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Friday, April 18, 2008

The Forbidden Kingdom

An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. Written by: Anonymous

Sours: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0865556/plotsummary Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0865556/trailers-screenplay-vi4169924889

My comments: If you have one of those days when you want to get away from your daily life but you don't have enough money to go out of town or leave the country, then I have a solution for you! If you have a few dollars in your pocket, then grab your car keys and go see The Forbidden Kingdom. It's a little bit like the Neverending Story for adults, drawing you away to places you have never been. The story has its flaws, but the characters get your attention and pull you into the story. Jackie Chan and Jet Li are an amazing pair--it's too bad they don't play in more movies together! (Please don't forget to vote.)

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Under The Same Mooon


A thrilling story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her 8-year-old son. How much would you sacrifice for the one you love the most?
Movie trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jCZgUiPixE

My coments:
There is not much to say about this movie, which has not been sad already. I haven't cried of happiness and appreciation that much for a long time as a cried at this movie. It made me appreciate more what I have and those around me I love the most. I loved it .........
Criticism: Well done movie, with great actors. But I wanted to see more, just a few more since of what happens with the rest of the characters.
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Friday, April 11, 2008

Street Kings


Tom Ludlow is a veteran LAPD cop who finds life difficult to navigate after the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him.....
My comments: I think Keanu Reeves is great actor, although sometimes his acting can be boring, but since I like him I went to see it anyway. Everywhere I had read about this movie gave it a high rating, so I wasn't afraid of spending 8$ on it.
10 minutes into the movie I realized that it is definitely worth the money. The movie is very bloody, so I don't recommend watching this movie if you are not an action fan. But if you are and you want to see one of the best action movies of the year, then don't wait; it's worth your time and mony. For those of you who are fans of the Godfather series, you will definitely want to see what the Godfather would be like if he were a cop. (Please don't forget to vote.)

Friday, April 4, 2008

Nim's Island

Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island. Written by Anonymous


I have to say I enjoyed this movie very much! It is a movie of magic and surprises, it is a movie of secrets and bravery, it is a movie of love and friendship. If you are one of those parents who don't let their children watch TV because they are afraid that the TV is bad influence on them, then please, please take them to see this movie. It is such a wonderful experience in the movie theater to hear the noises and laughs of all the children. It was nice to walk out and hear all their comments on the movie. In spite of its faults, the story is compelling enough that you really care about all the characters, you get drawn into what's happening with them, and I promise you will find yourself laughing out loud as you watch.
Criticism: This movie is definitely a kids' movie, but it is enjoyable for us adults who have forgotten how to use our imaginations. It is also obvious that this is not a movie made for the Oscars. The movie script is pretty atrocious--so much so that I couldn't really enjoy Gerard Butler's and Abigail Breslin's acting all that much, even though they are both excellent actors. The story itself is a fantastic idea, but the dialogue was often flat and there are gaping holes in the story. However, Jodie Foster saved this movie with her brilliant portrayal of a phobic recluse. Nim's Island is yet another example of how Jodie can do 100% in comedies, too.
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