THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

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REVIEWED

 This was a replay of the movie as I need to absorb whats in it the 2nd time as the movie is after all about Trading. Its based on the book by Jordan Belfort whom LD Carpio played. The real person JB who appeared very briefly at the end of the movie looks nothing like LDC. And I dont think the character was played exactly to the JB's mannerism. But like M Fassbender who played Steve Jobs, but looks nothing like him, was also able to carry the movie well.

Viewing this for the 2nd time, in Blu Ray, give the Thumbs up emoticon above. I dont think I like it at the first viewing. And this is a long movie of just 1min less than 3 hours. Mostly comedic the movie is fast paced with many tried but good camera techniques. And it is narrated also so it makes story telling very easy to understand. 

This version was not censored, so now I understand why some people term this movie close to being a porno movie. There are adequate number of scenes where we are feasted with bare naked ladies (and men too). If you are dying to see Margie Robbie naked, look no further, this shows her in full frontal. Lots of LDC's butts shots too.

Some of the parts are really funny for me. One particular scene was at the Club house. Directed by veteran and acclaimed director Martin Scorsee thats why its good.

Why I was interested was how Trading Brokers earn their living. Unlike Fund Managers, they are not responsible on thier investors' money. Like one scene when Mathew (all right all right allright) explained to young JB, that Brokers earn cash while thier investors loose or win on paper money (unless they are cashing them). Commission on Wall Street on Blue chips is only 1% that means that for a $10,000 their comm is only $100. So the fate of the investors money is not their responsibility but they earn their commission already. Now as you can see their job is to sell thier product which is the potential of making money. If their clients keep on losing money, not that they have to pay, but their reputation will be dented. So brokers must be good sellers rather than good traders. Being good at both is a blessing. But they dont trade as they only placed investors' trade which was based on the brokers' recommendation.

So thats why the baldy thumbs up as this movie showed me something. BTW, the movie was made due to the hardwork of our own PM's step son in getting $100Mil to fund the movie possibly from 1mdb.

THE SPECTACULAR NOW

 

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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.

OLDBOY

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REVIEWED

This is an "old" film of 2013 directed by reputable director Spike Lee stars Josh Brolin, Samuel L Jackson, Elizabeth Olson (Wanda of Avengers) among others. Its a remake from a Korean story of the same title.

What a movie ! Agreeing of the director's reputation.

The fight scene are splendid. Dont ask where Joe (JB) got the skills and the guts. Fighting and winning with 40 men ? WTF. Watching it was like Spike Lee want to prove that he can do a Q Tuarantino movie. Aside from the story line which was interesting and gripping enough, the movie would not hold if not for the good and believable acting. The cinematography was beautifully done. That goes to the shooting and the stabbing and the slicing too.

Its one of those movie that when you finished with it you exclaimed, I didnt thought that coming. But its those movie which make you want to finish it and see what's next and next and next etc. Sure, as movie one may tend to question can something like this happen ? Can people have so much and deep vangeance that they would resort to this extreme ? Can it happen like it suppose to happen like Joe meet Marie ? After all it is a movie and nothing can work out perfectly in real life.

If I were Joe I would not have done what he did in the end. Set aside morality what happened was beyond his control and he was never aware the truth was. If he would have gone back to Marie and explain what happened, it can go both ways - explain and Ok with it cause shit happens or explain and never be together again. But I dont think Marie would do that. But if she did, what the heck.. life goes on. At least he is  honest to her. But what he did in the end is totally IDIOTIC !

Anyway, its an very good movie underrated by IMDB at 5.8 ratings. Glad to have seen this even though 2 years late. 

THE BUTLER - Reviewed

      This is quite an old movie, 2013, but just seen it. Glad I did ! Based on a true story of a butler who served 8 US presidents. Headed by Forest Whitaker, he gave an impressive performance. I am sure after watching this movie, one would understand what a Butler does especially White House's butlers.

There are many notable actors in this movie. Of the 8 presidents the one I think didnt cut it in terms of appearance is Nixon's John Cussack. I read that Pres Obama nearly appear as himself in this movie if not for his busy schedule. Even Obama's character did not made it through even with an actor. Oprah Winfrey played a major role as the butler's wife. She is a good actor when you see how fragile she became in her old age. Would you believe that Mariah Carey is this one too with no dialogue just a rape cry at the beginning of the movie. Worth mentioning is David Oyowelo as Butler's son. He acted his character from childhood till an old man. He did this convincingly with this boyish face. BTW he acted as M Luther K in Selma in a movie.

This is good film making. More than 2 hours and a drama with no action, one enjoyed the story telling in this movie. Never feel bore at all.

BEGIN AGAIN

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"old" movie of 2013 with high imdb ranking and where Ruffalo and Knigthly and Corden (the talk show host) is in here.
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This movie is about music. I only knew that during watching it. Knightly is a past time singer with her BF played by Adam Levine. Mark Ruff is an ex record producer. I had to see this because of the 7.5 Imdb ranking and the familiar stars in it. Singers not actors are Levine and Celio Green. Both of them act naturally and not as part time actors. The fat late late night show British guy (Corden) was also good as a street performer and funny too with his part. Thou I never know or the film did not refer to why these 2 people are British.
Mark Ruffalo is different in this one. I always feel he acted the same in every of his film like there is a certain line he wont cross. But this one he is as natural (and funny) as he can be.
Miss KK looks skinny as usual but there is a certain looks of her that is so nice. A good actor like her knows how to bring a part out a good example is when her face changed whne listening to her BF (ex) song and realizing that its not for her. The next thing happen, she slapped Adam Levine right in the face.
It dont have a typical happy or sad ending. But kudos to Gretha (played by Knightly) for making her stand finally. In a way it also relate to what internet is effecting the record industry. How they decided to sell online for a small profit or produced normal way with bigger margin but a risky one.
How the direction went back and forth at the beginning was creative. Its not years or even days of flashback but mere hours. But it was effective and did not confuse the understanding of the story flow.
But Kiera sings the songs ! Thou not powerful her musicality in interpreting and delivering the songs shows and shines. Also notice that she had bad but cute overlapping teeth. And thats good about her for most artist would have the whole mouth done.
This movie has that "Rudderless" feeling in it where strong and memorable songs bring it up. It also has that "Before we leave" theme of friendship between 2 people in New York.
A good movie deserving the IMDB rating anyday.

ENEMY

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A good movie tried to view it not too long ago but did not complete due to poor quality. Now in BluRay and Mr Jake is in it. Come see.

THE BUTLER

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An "old" movie of 2013 but noted to be good with good IMDB ranking with Whitaker and Oprah in it.