Monday, May 25, 2009

A HALLOWED QUEST

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In 2006, a very conflict-ridden film called The Da Vinci Code hit the Philippines and it was Rated-18 . This year, the sequel to that film which is more violent got a Rated-13. It’s quiet perplexing now. Let’s not talk about the unreasonable MTRCB anyway. Instead let’s just rave about this latest Ron Howard film. This award-winning auteur learned his lesson. If you find TDVC a bit slow and soporific, well Angels and Demons is way much better. Let’s join Langdon’s new adventure.

FILM SYNOPSIS: In Vatican City, the Pope has just died, Until the Conclave selects a new Pope, Patrick Mackenna, the Camerlengo assumes day-to-day control of the Vatican. Reporters, nuns, priests and faithful catholics all crowd into St. Peter's Square, waiting for the white smoke from the Conclave. But the Illuminati, a 400-year old, underground secret society of scientists, kidnaps the four most likely candidates (preferiti) before the Conclave goes into seclusion. The Illuminati threatens to brand and publicly execute them, choosing methods of murder linked to the four elements, earth, air, fire and water. They do this as vengeance for 'La Purga', when Illuminati members were cleansed of their sins and executed. They then threaten to destroy the Vatican, using the highly explosive anti-matter. The Vatican summons Symbologist Dr. Robert Langdon and Vittoria Vetra from CERN to help them solve the Illuminati's threat. Langdon must follow symbols concealed in Vatican City to find the kidnapped priests and save the city from a tense end.

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I entered the cinema with only few hours of slumber and I was a bit soporific. But “Angels and Demons” contains some perky ingredients which is similar to my favorite energy drink. The fast-paced scenes are good enough to keep me stirring. Even if some scenes are really “impossible” but you won’t even perceive them because Mr. Howard knows how to swathe loopholes with his impeccable direction. I haven’t read the novel coz I want to experience enthusiasm inside the cinema. Undeniably, I felt it throughout the film. What I really love is Langdon’s quest for the clues. I’m such a sucker when it comes to sleuthing.


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The most dazzling thing about this film is the production design.Wow!!! I believe they must have spent millions for the sets. The cinematography is simply stunning. Ron Howard’s camera works wonderfully because most of the shots are amazing. The non-stop suspense is also overwhelming and you will definitely enjoy the ride in Vatican and Rome. I don’t want to spoil if you haven’t seen the film yet. But there’s a major twist which is more explosive than the bomb!!!! I almost cried when the “Camerlengo" saves the city”. It feels good to see him doing a heroic job. Oh God it’s really lachrymose. Then moments later: SLAP ON MY FACE!!!!! Ha ha ha!!! Watch it!The other most important thing that holds the film beautifully is Hans Zimmer music. This time he must be nominated for his great original score!!!

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Thanks God Langdon has a new haircut! Tom Hanks is still outstanding for the role. He is never boring. Meanwhile, Ayelet Zurer who plays Vittoria is remarkable coz her chemistry with Hanks is spot on. But I still love Audrey Tautou in The Da Vinci Code. Ewan McGregor is quiet young to play for the “Camerlengo” but he is really great. His accent is too sexy for a priest.

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I will buy the novel soon coz I believe that there are more secrets in the novel which aren’t revealed in the film. I strongly suggest that you should watch this one. This is a much improved Langdon’s quest. The momentum is uncontrollable and the twist is just crazy!!! Just don’t watch this film with your brain busy working and scrutinizing the plausibility. Just let your eyes enjoy the holy visuals. It works this time even without the code.

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FROM BORING TO ASTONISHING

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This review is kinda late because the movie that I always thought to be ho-hum is not worth the dough .I’ve seen Star Trek TV episodes when I was still young. I find them so unexciting. I think I’ve watched one film too and didn’t even finish it. Same reason: BORING! Last year when the trailer was released, I reacted harshly! “Another snooze fest attempt??? Give me a break. I’m not fan and I will never be!” But two weeks ago when I heard enthusiastic reception from the critics and surprisingly from the moviegoers I decided to give it a try! This is directed by the genius man behind Alias ,Lost and Cloverfield named J.J. Abrams and I thought it was really worth a shot! You know what? Surprisingly I truly enjoyed my space voyage. A youthful and energetic trek I must say!

Film Synopsis: The film tells the incredible story of a young crew’s maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. On a journey filled with action, comedy and cosmic peril, the new recruits must find a way to stop an evil being whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind. The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock (Zachary Quinto), was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before!

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I’m not a fan at all. I’m not also familiar with the characters. I have no clue about being a trekker. Guess what? This movie is truly surprising from the outset and right to the last frame. I read that this is not a prequel. This isn’t a sequel too. Maybe this is a youthful and energetic franchise. I don’t know. Well, we see some seeds from the past and also a glimpse from the future. It’s a jigsaw time travel puzzle. It’s really cool. The movie is actually loquacious to galaxy matters and stuff but it won’t hinder you from enjoying the non-stop action scenes and of course the nifty humor of the script. Pleasantly awesome! J.J Abrams is an amazing producer/director because he knows what the audience wants. If X-Men Origins: Wolverine quenches your blockbuster thirst,Star Trek not only does the same thing but it energizes you as well.

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The Star Trek team excels mostly on their astonishing visual effects. They make the outer space a beautiful place. It’s still scary to be there for me. That scene with Chris Pine on the snow is really riveting. I’ve never seen a creature like that before. Another monster creation from Abrams and it’s bloodcurdling honestly. The sound editing and mixing are terribly awesome. The music also rocks!

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The reason why you will heart Star Trek is because of the cast. Chris Pine who plays Kirk is too handsome for the role and he shines. I bet he can be the next Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise. He has this sexy package. Spock Spock Spock!!! He rocks!!!He is the hottest half-alien-half human in the whole wide universe. Zachary Quinto who plays the role nails it down! He is perfect and I love him. I like Zoe Saldana when I first knew her in “Center Stage”. In this movie, she promises something enormous. Thanks to Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho and Anton Yelchin! These four trekkers can make you laugh out loud. Their characters are unforgettable and we will see them more in the sequel I bet. It’s also shocking to see Eric Bana on the credits. I didn’t even notice him (blame the make up). He plays a huge role and he is the stupid antagonist Nero.

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Some are saying that Star Trek is 2009’s Ironman. Last year, I did not watch that successful comeback movie of Robert Downey Jr in the big screen coz it looked lackluster to me at first but after watching it on DVD I really fell in love with Ironman. That’s why you should not miss this amazing trek coz the enjoyment I experienced last year with Ironman is also here. I never thought that Star Trek is an interesting franchise. But I won’t watch again the erstwhile treks I hate coz I believe that JJ. Abrams is planning an explosive space adventure in the near future. I will be first in line in the U.S.S. Enterprise next voyage.

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Monday, May 18, 2009

DAVID ARCHUMADNESS ( FEVER IN MANILA)

Last May 12 nang dumating dito si David Archuleta, isa sana ako sa dapat na sasalubong sa kanya. Siyempre Archietect yata ako! Kaso hindi talaga puwede dahil may pasok pa ako kinagabihan. Eh 3PM daw ang lapag ng plane? Sabi ko kinabukasan na lang sa MOA kasi meron naman siyang Meet & Greet sa mga fans.


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Anong nangyari sa MOA??? Siyempre pandemonium!!! Panoorin nyo itong video kasi talagang nilindol ang MOA dahil sa sigawan ng mga fans. Ehen isa rin pala ako sa mga nagtitili. I LOVE YOU DAVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!! Hanep talaga ang batang ito!!! Sa wakas nakita ko na rin ang aking idolo!!!



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Balak ko nga magtambay sa Edsa-Shangrila Hotel kasi pwede naman kaso diyahe eh. Yung mga ibang Archietects na lang super baliw na baliw ang nagbabad sa hotel. Swerte nila kasi nakita talaga nila at nayakap pa!


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The next day Thursday yun eh super busy sa TV at Radio guestings si Archie. Una sa SIS tapos sa Eat BULAGA! Grabee kasi napuyat na naman ako. Dapat kasi tulog ko eh 9am eh anong oras na ako nakatulog bandang 12noon na after SIS. Tapos nagpagising pa ako sa Eat BULAGA kung saan kinanta niya ang #1 Song sa atin na Crush. Hanep talaga ang batang ito!!!!


Friday rest day namin na mga Archietects kasi kailangan may energy kami sa big night kinabukasan!!!


Eto na ang pinakahihintay ng lahat!!! Ang gabi ng May 16!!! Bronze ticket lang binili ko kasi wala kasi akong balak na tapusin ang show. May pasok kasi sa gabi. Ang plano ko lang ay panooring ang set ni Archie tapos alis na ako. Wala talaga akong balak na panoorin si Cook. Sorry di ko talaga siya feel. 4pm ako umalis ng bahay so expected na before 6 nasa MOA na ako. Marami ng tao sa labas ng venue around 5:45pm kahit 8 pm pa ang start. Pumasok na rin ako. Hanep andaming bouncers na bantay! Anlalaki ng mga katawan parang ako! Siyempre suot ko ang Archietects pin. Wala kasi akong nabiling T-shirt. So 2 hours akong paikot-ikot sa bronze area pero OK lang kasi marami naming free drinks na pinamimigay.


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Past 8 pm, biglang may umusok sa stage!!! Start na!!!! OMG !!Alam ko si Archie ang opening act bilang respeto kay Cook na winner sa AI. Touch My Hand agad ang kinanta. Sigaw na ako nang sigaw habang kumakanta. Yung iba na hindi fans ni Archie parang wala lang. I did not care kung pinagtitinginan nila ako. Idol ko ang kumakanta sa stage. Nang malapit na matapos ang song eh doon ako napaluha. Parang hindi ako makapaniwala na ang Idol ko last year sa AI ay pinapanood ko na sa totoong concert. Sinundan niya ito ng Barriers na of course na sarap sabayan ang chorus. Hindi na makarelate ang iba sa bronze area. Doon sa pwesto ko eh ako lang ang nagsisigaw ng “Too many lies! Too many cries! Too many barriers!!!! Then kinanta na niya ang megahit na ALTNOY na halos ikabaliw ng mga girls sa harap ko.Siyempre birit din ako.




Next niya ang fav song niya sa album ang You Can. Medyo na relax ako nang sandali. Naubusan ako ng hininga sa ALTNOY. Fav niya ang song na ito.





Sinundan niya uli ng isa pang Hand song “My Hands”. Hanep kung bigay na bigay si Archie dito eh ako rin naman.Pero lalo akong nagwala sa next song niya na “Your Eyes Don’t Lie”. Sa sipol pa lang todo kembot na ako. At parang naramdaman ko na na ang mga tao sa likod at gilid ko eh sa akin na nakatingin. Deadma muna ako. I love the song kasi.


Then after YEDL, kinanta na niya ang love ballad na To Be With You. Gusto ko maiyak uli. Kaso nauuhaw na ako kaya bili muna ako ng mineral water na worth P30! Ang mahal huh??? Wow, sinundan niya agad ng alternative pop na “Don’t Let Go” Nagtatalon na naman ako!!! Tapos humirit pa ng “Waiting for Yesterday”. Lalo na akong nabaliw kasi fav ko ito!!! Bigay na bigay na ako! Tapos may kumukuha na sa akin ng mga pictures. May isa pa nga nag –video. OMG. Tuloy pa rin ako sa ginagawa ko.


After the song, todo palakpak sila sa akin. Nakakatuwa na nakakahiya. LOL! Lalong nabaliw ang crowd sa kanta niya na Stand By Me. Hinaluan ba naman ng Beautiful Girls. Todo baliw na naman ako sa kasasayaw. Woot woo!!!


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Tapos biglang nag-piano solo si Archie! Hanep A Thousand Miles kinanta. Siyempre nag-pa-piano din ako sa hangin. Relax na naman kasi Angels na ang kinanta niya. Ang galling mo Idol!!! Laking gulat ko nang sinabi niya na next song ay Zero Gravity!!! OMG!!!! Todo talon at indak na naman ako!!!!


Huling song niya siyempre ay Crush!!!! Nakarelate na halos lahat ditto sa Bronze Area. Kumakanta na rin sila. After he said: Salamat. Naiyak na naman ako. I’m gonna miss him. Sana balik uli siya!!!!



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I enjoyed the concert. After his set, lumayas na ako kasi may work pa ako eh. Hindi ko na napanood ang kay Cook.


RATING : 5 / 5*