans.

The game features single and cooperative (up to four players) campaign gameplay and multiplayer action which all the change has been intended for, fast-phased multiplayer shooter. There hasn't been any actual gameplay trailer as this post was made, and being a March 2012 release this could indicate two things. One, that Capcom is building the hype and excitement for this game; or Two, that Capcom is avoiding the possible wrath of the hardcore RE Fans on internet which might very well affect the sales of this game. Hopefully all this change would make this Resident Evil game and future releases to be a more tighter and enjoyable video game.

What about you guys? Share your thoughts about the Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Triple Threat Trailer at the comments section below:

Perfect Sense Trailer Impressions: Depressingly Romantic Film of Pandemic Proportions

2012-01-09T10:58:00.002+08:00

Perfect Sense, formerly known as The Last Word is a 2011 drama film which first premiered in Sundance Film Festival 2011 and is slated for a February 2012 US release. The seemingly romantic film at first glance stars Eva Green and Ewan McGregor. Are you ready to feel the power of love, in a bit depressing and traditional fashion? Then continue on below.

Perfect Sense
Plot / Synopsis

A story about two people - a chef and an epidemiologist - who fall in love just as an epidemic begins to rob the world's population of their sensory perceptions.

Watch Perfect Sense movie trailer here:

Perfect Sense Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Perfect Sense Film Trailer Review

Perfect Sense is one of those films that asks the question "can love conquer all?". The answer is of course it does as shown in countless of films ever known to mankind. This time the question is asked in a pandemic setting. What if all of the basic senses that made you appreciate ad fall in love with someone starts disappearing one by one, can love still endure?

That is what this film is all about. Categorize more as a drama than a romantic film (and I can understand why), the Perfect Sense movie trailer evokes a sense melancholy. Just look at those two madly in love people thrown in a seemingly world ending pandemic crisis. Basing from the trailer, one can say that it does succeed conveying the message over and may make people interested as to how their seemingly tragic love story may conclude. Not everyone can avail or has the opportunity to see a film in its Sundance Film Festival premiere, so one can all do is wait for an international (US) release. If you ask me, I am interested to see this one.

What about you guys? What do you think about this love story thrown in a pandemic setting? share your thoughts about the Perfect Sense film trailer here:

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Trailer Impressions: Another Wild 3-D Adventure to the Mysterious and Beyond

2012-01-08T18:13:00.001+08:00

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, also known as Journey to the Mysterious Island is a family adventure 3-D film starring Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, and Vanessa Hudgens. The 3-D film is a direct sequel to the 2008 film Journey to the Center of the Earth, so you know what to expect from this film, but let us still check this out.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Plot / Synopsis

Sean Anderson accompanies his new stepfather, Hank, to find his grandfather, Alexander, who went missing while exploring a lost island.

Watch Journey 2: The Mysterious Island movie trailer here:

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Film Trailer Review

Hey look it's the Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in another family movie. Is it me or this former tough guy has become the new face of wholesome family entertainment, but hey Hollywood seems to like so it might means something right? I am not saying that The Rock is that bad of an actor, but there can be better film genre (Ahem! action films!) that can utilize his full macho image. He is really being underutilized by Hollywood, or is it over-utilized? Hmm...

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a direct sequel to Journey to the center of the Earth, so expect the same level of entertainment but with just The Rock, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, and Vanessa Hudgens. The trailer is obviously targeted towards the whole family. From kids with its colorful visuals and stupendous 3-D presentation, teens with the inclusion Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens, and probably the parents with Michael Cain and Dwayne Johnson. Decent trailer which showcases what the 3-D film has in store for families who are willing to try out this "mysterious" film. Although the trailer shows nice 3-D and CGI effects there are some that really looks rush and unconvincing. Even if the world is set out to be a CGI-filled film, at least they should at least polished the visuals up. Seeing spaceships (or was that a submarine?) in the trailer means that there is/are more to this island than what the trailer is leading on... you know, like the many mysterious islands adventure type film that came before it.

How about you guys, what can you say about this 3-D family film trailer? Will you be bringing your family to watch this direct 3D sequel? Share your thoughts about Journey 2: The Mysterious Island trailer on the comments section below:

Skyrim's "Dragonborn" Theme Performed and Remixed by Diwa De Leon: Voices, Hegalong, Guitar and Violin Musical Extravaganza

2012-01-07T09:27:00.002+08:00

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or simply Skyrim is the best role playing game of 2011 from Bethesda Game Studios and will probably be the game that Elder Scrolls series fan will continually to play and mod for the next two years or so. Besides its massive game scale, doable quest lines, and character personalization, Skyrim also features excellent game music. One of it is its main game theme "Dragonborn". Of course, gaming fans from all over the world will take the opportunity to feature their talent using such wonderful themes and one of those great artists is Filipino composer, performer and artist Diwa de Leon.

CMAQUEST featured gaming remixes by various artists back in 2009 with Musically Fulfilling Acapella's of Classic Game Themes including Diwa de Leon's acapella version of the original Legend of Zelda main theme song. That is the first time we have stumbled over Diwa's Youtube channel and ever since then (and prior to our discovery of his wonderful renditions) he have been making remixes and renditions of popular iconic music of the past and present. This time Diwa de Leon performs and remixes the Skyrim Main Theme Song "Dragonborn" using 17 layered voices, "live" Instruments, a Hegalong (Two-stringed guitar), 10 layers of Electric Violin, 2 layers of Electric Guitar, and Digital Samples - Sequenced with Logic 9 all performed by him.

Watch Skyrim Theme Remix by Diwa de Leon here:

His remix version is based on the original Skyrim Theme "Dragonborn" by Jeremy Soule and Bethesda Game Studios. Listen to the original epic Elder Scrolls V game theme music by Jeremy Soule here:

What about you uys? What do you think of Diwa de Leon's remix of Skyrim's Dragonborn Theme? What do you think about Skyrim in general? Share your thoughts on the comments section below:

Battleship Trailer Impressions: From Classic Board Game to a Naval Warfare Film with Aliens

2012-01-05T07:53:00.001+08:00

Battleship is a 2012 action adventure sci-fi naval warfare film from Hasbro Studios based on a popular pad-and-pencil guessing game of the same name. Who would have thought that a seemingly "story-less" guessing game like Battleship could ever be made into film? Well, here is was Hollywood has to offer and you wouldn't expect what they created with this trailer.

Battleship
Plot / Synopsis

Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic-scaled action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Inspired by Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiancée; Alexander Skarsgård as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane.

Berg directs this epic action-adventure also produced by Scott Stuber (Couples Retreat), Sarah Aubrey (The Kingdom), Brian Goldner and Bennett Schneir of Hasbro (the Transformers franchise), along with Duncan Henderson (Master and Commander) and Jeffrey Silver (300). The film is written by Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber (Red).

Watch Battleship movie trailer here:

Battleship Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Battleship Film Trailer Review

Back in early 2011, I heard movie rumors that Hollywood is making a movie out of the popular pad-and-pencil naval warfare guessing game of Battleship. The question on my mind back then was how can they make a film out of a seemingly plot-less time waster of a paper game? Well the Battleship film trailer blows me away with its answer.

I give kudos to Hasbro Studios for turning a simple naval war game to a sci fi game of wits with Aliens. Yes, Aliens! To cater to a more geeky and wider audince, Battleship took the sci-fi route and basing from this trailer it works. Hasbro studios being the owner of the Transformers franchise breathe a new life to this classic guessing game. Do not be surprise if the trailer gives of a Transformers film franchise vibe or a Michael Bay-ish type of action sequences and special effects. For it was also Hasbro who gave the green light for the creation of the Transformers film franchise. This is a perfect trailer to build up the hype. It has tons of explosions and good old humans versus aliens type of scenario. the only difference is that it is on water. Hopefully it has a somehow decent plot to hold it all together.

What about you guys, what do you think about this sci-fi action adventure adaptation to Battleship? Share your thoughts on the Battleship movie trailer on the comments section below:

A Thousand Words Trailer Impressions: A Comedy Film that Shuts Up Eddie Murphy

2011-12-30T10:29:00.002+08:00

A Thousand Words is a 2012 comedy film distributed by Paramount Pictures starring Eddie Murphy slated for a March 2012 release. Will this be another awfully made comedy film or will there be actually be substance to it? Let's find out.

A Thousand Words
Plot / Synopsis

After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak.

A Thousand Words is under DreamWorks Pictures and Saturn Films, distributed by Paramount Pictures, written by Steve Koren, directed by Brian Robbins; starring Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis, Clark Duke, and Allison Janney.

Watch A Thousand Words movie trailer here:

A Thousand Words Official Movie Trailer Impressions
A Thousand Words Film Trailer Review

Eddie Murphy is known for his loudness and his usually non-stop mouth in comedy films. He has been in various good comedy flicks in the past, but then there are some really awful ones. To what does A Thousand Words movie trailer tells about this 2012 comedy film?

A comedy film about ala game of charades? If it gets the message over, then why not? A Thousand Words trailer looks promising as a comedy film. It gives off that "Bruce Almighty" feel to it, in a sense that the film also associates itself to another religious sect, Buddhism. A Thousand words might actually be a good comedy film that may teach the value and weight of words, and honesty. I just hope that A Thousand Words blends it all together, writing and story-wise. Hope it does not just feature nonsensical slap sticks but good intellectual comedy with the heart.

What do you think about the synopsis and the trailer for this 2012 comedy film? Share your thoughts about A Thousand Words movie trailer at the comments section below:

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Trailer Impressions: TV Comedy Show Now on Film so Get Ready to be Smothered with Chaotic Comedy?

2011-12-28T14:43:00.001+08:00

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie is a 2012 comedy film written, produced, directed and primarily stars Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, creators of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. Absurd as it may sound, it is exactly what you are getting, it is literally the movie version of the Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's comedy surread sketch show in Cartoon Network's Adult Swim Block. So what does this trailer has to offer, or is it even trying?

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Plot / Synopsis

Two guys get a billion dollars to make a movie, only to watch their dream run off course.

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie is under 2929 Productions, Funny or Die, and Gary Sanchez Productions; distributed by Magnet Releasing; Directed, Written, Produced by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, Starring Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Zach Galifianakis, and Will Ferrell.

Watch Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie movie trailer here:

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Film Trailer Review

Comedy is a challenging genre to tackle especially on film. Fall short and feel the wrath of enraged and disappointed movie goers; offer too much to the point of offensive humor and get ready to received accusations of discrimination and racism from both people who watched and didn't even watch it. If you have followed the Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim comedy surreal sketch in Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, then you already know what you are getting, but what about those who haven't?

Coming from someone who haven't seen their humor this trailer made me face palm my self, scrached my head, gin and smile a little which is supposed to be good, I guess? This is the trailer and the best punchlines are not probably even included or previewed here, for what are you paying for if they showed it. But it has some pretty interesting concept, mainly the use of various internet meme like humor. Further investigation behind what the two stars, writers, directors and producers has to offer is their unique form of humor which features satire and anti-humor and basing from this trailer it has plenty of those. I am somewhat intrigue and curious about this comedy film. I am willing to wait for it, whether it is on theaters or home video format.

What about you guys? Are you familiar with Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and their humor? Do you think this is a much awaited film version for the fans of those show? For someone who has no clue about their previous Cartoon Network show, does this trailer want to make you see it? Share your thoughts about Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie in the comments section below:

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations Game Trailer Impressions: A Massive Full Feature Naruto Fighting Game

2011-12-24T01:00:00.000+08:00

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation is an upcoming fighting game with single story adventure game with RPG elements developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is the video game sequel and a major update to CyberConnect2's 2010 Naruto fighting game entitled Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 also for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Let's check out this latest Naruto game for the seventh generation consoles.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation
Plot / Synopsis

This is it! The clash of generations extends to a global scale.

Faces from the past make a burning comeback with beautifully (re)designed moves and Jutsus to face eagerly expected newcomers from the latest episodes of Naruto Shippuden.

This trailer reveals more about the 65 minutes of new anime sequences created by Studio Pierrot exclusively for the game, and concludes with the annoucement of the preorder offer that should make fans jump in trance as this is the first official rap single of Killer Bee!!! Yay, bro!

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations will be available on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 30th 2012.

Watch Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation video game trailer here:

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation Video Game Trailer Impressions
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation Game Trailer Review

I bought the original Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 for Xbox 360 and it is both good as a single player adventure RPG game and a multiplayer fighting game. although it doesn't require you to input complex commands ala Street Fighter, Tekken, or mortal Kombat, I ca say that Ninja Storm 2 was a good game and worthy of its price that time. And now Storm Generation?

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm is a complete game itself. It is mainly focused on the Naruto Shippuden story from Naruto's return to Konoha all the way to the destruction of Konoha and the attack of Akatsuki. The first game provided a good number of hours as you plow through from one arc (from the anime/manga) to another. It was a bit waste though as when the game was released that time, Japan already finished airing the end of Akatsuki arc, and the the beginning of the Fourth Ninja War. So gamers who also are resourceful netizens have already seen the anime or read the manga which was miles ahead from the game, but it was still an entertaining experience to unfold the story in video game format. Not to mention playing as Jiraiya, Madara, and Killer Bee.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation game trailer is impressive. Impressive in a way that it features more character than its predecessor. Impressive that it has so many new features like a never before seen anime scenes intended for the game, an extensive online multiplayer match up which was lacking in the first game, and the mere thought of using most of the characters in the first generation of Naruto (Naruto as a kid). If you are not a follower of the Naruto franchise or have bought the first game, all of these talk might all be confusing, if not strange. But if ever you decide to buy a Naruto game, this would be it. It doesn't only feature all playable characters from the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 game but also includes a standalone story (not seen in both the anime and the manga counterpart), additional characters like the Kages, and characters from both past and present. As fans of any of the Naruto franchise, you'll sure get excited to see some new playable characters not included in the Ninja Storm 2 and Naruto's new form where he already mastered the nine-tails chakra.

What about you guys? What do you think about this latest Naruto game from CyberConnect2? Share your thoughts about the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation game trailer at the comments section below:

Prometheus Trailer Impressions: A 2012 Sci-Fi Film Set on the Alien Film Series Universe

2011-12-23T16:33:00.000+08:00

Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction horror directed by Ridley Scott film distributed by 20th Century Fox. Prometheus is a sci-fi film is said to be a prequel to the Alien film franchise but approached in a different manner. You might see some elements from the Alien film franchise here but don't expect the xenomorphs to be the main antagonist in this 2012 Ridley Scott sci-fil film.

Prometheus
Plot / Synopsis

Ridley Scott, director of “Alien” and “Blade Runner,” returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Prometheus is a sci-fi film under Scott Free and Brandywine Productions, distributed by 20th Century Fox, written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof, directed by Ridley Scott; starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, Charlize Theron.

Watch Prometheus movie trailer here:

Prometheus Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Prometheus Film Trailer Review

Fans to the Aliens film franchise might have mixed emotions with this rumored prequel to alien. The film/trailer might feature some familiar elements to the popular Alien film series, but fans should also understand that it is set prior to the cult classic Alien film which only means one thing, no xenomorphs (monstrosities for all Alien film series), but that doesn't mean that there won't be any horrors that awaits the unfortunate team set on this perilous mission.

It as that very familiar "Inception" music playing in the Prometheus movie trailer's background which either relates to Inception's "epicness" or just some annoying to those who think that this doesn't even come close. In a way the trailer works, both for Alien film fans and to the newer generation of movie goers. What could be the horror behind all of these? Well, this is just the first official trailer for the film, and it is a long way to go before its June "Summer" 2012 release, so it is expected that they will release more and unfortunately spoiler-full trailers. Hopefully they keep that mystery in tact. There aren't many mainstream sci-fi films created nowadays and Prometheus is a just perfect for sci-fi film fans.

What about you guys? Did you like or even understood what the trailer is supposed to do? Did you liked the Alien film series? Share your thoughts about the Prometheus 2012 first trailer at the comments section below:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer Impressions: An Epic Prequel to The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy

2011-12-21T21:32:00.002+08:00

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is Warner Bros. 2012 prequel to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It is a film under the same people behind the successful first three film adaptations of the J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books, so expect the same "epicness" that the Lord of the Rings movies have been known for. Let's all watch and await for this seemingly film of the year for 2012.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Plot / Synopsis

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a film by New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and WingNut Films distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures directed by Peter Jackson, Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester McCoy, Bret McKenzie, Graham McTavish, Mike Mizrahi, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Lee Pace, Mikael Persbrandt, Conan Stevens, Ken Stott, Jeffrey Thomas, and Aidan Turner

Watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey official movie trailer here:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Official Movie Trailer Impressions
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Film Trailer Review

It has long been on both Tolkien and film fans alike, finally it is here... well the official The Hobbit trailer that is. The Lord of the Rings is probably one of the best epic fantasy film adaptation fantasy of all time, and who better else handle tits prequel that Peter Jackson (director of all LOTR Movie Trilogy) himself.

Bilbo Bagins holding out the Elvish Knife "Sting", Frodo's Sword in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy that glows a blue light when orcs are near.

I am not that much of a fanatic but a mere enthusiast of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, but just the mere sight of Middle-Earth's Bree at the start of the trailer brought shiver down my spine. As someone who hasn't read the books, there are seemingly new faces and places shown here and that is just fine. It is a prequel for Pete's sake. But as soon as you see Gandalf, orcs, trolls, elves, dwarves and a silhouette of a very familiar corrupted hobbit you'll feel at ease that they made this prequel right. Said to be just the first out of a two part prequel, this trailer is just perfect for fans of the Lord of the Rings book and film trilogy, and even to the newer generation who wanted to start their Tolkien film experience right from the very beginning.

What is your favorite Lord of the Rings film amongst the three and why? What are your thoughts about this Lord of the Rings prequel film for 2012? Share your thoughts about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at the comments section below:

Jack The Giant Killer Trailer Impressions: Hollywood's Latest Fairy Tale Film Adaptation

2011-12-20T17:19:00.001+08:00

Jack The Giant Killer is a 2012 fantasy adventure film adaptation of a British fairy tale legend entitled "Jack the Giant Killer". "Jack and the Giant Killer" is different from "Jack and the Beanstalk" as it has a more darker tone, violence and gore to it even if they have similar elements. Let's check out this darker Hollywood movie adaptation of the tale of Jack the Giant Killer.

Jack The Giant Killer
Plot / Synopsis

An ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

Jack The Giant Killer is written by Darren Lemke and David Dobkin based from the fairy tale of the same name; directed by Bryan Singer under New Line Cinema, Legendary Pictures, Original Film, Big Kid Pictures, and Bad Hat Harry Productions; distributed by Warner Bros. and stars Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, and Ewan McGregor.

Watch Jack The Giant Killer official movie trailer here:

Jack The Giant Killer Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Jack The Giant Killer Film Trailer Review

Unfamiliar with the "Jack the Giant Killer" fairy tale, this one can easily be mistaken as a dark "Jack and the Beanstalk", but further in the video you'll notice that there are more giants and a glimpse of war and these proves that this is not what you first thought of it. It can be a variation of it though.

Yes, another Hollywood film adaptation of a fairy ale and who's complaining, right? If you want to see another fairy tale story we grew with put to film by Hollywood for a more adult audience, then this is just perfect. Some scenes in the trailer show actual actors not blending well with the CGI environment and IO hope this doesn't take anything away from the film experience or hope hey flawlessly blend it while it is on its final production phase. The trailer is a good teaser for he film, providing the mystery of what the giants are like or the conflict between men and giants.

What about you guys? Share your thoughts about Jack the Giant Killer movie trailer at the comments section below:

Wrath of the Titans Official Trailer Impressions: A Fantasy 3-D Sequel to Clash of the Titans

2011-12-20T15:00:00.000+08:00

Wrath of the Titans is is a 2012 fantasy action adventure sequel to 2010's Clash of the Titans which was also loosely based on the 1981 classic Clash of the Titans. Slated for a March 2012 theatrical release will this make up story for a sequel be better than its first film? Let's find out.

Wrath of the Titans
Plot / Synopsis

Perseus embarks on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, who has been targeted for capture by his traitorous son, Ares, and his brother, Hades.

Watch Wrath of the Titans official movie trailer here:

Wrath of the Titans Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Wrath of the Titans Film Trailer Review

Wrath of the Titans picks everything up from where 2010's Clash of the Titans last ended. This means that it is another movie adaptation which is very loosely based on the that title it is based upon, the 1981 Clash of the Titans film, the Greek mythology of Perseus and the War of the Titans. Don't expect to get a reliable information about the story of Perseus and the Olympians here. This is not your school Greek class, but an over the top hyped up Hollywood 3-D fantasy action adventure film. That generally summarizes this 2012 film.

Again it is up to the valiant hero to save the day. Why is it always have to be the meta-human (half-human and half-god) who is responsible for saving the world? Well, it always works and this time the trailer actually looks good. It features a slew of great looking 3-D CGI monsters (Titans). I am just hoping that the script is tighter - no irrelevant words in the script like "Bitch" which is a modern day curse word and should not supposed to even exist during an ancient Greek era); a more polished and seamless 3-D and CGI animation (the conversion to 3-D on the last film was rushed and was very sloppy); a much more decent and convincing acting, and an engaging storyline. All the things I mentioned in that my Wrath of the Titans wishlist is what Clash of the Titans fell short of. Hopefully the studio listened to the feedback and criticism made by critics and movie goers alike. Hope the sequel provides a better movie experience than the first one. A good trailer is essential but what truly matters is the actual film.

What can you say about the first film, Clash of the Titans (2010)? How about he sequels trailer, what can you say about it? Share your thoughts about Wrath of the Titans official trailer at the comments section below: