Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Movie Hub Trailer

Just Released

Here is the much anticipated trailer for Movie Hub!


Tuesday, 8 October 2013

In Cinemas

Some movies in cinemas now that you should watch:

RUNNER, RUNNER

Directed by Brad Furman
Starring: Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck

A college student cracks an online poker game and goes bust. He then meets the man who he believed cheated him who turns out to be a sly off shore entrepreneur.

RUSH


Directed by Ron Howard
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl and Olivia Wilde

Re-creation of a rivalry between two Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda



PLANES



Directed by Klay Hall
Starring: Carlos Alazraqui, DAne Cook, Stacey Keach

A plane with a abnormal fear of heights ends up living his dream by competing in a famous around the world race.

GROWN UPS 2

Directed by Dennis Dugan
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock

Lenny finds out that crazy follows him after moving his family back to his hometown with his friends and their kids

-Lindell

S.

"He arrived knowing nothing of himself. Who is he? Soon he will know, because what begins at the water shall end there – and what ends there once more begin. This is what happens: Men become lost; men vanish; men are erased and reborn."


In August a mysterious teaser trailer appeared on Youtube titled "Stranger". All that was known was that it was the trailer to an upcoming movie by J.J. Abrams. But now the meaning behind the minute-long video has been revealed!

 The trailer, depicted entirely in black and white, shows a man being washed up upon a beach at night. A figure holding a lantern then approaches the camera and the face of a man with his lips sewn shut emerges. The text "Soon he will know" then appears. Each word then disappears one-by-one until only the word "Soon" remains; the final taunt of the tease.

 Overlain this is a monologue of a man speaking the above speech. It has now been revealed that this is a reference to the fictitious novel "S." by Doug Dorst. Abrams has adapted "S." into a movie with the assistance of Dorst. In the novel, a woman finds a book (Ship of Theseus) left by a stranger. In the margins the stranger has left a myriad of margin notes. She responds with notes of her own, replacing the book to where she found it to begin an unlikely conversation.

 The real question is, can this project live up to the remaining mysteries that us mere mortals can't resist?

MM

Monday, 7 October 2013

Disney's Best

There are HEAPS of Disney movies that we all love as classics, but here are my top 3 favourite!


The Lion King (1994)

As one of the highest grossing animated movies of all time, I'm sure that I am not the only one who loves this movie. Not only has it been re-released as a 3D movie, but it has also produced a hit broadway musical, now being the 7th longest running musical.

If you haven't seen the musical, its definitely worth it - the costumes are amazing, the music brought to life....It's the cirrrcle of lifeeee....haha....but seriously you may be a little skeptical, but just be a little simba-thetic and it and you will enjoy it too!

So here is an interesting fact: the film was originally going to be a rivalry between lions and baboons, Scar being the lead baboon....Rafiki would have been a cheetah! Also the team that were creating and working on this film were the Disney "B team", just being occupied while the "A team" made pocohuntas. Laslty...Pumba was also the first Disney character to display flatulence..good on ya Pumba haha!


Toy Story (1995)

Toy Story...well it is part of a extremely successful trilogy. I think it fulfils every child's dream or suspicion that all their toys come alive when they leave their room or aren't around...even now, lets be honest, that would be pretty cool if it was true, haha not that I have a woody or buzz sitting on my bed but ya know ;)

This was the first fully computer-generated movie. Amazing animation, cool characters, people still dress up as them at halloween/ parties, kids and adults alike love it!

A bit of Toy story trivia:
- Whenever a character blinks, its never at the same time as another character.
-Woody and Buzz were inspired by the directors favourite childhood toys.
- One of the other possible titles was "You Are a Toy"
- Early scripts has a barbie as Woody's girlfriend.
- Only Pixar film to have full opening credits.
- Sid Phillips was based on a previous Pixar worker.


Aladdin (1992)

A great mix of adventure, comedy and classic Disney romance topped off with a few moral take home messages. I can watch this movie over and over, my nieces and nephews love it, who doesn't?

I recently had a murder mystery party, and went as the Genie because he is the most awesome character. Jafar is a great "bad guy" with his parrot sidekick. Love how Aladdin has the monkey sidekick - one on both sides!

Ok time for some Aladdin trivia:
- Robin Williams (the voice of the genie) improvised so much during recordings that they had over 16 hours of material.
- It was the first animated movie to gross over $200 million
- An imax version of the film was planned but not released
- There was a rumour that Aladdin said "take off your clothes" while on her balcony but really he was talking to the tiger and said "Nice kitty, take off and go, go on". Consequently this part was taken out of the 2004 platinum edition.

LOVE Disney, they are all such good clean films, kids love them as do the adults and keeps everyone entertained. However over the years Disney have ventured further and further out of their comfort zone I think, although thats just my opinion. Anyway awesome top 3! 

CH

FAST AND FURIOUS 6



MOVIE REVIEW: Fast and Furious 6.

As the poster says "all roads lead to this". The Fast and Furious series has come along way from tuned up cars with playstations and artistic vinyl on the side of the car. It has evolved into a more mature feel with the implementation of vintage muscle and luxury cars. For some, it may not be as appealing as the concept of the movie has driven away from street races, but has evolved into a more criminal concept of robbing banks and transporting money for the cartel. Despite this transition, the fast and furious series does not fail to entertain with high speed chases, explosions, gun fire and fight scenes.

Fast and Furious 6 links in the plots of the previous fast and furious movies. The plot is decent for a movie filled with cars and action but this does not take away from the action and occasional humor. The locations of the movie add a major factor with insance chases through busy streets and cliffhanging actions scenes down a highway and a ridiculously long runway. The teaming up of Vin Disel and Dwayne Johnson is a massive plus and also sexy girls like Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez and Gal Gadot. The movie is action packed and contains a ton of cars we wished we had.

Rating: 8/10

-Lindell

One Direction: This Is Us!



Not exactly sure if you can call this a movie...more of a documentary, but it hit big in the cinemas, so I guess it counts right? haha! Now don't get me wrong, I am in no way a massive die hard 1D groupie, screaming at the very sight of them like a teenage girl, quite the opposite...in actual fact before watching this (having been forced to by my niece) I knew very little about these boys. I do like their albums though and may have listened to them on the way to work each day for a while (yep one of those guilty pleasure bahaha).

Opinions, criticisms and all negativity aside.....lesbihonest here....they are international superstars. Having number 1s in 37 countries....holding numerous sell out tours, even just the evidence of having this movie shows they have hit the BIG TIME. And all this from the beginnings of x-factor, a show that they didn't even win! 5 ordinary guys to 5 idolised popstars in the space of a few years....

So back to the movie....it follows their story, their background, their journey so far. Opening weekend it made $18 million in the U.S of A! - basically all the teenage girls of America!

There isn't really much I can say about the movie, it was probably a waste of my time watching it and I will never watch it again, but thats mainly because I'm not too bothered about how they became famous or about their individual backgrounds, all I need to know is they started on xfactor and now sell millions of albums which has made them hugely famous.

We did see clips at the end of the movie with some pranks being pulled off....which would have been better if they had used things like that as a premise for the film, instead of just somewhat fake and scripted tame versions of the 5 personalities.

Anyhow, if you are a teenage girl of course you will love it....if you are a parent having to take your daughter then unlucky haha. Other than that I don't see a reason why people would go see this....

Rating 3/10 (and it only gets that because I like their music :P)

CH

P.S. I must say though this music video to their latest single did make me laugh!


Sunday, 6 October 2013

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

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Catch Me If You Can (2002) - Crime, Drama


It is a 2002 American biographical crime comedy-drama film based on the life of Frank Abagnale. The first half of the film starts when Frank runs away from home when his parents get divorced. In order to survive, Franks develops (Leonardo DiCaprio) his cons from a substitute teacher in his French class to cheque fraud, and expands to con the identities of Pan American World Airways pilots, a doctor and lawyer. After he gets caught by the FBI bank fraud agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) and is sentenced for 12 years in prison. Carl later convinces the FBI to offer a deal to Frank as a bank fraud agent of the FBI for the remainder of his sentence in exchange for a certain level of freedom, which Frank accepts.

Reasons to watch it

  1. ·         The director of this movie is Steven Spielberg
  2. ·         A cat-and-mouse game between  Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks
  3. ·       The story is remarkable, Frank is ballsy enough to con his way out by trying various        occupation including doctor, pilot and lawyer.

My favourite quotes  




Rating: 9/10
Peng

Saturday, 5 October 2013

OLD BUT GOLD.

PULP FICTION
Directed by Quentin Tarantino


"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon you."- Ezekiel 25:17



This is your classic badass film with a star studded cast directed by the great director he is Quentin Tarantino. Like most Tarantino films it starts at the end, and ends at the end with the whole story being placed in between. The acting from the likes of Samuel L, Jackson, John Travolta and Bruce Willis makes it hard for you to take your eyes of the screen. Every line seems to hit you in the face. The movie is filled with memorable quotes and how the actors deliver these quotes makes it even harder to forget.

The movie follows three main story threads which help you understand what is happening in the movie, with threads coming from Butch, Vincent and Jules. Each thread has their on inner meaning and learning curve for each character due to a catalyst bringing forward a problem for the character.

This movie entertains me in many ways and hopefully its the same for you. Its one of those movies where you can watch it again and again and it will never get old.

RATING: 10/10

*below are a few of the memorable quotes i talked about earlier





-Lindell

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Upcoming and Unmissable!

    THE HUNGER GAME: CATCHING FIRE
            In Cinemas: 22nd November 2013

"This is the 75th year of the Hunger Games. The tributes are to be reaped on the existing pool of victors" - President Snow. 
We are in for more action, drama, rebellion, romance, and this time, experienced killers against each other! Not having read the books I thought it would be hard to take the sequel up another level BUT I think this trilogy is going to be one that outdoes itself with each movie.
Everybody has been waiting for this since the first movie and now the time is nearly upon us! :D

                                                     
THOR: THE DARK WORLD                  
        30th October 2013                            
         
I almost feel like we have been waiting too long for this, it was advertised way too early, and with took many preview clips. HOWEVER as time gets closer I am excited, and it will be a big hit! Question is can it live up to the high bar that The Avengers set? Ironman 3 managed to, can this? 
Bit of movie trivia:  - 30 hammers of different sizes and material were used in filming. - A new language was created for the Dark Elves. - Filming took place at Stone Henge. - Natalie Portman (Jane) was forced to return to the sequel through her contract, she did not want to. - Shot in England.


THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
           In Cinemas: 26th December 2013

I found the first one was good, a little slow, but loved Martin Freeman as Bilbo, i honestly thought he played that role perfectly! Very good actor indeed! 
I expect this second instalment to be more exciting, have more action and be a bit more fast paced - similar situation to the last Harry Potter book that was split into two, and the second part was much better than the first. Legolas is featured, which is exciting having another from the LOTR characters join the adventure! 
If you're confounded as to what to get someone for Christmas, start with tickets to this massive hit!




Overall I am looking forward to all 3, probably Catching Fire the most. They are all quite a different style of film despite having the commonality of adventure and heroism. Which one will bring in the most money? We shall have to wait and see!!

CH 

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A Beautiful Mind (2001), Biography, drama
Director: Ron Howard
Cast
Russell Crowe … John Nash
Jennifer Connelly…Alicia Nash

It’s a biographical drama based on the life of John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Economics.
In 1947, John Nash starts his study at Princeton University as a co-recipient of the prestigious Carnegie Scholarship for mathematics and begins an unlikely friendship with his roommate Charles Herman. Later, based on a discussion of how to approach a group of women at bar, he starts to develop and publish a new concept of governing dynamics, which secure his office at MIT. Some years later, Nash is invited to the Pentagon to crack encrypted code from intercepted enemy telecommunication. He then runs into the mysterious William Parcher, who is offering him an assignment, to find a Soviet plot from the patterns in magazines and newspapers. Nash is obsess about looking for patterns and becomes more and more paranoid. He starts causing troubles to himself and his family, with the help from his wife Alicia, he eventually realises both his roommate Charles, Charles’s niece Marcee the mysterious William Parcher exist only in his imagination. He starts to study and teach by the help of an old friend Hansen, and finally receives the Nobel Prize.

I think the key idea behind this movie is the way to show how a schizophrenia would think, act and how he could possibly be sane again. I must admire Ron Howard’s set up; the delusions are as real as reality to John Nash, as it is to all the audience. Crowe’s acting is also remarkable, the elegance in his walk words and voice, cooperate with another amazing actress Jennifer Connelly. I would say this is definitely a masterpiece that is worth watching. 

My favourite quotes
“Nash: Classes will dull your mind; destroy the potential for authentic creativity”
“ Hansen: So how about it, Nash? You’re scared?
Nash: Terrified, mortified, petrified, stupefied, by you”
“Nash: I still see things that are not here. I just choose not to acknowledge them. Like a diet of the mind, I just choose not to include certain appetite; like my appetite for patterns; perhaps my appetite to imagine and to dream”


My personal rating: 10/10


Peng

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Avatar

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Avatar(2009) Action, Sci-fi, Adverture and Fantasy in 3D

  Director: James Cameron

Avatar is another epic sci-fi film produced a few years ago
The story happens at a distance future, like any other sci-fi films, when humans have depleted Earth’s natural resources and start harvesting natural resources from a distant planet called Pandora.  Pandora is absolute dangerous for humans, yet it has a valuable mineral – Unobatanium. In order to explore the Pandora’s biosphere, scientists create “Avatars”, a hybrid between native humanoids – Na’vi and human, operated by genetically matched humans.  The main character Jake Sully decodes to take his brother’s place as the operator for one of the Avatar, after his brother is killed in a robbery. His job is to infiltrate to the Na’vi and gather Intel to coöperate with the military units. During Jake’s mission, he fall in love with the native Na’vi named Neytiri. He later discovers military’s extermination tactics for all the species that stand between them and the mineral, and decides to unite different Na’vi Tribes and fight back. 

10 Reasons you should watch it


  • ·    The movie is made by the same director who casted Titanic
  • ·     Avatar broke the record for the top-grossing worldwide release of all-time, which was casted by the same director’s movie back in 1997-Titanic.
  • ·     Even you are not a big fan for sci-fi movie; it will still blow your mind by the quality of visual effects and sophisticated aspects from the new planet – Pandora.
  • ·     Humans are using advance weaponry including robots and flying carrier. The native –Na’vi gets the help from native creatures, such as the direhorses and mountain banshee, or even the legendary “last shadow”.
  • ·     Avatar was using the most advance 3D film-making technology back then. It even initiated a revolution for the entire film industry.
  • ·     The movie lasts for 2 hours and 40 minutes, but you can barely find a time to break if you watch it in cinema because the entire movie is so intense and full of actions. 




My favourite quotes
  • “I see you”
  • “One life ends, another begins”

Whether you are a sci-fi fan or not, I strongly recommend you to watch this movie if you havn’t done so yet. 



Peng

Saturday, 21 September 2013

The Avengers


No introduction needed, The Avengers (2012) in one word: WOW! 

Making $620 million in the USA alone, it was an instant winner (by all standards) the moment is hit the big screens! Bringing together all these marvel superheroes has been something Ive been waiting for like FOREVER. I never thought anything would out-do the X-men series in terms of action being combined with multiple supernatural powers from iconic superheroes, by oh boy this hit that expectation AND some! 

It's awesome how each of the characters have a backstory (which we have seen in previous movies for most of them) and they all acquired their powers or abilities in different ways i.e. science experiments, natural intelligence, just being a God! In actual fact it was very clever having each individual film lead up to this one. 

Storyline was good, action was excellent, and lining it with a bit of comedy throughout created a well rounded feel. The only thing I didn't like was that the final battle scene was against machine things - not so keen on the whole machine/robot bad guy storylines BUT it was an epic 10 minute fight scene. Also I guess that was balanced out with individual fights between the actual superhero's throughout. How Hulk smashed Thor, the side battle between Hawkeye and Black Widow, the Ironman, Captain American and Thor triangular fight - it made it interesting how the characters didn't all get along even though they were supposed to be on the same side. And THEN they come together at the end creating a sense of fulfilment and accomplishment for their team. 

Anyway won't waffle about it anymore but OUTSTANDING pretty much sums it up. Seriously if you haven't seen it already you are missing out, whether you are a regular superhero fan or not, MUST SEE. Still my favourite film over a year after its release! 

Now I'm just waiting for the next one....as we all are...Don't think I am too worried about the individual films (Thor 2, Ironman 3, Captain American 2 etc.), although they are good, when they all come together you cant beat that! 

Rating
10/10

P.S. Just looked up info about the second Avengers: "Age of Ultron" and the rumour is that Jarvis will be the supervillain Ultron....that could make things interesting - Ironman is always the one fixing everything and creating world saving gadgets, has he actually created the biggest threat to the world? So wanna watch it like tomorrow, not in 2015....ah well patience...patience....haha

CH


Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Sequels

Theres often mixed opinion and controversy when it comes to movie sequels, sometimes arguments over it, some people don't care, but putting movie reviews to the side, liking a sequel is basically down to personal choice and opinion. So here's my opinion on animated sequels....because whether or not you think an animated sequel is gonna be good, chances are if your kids have seen the first one, they will want to see the next!


Despicable Me 2
The first one was hilarious all the way through, it was a fresh idea and everyone loved the minions of corse. So expectations were high for the second instalment. YES the minions were still funny, and there were some hilarious parts that even got the adults laughing ("bottom....ha hahaha) BUT I felt that the overall storyline lacked, after all there is only so much you can do with little yellow and purple minions right?! Will they make a third? Probably, let's hope its better.    Rating 6/10

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
The first 2 were great and the third in no way disappointed. The character's personalities have remained, but somehow their humour continues to have us in hysterics. King Julien is by far the funniest character, in this 3rd one taking much more of a B-plot position, keeping us entertained regardless. I thought I might be a little biased considering I first saw this while on a date...however after watching it a second time while being single, it still had the same affect, love it! One of those movies you don't have to think about, can just sit back and watch with no worries. 
Will there be a fourth? HOPE SO! 
Rating 10/10  



The Incredibles
Superhero action, special abilities, family costumes, unlikeable bad guy....what more could you want?! Seriously this movie made my childhood, it was the perfect classic superhero animation. Making over $630 million worldwide and winning 'Best Animated Feature' prize at the Oscars (2005), it begs the question why hasn't there been a sequel?!
To take a classic line from the film: "What ya waiting for?.....Something amazing I guess...!" haha!
Personally I think they set the standard so high that they would find it very difficult to come up with a sequel thats on par with the first success. However there have been rumours of a sequel coming in 2015, lets hope so, we have been kept waiting long enough!
Predicted rating: 9/10



Finding Dory
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming....
Everyone loved it, everyone calls their first clown fish Nemo and nobody can forget the infamous forgettable Dory! SO we expect this sequel to hit our screens 2015...the only question on everybody's minds is...can it really live up to Finding Nemo?....Did we already have enough of the most forgettable fish in the world?...Or will she get us laughing again like the first time?
Only time will tell, but I predict it's gonna be epic.
Predicted rating: 9/10


There's just a few, but there have been/ will be many more...any that you particularly wanna see a sequel to? Let me know, but till next time....Ciao for now guys!

CH

Sunday, 15 September 2013

Step Up Revolution


So after those three slightly more serious movies, I thought I would post something a little more recent, upbeat and fun, a movie that captured my attention from the very start. Full of outstanding performance and choreography, this film is full of SWAG, if you love and appreciate dance, this is the one for you! 

Step up Revolution (2012) is the 4th and in my opinion best movie from the step up series. 

Starring Ryan Guzman, Cleopatra Coleman, Misha Gabriel Hamilton with a short return appearance of Adam Sevani who plays the infamous "Moose"(the all time favourite character featuring in each step up movie since #2).

So its generic in its storyline - guy meets girl, they dance together, something happens to push them apart, but as always it all works out in the end. The difference with this one however is that it is not a dance competition, nor battles between dance groups, it consists of "The Mob" dancing at first to get the attention of the world on youtube, but then as it progresses it becomes more a form of art, expression, protest and ultimately to send a message to the city of Miami and to the world. 

Its amazing how they created such art and imply so much meaning through the choreography and music. There's also a crazy talented guy who creates the words "The Mob" to mark each of their performances, each time out of a different material e.g. forks and spoons, or glass panels, videos - seriously creative stuff! 

Have to post the trailer, just to give you a bit of a taster, its only a couple minutes, worth a quick look:



Totally makes you wanna get up dance, awesome film, love it! 

Rating: 
4/10 for storyline (too similar to previous and very predictable)
9/10 for entertainment (choreography, music, visually mesmerising).
Expecting #5 to be 10/10 although it will be incredibly hard to top whats been done in the series so far!

Which has been your favourite from the step up series? 

CH 

Saturday, 14 September 2013

The Prestige








The Prestige (2006)... what a cracking film! 

From director Christopher Nolan, you can expect nothing less than brilliance after his other successful blockbusters, known well for directing Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises and Inception. This creation lives up to those titles! 

Starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine, the plot follows the rivalry between two great magicians in London, both trying to out-perform the other with increasingly elaborate and creative illusions, amazing their audiences and infuriating the other. As they seek for the competitive edge, the results become more dangerous and tragic consequences follow.

True to form, Nolan laces the film with a dark and mysterious feel, grabbing your attention, right till the end credits! The theme of obsession certainly compliments the secrecy from both magicians throughout.

Cutter (Michael Caine): "Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called "The Pledge". The magician shows you something ordinary: a deck of cards, a bird or a man. He shows you this object. Perhaps he asks you to inspect it to see if it is indeed real, unaltered, normal. But of course... it probably isn't. The second act is called "The Turn". The magician takes the ordinary something and makes it do something extraordinary. Now you're looking for the secret... but you won't find it, because of course you're not really looking. You don't really want to know. You want to be fooled. But you wouldn't clap yet. Because making something disappear isn't enough; you have to be fooled. But you wouldn't clap yet. Because making something disappear isn't enough; you have to bring it back. That's why every magic trick has a third act, the hardest part, the part we call "The Prestige"."




This film kept me guessing the whole time, from the small illusions through to the bigger plot, I was hooked the whole time, looking for  the secrets, trying to figure out the mystery. It draws you in and you can't get out until you finish the movie, and even then you are left in amazement, surprised and with admiration for this outstanding screenplay. I do not know how people come up with these ideas which, although are separate, intertwine throughout the movie and then come together neatly. Hats off to the writers and director, and of course the cast, being of such a high calibre, play their parts perfectly. 

Definitely deserves the respect and admiration the title implies! A MUST watch...but watch closely, because once the secrets and twists are out, it wont be as enjoyable, so pay attention to first time!!!

Rating: 9/10

CH

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

The Chronicles of Riddick: Pitch Black





Pitch Black: The Chronicles of Riddick: Pitch Black R(18+)

Movie Type: Sci-fi horror

Main stars: Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, and Keith David

Main plot:  In the distance future, a transport ship is carrying an extremely dangerous criminal known as Riddick. The ship is damaged and is forced to make an emergency crash landing on a desert planet that is surrendered by three suns, Riddick escapes from the ship after the crash. However, the survivors have discovered deadly alien predators that can only survive in the dark start attacking them. Riddick has finally decided to join the survivors to develop a plan to escape the planet, after they have discovered a soon coming eclipse that will last a year long. 

My comments: Pitch Black, as the precursor of The Chronicles of Riddick, was considered the most underrated sci-fi movies during that time. Although the movie is not so perfect due to various acting flaws (Not including Vin DieselJ) and cut scene flaws, it is still worth watching. 

Reasons to watch it:

  •         It is a sci-fi based movie that contains aliens, heavy gun fires and actions, spaceship   
  •         It is the first big project presented by Vin Diesel. I have become a fan of his since I watch this, and I watched nearly all his movies including the Triple X, The Chronicles of Riddick franchise and Fast and Furious franchise.


  •        Riddick's shinny eye which can see through dark, plus his goggle
I      If you like Vin Diesle, and you still miss out on this one, now would be a good time to catch up. 
       I have also add a video created by tjohn1986 about the top ten of badass line in Riddick.








Peng

References are linked below




Monday, 9 September 2013

Fight Club


 David Fincher's Fight Club (1999), starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham-Carter, centres around the life of an insomniac office worker whom has become trapped in a consumer's world. However through the help of Tyler Durden, he finds a way to break free from the shackles of the Ikea catalogue and corporate America; Fight Club. However, what starts as a means to briefly escape the artificial day for a moment of pure primal fulfilment, soon escalates into nation-wide anarchy.

 This film meant a lot to me as it was the very film that acquired my full attention to cinema as an art form, rather than a cheap 90 minutes of story and two-dimensional characters. Fight Club instead included an incredible cast to truly do the characters justice, incredible cinematic effects (some before their time), and of course a brilliant story as chaotic as 'Project Mayhem' itself.

 Although Fight Club is classified as a drama, the characters bring forth a mischievous demeanour allowing for some subtle humour amongst the overall dark overtones of the dystopia around them.  

 I found the motif of the form of the articles written by organs in the first person so personify the emotions of the unnamed narrator. These included:

I am Jack's raging bile duct
I am Jack's complete lack of surprise
I am Jack's broken heart

 Fight Club is best known by the initiated for it's incredible twist (which I won't divulge as it would breach the first two rules of Fight Club), but I will say that the tiny clues leading up to the reveal make for great replay-ability.

 An truly incredible piece that I would highly recommend to all.

Rating: 9/10


MM

Wednesday, 4 September 2013

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