Just go with it! As simple as that! What a great movie to laugh your butt off, a sense of comedy with tough of humorous drama. Every scene has you thinking how the characters are going to play off their own traps of lies. Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston play it off well as they play a fake married and divorced couple in the movie just so that Sandler could get with a girl that he desires only to find out that his true love is actually Aniston.
The film which also featured Nicole Kidman was definitely one to see with a group of friends. At first I thought it was a chick flick but then I realized it was just a film full of fun laughter and a great sense of humorous jokes obviously only adults and mature audiences can handle. Great film as well. 5 out of 5 stars!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Unknown!
The Unknown. Not only a catchy title to the mysterious drama based film, but a theme that leaves everyone wondering more just by the word itself. Starring the incredible Liam Neeson, the film takes place in Berlin, Germany where a luggage is misplaced containing highly classified information. A group of spies get a hold of it and Neeson’s identity is stolen from him. Going through different series of events to get proof of his identity, Neeson fails each time not knowing each plot was set up by spies including his wife who set him up.
The film was a drama-filled suspense. Every second had you at the edge and every turn of event came as a surprise. The only thing was that things weren’t clear until after it was over and your driving home replaying the scenes in your head. I would definitely give it 5 out of 5 stars!
The film was a drama-filled suspense. Every second had you at the edge and every turn of event came as a surprise. The only thing was that things weren’t clear until after it was over and your driving home replaying the scenes in your head. I would definitely give it 5 out of 5 stars!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Valentines is nothing but a gimmic!
The title says it all. Have you ever wondered what Valentines Day really was meant for and why the date? Not trying to be bitter here but why does it have to be a specific day where you express your emotions and feelings towards your significant other. Why February 14? I perssonally think its just a marketing gimmic invented by some bimbo to get profit out of the theme of hearts lathered in pink purple and white. If you really loved your girl, wait till the very next day when almost every piece of chocolate teddy bear and card you will find will be half off the original price. Not only would you be able to express your love for your girlfriend or boyfriend but your pocket won't hate you for doing that either!
I am not 100% against Valntine's Day, in fact I think its great that people get together and truly show their other half how much they mean, but come on people don't get extra sappy because of one day!
I am not 100% against Valntine's Day, in fact I think its great that people get together and truly show their other half how much they mean, but come on people don't get extra sappy because of one day!
CNN Gets a hold of Piers Morgan who does his job well!
British Journalist Piers Morgan’s new show on CNN titled Piers Morgan Tonight is a compelling and captivating show that now airs every night at 9PM. I happen to catch tonight’s interview with the youngest sister of the late Michael Jackson, Janet, as she prepares for her upcoming World Tour and the release of her new book True You in which hits shelves today.
The interview, which lasted about an hour, seemed like a deep two way conversation between Piers and Janet capitalizing not only on her fame that spanned over two decades, but intimate and confidential facts on her life that she has never shared before. Facts that were in regards to her deepest fears, insecurities, a sour relationship with her father and of course memories and facts about her brother Michael that no one but her would ever know.
Her new book True You stems on the insecurities from her early childhood years through adulthood and emphasizes the importance of accepting who you are and how to become a better you if you’re not satisfied. She is also currently on tour in support of her Greatest Hits album entitled “Number Ones” and has already sold out way more than half of her concert dates in the United States and Canada.
Piers Morgan sensationally executed the interview swiftly and in an elegant manner not disrespecting or going over the boundaries with Janet. Although she admitted to being uncomfortable in the interview, her smile, laugh and sense of humor made you believe she’s quite content with where she is at in her life even though the pain of Michael’s death still looms in her heart.
The interview, which lasted about an hour, seemed like a deep two way conversation between Piers and Janet capitalizing not only on her fame that spanned over two decades, but intimate and confidential facts on her life that she has never shared before. Facts that were in regards to her deepest fears, insecurities, a sour relationship with her father and of course memories and facts about her brother Michael that no one but her would ever know.
Her new book True You stems on the insecurities from her early childhood years through adulthood and emphasizes the importance of accepting who you are and how to become a better you if you’re not satisfied. She is also currently on tour in support of her Greatest Hits album entitled “Number Ones” and has already sold out way more than half of her concert dates in the United States and Canada.
Piers Morgan sensationally executed the interview swiftly and in an elegant manner not disrespecting or going over the boundaries with Janet. Although she admitted to being uncomfortable in the interview, her smile, laugh and sense of humor made you believe she’s quite content with where she is at in her life even though the pain of Michael’s death still looms in her heart.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
127 hours is.. well... just okay
YIKES!!!!! Have you ever gone somewhere alone and then you get stuck and no one answers your scream for help? Try getting stuck in a valley in the middle of nowhere having your arm stuck between a boulder and the ridge of a rock wall. In the film 127 hours, directed and produced by Danny Boyle, Aron Ralston, played by James Franco, goes on a hiking trip though the Blue Canyon’s of Utah when he falls into a steep and narrow valley followed by a huge boulder. The boulder landed on top of him nearly killing him but wedged his right arm between the side of the valley wall and the boulder itself.
The entire film is a recap of his 127 hours between the time he fell to the time he amputated his whole arm which I have to say was pretty disgusting. During those hours, he ran out of water, drank his own urine to survive, went through memories of his life and recorded himself with messages to his family preparing himself for death. Within almost four days he decides to cut his own arm of free and gets out of the valley. The film ends as he gets transported via helicopter to the nearest hospital where he was treated and survives. This movie based on a real-life story of Aron Ralston gets 3 out of 4 stars. Although it did have a good way of presenting the unfortunate circumstances of Aron, I found the film to be way too much and tedious on that one particular scene of him stuck in the cave. I found that all the camera angles were also the same for about two hours. I wish there was more excitement I felt like there wasn’t enough.
The entire film is a recap of his 127 hours between the time he fell to the time he amputated his whole arm which I have to say was pretty disgusting. During those hours, he ran out of water, drank his own urine to survive, went through memories of his life and recorded himself with messages to his family preparing himself for death. Within almost four days he decides to cut his own arm of free and gets out of the valley. The film ends as he gets transported via helicopter to the nearest hospital where he was treated and survives. This movie based on a real-life story of Aron Ralston gets 3 out of 4 stars. Although it did have a good way of presenting the unfortunate circumstances of Aron, I found the film to be way too much and tedious on that one particular scene of him stuck in the cave. I found that all the camera angles were also the same for about two hours. I wish there was more excitement I felt like there wasn’t enough.
The only way to get out is going down.......
James Cameron is back with yet another one of his movies but unlike Avatar, there sure aren’t any fantasies in his latest 2011 release. Sanctum, starring Richard Roxburgh and Rhys Wakefield, is a film based on a true story in Papua, New Guinea where an underwater cave exploration goes wrong. Frank, played by Roxburgh, is a cave explorer and professional scuba diver who brings along a team of people to explore the deep depths of a gigantic cave that no man has ever been.
As Frank’s curiosity and daring persona intrigue others to go down into deeper levels of the cave with him, many lives are terminated within a matter of seconds as a result of oxygen tank malfunctions, injury, anxiety and of course drowning. Since there was also an unexpected storm, the main cave opening was blocked by debris and the crew had to find another way out. Unfortunately for Frank, the only way out was to swim down through the rest of the cave hoping that there will be another way out.
I don’t want to give up what happens at the end but the movie kept you at the edge of your seat. Everything that happened was completely unexpected and there were some parts that seemed like the characters made the most stupid moves and decisions. The movie was heavy and what I mean by that is that there is a lot of drama, and gory scenes that made me feel like I was watching Saw all over again. Several parts of the movie I felt like vomiting so I had to close my eyes. Other than the heavy blood-gushing and body-part amputating scenes, Cameron portrayed the story plot very well. Music matched the dramatic scenes and certain camera footage made you really feel what that specific person is going through and feeling at the moment. I felt like I was going to have an anxiety attack just in my own seat watching what all the characters were going through. It was a good movie but I wouldn’t see it twice although I do recommend those who haven’t to do so. I rate this film 3 out of 4. It’s not one of Cameron’s best but definitely a good one.
As Frank’s curiosity and daring persona intrigue others to go down into deeper levels of the cave with him, many lives are terminated within a matter of seconds as a result of oxygen tank malfunctions, injury, anxiety and of course drowning. Since there was also an unexpected storm, the main cave opening was blocked by debris and the crew had to find another way out. Unfortunately for Frank, the only way out was to swim down through the rest of the cave hoping that there will be another way out.
I don’t want to give up what happens at the end but the movie kept you at the edge of your seat. Everything that happened was completely unexpected and there were some parts that seemed like the characters made the most stupid moves and decisions. The movie was heavy and what I mean by that is that there is a lot of drama, and gory scenes that made me feel like I was watching Saw all over again. Several parts of the movie I felt like vomiting so I had to close my eyes. Other than the heavy blood-gushing and body-part amputating scenes, Cameron portrayed the story plot very well. Music matched the dramatic scenes and certain camera footage made you really feel what that specific person is going through and feeling at the moment. I felt like I was going to have an anxiety attack just in my own seat watching what all the characters were going through. It was a good movie but I wouldn’t see it twice although I do recommend those who haven’t to do so. I rate this film 3 out of 4. It’s not one of Cameron’s best but definitely a good one.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Biutiful I Say...Just Biutiful!
One of the best foreign language films of the year has finally surfaced! Directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Biutiful is a tear jerking drama that takes place in some of the roughest and drug infested areas of Spain where a single dad lives to take care of his two children in a low income apartment. Uxbal, played by Spanish actor and husband to actress Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem gains income through underground means of drugs, illegal business deals with the Chinese and through his spiritual gift of communicating with the dead. His wife, Maramaba, is a drug addict and prostitute who mistreats their kids and thrives on infidelity although always begs to come back to Uxbal.
While their kids seem to not know what is going on, Uxbal is soon diagnosed with cancer and has to go undergo treatment but unfortunately because of neglecting his health, the possibilities of having a long life are drastically dropped to only a few more months.
Within the few months, Uxbal saves his money for the wellbeing of his children and leaves them with a friend’s wife who seemed to be a well suited mother for them. As the cancer progressed, symptoms such as urinating blood and dropping weight became very immanent to him until one day his young daughter finds out there is something wrong. In his last few moments of living he goes into his daughter’s room lays down next to hear and gives her a ring as a momentum of his love. A few breaths later, Uxbal grabs his daughter’s hand tightly and dies by her side.
Biutiful was an extraordinary movie. It came as a surprise because I thought it was just going to be a typical boring foreign language film but I found myself at the edge of my seat in almost every scene and embarrassingly enough with wet eyes at the end. Although the movie did seem a bit confusing and have me questioning a few things because of the movies plot and acting involved that truly let you feel what was going on, I give it 4 out of 4 stars but I definitely have to see it again! The entire film was in Spanish but was closed captioned in English.
While their kids seem to not know what is going on, Uxbal is soon diagnosed with cancer and has to go undergo treatment but unfortunately because of neglecting his health, the possibilities of having a long life are drastically dropped to only a few more months.
Within the few months, Uxbal saves his money for the wellbeing of his children and leaves them with a friend’s wife who seemed to be a well suited mother for them. As the cancer progressed, symptoms such as urinating blood and dropping weight became very immanent to him until one day his young daughter finds out there is something wrong. In his last few moments of living he goes into his daughter’s room lays down next to hear and gives her a ring as a momentum of his love. A few breaths later, Uxbal grabs his daughter’s hand tightly and dies by her side.
Biutiful was an extraordinary movie. It came as a surprise because I thought it was just going to be a typical boring foreign language film but I found myself at the edge of my seat in almost every scene and embarrassingly enough with wet eyes at the end. Although the movie did seem a bit confusing and have me questioning a few things because of the movies plot and acting involved that truly let you feel what was going on, I give it 4 out of 4 stars but I definitely have to see it again! The entire film was in Spanish but was closed captioned in English.
It was about the King's Speech, Point Blank!
Um..Um..ahh… th th th thiis movie was great! If not fantastic is more like it! Taking place in the early nineteen hundreds in England during the Nazi Germany era and under the throne of King George V, this film is based on a true story of a New King’s struggle with speech and an unbreakable bond between two best friends.
The English film, directed by Tom Hooper, stars Australian actor Geoffrey Rush as Lionel the speech therapist and Colin Firth as King George VI who suffers from stammering. Throughout the film, King George is obligated to speak on behalf of his father (King George V) whom is dieing and throughout his throne in which he takes from his eldest brother David after he gave it up because of his promiscuities. Unfortunately because of his speech impediment, King George VI struggles with his self confidence and lack of faith of overcoming this problem in which he explains he’s been having since he was 5. With the help of his wife Elizabeth, he comes across a speech therapist, who poses to be a certified doctor, and begins speech therapy. As the sessions continue King George V, (aka Bertie), finds himself more confident with his speeches. Through many tactics and physical exercises, Bertie was able to overcome his speech impediment almost perfectly and was known as one of the best kings to ever take the throne in England. Both Lionel and Bertie remain friends in real life to this day.
I give this film four out of four stars because of its production and storyline. It sure doesn’t come to a surprise that it has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards and 7 Golden Globes!
The English film, directed by Tom Hooper, stars Australian actor Geoffrey Rush as Lionel the speech therapist and Colin Firth as King George VI who suffers from stammering. Throughout the film, King George is obligated to speak on behalf of his father (King George V) whom is dieing and throughout his throne in which he takes from his eldest brother David after he gave it up because of his promiscuities. Unfortunately because of his speech impediment, King George VI struggles with his self confidence and lack of faith of overcoming this problem in which he explains he’s been having since he was 5. With the help of his wife Elizabeth, he comes across a speech therapist, who poses to be a certified doctor, and begins speech therapy. As the sessions continue King George V, (aka Bertie), finds himself more confident with his speeches. Through many tactics and physical exercises, Bertie was able to overcome his speech impediment almost perfectly and was known as one of the best kings to ever take the throne in England. Both Lionel and Bertie remain friends in real life to this day.
I give this film four out of four stars because of its production and storyline. It sure doesn’t come to a surprise that it has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards and 7 Golden Globes!
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