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Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
The Blind Side (2009)
The Blind Side is a 2009 American semi-biographical drama film. It is written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and based on the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis.The storyline features Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The film follows Oher from his impoverished upbringing, through his years at Wingate Christian School (a fictional representation of Briarcrest Christian School in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee), his adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, and on to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football. For her performance, Sandra Bullock won the Academy Award for Best Actress, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. The film itself also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Plot
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft.
Review
It is a great heartfelt feel-good film based on a true story. Besides, great performances from the lead character and Sandra Bullock adds a touch of charm to her role. Plenty of fun light-hearted moments along the way. A story that will keep your interest to the very end. Nice touch to see the photos of the real people the story is about at the credits.
What ensues is the kind of entertaining uplift Hollywood does best, its dramatic elements leavened by frequent moments of comedy (mostly at the hands of Leigh Anne's precocious youngest son, played by Jae Head) and stirring sports sequences. This make the film much more interesting and superior from normal types of family movie.
This movies have a very good edited storyline. It is touching. It tell us there are existences of such kind people in the world. They will not care about the cost, either the effort in order to help some needy and lost children.
Plot
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft.
Review
It is a great heartfelt feel-good film based on a true story. Besides, great performances from the lead character and Sandra Bullock adds a touch of charm to her role. Plenty of fun light-hearted moments along the way. A story that will keep your interest to the very end. Nice touch to see the photos of the real people the story is about at the credits.
What ensues is the kind of entertaining uplift Hollywood does best, its dramatic elements leavened by frequent moments of comedy (mostly at the hands of Leigh Anne's precocious youngest son, played by Jae Head) and stirring sports sequences. This make the film much more interesting and superior from normal types of family movie.
This movies have a very good edited storyline. It is touching. It tell us there are existences of such kind people in the world. They will not care about the cost, either the effort in order to help some needy and lost children.
The Lion King
The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. The story takes place in a kingdom of anthropomorphic lions in Africa, and was influenced by the biblical tales of Joseph and Moses, and the William Shakespeare play Hamlet. The film was produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance.
Plot
In the Pride Lands of Africa, a lion rules over the other animals as king. As king Mufasa shows the lands to his son Simba, he tells him that Simba cannot go to a shadowy place beyond the borders. Later that day, Simba's envious uncle Scar tells him that the shadowy place is in fact an elephant graveyard. Simba's curiosity is piqued, and he convinces his best friend Nala, a female lion cub, to come with him. At the graveyard, the cubs are attacked by three spotted hyenas, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, before Mufasa rescues them. The hyenas are in fact friends of Scar, who then plots with them to take over the Pride Lands.
At the Pride Lands, Simba confronts Scar on Pride Rock. Scar backs Simba up to the end of Pride Rock to the point where Simba slips over the edge, dangling by his paws. Scar taunts him and then whispers that he killed Mufasa. The enraged Simba leaps back up and pins Scar, forcing his uncle to reveal the truth to the other lions. A fight ensues between the hyenas and lionesses while Simba chases and confronts Scar alone at the top of Pride Rock. Sometime later, Pride Rock is restored to its former glory and Simba looks down happily at his kingdom with Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa by his side
Review
The reason the film is so good is that it includes a deep, emotionally story that feels more like an animated, animal populated version of a Greek tragedy. Disney always fills their films with catchy, well-written songs and practically every one of them was a memorable hit (Circle of life, Hakuna Matata, Can you feel the love tonight). However, the dark nature of the story is what really struck me as impressive with this film because it was not something Disney had been used to. The subject of Scar killing his brother right in front of Simba, then making Simba think it was his fault and trying to kill his nephew so he could take over Pride rock is considerably more mature than past Disney films.
In the Pride Lands of Africa, a lion rules over the other animals as king. As king Mufasa shows the lands to his son Simba, he tells him that Simba cannot go to a shadowy place beyond the borders. Later that day, Simba's envious uncle Scar tells him that the shadowy place is in fact an elephant graveyard. Simba's curiosity is piqued, and he convinces his best friend Nala, a female lion cub, to come with him. At the graveyard, the cubs are attacked by three spotted hyenas, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, before Mufasa rescues them. The hyenas are in fact friends of Scar, who then plots with them to take over the Pride Lands.
At the Pride Lands, Simba confronts Scar on Pride Rock. Scar backs Simba up to the end of Pride Rock to the point where Simba slips over the edge, dangling by his paws. Scar taunts him and then whispers that he killed Mufasa. The enraged Simba leaps back up and pins Scar, forcing his uncle to reveal the truth to the other lions. A fight ensues between the hyenas and lionesses while Simba chases and confronts Scar alone at the top of Pride Rock. Sometime later, Pride Rock is restored to its former glory and Simba looks down happily at his kingdom with Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa by his side
Review
The reason the film is so good is that it includes a deep, emotionally story that feels more like an animated, animal populated version of a Greek tragedy. Disney always fills their films with catchy, well-written songs and practically every one of them was a memorable hit (Circle of life, Hakuna Matata, Can you feel the love tonight). However, the dark nature of the story is what really struck me as impressive with this film because it was not something Disney had been used to. The subject of Scar killing his brother right in front of Simba, then making Simba think it was his fault and trying to kill his nephew so he could take over Pride rock is considerably more mature than past Disney films.
Monday, 7 May 2012
Step Up 3D (2010)
Step Up 3D (also known as Step Up 3) is a 2010 American 3D dance film written by Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer and directed by Step Up 2: The Streets's Jon Chu. The sequel sees the return of Adam Sevani and Alyson Stoner, who portrayed Moose from Step Up 2 the Streets and Camille Gage from Step Up, respectively.
As the third installment in the Step Up trilogy, and the first shot in 3D, the film follows Moose and Camille Gage as they head to New York University, the former dancer of whom is majoring in electrical engineering after promising his father that he would not dance anymore. However, he soon stumbles upon a dance battle, meeting Luke Katcher and his House of Pirates dance crew and later teaming up with them to compete in the World Jam dance contest against their rival, the House of Samurai dance crew.
Plot
A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke (Malambri) and Natalie (Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.
Review
Dance speaks in a way that words never can. It is an expression of passion, elegance and emotion. I am really in love with the dance and battle scene of the movie. It's a contemporary movie musical that makes you feel genuinely sky-high and the director did make an effort in choreography. The exciting dance scene makes this film worth watching.
However, the 3D effect is not very good and fluent. The actions of the dance are too fast, and thus the 3D effect makes people feel tired or even faint. Moreover, the plot, the script, and (for the most part) the acting are weak. But, as you know, it is not what the film focus on.
In conclusion, if you are someone who keen on dancing, you must watch Step-up 3D. If not, you can still find that dancing is so stlish and beautiful.
Sunday, 6 May 2012
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, commonly referred to as Eclipse, is a 2010 American romantic fantasy film based on Stephenie Meyer's 2007 novel, Eclipse. It is the third installment of The Twilight Saga film series, following 2008's Twilight and 2009's New Moon. Summit Entertainment greenlit the film in February 2009. Directed by David Slade, the film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively. Melissa Rosenberg, who penned the scripts for both Twilight and New Moon, returned as screenwriter.
Plot
Victoria attacks and bites Riley Biers, in order to begin creating an army of newborns set to destroy Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). Back in Forks, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella discuss the complications of becoming an immortal vampire. At 18 years old, one year older than the age Edward was when he became a vampire, Bella expresses her aversion to the idea of marrying so young, though Edward refuses to turn her until they are married and she's had various human experiences she would otherwise miss. While Charlie Swan (Billy Burke) investigates the disappearance of Riley Biers, Edward suspects his disappearance was caused by the newborn vampires. Furthering his suspicions is the intrusion of Riley into Bella's room.
Victoria eventually finds Bella's hiding spot, and Edward kills her while Seth kills Riley. The Cullens and the Quileute wolves, meanwhile, destroy her "army", though Jacob is injured saving Leah Clearwater from a newborn. Several members of the Volturi arrive to deal with the newborn army. They also see that the Cullens are guarding the newborn, Bree Tanner (Jodelle Ferland), who had refused to fight and surrendered to Carlisle. Jane (Dakota Fanning) tortures Bree to get information, then instructs Felix to kill her, despite the Cullens' efforts to spare her. When Jane notes that Caius will find it interesting that Bella is still human, Bella informs her that the date for her transformation has been set. Bella visits the injured Jacob to tell him that even though she is in love with him, she has chosen to be with Edward. Saddened by her choice, Jacob reluctantly agrees to stop trying to come between her and Edward.
Review
Eclipse is the third book of four in the Twilight Saga. A third film usually doesn't get this type of publicity or this response from the crowd. That fact says something important about the twilight films, they're fabulous. Each film seems to get better and better. Being a twi-hard fan I was personally dissatisfied by the first film, liked the second, and absolutely loved the third. There was romance in Eclipse but not nearly as awkward as the prior two films. The action was just as amazing. In one scene in Eclipse there is an intense battle, not a single audience member could tear their eyes away from the screen.
Victoria attacks and bites Riley Biers, in order to begin creating an army of newborns set to destroy Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). Back in Forks, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella discuss the complications of becoming an immortal vampire. At 18 years old, one year older than the age Edward was when he became a vampire, Bella expresses her aversion to the idea of marrying so young, though Edward refuses to turn her until they are married and she's had various human experiences she would otherwise miss. While Charlie Swan (Billy Burke) investigates the disappearance of Riley Biers, Edward suspects his disappearance was caused by the newborn vampires. Furthering his suspicions is the intrusion of Riley into Bella's room.
Victoria eventually finds Bella's hiding spot, and Edward kills her while Seth kills Riley. The Cullens and the Quileute wolves, meanwhile, destroy her "army", though Jacob is injured saving Leah Clearwater from a newborn. Several members of the Volturi arrive to deal with the newborn army. They also see that the Cullens are guarding the newborn, Bree Tanner (Jodelle Ferland), who had refused to fight and surrendered to Carlisle. Jane (Dakota Fanning) tortures Bree to get information, then instructs Felix to kill her, despite the Cullens' efforts to spare her. When Jane notes that Caius will find it interesting that Bella is still human, Bella informs her that the date for her transformation has been set. Bella visits the injured Jacob to tell him that even though she is in love with him, she has chosen to be with Edward. Saddened by her choice, Jacob reluctantly agrees to stop trying to come between her and Edward.
Review
Eclipse is the third book of four in the Twilight Saga. A third film usually doesn't get this type of publicity or this response from the crowd. That fact says something important about the twilight films, they're fabulous. Each film seems to get better and better. Being a twi-hard fan I was personally dissatisfied by the first film, liked the second, and absolutely loved the third. There was romance in Eclipse but not nearly as awkward as the prior two films. The action was just as amazing. In one scene in Eclipse there is an intense battle, not a single audience member could tear their eyes away from the screen.
Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty is a 2007 American religious comedy film and the stand-alone sequel to Bruce Almighty (2003). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, and starring Steve Carell as the title character. Morgan Freeman reprised his role as God from the original film.
Plot
Buffalo newsman Evan Baxter is elected to Congress with the slogan, "Change the world." He lucks into a huge house in a new Virginia suburb. His Capitol office is also fantastic, but there's a catch: he's tapped by the powerful Congressman Long to co-sponsor a bill to allow development in national parks. In steps God, who appears to a disbelieving Evan and gently commands him to build an ark. Tools and wood arrive in Evan's yard, animal pairs follow, his beard and hair grow wildly, nomad's clothes and a staff appear. Long grows impatient, Evan starts building, his family leaves him, reporters gather, and drought grips D.C. Still, Evan believes. But will he change the world?
Review
Compare to the original film, Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty a more glossy, family-oriented film. The film reflected some environmental themes of how humans are stewards of Gold's creation.
Although the story is only an imagination and a copy of an event in Bibles , it taught us to prepare for any dangers before it was too late.
Buffalo newsman Evan Baxter is elected to Congress with the slogan, "Change the world." He lucks into a huge house in a new Virginia suburb. His Capitol office is also fantastic, but there's a catch: he's tapped by the powerful Congressman Long to co-sponsor a bill to allow development in national parks. In steps God, who appears to a disbelieving Evan and gently commands him to build an ark. Tools and wood arrive in Evan's yard, animal pairs follow, his beard and hair grow wildly, nomad's clothes and a staff appear. Long grows impatient, Evan starts building, his family leaves him, reporters gather, and drought grips D.C. Still, Evan believes. But will he change the world?
Review
Compare to the original film, Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty a more glossy, family-oriented film. The film reflected some environmental themes of how humans are stewards of Gold's creation.
Although the story is only an imagination and a copy of an event in Bibles , it taught us to prepare for any dangers before it was too late.
The intouchables
The Intouchables is a French film directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. In just nine weeks after its release in France on 2 November 2011 it became the second most successful French film of all time (in number of spectators) in the French box office, behind the 2008 film Welcome to the Sticks.
Plot
The Intouchables tells the true story of the improbable friendship between Philippe, a wealthy tetraplegic who lost his wife and mobility in an accident, and Driss, a young good-humored Senegalese descent, hire by Philippe to be his caretaker. Their bond proves the power and omniscience that love and friendship can hold over all social and economic differences.Review
The Intouchables is not a masterpiece. It is neither a beautiful or intelligence film, but it is one of the most emotionally engaging film I have ever seen. This film told a true story between two man from two different backgrounds.The character of Philippe states that he chose to employ Driss as he knew that a young man from the estates would not pity him, and it is the film’s lack of pity that makes it so successful. Fundamentally, the two men represent two groups of French society who experience prejudice, but neither character is presented in a way that leads the viewer to pity them. They joke and taunt each other over their situations in life, making a mockery of the prejudices in French society and leading the viewer to adore their unusual relationship.Thursday, 3 May 2012
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3 is a 2010 American 3D computer-animated comedy-adventure film, and the third installment in the Toy Story series. It was produced by Pixar and released by Walt Disney Pictures.Toy Story 3 was also the first film to be released theatrically with 7.1 surround sound.
Official website: http://disney.go.com/toystory/
Plot
Andy is now seventeen years old and is going to college. His mother presses him to decide the fate of his toys, and Andy decides to leave them in the attic, with the exception of Woody that he intends to bring with him. However Andy's mother donates them by accident to the Sunnyside Daycare. The toys are welcomed by Lotso Bear but sooner they discover that the children mistreat them. Further, they are imprisoned in the daycare by Lotso and his gang. But Woody discovers the intention of the evil bear and returns to the daycare to organize the escape of his friends.
Review
The visuals in this film are fantastic. The opening sequence has Woody, Buzz, and Jessie trying to stop Hamm and Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head from robbing a train. This fantasy sequence included stunning visual and sound effects, including Buzz's rescue of a train that falls off of a bridge after an explosion. This scene is a great example of the fun and excitement film brings.
The film shows how the toys think about their owners and their feeling when playing with the owners. Although it is an imagination of the scenario, it is true that we ignore the feeling of the toys that play along with us in our chlidhood. It is time to reflect on ourself when we leaves our toys after spending several minutes on them.
Mao's last dancer (2009)
Mao's Last Dancer is a 2009 Australian biographical film, directed by Bruce Beresford, based on ballet dancer Li Cunxin's autobiography Mao's Last Dancer. Li Cunxin is portrayed by Birmingham Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Chi Cao, Australian Ballet dancer Cheungwu Guo and Huang Wen Bin. The film also stars Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen, Wang Shuangbao and Amanda Schull.
Plot
A drama based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin. At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he fell in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.Review
As readers of Li Cunxin’s very popular book will know, MAO’S LAST DANCER is the inspirational story of a boy born in poverty in a village in China’s Shandong province who grows up to become an internationally famous ballet star before defecting to the West.Li is played at different stages of his life by three actors, eventually by CHI CAO, and his story, as scripted by Jan Sardi and directed by Bruce Beresford, is unquestionably an enthralling one. It’s a pity that the clichés inherent in the material haven’t been completely eliminated. Basically, it’s a typical rags to riches story, with some captivating dance sequences, and some rather obvious suspense, thrown in.
Performances are generally good, but Bruce Greenwood, as Houston’s artistic director, rather overplays his part. Poor Elizabeth is given short shrift given that she’s the reason for Li’s defection.
These quibbles aside, there’s a lot to enjoy in the film; it’s very efficiently made, and though never totally inspiring, it’s eminently watchable.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
The Avengers (2012)
The Avengers (released as Marvel Avengers Assemble in the UK and Ireland) is a 2012 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was written and directed by Joss Whedon and features an ensemble cast, which includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, and Samuel L. Jackson. In The Avengers, Nick Fury, director of the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D., recruits Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, and Captain America to form a team. The group must stop Thor's brother Loki from destroying Earth.
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Review:
It is a good film, but not as good as I expected. It is because the films need to express the images of five heros. It cannot focus on a specific character. If we have not watched the related movie of The Avengers, we cannot know the exact personality and the image.
However, the cast does a great job in order to make these iconic characters to life, beginning with Robert Downey Jr. Unlike Iron Man 2, Downey plays Stark almost effortlessly and perfectly. He allows his charm and humor to shine in the movie. The film provides the audiences with many incredible battle scenes. Moreover, the play by Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth provides the film's many funny moments. After being seriously underutilized in Iron Man 2, Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow is provided a more detailed background, which helps in developing the character and provides an opportunity to prove she is much more than just a pretty face.
If any character appeared to stand out a little bit more than the others, for me it was the Hulk. Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury is able to show the full image and personalty of the Hulk. He slides quite easily into the role.
The movie tells us even Hero cannot work alone, they need teammates. Moreover, from the play of The Captain America, I know that leadership is a great power, even greater than the physical power.
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