Wednesday, August 27, 2008

A TOUGH MAN'S FLICK

DEATH RACE

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This movie is called Death Race. So what do you expect from this movie? Of course! Deadly race! Violent race! Bloody race!!! This is not like Disney's Herbie Fully Loaded and Pixar's Cars. This ain't The Amazing Race too. I just don't know if this is comparable to the recent flop Speed Racer coz I haven't seen it yet. I will watch it soon on DVD. This remake of the 1974 Death Race 2000 is one of the most awesome but barbarous race films ever created for the tough men and not so toughie there hiding inside the closet of their cars.

In 2012, the American economy has collapsed and crime is ubiquitous. Private companies are currently running the penal facilities for profit. Erstwhile racer Jensen Ames is wrongfully convicted of killing his wife. Inside the prison, he's given a chance to race in the highest rating reality show called the Death Race, in exchange of his freedom. Will he accept this baneful offer? Of course! We don't have a movie if he won't take it. Let the race begins!!!!

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The opening scene is already rampageous and it's almost shocking. I watched this movie without enough 40 winks and I was really soporiferous. But, the moment Jason Statham shows his sexy ass I mean abs I became so ecstatic and wanting to see him more. Kidding! I didn't know that Mr. Transporter is so damn scrumptious. Yeah, according to my friend he is really gorgeous even if he's aging already.

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I love the race. It's amazing. Unfortunately, it's not that exciting coz it's really predictable. Watching the Death Race is like playing your fav online video game. I'm not really into these techie games but this race is simply striking. The crash after crash, then death after death scenes are the highlights here.

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The main reason why I like this movie is that the story is awesome. Their futuristic cars are not in CGI too and that's truly amazing! The stunts are really cool and heart-stopping at the same time. Just don't expect a beautiful cinematography or award winning screenplay. Just watch this with fun agenda. Don't scrutinize the Oscar details and goofs of this flick. Simply enjoy the crashes coz it's their main promise. You won't forget those deadly collisions. It's really revolting to the kids. By the way this is rated R-13 by the MTRCB.

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I think PW Anderson is so naughty and he might be gay. It's undeniable that he really emphasizes Jason Statham's machismo, There are some naked scenes with Jason and he makes sure it's titillating to the targeted audience. I'm so envy watching him doing that back exercise. I love his shape and I want to have that contour! It's also hilarious to see that scene where Jason's bulge is so palpable on the big screen. It's not that bulky but the camera is so close to his crotch. It's super-abutting and it makes me smile coz it's a ridiculous shot. Watch out for it!

Natalie Martinez as Case is scorching but her face is forgettable. Joan Allen as the prison warden steals the spotlight. Basically her role is almost akin on what she does in The Bourne Trilogy but she's just a good villain here. Tyrese Gibson is also part of the cast but I think he is better on the runway (half-naked) modeling some thong than doing some stunts here. For me the most lovable character is Coach. Ian McShane is the man!

By the way, the music rocks!!!

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Don't worry about the "crash debilitation" right after watching this movie. Death Race has a flaccid side too. You will leave the theater grinning and feeling good.

RATING : 3.5 / 5 *

A MAGICAL SCANDAL

THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL

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When “The Other Boleyn Girl” was released last April. I honestly ignored it even if it is a star-studded costume film. Even if Eric Bana (my Aussie dude) is here , I just shunned the chance. Even if the talented Natalie Portman is also here, I did not try to queue. Even if the former FHM's sexiest Scarlett is also part of the film, I did not dawdle a time for it. That time I was really daunted to watch it cause I was dreading that I won't understand the screenplay thoroughly. Deep British accent is my weakness. I just can't grasp their words so easily. I'm so glad that the DVD is now in the shelves and I've finally met the other Boleyn girl with the help of the correct subtitles. Forgive me coz I'm really weak.

This is a film adaptation of the famous novel by Philippa Gregory of the same title. Unfortunately, I haven't read it so it's a bit exciting watching the film. It tells about the rivalry between the two Boleyn sisters, Anne & Mary. When Anne is chosen by her father to become the mistress of King Henry VIII, in order to gain favor in court, she fails to seduce him instead the King falls for her other sister, Mary. Let's watch the classic girl fight between these two lovely Boleyns. Who will emerge and become the infamous other Boleyn girl?

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The critics gave this film mixed reviews. According to them, this is more like a soap opera and not a historical epic drama. Yeah, I agree but I don't give a damn! This is an interesting film. From start to finish, there is no moment of ho-hum. The screenplay is well written and it never bores me. The direction is not that magnificent but at least it's promising to me. If you've seen Marie Antoinette and Elizabeth: The Legend, those are just costume dramas. Both are beautiful pictures based on costume designs but they just failed to spark a magic that wows me. They are completely deadening except Blanchet's performance. In this Boleyn film , the costumes are really great and I think they have a chance to grab a nod next year. How about for Best Picture? I won't hope. This film also offers a grandiose cinematography and outstanding production design.

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Let's talk about the three leads. I think Natalie Portman excels the most here. She is just amazing especially on her last scene. She's truly believable. Meanwhile, Scarlett Johanson's acting is so subdued. The two actresses give a nice performance but their British accent is not that impressive. I don't get it why they put these two Americans to play British roles.

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Eric Bana is still my man. He never disappoints me in all his films. Surprisingly, my newfound dude, Jim Sturgess has a small but unforgettable role. He plays the younger brother of the Boleyns. In the film's climax, he is part of the most disturbing twist conceived by the other Boleyn girl. When you think about it? Oh God it's the most scariest scene I've seen in a long time. It's really disturbing and it's still haunting me.

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The Other Boleyn Girl may not be a film for everyone. No “kilig”. No visual effects. No humor. No historical tutelage. It's just a serious costume-drama film. It may not be a romantic epic like Titanic but for me the experience is like magic. This is a just view from an ordinary adventurous movie buff and not from a professional critic.

RATING : 3.5 / 5*

Thursday, August 21, 2008

SCUMMY CAMP POP

CAMP ROCK

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Honestly, my poof teen neighbors had been so querulous to me for the last 2 months since the premiere of Camp Rock in the US last June 20 , 2008. They wanted me to DL the torrent knock off video of Disney Channel Original Movie. The Asian premiere is yet to be shown this September 7, 2008. Oh gosh it's too late. They are so pissed off ! Unfortunately, we don't have Cable Services in our area as of now. They felt so hopeless the other week coz they are so behind already. I always call them the trashy groupies of the Jonas Brothers. Guess what? The DVD copy of Camp Rock is out already in the US! You can buy it online!!!! The shirtlifters are so grateful. I bet the Pirates of Qdessy have copies now. Let me check. Ha ha ha!

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Camp Rock is palpably produced coz of the scorching popularity of the Jonas Brothers right now. I'm so glad that Hanna Montana aka Miley Serious I mean Cyrus or whatever is not in this TV-Movie. I don't dislike her but she's too rich already. Spare her and let her do the “Lindsay”. Her threat is here! Introducing Demi Lovato - The new Disney Princess ! Demi... Please don't do a Vanessa or Miley. Most of all ... girl , stay away from Lindsay.

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This TV-movie is not so High School Musical. The direction is very awful. The choreography is very flagitious. The lip synchronizations are so horrible. It sucks! Even The Jonas Bros are not that good in their rocky performances. Can I throw rocks to the TPTB's heads coz this boob tube special is only pleasing to the tweens and some nincompoop teens who don't care about the quality. HSM is perfectly performed, choreographed and directed. The songs are amazing too. In Camp Rock I think there are only 4 good songs that you can truly appreciate. There are so many unattractive music scenes.

I despise that performance during that open mic jam. The song is “What It Takes” from that African-American girl named Aaryn Doyle. Her lip synchronization is so horrendous. The song is so peppy but she's just so ho-hum to watch. Even that fetching piece “Here I Am” from Jasmine Richards during the Final Jam is excruciating to watch. Some memorable music scenes for me are that ballad from Joe Jonas called Gotta Find You, Who Will I Be from Demi Lovato, Play My Music from the Jonas Bros and This is Me from Demi again. The rest are just folderol. The other songs did not rock their camp at all.

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The newfound teen superstar Demi Lovato is very pulchritudinous. I can't tell if she's talented coz her acting is still half-baked. Her voice is comparable to Miley. I often see her smiling like 90% in this DCOM. She is just flashing her pearly white teeth most of the time. Even when she's crying she is still beamish. I don't hate her though. I think I have a crush on her right now. That antagonist in the movie is really cute. Here name is Meaghan Jette Martin who plays Tess. She's like Sharpay but she's so mean. Unlike Sharpay who is a dumb blonde who doesn't care at all. Her character is so Britney/Miley actually.

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Demi's character is Mitchie. Is she like Vanessa Hudgen's Gabriella? Hmmm...not really. She's just cute to watch. I like her friend name Caitlyn. She's not attractive but she's awesome.

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Ok let's talk about the Zac Efron threat. Joe Jonas!!! Ok girls you can scream now! I believe he is charming. Enough said. He looks like Mark Herras in some angles. He has a good voice too.

Maybe this special is only amazing to the loyal fans of the Jonas Bros. But if you love HSM 1 & 2 by heart, You'll end up quiet dismayed after watching Camp Rock. At least they have 4 catchy songs. Watch out for “This is Me”. It's a great single.



Camp Rock is really not that bad at all. It's still enjoyable coz the story is really fun. I'm still recommending this DCOM coz these young superstars are really cute to ogle at. “Just their faces”.


I just hope the sequel will rock the camp next year!

RATING : 3 / 5 *

MCDREAMY'S NIGHTMARE

MADE OF HONOR

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What happens when you rip-off the beloved rom-com “My Bestfreind's Wedding”? The outcome could be good or disastrous Made of Honor lies between. It depends if you're into these cheesy flat-out crowd pleaser rom-com, you will love this one. But if you want to be surprised this is not the film to enjoy.

This movie is just a cloddish knock-off of that famous Julia Roberts' flick Here's the thing: MycDreamy aka Patrick Dempsey is a Lothario named Tom.He is so successful when he invented the coffee collar. He had sex with different women every week. It's his rule to dump the girl when he's done with her. His best friend who is Hanna played by Michelle Monaghan knows it and she still loves him secretly. Huh? When Hanna becomes engaged to a very wealthy Scottish on a business trip in Scotland, she asks Tom to be her maid of honor. He agrees in order to ruin the wedding and steal her from the groom. Some kind of a plot huh?

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I really dig rom-coms but this one is not that satisfying. There are some few good laughs but they ain't good enough to fill up the rom-com jar. They just made Julia's character as a dude this time and to make it worst a womanizer who transforms into a shining Prince Charming because the “dog” tells him. A dog? Yeah, a canine. So what's the connection I still didn't get it.

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The two leads don't have a zesty chemistry. But I admire Patrick Dempsey coz he is really a nice actor. I'm not saying he is the best. I still prefer him to be the scorching McDreamy on boob tube and Robert in Enchanted. Michelle Monaghan is now the leading lady in demand. Thanks to Tom Cruise in MI3 coz she's a well known actress now. I watched her again in North Country with Charlize Theron. Based on her looks in that good film I think she went under the knife. Her face is just too charming now. Rent it you'll see the difference here. She's awesome in this movie by the way. Yeah, the perfect bride to steal.

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There are some good shots in Scotland. But the New York scenes are just average to poor. They also use some pretty good pop OST as background. I enjoyed some of the songs. This is directed by Paul Weiland who is the man behind the success Mr. Bean. There are no dorky “Beany” scenes here. Don't you worry about that. I just don't like the mockery on the fat lady. Actually, she's funny but it's just sad that her character may hurt some ladies you know.

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There are some agitating scenes for me. I don't know but those scenes really bugged me for a while. It's shocking and also titillating to see Hanna doing that “art preserving thing”. She is like giving a BJ to that nude painting. It's a nice scene to watch. Ha ha ha! Then the shower scene with the guys is so enthusiastic. I don't know but I'm now intrigued if Scottish guys are really well-endowed.

I'm not really recommending this one unless you're a huge McDreamy fan. This movie will only please the cheesy rom-com chick flick fanatics. I'm into it actually but this one just didn't work out. It's like having a steamy dream then it turns out to be a nightmare.

Skip this one or just rent the DVD if you have nothing to do.

RATING : 2 / 5*

NABUNDOL SI PIDOL , BOSSING GISING !

DOBOL TROBOL
(LET’S GET REDI TO RAMBOL)


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Isa ako sa mga hindi excited sa pelikula na ito. Pero pinanood ko kasi nag-re-review nga ako ng mga movies at mantakin pinagsama kasi ang Hari ng Komedya at ang Hari ng Box Office tuwing Disyembre. Ang kulit rin ni Inday at ni Dodong panoorin ko daw muna para malaman nila na sulit daw ibabayad nila. Nakakalokah sila! Hindi ako fan ng dalawang Hari pero lumaki ako sa mga pelikula ni Pidol noong bata pa ako. Enjoy din ako sa Home Along da Riles niya noon. Kay Bossing naman lahat ng Enteng series niya ay yung una lang ang pinagbigyan ko the rest di ko na binigyan ng time alam ko naman kikita ang mga sequels niya. Pero enjoy ako pag-ho-host niya sa Eat Bulaga. Matagal hinintay ang tambalan ng dalawa. Anong nangyari sa Dobol Trobol? Isang malaking kaguluhan na magugustuhan lang ng mga die hard fans ng dalawa.

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Obvious na ginawa ito para kumita lang ng datung. Dapat kasama nga si Marian Rivera dito eh.. aawww!!! Pero busy siya sa paglangoy sa dagat kasama si Fredo. Mabuti na lang hindi siya nakasama dito dahil sayang lang. Sa totoo lang kung mahilig ka sa mga quality foreign films wag mo nang panoorin ito. Mabibwisit ka lang. Di ko maintidihan kung bakit puro recycled jokes ang mga nakita ko rito. Pero natawa pa rin yung ibang nanonood. Fan talaga sila o sadyang madali lang silang makiliti. Bago pa ba sa kanila ang mga ito? Gusto ko na talagang mag-walk-out kaso kailangan kong tapusin ito. Ano ba yan? Luma na yan eh! Nakita ko na ang mga yan eh! Fine whatever kung ganito talaga gusto nila.

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Nakakairita din yung Rizza Santos na yan! Bakit ba sinali pa eh hindi naman marunong mag-Tagalog? Ikulong uli siya sa bahay ni Kuya bigyan ng task na magbasa ng Eng-Fil dictionary for 100 days. Kung natutuwa ka kina Jose at Wally sa mga comedy bars eh malamang di ka ma-di-disappoint sa kanila dito. Patawa pa rin sila. Pero kung hate mo sila naku iwasan mo ito. Kung crush mo si Brazilian Diana ng EB, naku di siya pahuhuli sa pagpapa-cute.

May nalalaman pa silang espesyal epeks kunwari na ewan ba saan internet shop lang pinagawa.Joke! Corny effects pala ito. Comedy epeks na lang sana para makatipid yun bang natural na pampakiliti. Kaso wala pala sila nito. Ang reklamo ko lang eh panget ng resolution o color nito. Mukhang minadali talaga eh. WOW!! Nakakakuha pa ng Rated B ha??? Amazing naman!

Mataas pa rin respeto ko kina Pidol at Bossing kasi nandoon talaga talento nila kaso di nga lang nag-work sa story ng Dobol Trobol. Sa Facial expressions pa lang kasi Ok Fine natawa naman ako. Sobrang common na kasi ng mga jokes nila. Sobrang napaglipasan na. Hindi na talaga bago sa akin. Yung cheap epeks lang ang nagpabago kunyari. Nakakatakot kasi after 3 days ata eh naka-bargain na pala ito sa mga Dibidis dibidis. Dobol trobol talaga ito sa mga producers. Teka di ba sila Pidol at Bossing din nag-produced nito? May talent fee kaya sila? Well, good luck sana nga kumita sila. Tingin ko mas kumita pa si Manong Dibidi nito.

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Sa mga die-hard fans: recommended ko ito malamang type nyo ito. Sa mga walang sawang pumila sa Enteng Kabisote series tuwing MMFF. Watch nyo rin ito kasi I'm sure ito talaga trip nyo! Pasensiya na sa mga fans kung harsh ako di ko talaga trip ito eh.

Sa iba diyan na curious: Hintayin nyo na lang sa TV ito. Ipapalabas din ito soon pagkatapos ng Kim San Soon. Ha ha ha!

RATING : 1.5 / 5 *

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

SINISTER WHISPER

SOLSTICE

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After falling in love with Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia, I immediately searched some of her movies and even TV guestings. I saw her in CSI:Las Vegas and just recently in this direct to DVD movie called Solstice. I also found out that this was released here in the Philippines last March. I think there was no word of mouth about this film. I simply overlooked this one. Luckily, I found the DVD and surprisingly I like it.

Few months back, Megan's twin sister Sophie committed felo-de-se. Megan is so overwrought but decides to go on an annual trip with her kiths on their erstwhile manor near the bayous in Louisiana. It's St. John's Day and the time of solstice, where the sun is closest to the earth and also believed that hell is nearest to the land of the extant. As the solstice is approaching, Megan begins to sense something baneful. Something or someone is summoning her. Is her dead sister trying to reach her? As she investigates just like Jennifer Love Hewitt in Ghost Whisperer, she uncovers a buried truth that will shock everyone!!!!!

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The story is very conversant. It's also like watching one of the episodes from Ghost Whisperer. But this is not the TV series I love, this is quiet antithetic. It seems faineant but still enthusiastic. There are just consequential elements missing in Solstice : screamfest and suspense. All horror fans will despise this coz they won't be screaming. This is like a soporific horror without gore and outrageous effects but manages to be a beautiful picture.

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Actually, the cinematography is really gorgeous but it's so creepy. That's why I love it. I like the music too coz it's truly scary. Director Dan Myrick of The Blair Witch Project really found his horror niche. It's like watching that “project” again without the dizzy camera and with some impressive budget this time for the production. You know what? The indie songs in this film being used as background music are awesome!

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So how's Amanda? She is just a supporting actress whose character is not really needed. She is still good in her small role. Actually, all of them are good. The script doesn't need Oscar winner performances anyway. I find them so believable in their roles especially Elisabeth Harnois who both plays Megan and Sophie. She is the lead actress but can you see her name in the poster? Ha ha ha. Well, at least she has the humongous close-up picture.

I'm still ambivalent if I'm recommending this one. OK, if you're a fan of these celebrities go on watch this. If you dig Asian horrors with bloody zombies, forget this one. If you enjoy every episode of Ghost Whisperer, then give Solstice a chance. This ain't a horror movie at all, for me this is a drama/thriller.

RATING: 3.5 / 5*

CAUTION : A RAZZIE SLASHER

PROM NIGHT

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I'm already excited to see the nominations of the Razzie Awards next year. I bet Prom Night will rake multiple nominations and eventually win some major awards. This remake is credibly one of the worst movies I've seen this year. Oh God a PG-13 slasher/horror flick? So the tweens will have a screamfeast night.

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Donna's family was massacred 3 years ago by her obsessed teacher. She luckily survived that carnage but the nightmare is still haunting her. She lives with her aunt and uncle, coping with her trauma. She's also excited to attend her prom night unfortunately the teacher escaped from the mental asylum and has come back to town to stalk her again. The police must do something to save Donna and the posh prom night.

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This film is excruciating to watch not because of the blood flow but everything is just so gormless. The direction is so nincompoopish. The acting is kinda atrocious. The script is too scary for the kindergarten kids and the screaming tweens. This is a slasher “so so flick” and the executions are very ridiculous. While watching this flick, you keep on asking about the actuality. The crime is way too IMPOSSIBLE. Poor police force!!! They are just so dumb and otiose in the flick just like in the ending of some Filipino movies. The antagonist is super mega ultra the best villain ever created coz he can outwit, escape and beat out everyone with his one knife. Imagine the police has the complete ammunitions in their back but still they are so worthless. Ha ha ha!!! I wanna slash the writers laptop and let him continue his own strike and die. The whole TPTB can join him too.

I keep on laughing on their horror tricks. Imagine the famous scene about someone who will show up in the mirror right after closing the medicine cabinet. I think they show this scene a million times here. Oh crap! They even rip off some of the struggling scenes from Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Oh please don't kill me coz I'm crawling on my knees right now. I will hide first and then I will accidentally stumble an object and fall on the floor. Please hear the clank and kill me immediately. Oh God help me”. LOL ! The best scene for me is the “lamp that almost killed Donna to death”.

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Britanny Snow who plays Donna is not that good too. She's not worst but I think her scar on her forehead is more palpable than her acting. I like her more in John Tucker Must Die and Hairspray. The other characters other than the villain are completely forgettable. Oh... I would also like to protest coz the Prom Night Queen is not really hot. Who voted for her anyway?

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Prom Night is very horrible. It's really disappointing coz it's a waste of dough. Just imagine a slasher flick without stress, suspense and most of all screamfest. This is not even deserving to be released in the big screen or even DVD. Be frugal my friend.

RATING : 1 / 5*

Saturday, August 16, 2008

SHATTERED SHOCK

SHUTTER (2008)

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When I saw the poster of Shutter at the cinema lobby, I asked myself if I'm goin to watch it coz I was pretty dismayed with the recent Hollywood remake of an Asian horror called “The Eye”. I decided to wait for the DVD of Shutter coz the original Thai film is very scary and I really love it. I was just afraid that time coz this latest remake received mixed reviews. I'm so glad that I have made a good decision. Hollywood remakes are just so dead and shattered.

The script of Shutter is still faithful to the original film with some minor revisions. Ben and Jane are newly-weds then goes off to Japan for their honeymoon. Ben is also there to do some shoots for a company he used to work for. He is a professional photographer. One cold night they accidentally run over a scary lady in the middle of a dark road but they find zilch afterwards. But when Ben's pictures have enigmatic aberrations called spirit photography. The horror begins.

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The original Shutter totally creeps me out. I remember screaming inside the SRO theater. It is a beautiful horror film from Thailand. It's unforgettable and very disturbing at the same time. This new remake never matches the horror of Thai's Shutter. I really prepared to scream here coz after watching the original I did not watch it again coz it's really spooky. I admit there are some good stuff here but it's not that scary anymore. That's the problem of enjoying the original horror, you'll end up so disappointed with the remake if they just copied the same tactics.

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The chasing scene at the ladder from the original was shunned here. I really anticipated to see it but it's not here. It's the most exhausting scene I've seen in years. I watched the DVD at home together with my siblings who had no idea about the original. Yeah, they were pretty scared but they weren't screaming at all. Joshua Jackson is not really effective. Rachel Taylor for me is just fine. That Japanese actress who plays the ghost is not also scary. The pictures with some suspected spirits are really really spine chilling.

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Here's the thing: if you haven't seen the original Shutter. You may watch this coz it will scare you. But if you've been haunted with the 2004 Thai film, just forget this one. Well, if you're curious and want to compare, it's up to you. This is just a an incomplete shadow of the first.

RATING : 2 / 5*

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

THE GREAT WALL-E OF PIXAR

WALL-E

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Four years ago, they let us find a single cute clown fish lost in Australia and eventually we fell in love with Nemo. Then a year later, an incredible family is saving the world from havoc and we just want them too in our lives. Then 2 years ago, we had a speedy ride with their cars. Last year, we had a delectable animation with our Top Chef Remy in Paris. This year, Pixar introduces us to the Great WALL-E of Pixar. Cars failed to cross the Oscar's Finish Line. It would have been sweet for Pixar if it was 4 times in a row. Happy Feet crushed their Cars. This year, the Great WALL-E is very indestructible.

In the year 2815, Earth has been abandoned by its organic life. WALL-E , a robot that stands for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class is a mobile trash compactor that has been cleaning the planet for years. He is so lonely but developed a personality over the years. His life soon changes with the arrival of another robot named EVE ( Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator). Love is in the polluted air of the Earth!

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WALL-E is really amiable. I love this cute robot. WALL-E is so cuddly and very hilarious. Watching him talk is like talking to a baby. EVE is an extraordinary robot too. She is self-generated and very nifty. I love her. The chemistry between the two is awesome. They are so cool to watch. Their love story will melt your heart any maybe will wet your hanky. Just prepare to weep.

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Pixar is still on the highest peak waving their victory flag. They have so many talented writers and animators in their edifice. The story is magnificent even if its low on dialogue. You can feel their expressions here. I just can't stop from praising all the scenes in WALLl-E. The characters are well-designed. The colors are vibrant. The animation is really ebullient. I love it! Director Andrew Stanton is a mega-multi-talented genius! Kudos to his team too. A Filipino animator also contributed his talent in this film. Kababayan Nelson Bohol Congrats again!

It's amazing too that the two leads are voiced by non-actors. No big names here. Ben Burtt who provides the voice of our hero is just a sound engineer. Elissa Knight has provided the amazing voice of EVE is an unknown actress too.

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I am just ambivalent about its message about anti-consumerism but I don't mind at all maybe to some huge people. I can easily forget that thing just by looking at WALL-E's puppy face. I love him so much!

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For me Wall-E is
W-onderful
A-mazing
L –ovely
L –ikeable

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The music and sound is truly magnificent. The sound editing is brilliant too. Advice: be sure to watch this on a Dolby Surround Cinema to hear the splendid sound editing. I almost cried when I heard the theme song by Peter Gabriel. It's deeply moving.
I've read that Pixar has created the 8th Wonders of the CGI Animation over the years.

1 Toy Story
2 A Bug's Life
3Toy Story 2
4 Monster Inc
5 Finding Nemo
6 The Incredibles
7 Cars
8 Ratatouille

Wall-E is now the 9th WONDER!!!! Isn't it wonderful???

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Once again, Pixar never fails to surprise the audience. Pixar gives the best stories and original screenplay. Pixar always has a heart. Wall-E is an addition to their Oscar winning animated films. No doubt about that this is a sure win!!!

RATING : 5 / 5 *