Friday, 27 June 2008

Good Movies in 2008

OMG OMG OMG!! Sooo many good movies out this year! And more to come! I'm psyched!!

So far I already watched (Not in order. Can't remember!):

Children of the Silk Road:

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*** This is post of Children of the Silk Road is the latest movie I've watched.
This is the tale of George A. Hogg who brought 60 orphans through the Silk Road to escape the Japanese occupation and the Chinese government who plans to recruit the orphans to fight against the Japanese. Aided by an American nurse, they took 3 months and with determination they survived the journey (in the film, it states that it took them 700 miles). It has graphic scenes shown in which the Japanese mass murdered thousands of Chinese civilians either from gunning or bombing.

This movie is originally called The Children of Huang Shi but they renamed it here in Australia. It's is also a reminder of the Rape of Nanjing but it is related towards a man's determination,spirit and selflessness.
Mesha's rating: 5 out of 5

Horton Hears a Who:



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By far, I found the animation soooo cute but the story line was ok. Some hilarious bits and nontheless, a nice family movie.



Mesha's rating : 3 out of 5



Jumper:



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The trailer was done up better than the movie itself. Have nothing much to say on this one. I think it's more of those "Either you like it or you don't" kinda movie.

Mesha's rating: 2 out of 5



27 Dresses:

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Typical chick-flick and ends with romance. However, other than the chick-flick fact, James Marsden is hot and is worthy of checking out. He's also the star as Prince Charming in Enchanted.

Mesha's rating: 3.5 out of 5


You Don't Mess With the Zohan

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Another one of Sandler's ridiculous comedy. Exaggeration was the focus hilarity point in this movie - especially the humus, Zohan's fighting and sex skills and his *cough cough* bush. If you enjoy movies like the Scary Movie series then this is definately for you.

Mesha's rating: 2.5 out of 5

Sex and the City

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Ah...the much anticipated movie of the year (for most of you normal females and not to mention, males too.. :D). Surprisingly this has got my attention too due to the amount to requests to go and watch it. But I turned up at the cinema armed with a super-large cup of coke. Turns out, another chick-flick but I sorta enjoyed it. Quite witty with their placement of humour within the dialogues.

Mesha's rating: 3.5 out of 5

Kung Fu Panda:

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"Kung fuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!" screams Po.. and I scream 'Kung-Fuuuuu Pandaaa is OUT!!!!'. I was really really looking forward to the release of this animation and the results? I was very pleased with the quality of this animation. However, I wanted more action of the 5 Masters - Mantis, Crane, Viper, Tigress and Monkey. This is another great family movie -funny, witty, heartwarming.

Mesha's rating: 4.5 out of 5

Drilbit Taylor

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A movie aimed at high school bullying and giving us an insight about it. Not too bad but Drillbit's cheesy lines sent me way off. Another one of those stupidly humourous movies, I was disappointed as I expected something better especially with one with Owen Wilson starring in it.

Mesha's rating: 2 out of 5

Shutter

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Aha! Finally a horror movie -- I was looking forward in watching it but instead I was utterly disappointed. Why? I expected like a scary looking ghost at least. But nooooo..I got a pleasant looking Jap-girl ghost instead. In comparison to the Thai version. Now that is what I call a scary ghost. American remakes of Asian horror movies? YOU SUCK!!!!!!

Mesha's rating: 1 out of 5

Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

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Prince Caspian should have been renamed Prince Charming. This is one HOT prince -- actor Ben Barnes. The Spanish accent was acted out perfectly giving him a really exotic attraction. *drools* This movie has quite a twist (I haven't read any of C.S Lewis' books) at the end. Unlike the Harry Potter sequence, this one is well directed and Director of Photography should be highly complimented (This is where my Film & Television studies come in..) . This can be ranked as high as Lord of the Rings.

Mesha's rating: 5 out of 5


The Incredible Hulk

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I'm BIG. I'm GREEN. And I'm STRONG.

What am I?

Nontheless the Incredible Hulk - remake of the 2003 version. This one is well directed and what can I say. Most women are attracted to Edwar Norton. It's funny huh? He's not particularly good looking but he's appealing. Even as a hulk he's attractive --> Watch the movie and you'll understand. (Pssst..there's another hulk and he's butt ugly..) And oh yeah. There's a great nice surprise at the end.

Mesha's rating: 5 out of 5

10,000 BC

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I don't believe in evolution. Why did I watch it then? To observe what other people depict we came from. This is a pretty interesting one and pretty weird at the same time. Dreadlocks were apparent then too. Nothing much to say about this film. It's just average, something that you'll probably forget after awhile.

Mesha's rating: 2 out of 5.


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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A dark, sinister musical movie with two of my favourite actors - Johnny Depp and Alan Rickman- starring, how could I not watch it? It's my type of movie definately. To my surprise this is a rather graphic musical with alot of blood. Not for the faint-hearted. Here's to another eccentric Depp movie.

Mesha's rating: 5 out of 5


Ironman:



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Awesome movie! Was there at the opening of Ironman. Robert Downey Jr. gave his absolute best performance. Humour was entwined perfectly and not to obvious, surprising the audience with its wittiness. Just has a cheesy ending but other than that, I LOVE IT!



Mesha's Rating: 5 out of 5



Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

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With Kung Fu Panda sold out this was my Plan B. I expected something really really cheesy. OK I admit defeat! This is an A grade film and it is meant to look like an old film. I really enjoyed it to be honest and something I can recommend to friends and family.

Mesha's rating: 4 out of 5

Mongol:

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The story behind the great Genghis Khan when times were barbaric. This movie is targeted at a rather old audience/mature audience as it is historic. I think I was the youngest in the cinema that day. The storyline is rather long but it is interesting to see how a young man could turn into history's greatest conquerer.

Mesha's rating: 4 out of 5

1 comment:

Li ying said...

OMGGG. u watched so many movies?
hahaa..
school gonna starttt lahhh.
OMGGGG can die...:(
do drop by my blog and leave some comments too.
MISS YOOH.
see u next week aye.