CROUCHING TIGER HIDEN DRAGON : SWORD OF DESTINY

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I was in the movie.. playing some baldy monk !

REVIEWED

This movie of medieval Chinese story and actors playing was produced by Netflix is a continuation of CTHD made 16 years ago (OMG that old !). That film was directed by Ang Lee and won many Academy awards despite its not being from Hollywood or England for that matter.

I can still remember the previous movie where the cinematography was simply breathtaking. Chow Yuat Fat was in that one and so did Michelle Yeoh who is also in this one (bit older of course). That time Zhang Yi Zi was the hottie in China then in the US. However she is not in this one as I remember her character died in the last one ? But we got another new hottie here whom looks like her. A mixed chinese Italian and live in Australia. Her first film and hopefully more to come.Natasha Liu playing snow vase.

A heavier Jason Scott Lee played the bad guy here vs Donnie Yen.

If one is to compare between the two this one is pale in comparison. It is not a classic for the acting even the fighting is not on par with its predecessor. As you know Ang Lee's direction can be very artistry like the last one. This is not directed by him. Thou you have the famous flying on the rope  when it was funny then with the scene chasing on bamboo trees, these also have that (not on bamboo trees thou) and seem to be still funny too. But who could blame them and you enjoy the actions and the fighting scenes unfolded in front of you. 

There are many fighting here and you will not be disappointing although you know they are on ropes.

Not much story to tell except for the story to do flashback to bring everybody up to speed on what and why what you see is happening. The gist is "Dont let the crook take away the sword"

Not as good as I would expected because I keep on comparing to the first one. If it is on its own, it would be a good ancient Chinese Martial Art movie. Thats why the it could have been better smiley.

TIB CINEMA FEB16

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MOVIES ALREADY SEEN & REVIEWED (Last seen on top)
29th    - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon : Sword of Destiny
28th    - Kung Fu Panda 3
27th    - Attack on Titans
          - Phantom Hunting
26th    - 50 Shades of Black
          - A stand up guy
25th    - Better living through chemistry
           - The Bag Man
24th     - Dark Skies
            - The Dress Maker
            - Cake
23rd      - Still Alice
22nd      - Black or White
21st       - Forsaken
             - Victor Frankestein
19th       - The Danish Girl
18th       - Remember
17th       - Room
13th       - Sum of histories
11th        - Shooting at Socrates
              - My All American
10th         - The Night Before
9th          - Secret In Their Eyes
8th          - Oldboy
               - Lazer Team
7 Feb 16 - The Legend of Barney Thomson
               - Prescription Thugs
6 Feb 16 - Misconduct
5 Feb 16 - Trumbo
4 Feb 16 - The Ritchie Blackmore Story
               - Blue Mountain State: The rise of Thadland (not completed)
3 Feb 16 - The Challenger
               - Queen of the Desert
2 Feb 16 - Breakdown 
              - The Rack Pack
              - Home Invasion
1 Feb 16  - Back Track
               - $elfie Shootout
               - Ride Along 2
                - Jarhead3
31 Jan 16 - FreeHeld
                - Crimson Peak
                - Harbinger down
30 Jan 16 - Love the Coopers
29 Jan 16 - Grandma
                - Hyena Road
28 Jan 16 - Regression

KUNG FU PANDA 3

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Who cuter ? Me or Po ?

REVIEWED 

I can still felt the excitement when watching KFP1 not a long time ago. How a cartoon movie that seem not so appealing suddenly ended up watching with satisfaction and awe. Guess it was because of a fat unlikeable hero Po voiced splendidly by Jack Black which fit the character well. Not forgeting the other big actors playing voices like Hoffman and even Jolie. That movie storyline from the unacceptable Po to become the mighty one was great. The formula of making a good cartoon film was there, simple straight forward and aswesome cartoon fighthing scenes and sequences which was not seen on the level of kids movie.

Then they make KFP TV series and came out with 2 which I cant remember of seeing it or not. But definitely it was not memorable enough because I cant remember. 

So now KFP made a comeback with the 3rd installment with even bigger ensemble. They manage to mantain the voices of the already impressive voice casts including Hoffman and Jolie and added JK Simmons and Cranston too.

My compliments to the drawings which was fantastic as usual. As it is from Dreamworks it never fail to come out with fantastic artistry. 

Ok here are my problems..

The villian of the movie Kyle voiced by JK Simmons who is a Bisson is very menacing at the start of the movie. Big, Strong and ugly to be one memorable villian in a movie eventhough its only cartoon, like Clauber Lang in Rocky 3. But through the movie he was made to be funny and that spoils it. And when you have a villian with that look acted funny then it collapse the whole believability of what it can deliver.

Second, there are too many pandas from grandma to grandchildren pandas. I remember KFP1 and even 2 are cute because you have only 1 panda to relate to. Now you have lots of em it sucked the cutiebilities of Po bigtime. And they all look the same ! (You cant get round this as they are Pandas, for godness sake!). But to have that element into it spoil the fun for me.

Maybe this is the last of the KFPs ? Why not as now you know why Po became Po and his roots is answered. 

But it was fun watching it immediately after the horrible in the stomach Attack on Titans. But could have wished it was approached differently unless as I reckon, Po is retiring.

SHINGEKI NO KYONJIN ATTACK ON TITAN

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Asked what I sit for and this was what I got. You cant judge when you are not entitle to judge in the first place.

REVIEWED

What an experience watching this. For those who like, in fact crazy on this movie, are those who love Japanese Anime. Its written all over it. If you want to see giant stupid naked people (or zombies?) eating people  this one is for you right at your face without any concern of censoring the gory part (except the genitals). This film can be so blantantly fan based orientated despite the crappy special effects and story that IMDB gave it an 8.9 ! I dont think it even care that it can scare the shit of those kids who may not have the heart of watching it.

Here you'll see lots of gory scene like a giant swallowing human, pulling arms and legs till they snapped, chewing and crushing humans well this is the right film.
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Japanese are known to come up with weird and wild story concepts and this is one of them. Forget about the "Maze Runner" as the element of very high walls is here too, you get plenty what you bargain for here. The interesting things is how do the humans kill them. thou they have a few strategies which are difficult to execute, they wanted a better and easier way.
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But one thing I like about the movie is that anybody can be killed whether you are the hero of the film or not.

So if you some very different movie experience watch this. In the midst of the film, I kept asking - what am I watching actually ? For this, the weirder the better it is.

2047 SIGHTS OF DEATH

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PHANTOM HUNTING

A surprising emoticon because of its commendable effort in trying to be good. But you will be thrill allright.

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REVIEWED
This is a foreign language movie which was translated, I think or just bad voice over ? Possibly from Khazashtan its a futuristic movie set in the future (maybe) with known names like Armande Asante (Judge Dred) and Kristen Loken (Terminator).They are definitely crowd pullers. KL looks like Sharon Stone when she was younger and sexy.  Other cast are film locals lead by pretty boy so called martial art expert by the name of Timur (in the movie).

At least the movie made an effort to look hi tech and highly budgeted. Some of the action and fighting scenes are good. Explosion not so good but not so bad either better than low budgets sci fi films I see.

Aside from the acting which are basically woody (except for the "stars" of course) the background music is overdone which I didnt like. Movies that do this tend to hide the scenes with music because the acting is not good or the set is under par etc. Good movies have silence which spoke a thousand words.

Then the make up is another thing. They all look well done even after fights and runs. Some makeups of the females looks the same with same hairstyle that sometimes it confuse audiences (or is it only me). Many pretty boys and girls in this movie thou.

Be prepared to see some ridiculous actions like a car going from a cliff but exactly landed on the rails. Or a motorbike going through the roof of a bus and remain unscathed. But its thrilling thou maybe not logic. The hero and villain know Parkour too ! And whats these hot army chicks on the plane with hot pants. Dont forget Point Break 1 cliche saving one from a plane who is without parachute and when its landed on rooftop of a sky scrapper the crooks happened to be there. Talking about coincidence !

The timeline and logistic is also questionable when the location is discovered just in seconds they are there.

The flow of story telling is not good either, between the flashbacks and the current happenings, I tend to got lost. Also from scenes to scenes, its kindda of not smooth or right. Theres one scene where the bad guy look very soft when confronting his boss (I think) but when he's running and fighting our pretty boy hero, he was so tough. Also some reaction from the characters interaction dont quite make sense like when you stab someone in the calf your reaction would be to punch the guy (or gal) in the nose unless the hand was tight up or he was paralyzed. Anyway he could feel the pain when the knife was stabbed, isnt it.

This is a movie you expect when you sit inset aside the illogical parts but you are still thrill which is a good thing

American Idol 1516

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A STAND UP GUY

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REVIEWED
This movie is only 1hr 20min with full of unknown actors. Those I know are Michael Rapaport, Bob Saget and Constantine of American Idol ! Sam's girlfriend looks nice. Bob Saget is now fat but can sing and play guitar. Love his song with those funny lyrics about failed love. Its one of the funny points in the movie for me. Whilst Constantine being his usual self acted as a singer. Not long time no see for him as we saw him just last week in AI15. There was also this fat guy acting as the US Marshall, his face is quite common.Cant remember his name but nhe played the moron who loose the train in Unstoppable.

This movie is about Sam who was a theft and was sent away hiding by the US Marshall before he testify in court. Then he discovered his talent of being a Stand Up comedian in a small town bar. Not that his joke is that funny or he delivered it funny like those professional and big time Stand up comedians, but I guess the people in the movie were made to like them and thats how the story goes.

Not really a fan of the movie as like I said the jokes are not funny. Also, nothing that much happen with the plot is thin and predictable. Theres one scene when somebody got killed and it didnt look like it. Thinking about this there was another killing taken place. The crucial missing part is the most important one - The blood ! Dont talk about blood splatter as there was no blood at all. You dont know whether that guy was dead until they were carrying the body wrapped in a carpet to bury !

Lucky that the movie is short and even that it still feel draggy. I think if the movie was to be better, the point where Sam should be stopped from testifying should be more dramatic and full of action. But it didnt go there just a lame attempt seen.

So thats why I give this one just wasting my time.

American Idol 1515

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BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY

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 REVIEWED

The movie title is weird but aptly explained whats in the film. Its about a Pharmacist having a dominating wife and a sexy flirting client.

The movie has many stars like Olivia Wilde, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin Howard, Ray Liota and cameo (I term as such) Jane Fonda. But Sam Rockwell starred as the Pharmacist. Other better actors could play his part and bring this film to a higher notch. Somebody who can play a deuces bag husband. Also Ben Swarch is a familiar face. 

This movie is about a family with crisis told in a comedic fashion way with adultery and "be a man" stuffs in the story line. Drug abuse, addiction and performance enhancing drugs is also included.

I did remember telling that OW is a British actually this is not the case as I saw her once in an interview. She's as yankee as she can be. Maybe her British accent when playing Brit was so good perhaps. BTW shes full blooded American in this one.

 

This film is with narration to keep it going. You could be surprise who the narrator is until it reveal right at the very end. Narration help a movie (especially this one) goes right to the story telling part and straight to the point. 

The morale of story - sometimes the appropriate solution cannot be the best one.

This film, I sensed, banked on Jane Fonda even Ray Liota. So short an appearance and you put them on the poster.

The film did not reach my expectation because nothing new on the plot bits and pieces from other movies. Not much surprises in the plot thou it nearly got there on the who had died part. Keep this film to see on a rainy day.

THE BAG MAN

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REVIEWED

The reviews I came across from the internet for this movie is not good. This movie made only $1/2 mill bucks ? OMG!  Others complaining that its another bummer for Cussack and De Niro. One says its better to go get a haircut than watching this. Talking about haters !

I dont say that this is a commendable movie either but not to the extent of belittling what you saw. There are worser movie out there. This one is OK you got what you sit for, thats my analogy.

The Bag Man is an adaptation from a play by the name of Motel. It has big name like De Niro and known actors like John Cussack, Crispin Glover and not forgetting Domenic Purcel. Dont believe I have seen Rebecca Cos Ta before, a tall 6 footer slim blonde (at least in this movie). Hispanic from the name but acted as Russian. So did R D Niro.

I am never a fan of Cussack but I think he did OK in this one. His acting does not show much emotion and just like Keanu Reeves in John Wick he got the part of a killer part time delivery boy for a bag which DeNiro wants without him ever looking whats in it.

As the movie is based on a play, the plot is actually interesting. You keep on wanting to know whats in the bag and whoever Jack (JC) met you tend to ask if they are bad people. There are killings of course and like me I kept on asking when are these killing going to stop or are there anyone more to be killed ?

Robert D Niro did his part well. Good acting as usual but you never felt that he is in this because the studio wants to bank on his name like JK Simmons in Dark Skies :) or a lot of other films that are stingy to pay established actors but put them in the ensemble to bank the movies. Better hair he donned in the film. White like "The intern" but more flushy.

The film didnt feel cheap. No question on the acting. Not that it require great acting because it didnt go there but since they are good actors it makes everything believable. The action is good and the interaction among the characters are also all right. My only complain was how come Jack's hand can be hang with handcuffs without any injury. Then the shooting of the handcuffs at close range, just cant buy it.  

Dont stop until the closing credit because there are a bit more than you think that everything is already over. It will make the movie smarter.

(spoiler) one part i like was when RDN's character bashed up an attractive girl's face who was a Forex Trader for clicking the Buy button instead of the Sell button and screwing his investment. That was good.  

See this if you want some (lots of it thou) bang bang.

DARK SKIES

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REVIEWED

Watched this for the change of watching dramas all this while. From what I know this will be a Scifi Alien kind of movie. Not expecting much as it is low budget with unknown actors except for Academy award winner JK Simmons. Karen Russell, have seen her before in some film.

This film is only 1 1/2hr long. Normally shorter movies would make less mistakes. It should not feel draggy and should be fast paced. There are many cliche that this movie took like Poltergeist and those Paranormal Activities films etc. But those are supernatural movies and this is a sci fi movie. So that was the confusion so to speak.

At the opening credits, there was a quote from Arthur C Clarke on alien visits, so audience are ready for it. But why did it take so long to get to it ? The build up of suspense was like for the family to finally meet ghosts of the underworld.

Like always they could not convince the authorities that they have Alien problem. Then they have to meet the expert played in 1 scene by JK Simmons. Then its the family vs Aliens which we never see upfront just some shadowy figures. So that was really disappointing. Not that I expect more effects or props, but just stingy I guess.

Its not that bad in the acting and it dont feel like a B grade sci fi movie, but it could have been much much better.

The theory of Alien invasion or abduction is explained in this one with a alternative perspective than other Sci Fi movie I might seen in the past. So if you are sick, check if you are alien potential.

See if you want some thrill from your daily routine drama movies.

THE DRESSMAKER

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REVIEWED 

Hard to classified this movie as it has comedy, not the usual one but dark comedy and some drama.. Its an Australian production but stars Brit babe Kate Winslet in the lead. Other known Aussie actors are Hugo Weaving (Matrix) and Liam Wentsworth (not Thor but the brother). Its backdrop is an Australian rural town way back in the 50's. Based from a Novel of the same name.

Its about revenge where Molly? (played by KW) came back to be with her mother as she was sent away when she was very young for something she did and the townsfolk cant forgive but want to forget. She had been round the world and become a very capable dress maker bringing the latest fashion from around the world especially Paris.

The story is well woven where it was told bits by bits what went wrong about 20 years ago in the form of creative flashbacks. Even Molly could not remember so did her mother. But tragedies strucked her and made her to decide her future with the town.

Comedy wise, it had its moments but you had to be an Aussie to understand or take some of the issues as jokes. Of course some of em are simply over the top when you asked if that could happen but it occur anyway in the film.

As mentioned above, KW is a babe. Even at this age she can still captivate audiences like when she was in Titanic. Liam is too young for her in this film but they were supposed to be childhood friends. 

On the technical side, for a limited budget film, you can always notice (if you be observant enough) that most indoor scenes are well lighted just like in a studio. Maybe this movie does not care or have the manpower to make the indoor lighthing more like real. No dark spots interior. Anyway if that is achieved it make the works more authentic. 

Don't think Kate Winslet was nominated anything for her work here as it did not require much of her deliverance.

Rate the movie as So So. Yes there is a plot as it was based from a novel. See it if you like the 50's, Aussies and Kate.

CAKE

REVIEWED ONLY
First question will be what did the title meant ? You'll find this out right at the end of the movie. But while watching it thinking that it could be because Claire (played by Jenifer Aniston) was addicted to pain killers due to a severe accident which she went through about a year before. Then what was it that she inclined herself every time being a passenger in her SUV driven by her servant, Savana. Nahh not because of her pain thou that was only part of the reason. End of the movie when she fought these you understand why.

This film seem to be rather straight forward but its not. So much hidden message that sometimes you think that its bringing you no where that it is directionless. We dont know what happened to her until towards the end. It needs a bit of thinking and concentration although the plot seems simple enough.

Other familiar faces are Sam worthington (Avatar), Anna Kendrics (Up in the Air), William H Macey (Rudderelss) and his real life wife Felicity Huffman (Desperate housewives). Seem that WHMacey must act with this wife like Rudderless except for Room. The boss of Newsroom is also in here thou briefly.

The movie has good acting from JA and her maid too but its draggy. Reason to stay on watching is to know what really happened to her and whats going to happen. She is suicidal BTW. On reaching the end we have to make our own conclusion.

Like in real life you must have closure to everything if not it will eat you up and you never seem to find the solution. It will torture you in and out. It will not want you to move on except to grieve and regret and mop. This was what happened to Claire. Fortunately she tried to find her answer with the help of a Ghost.

Good acting from JA which had won her award.

This film needs concentration and tolerance to the Claire character. If you are absorb with the movie you would keep on telling to yourself - WTF, move on Claire !

Powerful women in Movies Week

      TIB cinema will be watching movies of powerful women mainly this week. Not that they have super powers but their strength and presence brings inspiration or simply due to their superb acting worthy of an oscar. Here they are

Seen as at entry of post
Room - Brie Larson
Still Alice - Julliane Moore

Danish Girl - Alicia Vikander
Cake - Jenifer Aniston

Yet to see

Carol - Cate Blanchette
The Dressmaker - Kate Winslet
Brooklyn - Soria So.. (whats her name?)

STILL ALICE

REVIEWED ONLY
This is a heartbreaking story of a woman by the name of Alice who at the age of 40 has a rare kind of genetic Alzheimer. It was passed from her father and could possibly effect her children and generations after that. Based from a book, I wonder if this is a true story or not

Julianne Moore who played Alice won awards for her believable portrayal. Other known actors involved were Alec Baldwin as her husband, Kristen Stewart and Kate Bosworth as her daughters.

Alice was creative in her preparation for the inevitable, why not as she was a professor. She even planned things ahead before her Alzheimer got worsen and that she would not be remembering anything

Watching this made us understand the survival of Alzheimer patients better. As Alice had put it, she does not suffer rather than try to survive her problem. How they forgot dates, names, places etc? How they lost their way even couldnt find the toilet in her own house.

Good portrayal of a sufferer and deserving winning her recognition for her works here. The movie did felt fast paced as it tried to develop other characters rather than hers alone, her family members in particular. Kristen Stewart was good as her youngest daughter, the one that she misunderstood but the one who would be there for her mother.

Good and touching movie to the heart contributed by powerful acting.

BLACK OR WHITE

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 REVIEWED 

This movie is inspired by true events starring notable actors like Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer and hardworking Falcon A Mackie. About 2 hours long its about grandfather Eliot (KC) fighting to have custody of his mixed blooded granddaughter from her father Reggie and his side of the family after his wife was killed in an auto accident. Its pretty ok for a family movie but could have been better. Since its based on true events, would not recommend how the story should have gone or what else can be in the film.

First glance of the movie, I could not have imagined how forgiving and tolerant was Eliot to her granddaughter's father Reggie or the other side of the family. Here you have a black guy of 23 (at that time) impregnating his daughter, not of love but of abuse, of 17 and then died during giving birth. For me, you can't question Eliot's attitude towards racism because he is as good as anybody can get. Despite all that happened to his daughter, he did not despise blacks (especially the father) and raise and loving the child (lucky Eloise) as thou nothing bad had happened. And yet in the court room the opponents lawyer racing the issue of racism (initiated by their lawyer who happened to be a relative) ! I couldn't agree with Eliot more when he brought up that it has got nothing to do with racism rather than his granddaughter's father attitude and character. Typical blackish character of the Reggie and yes when that is being questioned one would say that you are being racist.

Read that Kevin Costner financed the film partly (it was on a $9 million budget only) to play the part because he wanted to prove his point in real life by being Eliot in the film. 

The ending was rather tame and nothing much of a ummph kindda of stuff. But it did fine.

Elouise remind me of Tristan of current American Idol. In fact if there is a film about her, she could play her younger self :)

The judge being too lenient who allowed Eliot to give that long speech (thou good) from the stand. Real Judge would have stopped it and instructed the witness to answer Yes or No. Well that's why you call it a movie.

Octavia Spencer is rather young to play a grandmother but good acting make up for that. She even won award for this film. So did Eliot's wife also looks young. I thought she was his daughter when first seeing his first hallucination in the kitchen. Anyway, Eliot could be a younger grand dad and KC could be playing a younger character as his daughter give birth when she was merely 17.

Good family movie on the theme of racism or you thought this is about racism kindda of thing.

FORSAKEN

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 REVIEWED 

The movie is actually Canadian. Seem to be nominated with many awards in Canada but nothing in the USA. Not that i dont agree as nothing with this movie is a breakthrough or out of the ordinary. Crowd puller are of course father and son Donald and Keifer Sutherland plus Demi Moore. There are one or two have seen actors in the movie, who cares who.

The movie started kindda slow with John Henry Clayton (KS) returning to his hometown  not welcome by his father. Shot rather straight forward with no flashback (except for the intro) we got to understand what and why.There are many movies with this kind of plot especially western movies. So if you wanted a cliche then get right into it.

The cowboy life seems realistic enough. Also you can see horse shit on the ground in the town which is what should be shown in cowboy movies anyway. The shootings and gunfights also looks real as nobody can shoot bulls eye all the time. Even the good guys missed too.

Read that they used the cowboy town backdrop after it was built for a documentary which had completed shooting. Shooting was in Canada. In the movie John Henry was in the war which could be the US civil war ? But maybe its a Canadian war and the town was in Canada and they are all Canadian ? That was not made clear.

The gunfights are thrilling enough where the blood splatter and wounded face looked closed to the real thing.

My complain is why the head of the bad guy Frank can be so out of control and his employer cant even given a reprimand. Even the gunslinger the boss hire didnt seem to be able to control the boys. I guess if the boss did that he can get killed too.

See this if you miss watching cowboy movies or Jack Bauer. Not bad as it is quite short at 1 1/2hr.

BROOKLYN

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CAROL

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VICTOR FRANKESTEIN

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REVIEWED

This movie was much underrated by Youtube movie reviewers Stuckman and Jahns. One of them was even saying that nothing happened in this movie which now i understand is an understatement. I remember due to their reviews i kept this movie under wrap and did not see it in the big screen. Not that I dont regret for not seeing it big screen, but feeling that I had been mislead and would not mind if seeing it in the big screen.

I dont know whats the classic tale of Frankenstein is, but i bet this one is near to the original unlike Eckhart's version or rather the American version of it. 

Not to spoil, you dont see much of the big guy but anyway the story is not about him rather than his creator Victor and his assistant Igor. Both played well by Mcvoy and Raddcliffe. Also the bad guy of James Bond Spectre is the good guy here (not the main one the other one)

When watching a film you can feel if its been badly done like being overdone or underdone. One good example of a overdone film (I did give this review) was The Last Witch hunter. Those underdone you can feel that its underbudget with bad special effects. Bad movie mostly are when the actors dont act naturally and you can feel the inadequate acting. But this one both main actors did their parts with flying colors. McVoy (young Dr Xavier in Xmen) as usual bring such realism to his character. Radcliffe (Harry Potter) not so much but sufficiently enough.

Well rounded good film which make me question what do others see in a movie that I didnt see. Also I wont be blatantly believe in reviews from now on. Maybe there is a conspiracy that if its not American film then they are not up to par films. And a few times that were wrong opinions.

See this with all its splendor.

THE DANISH GIRL

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REVIEWED

What awesome acting this film has. Impressed with Eddie Redmayne (Hawkin) and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machinia). Q (James Bond) was also here but in a small role.

Now after seeing this, I stand corrected that AV gave a powerful acting performance than Bree Larson in Room. But on checking IMDB, AV is not in the leading actress category thou she felt like one (as vouched by IMDB) she is competing in the supporting role. Even ER competing as leading actor is argued by IMDB as he should be in the supporting role. Jokingly, he could have been in the supporting actress category !

OK I have said that about AV and so in my opinion is ER as best actor against overrated Leonardo DiCarpio in The Revenant. In the Oscar, Eddie will be competing against Damon, Cranston, Leonardo and Fassbender. I have seen all the films and my bet goes to ER ! Not bias as he already won as S Hawkins last year. Just like Tom Hanks with Philadelphia then Forrest Gump, 2 years in a row. The only argument that I can think of he would not be qualified as he played a woman ! But I think Dustin Hoffman won for Tootsie a number of years ago playing a woman.

Well thats for the oscar now lets talked about the film..

It is loosely based on a true story about one of the first transgender operation and this happened in the 1920s.

My complaint was why not the dog grew bigger as the story progresses. Maybe its a kindda of small dog which I dont think so.

My salute is for someone to have a wife like Greda who stood and support both Einar and Lili.

This is a film with powerful acting. See it also to understand identity crisis.True Oscar material this one.

American Idol 1514

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REMEMBER

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REVIEWED 

An alternative title for this movie is the "Dementia Assassin" (pun intended)

This stars Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau. His son and the sheriff are familiar actors too.

This is a straight forward Man on a mission movie. The difference is that he is really old and he dont really remember who he is because of his health problem.

The movie is again straight forward. Thou it has many references to the Jews holocaust in Austria in the 2nd world war, it never go to flashback. They could have done that but it didnt. Wait until the end of the film and you realized why. Also who is the cunning one in the movie.

Watching the movie you could understand Dementia much better.

A watchable movie only 1 1/2 hr long. CP brought the character really well. Lovable character from the beginning till the end. The music was like a Hitchcock movie which blended well with the film. You tend to appreciate how old people (Warga Emas here) are being cared for when they are in public even by the children.   

Twist in the very end which I didnt expect, make sure finish watching this.

Daredevil is coming to town

Season 2 is coming

American Idol 1513

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ROOM

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REVIEWED

This is a beautiful touching movie based on a book. Brie Larson won many awards for her role as Ma/Joy and possibly the Academy awards also (next month) which I have to differ. To me the real star of the movie is the son Jack (played by Jack Tremblay) for his bravery and intuitive to progress in life. Thou only 5 years old in the movie (10 years in real life), without him movie/real life , there would not be a story. Or the story will not be as effective as it would be. He should win awards.

Ok back to why Brie Larson should not win awards ahead of Cate Blachett or even A Vikander and others, her role is not strong enough, fullstop. She did her acting part as best as she can which is good acting.But its not Oscar material for me. But I havent seen Blanchett or Vikander's film yet. But I am sure their roles (both as lesbians !) would be powerful than Brie in Room.

Back to the movie. Lucky for both of them they have a very supporting GrandMa (Joan Allen) and unfortunately bad divorced Grandpa (Will H Macey). Nevertheless, salute to Grandma's boyfriend Leo for being there for them to get back to the real world.

Now what 1 thing I think could have make the difference when they are in the room ?

Those keypad autolocks have a certain sound for each keypad. I dont think old Nick change them often. So thorough the years Joy could have memorized and tried her way out. But she would not.

Anyway, I enjoyed watching this. Just wanted something different from DeadPool which I glad I saw this. Movie stood on excellent acting and intriguing story line.

THE BOY

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DEADPOOL - Do they censor a film already with an 18 rated in the local cinema ?

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ANSWER

YES !!

Below is the screen shot you will not see if you see Deadpool in the local cinema. The famous somer sault 3 head explode with 1 bullet action. You can see this one in the movie copy from the download link above. Its a "toilet video" too bad. But the sound is great thou. Its above average toilet video. Captured in a Russian cinema, I believe. Wonder how many parts our local censorship had butchered even after giving it an 18 rating and allowing foul language. Boooo !

The shooting and slashing scene on the highway of Deadpool, to me, is even better than Cap America vs Bucky on the highway in Cap America Winter Soldier