Movies to watch…

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Two movies I’m so excited to watch this week and the following week. “The Dark Knight” and “Wanted” starring mamalicious Angelina Jolie.

I’m quite more excited with the Batman sequel “The Dark Knight”. I didn’t know that the film is more that 2.5 hours. I just found out when I was about to reserve tickets for Saturday. The movie house is charging another  NT $10 for the overtime. Sheesh… these guys really knows how to do business. Anyway I haven’t read any reviews yet, and haven’t heard anything from anyone who already saw the movie. So I’d be avoiding entertainment blog for the next two days before I get to watch the movie myself. I’m sure this movie gonna blow my mind.

Next in line is “Wanted”. I’ve seen the trailer for couple of times already, and I’ve already waited enough for this movie. We’re delayed of course, and seems like I’ll be the last one among my friends back in the Philippines to watch this film.

Across The Universe (Part 2)

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Oprah talks why you should watch “Across The Universe”

Video via MySpace TV

Kung Fu Panda

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HILARIOUS!!!!

At last! After 2 weeks of waiting, I get to watch Kung Fu Panda last Friday. I must say, I’ve been lauging all throughout the movie.

Ain’t Po so adorable? Hehehheehe… Or me? hahaha just kiddin. I know lots of kids will cry if I say I’m cuter that Po. Hahahahah… ok….

Definitely a must watch movie for the whole family! I bet Angelina Jolie’s twins in her belly also enjoyed it too.

I can’t write anything but praise to the creator of Kung Fu Panda.

One question. Will it replace Shrek? I guess so…

Ey to those who haven’t watch it yet. Don’t miss this chance.

Across The Universe

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I just finished watching “Across The Universe”.

Synopsis from IMDB:

An original musical film, Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massachusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by The Beatles that defined the time.

I haven’t heard about this movie before till a friend of mine downloaded and share it with me.

The movie is really good. I wonder why it didn’t make it into the mainstream? Hmmmm…. It was never been screened here. Should I wonder why?

Anyway what I was saying was, the overall movies is good! Creatively done. The story is so so, but the actors really give justice to their roles and their voice are really good.  One thing that out stand in this movie the most is its soundtrack. Yeah the soundtrack, lots of Beatles songs are used in this film. Though I am not really familiar with some of them but I know a few like “Hey Jude”, “Let It Be”, and “Across the Universe”.

The artistic design they used in this movie is very creative, you’ll really see lots of beautiful graphic arts and designs that I must say inspired me a lot.

Let’s go and watch a movie

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No! Not Yet! I haven’t seen the movie.

The movie have been receiving a very very good review. Not only from film critiques, but also from some of friends. “Jepoy, have you see Kung-Fu Panda yet?” a friend asked me. “You should watch it!” she says after I told her that I haven’t seen the movie.

Oh well, I am pretty much excited already.

It upsets me that screening here in Taiwan had been always delayed. You get to watch a western movie 1 month or 2 weeks later after the worldwide premiere. I guess its because they have to do the translation for the subtitle or dubbing in chinese in case if its cartoon. Sigh….

Anyway, another friend of mine told me that I can already download this movie over the internet. I was likely about to do so, but I prefer watching it in a theater. My perception about watching and downloading movies on the internet had been change already. Before, I used to wait for a DVD release at Quiapo (DVD capital of the Philippines).  But when I started watching movies at theaters more often, and leaving the movie house with a smile on your face and satisfaction over the film you watched. I say your NT $110, $150, $200, and before $300 bucks is really worth spent. It is just my opinion, some people might say that its not really practical spending that much money over an hour and a half long movie. A question hits me. Will you still be able to watch a movie like this if its not because of that single ticket you purchased?

I am not coming clean… I still do what most internet people do. But just for a change and a little contribution for the industry. =) Peace!

Prince Caspian

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Regina Spektor - The Call from the sountrack

After several days of waiting since the movie started showing a week ago. Finally! I get the chance to watch the movie yesterday afternoon after my job interview.

I am really overwhelmed with the movie’s overall production. From the cast, settings, story, and fighting scenes. It is really a movie everyone should watch this summer. (Mike not yet late to bring John to the movie house, I know how much he loves lions.)

The story now revolves around Prince Caspian played by Ben Barnes, in which I say he really did give justice to the character. The rightful heir to the throne of the Telemarines, who is forced into hiding as his uncle Miraz plots to replace him with his own newborn son to succeed the throne. Prince Caspian found help from the Narnian’s despite what his own men did to them 1300 years ago in Narnian time. With the help of Susan’s horn, Prince Caspian was able to summon the Kings and Queens of Narnia. King Peter (William Moseley), King Edmund (Skandar Keynes), Queen Susan (Anna Popplewell), and Queen Lucy (Georgie Henley) are now back in Narnia from a year long stay in England. What they discover back in Narnia are just ruins of an extinct civilization of talking animal, Centaurs, fauns, and other creatures. Now, it is the quest of the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve to find out what happened to the kingdom they left behind.

Overall the movie is great! With some humor and overwhelming scenes that would touch your heart. And not to forget those cute little talking brave rats. Hehehehe…

Spoiler alert!!!!

Like how I enjoy the first sequel, this follow up film is definitely one among my favorite this year. Most memorable scenes are:

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Are you ready for May Movie Madness?

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Ahhhhh, May…. I can already smell the buttered popcorn, and the corndogs. Numerous trip to movie house this month of May. How many tickets should I reserve? How many are coming with me? Would it be here or there? Here its pricey but I got cheap movie tickets, 50% discount on popcorn and drink, reserve great seats online, and Buy-1-Take-1 tickets on weekdays excluding holidays, weekends, and fridays. Or would I prefer cheap movie tickets with the company of family and friends? Hmmm anything will do for me… anything…

Now lets check whats on my list:

Johnny Depp is Sweeney Todd

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 Woooo Hoooo, another Tim Burton and Johnny Depp movie. Perfect for Christmas, and perfect for New Year here (delayed by 3 weeks, silly translators).

Just watched a 30 minute exclusive behind the scenes of this movie on Quicktime Trailer site. Heres the link.

Tim Burton known for his movies like “Batman Returns”, “Corpse Bride”, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, and more. I again co-worked with Johnny Depp in this movie. I like Tim Burton’s style of creating movie. Theres always a sense of expectation whenever you hear his name doing another project. Top that with Johnny Depp as his lead actor. These two have done lots of projects in the past few years. Most of them became a box-office hit.

This movie could be gruesome, because of characters portrayed by Jhonny Depp as Sweeney Todd and Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett.

This movie is based on the hit Broadway musical which tells the infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.

A story of his revenge to people who done him wrong. Set in Victorian England, where he came back from being exiled in Australia.

Since its an adaptation of a Broadway musical, expect a very good soundtrack with it. Just watching the behind the scenes made me want that soundtrack right away.