Mr and Mrs Smith

Is the movie good? I have heard all good reviews about it, but you know film critics & friends whom had watched the movie aren't always accurate. Don't wanna burn my pocket by paying 10 bucks to watch a not-so-fantastic film.

Help me out? Should I go watch?

Alfie -- Did you Learn Something?

Interesting

Again, a long weekend for DVDs. I just borrowed several DVDs from Raymond. Alfie was one of them.

For a start, Jude Law is one handsome dude. I never saw another movie of his after Gattaca, which he starred alongside the now separated couple Ethan Hawke & Uma Thurman. Alfie is a humourous & sexy limo driver cum womanizer living in NY, leading the dangerous lifestyle of screwing a woman too many.

Alfie isn't your usual movie, it comprised of some mind-boggling philosophies & it's kinda difficult to understand Alfie's mindset & the way he sees things. With several woman revolving around his life, it's hard not to falter. The biggest mistake was screwing Lonette (played by Nia Long), his best friend; Marlon's beau. Lonette got pregnant & lied about the abortion & moved outta country with Marlon to avoid him. Marlon & Lonette certainly didn't expect Alfie to visit, but he did & the reality did get to him when he saw the baby.

Alfie realised the dreadful mistake & the wayward lifestlye he led. He too finds out that he haven't got anyone to talk to. Alas, he ended up talking to the elderly man he met at the hospital's restroom, Joe. The latter listened & reminded him to find someone he loves & live everyday like it's the last. What wise words indeed.

Well, i guess it's exciting to lead the dangerous & exciting lifestyle Alfie had. But if you put things into perspective, what do you have in the end? Love, nope! Friendship, nope! Companionship, nope! You virtually have nothing to look forward to, wouldn't that be too sad?

Always think before you take a step or i should say, a major step in your life. You can never turn back time or press the rewind button in your life. You gotta live with your decisions & accept whatever setbacks you encountered later due to your decisions. It's the test of life that all of us have to contend with.

More DVDs please, it sets me thinking.

Ladder 49

Ladder 49 : Great Movie & Acting from the leads

It's been a long time since I last seen such a touching story. Okay, I'm on a week's leave from work & i can afford the time to watch DVDs....haha!

I missed Ladder 49 when it was screened at the cinemas, my sisters & friends were telling me how great & touching the show was. I just didn't get to see it. But it's ok, i still got to see it on DVD & it still has the same effects, great story & absolutely touching.

It was particularly hard to hold back tears when Jack (Joaquin Phoenix) was trapped in the building & there's no way his mates could come forth & get him out. He was brave till the very end & those last words he muttered to Mike, his chief (John Travolta) were so touching & my tears just came flowing down.

In all, it was a great movie with exceptional acting from the actors & actresses; whether they had a major or minor role in the movie. Hope to see more of such shows in the near future.

But for now, I shall continue with my DVDs.

LOTR

OMG...http://www.lordoftherings.net

I know LOTR is kinda like history now. But, I just finished watching the 3 DVDs during the last weekend. I know i have watched it once when it was screened at the cinemas, but watching it the second time was still awesome. You don't get that "adrenaline rushing" experience with that many movies now.

I adore Aragon (played by Viggo Mortensen) and Legolas (played by Orlando Bloom), they played their characters so vividly that totally memerised me. There were tons of other good performances by the supporting actors/actresses as well. Not forgetting Elijah Wood (Frodo), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Sean Astin (Sam), Liv Tyler (Arwen) & many others.

Oh yes, who can forget Gollum.....

Peter Jackson is such an incredible director that I can't even begin to mention his greatness. I wished there were more of such great shows from the amazing Peter Jackson, but i guess exceptionally great movies are worth the wait & we would have to wait much much longer for another show like LOTR to come along.

Hail the cast/crew of LOTR......!!!

Forgotten the movie

easily forgotten movie

Watched this movie yesterday; boy, i was really disappointed.

Hailed as the "biggest jaw-dropper" since The Sixth Sense, major over-statment. It's nowhere near the quality of the suspense triller.

Much as i like Julianne Moore, she seems to be trapped in the weak plot & unable to bring sensation/excitement to the movie. Nonetheless, still amazing acting skills from her & the guy who played Ash.

Maybe my expectations were too high for the highly-acclaimed movie.

School of Rock

I watched this movie last week. I wasn't harbouring high hopes when i decided to watch the movie, it was a treat from a friend, so i went with it; just hoping to get a good laugh out of it.

Indeed, laughing was all i did throughout the whole movie. It was so funny seeing Jack Black so obsessed with rock music & his electric guitar. The kids made the show even better. However, i'm not sure if it's just me or someone else might be thinking about the same thing; some feelings i had after watching the show.

Isn't Dewy (Jack Black) very much like what we are in our teens? The aspirations to be like our idols, whether rock or pop. We all wanted to be able to break free from the conventional way of studying & desired more freedom to do the things we LOVE. We listened to our kinda music where our parents want us to be the best in school, if possible, the best in the neighbourhood; so they could show us off like a commodity.

We were forced to learn the things we HATE, ballet/piano/computer; almost everything that ain't enjoyable. Being interested in the alternative were always deemed undesirable and 'good-for-nothing'. You name it, there's always the proper way of doing things; in the eyes of parents. (1) Classical music vs Rock (2) Mini skirts vs Knee-length skirts (3) Academic study vs Art/Design; the list goes on.

Our childhood is dictated by our parents, how can we enjoy it at all? I wish i had the chance to live in a kampung where
all you do after school is playing five stones, catching or catching tadpoles in the river, compared to homework, tuition &
more HOMEWORK!

So much of being a child....we thought they were carefree....