Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The year that was in movies
Here is a recap and compilation of the best film of 2012 that left a good impression on me. In no particular order.
Best superhero comic movie 2012
The Avengers
All the major Marvel comic superheroes all roll into one massive ball of fun. Enough said.
The Dark Knight Rises
Intense and brooding story about redemption.The conclusion to the Batman Saga by director Christopher, solidifies his status as one of the King of story telling.
The amazing Spiderman
An unecessary reboot. I love the chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Andrew does a more realistic Peter Parker in my opinion.
Best sci-fiction movie of 2012
Looper
Not as mind bending as Inception, but the premise of the story is watchable enough to feed the appetite of Sci-fiction movie buffs.
Men in Black 3s
Haven't lost their groove yet. To be cool in a suit means the way to go is being a Men in Black.
Best comedy movie of 2012
Crude and unapolegitic, Ted is not for the faint hearted and those looking for a lovable gentle teddy bear. He get his point accross and his does it in your face.
Best Indie/Arthouse movie of 2012
Moonrise Kingdom
Artsy, quirky with a tinge of nostalgia set in the yesteryear era.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A buffet of excellent British actor in the movie. A light exotic story set in India with strong performances from each actor.
Best action/espionage/spy film
Skyfall
Bond never got this better until Daniel Craig came along and played Her Majesty the Queen's secret service. In this outing he doesn't disappoint. Epitome of suave, cool and awesome all in one.
Best Full Length Animated/Stop Motion films
Brave
A beautiful handcrafted animation from Disney Pixar.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
As usual they move it, move it for a third time!! The third installment of the involves a daring rescue mission, a lot of circus routines and an uncontrollable amount of craziness.
Frankenweenie
I love the macabre, the somber quirky stories Tim Burton always does. Frankenweenie is no exception.
Random movie review: Frankenweenie
Best adventure drama adventure film of 2012
A visually stunning film with an equally stunning story.
2012 is not without under performing movies. Notable film are of course the big budgeted John Carter and the remake of the American television cult classic Dark Shadows acted by Johnny Depp.
Other notable movie news:
Best superhero comic movie 2012
The Avengers
All the major Marvel comic superheroes all roll into one massive ball of fun. Enough said.
The Dark Knight Rises
Intense and brooding story about redemption.The conclusion to the Batman Saga by director Christopher, solidifies his status as one of the King of story telling.
The amazing Spiderman
An unecessary reboot. I love the chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Andrew does a more realistic Peter Parker in my opinion.
Best sci-fiction movie of 2012
Looper
Not as mind bending as Inception, but the premise of the story is watchable enough to feed the appetite of Sci-fiction movie buffs.
Men in Black 3s
Haven't lost their groove yet. To be cool in a suit means the way to go is being a Men in Black.
Best comedy movie of 2012
Crude and unapolegitic, Ted is not for the faint hearted and those looking for a lovable gentle teddy bear. He get his point accross and his does it in your face.
Best Indie/Arthouse movie of 2012
Moonrise Kingdom
Artsy, quirky with a tinge of nostalgia set in the yesteryear era.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A buffet of excellent British actor in the movie. A light exotic story set in India with strong performances from each actor.
Best action/espionage/spy film
Skyfall
Bond never got this better until Daniel Craig came along and played Her Majesty the Queen's secret service. In this outing he doesn't disappoint. Epitome of suave, cool and awesome all in one.
Best Full Length Animated/Stop Motion films
Brave
A beautiful handcrafted animation from Disney Pixar.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
As usual they move it, move it for a third time!! The third installment of the involves a daring rescue mission, a lot of circus routines and an uncontrollable amount of craziness.
Frankenweenie
I love the macabre, the somber quirky stories Tim Burton always does. Frankenweenie is no exception.
Random movie review: Frankenweenie
Best adventure drama adventure film of 2012
A visually stunning film with an equally stunning story.
2012 is not without under performing movies. Notable film are of course the big budgeted John Carter and the remake of the American television cult classic Dark Shadows acted by Johnny Depp.
Other notable movie news:
Monday, December 19, 2011
The year that was in movies 2011
Best animated feature:
Rio
A colorful and vibrant film, set upon the beautiful country of Rio De Jeneiro, Brazil. This animated full length adventure gets the thumbs up from me and is on this list because it cleverly incorporates all the necessary elements needed to make something that the movie goers would like, good music, great humor and most important off all, a heartwarming story.
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Kung Fu Panda
The panda is back and he does not disappoints. The laughs just kept coming and coming and you. Apparently, Po's long time arch enemy is the stairs. LoL.
The adventure of Tin Tin
Gorgeously done. Herge comic is brought to live the Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson- two of the most creative forces in the movie making industry. A must see!!
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Best heist/caper movie
Fast five
The movie drove away from its previous plot which is fast cars and more fast cars with an introduction of money heist plot. The fun part of the movie was the big set piece involving a rampaging vault that ran havoc through the busy town of rio. (watch the movie if you want to know more about it)
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Best comedy
The Hangover 2
The rat pack is on the prowl again for trouble and this time that trouble comes in the city of Bangkok. Watched as the gang snake their way out of trouble and into another. It's just a feel good and fun movie to see with your buddies.
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Best fantasy adventure film
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
My verdict? It was and amazing and satisfying end to one of the most beloved literature work in human history.
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Best superhero film
When I first heard about this movie in its preproduction stage, I was so afraid that it is going to be another fight between good vs evil and how the mutants have a hard time coexisting with the human race. This movie is totally the opposite as it explain exactly how Professor X and Magneto became arch enemies because of their different philosophy in using ther mutant powers. I can really relate to this movie as we ourselves struggle when we attain power.
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Captain America
Simple story of an American boy wanting to contribute to society and got his which as he was enlisted in a special unit of the army. He turned into this buff superhero called Captain America. Hugo Weaving is superbly menacing at the villain Red Skull.
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Not so there yet films
Thor
It could went downhill, but this movie is nevertheless fun too watch. I felt that the ending finish abruptly and could be better. Maybe better the next time?
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Worst movie of 2011
Uninspiring, with a senseless plot and storyline. This movie proves that Michael Bay is a professional pyrotechnics specialist than a movie director. He tries so hard to entertain but when you take your time to dissect the movie, its just full of relentless blowups and action sequence that a plausible story (which was left on the curb). Sorry, I am not fool this time.
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
good turn bad
My case study of things turn from good to bad today is none other than movie director/producer M. Night. Shyamalan.
I always admired movie directors that can give compelling stories for viewers to watched. When a viewer watches a movie theater, the movie should be able to imprint a long positive lasting impression on our emotions, and psyche.
The turning point of his movie making career is when he directed the supernatural, jaw dropping, ending twisting The Sixth Sense. It was the start of other films to employ the twist ending technique( but most failed). It gave Haley Joel Osment an oscar nomination for Best actor in a supporting role.
More mind bending supernatural themed movies came after that, namely Unbreakable and Signs. It solidifies M. Night.Shyamalan as a bonafide movie director.
I even put him into my heart as one of my favourite movie directors of all time. I mean who does not like his mysterious, twisted ending in all the movies that he directs. I know I did.
When all things are that good, there must be a low point in a movie directors portfolio. I thought The Village was a mediocre movie. The twist ending at the movie is getting a tad to stale, but it was watchable nonetheless. The movie that I don't like the most was Lady in the water. The movie was tacky, and cheesy
Sadly everything went even further into the drain as he came out again with another self conscious environmental movie about revenge seeking plants titled The Happening
The twist ending plots in his movies are getting old. He is not one of my favourite directors any more. Do something new Mr Shyamalan.
I always admired movie directors that can give compelling stories for viewers to watched. When a viewer watches a movie theater, the movie should be able to imprint a long positive lasting impression on our emotions, and psyche.
The turning point of his movie making career is when he directed the supernatural, jaw dropping, ending twisting The Sixth Sense. It was the start of other films to employ the twist ending technique( but most failed). It gave Haley Joel Osment an oscar nomination for Best actor in a supporting role.
More mind bending supernatural themed movies came after that, namely Unbreakable and Signs. It solidifies M. Night.Shyamalan as a bonafide movie director.
I even put him into my heart as one of my favourite movie directors of all time. I mean who does not like his mysterious, twisted ending in all the movies that he directs. I know I did.
When all things are that good, there must be a low point in a movie directors portfolio. I thought The Village was a mediocre movie. The twist ending at the movie is getting a tad to stale, but it was watchable nonetheless. The movie that I don't like the most was Lady in the water. The movie was tacky, and cheesy
Sadly everything went even further into the drain as he came out again with another self conscious environmental movie about revenge seeking plants titled The Happening
The twist ending plots in his movies are getting old. He is not one of my favourite directors any more. Do something new Mr Shyamalan.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Movie trailers 2011
The Mechanic- January 2011
Super 8- June 10, 2011.
Transformer: Dark of the Moon -July 1, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2-July 2011
The Green Lantern, Summer 2011
Monday, November 22, 2010
the year that was in movie 2010
Best action movie
Clash of the Titans
by far the best in term of action, story wasn't that spectacular. It in this list because I did not have other action movies to compare to.
Best fantansy movie
Alice in wonderland
eccentric, quirky and Helena Bonham Carter stole the show as the evil red queen.
Best capper heist movie
Inception
Mind bending, mind boggling, what ever you want to call this movie. Just two words from me.
FREAKIN AWESOME!!
Best animation
Toy Story 3
A good way to end an awesome franchise. Pixar did it again!!
How to train your dragon
Moral of the story is don't be afraid to stand of what is right and just be yourself.
Despicable me
Love the yellow minions
Best thriller/mystery movie
Shutter Island
Intriguing movie to watch. A good one
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worst movie of 2010
based on web reviews, ratings and own personal distaste.
Jonah Hex
The trailer didn't even excite me. Never watched it and never will.
Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Stupid Bella. Still can't decide who is she going to fall for. I think when Stephanie Mayers wrote this book she must BE undecided herself. Sorry diehard fans, I shall forever make fun on this movie. I just can't help it.
Valentine Day
Before I even considered that it was a movie or even want to watch it, I said to myself. Does the characters in the movie get enough screen time looking at the actors in it. Glad I didn't.
worst movie of 2010
based on web reviews, ratings and own personal distaste.
Jonah Hex
The trailer didn't even excite me. Never watched it and never will.
Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Stupid Bella. Still can't decide who is she going to fall for. I think when Stephanie Mayers wrote this book she must BE undecided herself. Sorry diehard fans, I shall forever make fun on this movie. I just can't help it.
Valentine Day
Before I even considered that it was a movie or even want to watch it, I said to myself. Does the characters in the movie get enough screen time looking at the actors in it. Glad I didn't.
this is the best of the best and the worst. The rest was quite mediocre so I decided not to waste my money and watch it at the cinema. So in terms of the quantity this year is the least. Noticeably, animation rule this year for this year's list of movie in 2010.
What would you the year that was in movie list? What movies you think should be on this list?
What would you the year that was in movie list? What movies you think should be on this list?
Saturday, November 6, 2010
15 films
1. list the first 15 films you’ve seen that comes to mind and that you love.
2. don’t take too long to think about it. complete it in no more than 15 minutes.
3. post your list of 15 films under “comments”.
In no particular order:
1
Moulin Rouge
It was the first musical nominated for best picture in 22 years. That is how good this musical is. A must watch.
2
Crash
More on this movie: Crash
touches on social and racial tension. A good and thought provoking film
3
Avatar
More on this movie: Avatar
A benchmark film in 3-D movie making. One of the most captivating film I had ever seen.
4
Inception
More on the movie: Inception
Mind bending and a thought inducing movie. A movie that challenges the mind. An excellent movie to watch.
5
There's something about Mary
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More on the film: There's something about Mary
I never get sick of this movie. It's fun, quirky and funny at the same time. A rare combo.
6
Minority Report
More on this film: Minority Report
My love for sci-fiction movie just got better with this one.
7
I-robot
I- LOVE IT(Pun intended)
8
The curious case of Benjamin Button
More on the film: The curious case of Benjamin Button
A movie with a very original concept. You have to see this movie.
9
Changeling
More on the movie: Changeling
A riveting movie about the love of a mother for his child.
10
The sixth sense
More on the movie: The sixth sense
The movie that started in all, the twist ending. M. Night Syamalan masterpiece of a movie.
11
Saving Private Ryan
More on the movie: Saving Private Ryan
No one is ever left behind. A look at war at it's bleakest. An excellent war movie to watch.
12
Little Miss Sunshine
More on the movie: Little Miss Sunshine
Another fun and quirky movie to watch. This time this movie takes a look at the world of child beauty pageant.
13
Babel
More on the movie: Babel
A beautifully movie with an intertwine storyline.
14
Kick Ass
More on the movie: Kick Ass
This movie literally kick ass!!!
15
Star Trek
More on the movie: Star Trek
I came out of the cinema a really happy man. An excellent sci-fiction movie.
I came out of the cinema a really happy man. An excellent sci-fiction movie.
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