SPOTLIGHT

PreREVIEW
8.6 on IMDB one of my awaiting film before 2015 closes. Hulk, Birdman and SabreTooth all in here but in human form. Dont forget Rachael McAdams too. Will give a watch and give review fast as possible.

REVIEWED
Got to see this film which went on to the wee hours of the morning. It is only a bit more than 2 hours. Definitely the few breaks in between for food and toilets, extended the time spent.
Before watching this, other than the review, had watched Chris Stuckman's review of the film giving it an "A" which is as good as Star Wars TFA. Of course you cant compare them both as they are in different genre. This film has more stars than one could count. Billy Kudrup was there too so does that guy from CSI. So there is no complaining about the acting. Like movies basing on true stories they got to keep it to the facts which I think they did. Like CS said, they dont look like acting rather than being reporters. That I agree except for Mark Ruffalo who at time blowing his top. Not over acting but his character required that. He looked skinnier with an accent as he is Portugese.
Yes the film is great if you are in the genre of course. But here are two main points I am raising.

1. Reporters who did their jobs to the best they can
They dont care about money nor recognition but finding and telling the truth. Nor can they be bribed or intermediated or threatened. At that time (2001-2002) internet was just starting out so the print version of their papers was vital in passing of information. Hand phones were already around but smart phone which help the spreading of news still aint. These are people who carry the responsibility and integrity of reporters. If we have reporters like them, our country aint shitty like it is right now. Amin. In the movie even the lawyers  and police asked the reporters where were they (reporters) when it began (the scandal is nothing new)

2. Take a look at the church institution
It should take the public by storm that the people you seek for guidance and teachings particularly for your kids are actually the devil who tormenting them. Its not merely a Boston problem as it is a US problem it is the world's own problem. This film should open the eyes, if it dont than you are either blind or deaf.

Kudos is actually with the new editor (Liv) of the Boston Globe because he was the one who initiated the story and backed it all the way until it was published.

What Watched

Star Wars The Forces Awaken
- 2nd time with family midnite show Christmas  at Encorp Strand Mall

2015 : The year in science

How the rich live longer

Hello, No I am not Captain America

DELIWALI (Hindustani)

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REVIEWED
Currently hot in the local Malaysian cinemas right now. With the long holiday weekend and a direct head on with Star Wars The Force Awaken, this could be another alternative for movie goers. Why not as all time favourite Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol is in this.
I was surprised with the action in this movie because there were lots of it. Car chases with expensive cars and wrecking them too who could ask for more. Even they create CGI scenaries for the cars to drive through. Kindda or smart when you see an arieal view of 2 cars chasing one another on a narrow row on top of a cliff bordering the sea on both sides.
There's also this theme song that keep playing on through out the movie which kind of catchy and could be a hit among hidustani music fans.
Fighting and shootings are not bad too. As usual and equal share of romance, singing and dancing. At 2 hours 33 mins long kindda short for a Hindustani film, dont you think but everyb fans will enjoy for sure.
Any tears flowing, see it to find out.

BRIDGE OF SPIES

REVIEWED
This is one of my awaited movies of the year. Not about the action or special effects but on the drama and the acting. Directed by Spielberg and starred Tom Hanks at 2hr 20 mins long; it didnt feel that long. Its based on a true story about Donnovan (TH character) who from an insurance agent became a reluctant criminal lawyer to a skillful negotiator. Set after WW2 what can you expect to take place ? I am sure some parts cannot be real yet such as how fast and easy for Donnovan to call his wife in New York from Germany on a pay phone ! But the film feels real. Thumbs up !
BTW theres one thrill scene which was amazing during the spy plane shot down.

Adam ruins everything - Death

REVIEWED
In this episode about Death which touched not on the religious or beliefs aspects rather than on the science, social and economical side of it. Adam had his hand on serious acting and also the special effects department worked on Adam to be really old (at his death bed). The real culprit in the death process(in the US that is ) is the burial process where the company (the name was mentioned made billions. In one part the advice is to get away with coffin and do (as expected) like what the muslim has been doing (definitely no mention) covered with cloth and bury. Also it advise to tell what should be done to you before you cant do that and let the people around you guess what you really wanA good episode this one on an important subject.

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA - Cinema - Now available

 

REVIEWED
Saw this movie at Jusco Kepong with son Adam. Thought of seeing Point Break but that had the 18 tag. Anyway this is not a bad choice as Ron Howard directs and Chris (UnThor) Hemsworth acted. Reviews were good so it should not be a bad choice al beit the absence of gadgetry in the movies.
As reported in this blog, I managed to watched a documentary on the writer of Moby Dick novel which this movie was loosely based on. Why loosely as it was not actually based on the novel Moby Dick but another novel relating to that novel. As in the documentary what happened in this movie was true where they were on boats in the sea for 90 days etc. But whether basing on the characters of Owen and the captain that I am not sure. But only some of them were rescued in the end and they do resort to cannibalism just to stay alive.
The movie is not actually boring as expected when you have movie about our past. The whales look real and Moby Dick can be scarry. Acting as mentioned in the reviews were good which I agree. But as a director Mr RH do look at different ways to capture common scenes to bring it up todate which works. Thanks to the documentary how they kill the Whale and harvest it is not that surprising as it was revealed in the film. But to know that lives of these men at sea for years got me in awe. And how they survive on the boat for 90 days is a miracle ! I dont think i can last a day !
One fact is that the ship should collect about 2,000 barrels of whale oil and 1 adult whale can bring in 50. So that amounted to 40 ! No wonder MB is so pissed of with them.
I came out of the movie expected of what was expected. Being a sea man is a tough lives. Thanks god we on another life and another time.

First posted : 10 Dec 15

EXTRACTION

PreREVIEW
Why you should see this - Can Bruce Willis get out from doing another shitty movie ?
REVIEW
I had to see this one to asses whether Bruce Willis can get out from acting in a shitty movie. Well the IMDB ratings beforehand had informed us that he did not at 4.0 for this one. Not even Gina Cararo can save this one with the young Hercules guy as the main action star.
The first issue was the question if this movie i downloaded was really short at 1hr 22 min or being butchered by censorship. There was one instance where it get from one scene to another without making any sense like if some chunk of the film was missing. But imdb confirm this that it would be that short.Now as we know if a movie is this short the chance that it would not become bad is slimmer. But that aint happening either.
So whats wrong ?
First is the script. You know how bad a a script can be but to have this line "I may even fuck your father.. " Harry's friend was telling him, was really gross, really. You dont expect much acting as it was full of action. And that is another problem. The fighting was good especially the toilet scene between Harry and the oriental guy. But the camera action is over done that can make you in a daze.
The editing was overdone. Too many cuts and camera angles here and there it makes it old fashion. Today movies dont need so much editing anymore. One scene was when the plane about to land. Why need to take many angles before it touched down ? The extragavanza main theme titling was not necessary. Trying to make it like a James Bond montage it aint.
Background Music. This is my main complain. Just too much of it. Added with the over editing making it a real mess. They should learn from watching Homeland for example. Music only comes when you need it and not overdone.
So thats my review on Extraction. So BW is again in a shitty movie. I guess he and Keanu is trying to find one that can bring them out of the hoodlum. 

STEVE JOBS

REVIEW
A well done movie is like this one. No action or special effects just conversation. And it all takes in real time in 3 scenes during the launching of Apple/ Steve Jobs products. But you know that it is beautifully done. The camera works and all that in making a film. Exceptionally like always is the power of the script which was penned by Aoarin Sorkin who did West Wings and Newsroom and even The Social Network. Dont know how much was said in the movie is true but it bring up the characters really well. In the end its the relationship of SJ with his daughter.
Like the Dark Knight movies and many more, this American film of American true characters are at the helm of British. This include the director Boyle who did "slumpdog millionaire". Michael Fassbender did not look anything like Steve Jobs and I dont even know if how he act is anything like the man. But he did it well. Nothing in how he speak tell you that he is not American. So did Kate Winslet who did great Job. The chemistry of both of them, in real life, should have them marrying one another. So much support given to SJ through out his presence. Not forgetting Seth Rogen, but forget him being a comedian for a while for this film did not show him such most of the time.
Lisa when young steal the show for me.
See this movie if you want to know the characters and you want to know the history.