Rogerio and Citra Movie reviews

Change up

2011-10-16T03:28:00.000-07:00

This movie describes the story of a famous lawyer that has made a fantastic career, is married and have 3 kids and is incredibly devoted to work and his best friend, who is a failure in life, never married, has not achieved anything and play some small roles in soft porn; he is also a fan of marijuana and sex with random ladies. One day they go out together, drink a lot, smoke some pot, have fun and pee on a fountain while saying they wanted to have the other guys' life. When they wake up next morning they are in the body of the other guy. What follows is a sequence of funny and embarrassing moments when they try to play the role of other guy. This movie is not suitable for the young cause there are a number of bare boobies and also strong sexual content and strong language which is totally over the top. But a mature audience will find it entertaining.

I give 3 out of 5 for Change up.

What is your number?

2011-10-15T02:56:00.000-07:00

This movie is hilarious for those who understand the jokes, which are mostly of sexual content. It is about a single lady who's younger sister is getting married and she still hasn't found the one even after having 20 sexual partners. She now tries to find about her ex boyfriends to see whether any would still be available. She receives the help of a single male neighbour who has been sleeping with a different girl every evening. Most of her ex boyfriends are now married but some have big issues and things don't look good. Every evening she comes back and talks to her neighbour about all the failures until one day they fall in love with each other and end up together forever. Some of the audience was laughing at the jokes and I found myself entertained all along and even catching myself laughing hours after the movie.

I give 3.5 out of 5 for What is your number?

Johnny English Reborn

2011-10-11T05:42:00.000-07:00

Rowan Atkinson once again delivers in this incredibly funny comedy. He is a secret agent who has failed 5 years back in a mission in Mozambique. He spends years with monks learning martial arts and trying to find some peace. When English is called back to action he finds himself trying to uncover a plot to kill the chinese premier. What follows is a movie full of funny moments, in which he makes full use of the technique he has learned with the monks. The movie was entertaining to me and to the audience in the theatre.

I give 3.5 out of 5 for Johnny English.

Bad Teacher

2011-09-21T05:21:00.000-07:00

Bad teacher is a movie in which the title represents what you would expect. Cameron Diaz does all sort of bad things and get away with everything till the very end. At some stage I was hoping she would be punished somehow but ended up on top and even got the nice physical education teacher. Poor Amy does all the correct things and always loses at every occasion. The movie is entertaining but not suitable for the young because of drug abuse and strong sexual language and somewhat sexual content.

I give 3 out of 5 for Bad teacher.

Conan the Barbarian

2011-08-21T03:08:00.000-07:00

Went tot he theatre to see Conan and was heavily disappointed. The movie is quite bad, the story line is weak and the conversations have poor substance. Around the middle of the movie I was already expecting it to end. The fact that part of the audience was playing with their iphones reflects the level of interest. The movie contains a huge amount of violence but that would be expected from a barbarian. Conan is a warrior from the time where barbarians and nasty kings ruled the world. Conan goes around doing good and bad things and eventually face the man who killed his father. He wins the battle against this brutal enemy who wanted to use a legendary mask to dominate all peoples.

I give 3 out of 5 for Conan the barbarian.

Cowboys & Aliens

2011-08-20T00:25:00.000-07:00

After a long time without watching movies in the cinema we are back and hope to start writing weekly reviews again. I went to the theatre with low expectations, after all, what to expect from a movie in which aliens attack a small town in the middle of nowhere and the local cowboys fight them back holding regular pistols and ridding horses? This movie had a number of interesting features with bandits, bad people, good people and native indians all holding guns and fighting each other. Interestingly there would always be an alien attack just before things got out of hand. And the enemies would unite against the aliens - a much stronger and uglier looking creatures. All in all the movie goes with a fast pace and I felt entertained till the very last minute.

I give 4 out of 5 for Cowboys & Aliens.

The Tourist

2011-01-06T22:55:00.000-08:00

Johnny Depp is an American tourist visiting Europe. He meets Angelina Jolie in a train leaving Paris to Venice in Italy. They suddenly feel attracted to each other and spend the first day together. It turns out Angelina is looking for Alexander Pearce, who was also her lover and stole billions from a Russian mafia boss. Somehow the russians think poor Johnny is actually Pearce and try to capture him to get back the money. What happens next is quite funny and interesting and keep us entertained through out the entire movie.

We give 3.5 out of 5 for The Tourist.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 1

2011-01-02T07:29:00.000-08:00

Another very overdue review... but we are going to write it anyway. The first part of the last Harry Potter movie... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, part 1. It is by far the worst Harry Potter movie. It started off nice, but went downhill around halfway through the movie, when the pace started to get slower, and what we saw was mainly the famous trio camping in various locations around the UK. Admittedly, the views of the woods and mountains were spectacular, but we also wanted some actions! Some parts of the movie were so slow, and the acting was not the best. We are not talking about the older actors, of course. In fact, one of the better moments was when Harry, Ron and Hermione were in the Ministry of Magic office, appearing as three adult Ministry employees, with the help of Polyjuice potion.

We just hope that the second part will be much better and more enjoyable than this.

We give 3 out of 5 for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 1.

Gulliver's Travel

2010-12-30T18:56:00.000-08:00

With no many good options this end of the year we went to see Jack Black Gulliver's Travels. This movie is performing really poorly in sales with low interest all across the board. But somehow the movie is not so bad; it has a fair bit of jokes and some funny moments. This is a simplified version of the classic satirical novel. The story goes as Gulliver finds himself in a land of small people and slowly becomes a big hero to those people. He saves the king and the princess from tyrannic enemies of the kingdom and even fights their entire armada with his bare hands.

All in all, it's worth seeing if you are looking for something light and entertaining.

We give 3 out of 5 for Gulliver's Travels.

Tron Legacy

2010-12-29T02:18:00.000-08:00

A sequel of the old movie but with today's technology it has improved considerably. The plot is about a perfect computer (the grid) in which people are programs which have a life of their own. Our hero (user) ends up inside the computer and has to play games to survive. He meets his dad who has been the creator and was caught inside the computer for many years. The portal is open and is his only chance to get out and shut down the computer from the outside. We found the movie entertaining with fantastic special effects. Recommended to all audiences but specially young males would find this movie interesting.

We give 4 out of 5 for Tron Legacy.

The American

2010-11-11T13:10:00.000-08:00

George Clooney is some sort of an agent of the Italian mafia who has been delivering tasks efficiently. Eventually he is no longer needed and they try to get rid of him. But they fail a few times until eventually he dies in the end after killing the mafia boss. So sad!!! The movie is slow and dark and is really difficult to follow; it is never clear what is going on. What I just wrote is my interpretation of what was going on but I am not sure whether is correct. There are nice sceneries from Sweden and a small town in Italy in the side of a mountain. There is a beautiful and completely naked Italian lady with whom George has some hot moments. This is clearly no a movie for the young.

I give 2 our of 5 for "The american".

Due date

2010-11-06T03:10:00.000-07:00

Robert Downey Jr was going to Los Angeles where is wife was almost due for their first baby. In the airport he meets Zack Galifianakis in a rather strange way and things just go downhill from there. Due to a small issue regarding the mobile phone already inside the plane they end up causing a fight and are put in the no-fly list. Which means they would need to drive all the way from NY to LA, a trip that takes a few days. With no money or documents they find themselves in a lot of trouble, which is really entertaining for the audience. At some stage everybody watching was laughing intensively. It is an interesting comedy for an adult audience.

I give 3.5 out of 5 for Due date.

Red

2010-11-05T18:38:00.000-07:00

Red is an entertaining action movie where Bruce Willis is a retired CIA agent who finds himself running for his life. He slowly tries to find out who is behind the attacks and search for his old friends including Morgan Freeman and John Malkovich. They eventually form a team and defeat the bad guys, including the vice-president of the US.

It is an interesting movies with good action and explosions, a fair bit o humor which makes it enjoyable. However is not a fantastic movie. Just your average Bruce Willis movie.

I give 3 out of 5 for red.

Inception

2010-07-19T07:47:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday Citra saw Inception in Eng Wah cinema, West Mall, alone. Rogerio stayed at home with Carla. Thanks Rogerio! Here is her review of the movie.

Inception is about a group of people, led by Cobb (Leonardo di Caprio) who can go inside people's dreams to steal ideas. They are offered a job by Saito (Ken Watanabe), a wealthy businessman, not to steal an idea, but plant an idea, inside his business rival's son.

I was a bit undecided about this movie. When I started watching it, I got really impressed by the amazing visual effects. As the movie progressed, I alternately felt awed and indifferent. Awed because of the complex dream/reality storyline, and indifferent because all those crazy and cool actions only happened in dreams, it was like... hey, why do you bother? It's just a dream.... However I got more and more interested in the movie and the ending really intrigued me... Was it real? Was it just a dream?

All in all, this is a great movie and really worth watching. You really need to concentrate not to get lost in the complex storyline, but you'll have great fun.

I give 4.5 out of 5 for Inception.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

2010-07-06T19:05:00.000-07:00

The other day we saw The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. What to say about this movie? Well... It was entertaining enough, although the acting was just so-so and the storyline was very simple. It was clearly made for teenagers. The theatre was fully packed with teenage girls, mostly members of "team Jacob", who would scream and squeal everytime Taylor Lautner appeared shirtless (90% of the the whole movie). Talking about Lautner, we though his acting had improved a bit since the last movie, but it was a pain to see Robert Pattinson trying to act. Sorry Robert! All in all, the movie is still worth seeing, but we've warned you about the teenage girls!

We give 3 out of 5 for Eclipse.

Clash of Titans

2010-05-12T03:56:00.000-07:00

I had really low expectations going into this movie due to all the bad advertisement from friends. And they are right in most terms. The movie is 3D but not many features are inside and could have easily seen in 2D that nothing much is lost. In the end I was not disappointed, in fact I was quite entertained.

I give 3 out of 5 for Clash of Titans.

Hot Tube Time Machine

2010-05-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

This hilarious comedy will make you laugh. The story goes around 3 guys who are complete failures in life. They go camping and find themselves 20 years in the past and they need to do everything as it happens not to change the future. And they go through all the same struggles all over again. This movie is more suited for adults audiences since a lot of the content and jokes are related to sex and drugs.

I give 4 out of 5 for Hot Tube Time Machine.

A Single Man

2010-05-07T20:15:00.000-07:00

A single man tells the struggles of a man who finds himself alone after his boyfriend dies in a car accident. Eventually he decides to kill himself and all the movie goes around this fact. As an organised person he goes to bank and takes all money out. .. leaves letters to people and prepares everything. He then talks to one of his students and finds back a reason to live and decides not to kill himself anymore and 3 hours later dies of a heart attack. This movie is really sad and depressing but has some superb acting.

I give 3 out of 5 for A Single Man.

Ip Man

2010-05-07T20:05:00.000-07:00

This excellent movie happens in Hong Kong in the last century. Most of the movie is in mandarin with a few parts in English. Ip Man is a kung fu master that wants to teach in Hong Kong after moving from China. He has to go through massive struggles to get the right to open his school. After a kung fu master is beaten to death by the English boxing champion Ip Man challenges him to maintain the honor of the chinese martial arts. He eventually becomes the master of Bruce Lee.

I give 4 out of 5 for Ip Man.

Up in the air

2010-03-18T06:24:00.000-07:00

We were incredibly surprised by how good this movie was. It does not have any explosions or destruction just good people with excellent acting. The story is based on a company that sends its employees around the country to fire people when the bosses are too afraid to do so. With fantastic acting by George Clooney and the female supporting acts this movie captivates and keeps you interested until the end, which is totally unexpected and different from most ends in which everything ends happily.

We give 4.5 for Up in the air.

Valentine's Day

2010-02-20T01:39:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is a combination of small love stories which brings together a bunch of famous names with 2 or 3 minutes of action each. From the young to the old generation every story had the opportunity to present with many aspects of love. Many stories started badly with break ups, but in the end everybody was happy. It is a 'feel good' movie with some funny moments. Though it received harsh reviews from the specialised critics it still will have a good run in the theatres due to possible good word of mouth because of the happy environment it created.

We give 3 out of 5 for Valentine.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

2010-02-19T18:04:00.000-08:00

Percy Jackson is a really lively film but could have been better. All the ideas were there, the tales were nice and even entertaining. But the acting was not fantastic and it seemed like a tale of short stories without much connection. Most of the stories were well-known like the Medusa, the Hydra and the Lotus eaters. It was not a bad movie and we found ourselves really entertained. It is a movie for the young but not so young.

The story is based on the Greek Mythology. Gods come to earth in human bodies and have kids with humans and they become sons of god or demigods. Then they leave and the kids are raised by humans until they are old enough to be sent to a place for demigods where they train and become heroes.

It had a solid start in the cinemas so we should expect to see more in the same line based on the 5 books of the collection.

We give 3.5 out of 5 for Percy Jackson.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

2010-02-06T04:54:00.000-08:00

Today we went to see the last movie of Heath Ledger. The movie had to be adapted to take into account the fact he was no longer there. Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell were called to perform in some scenes. The final picture looks quite good though the movie as a whole is a bit strange. Dr Parnassus is an immortal who had sold his soul to the devil and has to deal with that for eternity. Parnassus and the devil make a final bet that would decide the fate of Parnassus' 16 year old daughter. In the end he wins and she finally can live her dream of having a happy family.

We give 3.5 out of 5 for this movie.

The Blind Side

2010-01-24T19:07:00.001-08:00

The blind side is a really good movie based on a true story of a black boy adopted by a white family in Memphis, Tennessee. The movie has emotional moments and shows the struggles that the story brought to the people involved. 'Big Mike' is how they call the boy due too his huge size. The christian school coach see great potential in him and manages to get the school to give him a chance. He starts performing really poorly at school but his football skills grow fast. Due to his fantastic football skills Big Mike was invited to play in many university teams but needed good marks to be able to get a university place. With enormous determination he managed to achieve at school and went to Old Mississippi where he graduated and became a professional footballer. It was an amazing performance by Sandra Bullock which gave her Golden Globe win as best actress for her performance as well as Oscar nomination.

We give 4 out of 5 for The Blind Side.

Did you hear about the Morgans?

2010-01-09T05:24:00.000-08:00

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker play a separated couple who witnessed a murder. They are both from New York with business to manage but after that incident they are put under the witnesses scheme because the case is related to big mafia and they are under serious risk of being murdered. The Morgans end up in a small town in the middle of Wyoming (whatever that is), becoming the Fosters and have to spend time together though unwanted. There they learn about small town life and get to revive their marriage which collapsed after Grant slept with another woman. Though the total package is reasonable and there are really good jokes during the story, the beginning is too slow and boring but improved with time.

We give 3.5 out of for Morgans.

Sherlock Holmes

2010-01-02T03:30:00.000-08:00

Today we saw Sherlock Holmes in an almost full theatre. He comes around stronger, faster and smarter than ever before. The movie flows well and the story entertaining though the background is mostly dark. Sometimes we had to pay attention cause they would speak so fast especially when Holmes was solving some puzzles. The fight scenes were a bit over the top at times, but they were fun to watch.

We give 4 out of 5 for Sherlock Holmes.

Alvin and the Chipmunks 2

2009-12-26T22:02:00.000-08:00

We went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel today even though we knew the reviews were poor on this movie. It turns out the movie is even worse than what we have expected. The movie has only a couple of funny moments, the acting is terrible, the story is shallow and the final result is totally expected. This movie might be just ok if you are really young and don't care of the story; 8 year old kids might find it entertaining. The only positive side is on the choice of songs. Some of the songs were quite good to listen to.

We give 2.5 out of 5 for Alvin and the Chipmunks 2.

Avatar

2009-12-19T00:38:00.000-08:00

Avatar is not just another movie happening in far away planet with blue humanoids. It has incredible features nicely put together by the director James Cameron, the same director that brought us Titanic and Terminator. Avatar runs for over two hours and in no moment we felt tired or bored. New features and ideas keep coming and are all organised in a fantastic piece of work. The movie shows what greed and human nature is capable of doing. On the other hand it also shows the determination and strength of the ones fighting for what is right.

Avatar is a must see movie in the big screen of cinemas. This is by far the best movie of the year out of over 50 movies we have seen in theaters. Avatar has excellent visual effects and though we saw it in 3D it is probably as good in 2D. As big fans of cinema and supportive of the movie industry we feel proud of having seen such a incredible picture.

We give 5 out of 5 for Avatar.

Planet 51

2009-12-17T18:38:00.000-08:00

Planet 51 is the story of an astronaut who ends up in a distant planet that is inhabited by green aliens. The aliens speak the same language and have similar culture as us, although they seem to be still in the late 50's. This animation is really funny with really good jokes and interesting moments from some of the famous movies in the past. We were satisfied at the end and came out of the theatre feeling happy.

We give 4 out of 5 for Planet 51.

The Princess and the Frog

2009-12-16T02:48:00.000-08:00

The Princess and the Frog is a really entertaining animation in which a girl kisses a frog and becomes a frog. We were in the cinema with our baby and surrounded by families with young kids, who were enjoying the movie. This musical is well-finished, evolves in a good pace and is recommended for families with young kids. It also has a message of perseverance and honesty.

We give 4 out of 5 for The Princess and the Frog.

Ninja Assassin

2009-12-06T01:54:00.000-08:00

Ninja assassin is a really violent movie regarding the harsh training of ninjas to be heartless killers. They go around killing people for money. Eventually on of their own betrays the clan and he tries to scape ninjas that are trying to kill him. In the end he faces his masters to the final battle to death.

Despite really strong violence I like the story and the passe of the movie, in which you don't feel bored cause the action keeps coming. I found myself enjoying the movie toward the middle and was already considering giving a high score but eventually the fight scenes became too often and too long, way over the top without necessity.

I give 3.5 out of 5 for Ninja assassin.

An Education

2009-12-02T17:06:00.000-08:00

An Education tells the story of a teenager girl who is studying hard to go Oxford and falls in love with older man. The story happens in the 60's in a conservative environment on the suburbs of London. The little girl give up all her dreams and plans when she receives a marriage proposal from this man. The family is also happy with the situation since the charming man is rich and treats them well. Eventually when she finds out the man is in fact married her world completely collapse and she wakes up from the dream.

I really liked this movie: the evolution is good, the story is solid, the acting is superb and I find myself thinking cause it offers a perspective that is happening everyday in the real world. To cheer viewers up the little girl goes to Oxford in the end and everybody is happy. We know the real world is not usually like that.

I give 4 out of 5 for An Education.

Case 39

2009-11-29T18:50:00.000-08:00

This is your typical horror movie. A social worker is handling 38 cases with family troubles and she get intrigued when her colleague bring her another case to work on: Case 39. After a couple of meetings the social worker realises the little girl is in trouble by aggressive parents and eventually saves her from certain death. Later the little girl turns out to be possessed or better a devil in disguise. And a lot of good people start to die due to this girl influence. The movie is not that scary but should please the horror lovers.

I give 3 out of 5 for Case 39

New Moon

2009-11-28T16:53:00.000-08:00

New Moon is the second movie of the Twilight Saga based on the best seller collection by Stephenie Meyer. There are two more movies to come and my bet is it will get more and more popular. I had low expectations after reading harsh reviews from the critics and was surprised to see a well-prepared movie with some really funny moments and a story consistent within itself. The acting was not fantastic but the whole package came out just nice. I was positively entertained and could see the most of the audience was also happy by the end of the show.

I give 4 out of 5 for New Moon.

Fantastic Mr Fox

2009-11-27T03:13:00.000-08:00

This afternoon I had the opportunity to see this movie which has received positive reviews from the critics. Therefore I developed high expectation about this animation and was a bit frustrated that the movie is not of that standard. The flow is good, the story is alright but it comes around a bit flat. It is a movie for the young, easy to follow and involving simple ideas without any thinking or any deep message. The story is about a fox, the good guy, that steals chickens from farmers, the bad guys. Eventually the farmers unite to try to catch the fox. In every occasion fox and farmers try to outsmart each other and eventually the Mr Fox wins in the end to the amusement of the kids.

I give 4 out of 5 for Fantastic Mr Fox.

A Christmas Carol

2009-11-22T18:27:00.001-08:00

Last night I had the opportunity to see A Christmas Carol in 3D in Eng Wah cinema, West Mall. It was my first experience watching a 3D movie and I was impressed by the 3D effect. Jimmy Carey had a really good performance as Scrooge, an old man that does not believe in Christmas and spend his life working hard and saving money. Suddenly he is visited by three ghosts representing his Christmas past, present and future. And that changes his attitude towards Christmas and life in general. I confess to be disappointed with the fact the movie was way to dark for a Christmas movie, the idea is exactly the same as in the movie 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past'. I don't who came first but the entire movie seems a complete repetition only with a different theme.

I give 3 out of 5 for this movie.

2012

2009-11-14T03:44:00.000-08:00

After seeing so many adds, we were heavily excited and curious about 2012 -- the end of the world. The movie turned out to be long, boring and full of inconsistencies. The 'luck' of the main family in escaping death in so many occasions made it look like a Walt Disney animation. The idea behind the movie is catchy, the special effects are good, some scenes are well-prepared but the story line is a complete mess and it is unclear where the story is leading or where it is ending. Half way through the movie I found myself looking at my watch which is never a good sign.

All in all, we give 2.5 out for 5 for this movie.

Astro Boy

2009-11-12T18:45:00.000-08:00

Astro Boy is an animation about robots. They were developed to help and protect the humans. Eventually when the kid of the leading scientist died, he made a robot that was a perfect copy of his kid: "Astro Boy" with the best technology available. He went on to fight engaging enemies and save the planet. Though nothing wrong with the plot and animation, the movie comes along quite flat and really predictable. Should be ok for 12 yo kids who want some entertainment.

I give 2.5 out of 5 for Astro boy.

Michael Jackson This Is It

2009-11-01T01:20:00.000-07:00

We just saw this really entertaining and interesting documentary regarding the last months in Michael Jackson's life. It shows the preparation and rehearsals for the well publicised Michael Jackson's 50 return shows in London which were sold out way in advance. The movie shows an inspired Michael always looking for perfection. Every song was practiced tirelessly with amazing choreography specially designed for the perfect combination. We had the opportunity to see his talent as a singer and entertainer. We were quite surprised to see that he was very kind and down to earth. We strongly suggest people to go and see this documentary.

We give 4 out of 5 for this show.

Aliens in the Attic

2009-09-14T01:46:00.000-07:00

We just saw Aliens in the Attic in Eng Wah. The movie was quite entertaining, but it was clearly aimed at very young audience. It was by no means a bad movie, but if you are not a young kid, you'd be a bit bored at some stage. It is a typical movie that they play on TV as a holiday or after school movie, so chances are you'll be able to see it soon without having to pay to see it at the cinema.

We give 2.5 out of 5 for this movie.

District 9

2009-09-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

District 9 is is like a suburb or a ghetto or a slum in which aliens have been kept for the past 20 years in a far land called South Africa in an obscure place called Johannesburg. Humans call these aliens 'the prawns' due to their peculiar shape. This interesting documentary shows the evolution of the tensions and administrative measures to keep the aliens from interacting with humans after the excitement of welcoming them had faded. In a last resort to counter popular anger the authorities decide to remove all the aliens and to put them in the middle of nowhere 200 kilometers from the city. The human hero, Wikus van der Merve is leading the eviction process and visits paper-made houses to give the eviction letter to every 'prawn' family. A series of events happen and eventually Wikus becomes half human half prawn after being in contact with some strange liquid. Eventually he becomes one of their own and helps them to become free.

I confess I was skeptical of this movie after seeing the trailer which seemed dodgy. But the good reviews brought me to the movies anyway. I was surprised to see a sold out theatre in a cold tuesday night and the reason became clear. The movie is really good, the plot worked for me and the fast pace would not bore anybody even though some scenes were so dodgy I had to laugh. Despite the science fiction nature of the movie, there are many interesting messages about culture and human nature hidden within the story.

I give 4 out of 5. You need to see to believe.

Public Enemies

2009-08-31T14:44:00.000-07:00

This movie tells the story of John Dillinger, a bank robber during the Great Depression. A great performance by Johnny Depp showing a man that loved what he did and lived openly in the roads of Chicago. Eventually the government and FBI start to put more effort in running down crime so John ends up alone and is eventually killed. I really like the story which is based in real people from those tough times of the depression.

I give 3.5 out of 5 for this movie.

10 Conditions of Love

2009-08-24T23:26:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I saw this amazing documentary about Rebiya Kadeer who advocates for the independence of Uyghur (East Turkestan) from China. It shows the struggles and punishment her family went and go through because of that. Kadeer rose from obscurity and poverty to become the seventh richest person in China and was two-time nominee for the Peace Nobel Prize. The documentary is fantastic, well produced and bringing the reality from the point of view of Kadeer and her family. I had the opportunity to learn a lot about this region of China and their culture and beliefs. Despite the fact it was a monday and really cold and raining the theatre was fully booked since this moving is getting a good word of mouth. I would recommend this documentary to anybody interested in learning about the struggles people go through to see their people free.

I give 4 out of 5 for this movie.

I also had the opportunity to the the short movie prize winning "Two Men". Basically there are two men running really fast one after the other and a third person watching them and narrating the ideas that go through his mind. I think is a fantastic idea.

The Proposal

2009-08-22T01:18:00.000-07:00

Just came back from the theatre, where we saw The Proposal with Sandra Bullock. We were expecting a comedy with a lot of jokes, but in fact this movie was quite serious with only a few funny moments. The story line follows an idea that has been used so many times before, in which a marriage is staged to avoid deportation. As usual, the couple hate each other at first, and end up falling in love. Unfortunately the chemistry between the two people was not there, and it was less that clear when they were falling in love. Overall, the movie was reasonable with beautiful views from Alaska.

We give this movie 3 out of 5.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009-08-16T00:40:00.000-07:00

We saw Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince a few weeks ago and although it's a bit too late, we'd like to write a quick review about it. We really enjoyed watching the movie, but we might be a bit biased since we are great fans of the books. A lot of people think this movie is a bit boring, too dark and flat with almost no jokes, but it is supposed to be like that, since it is more about explanation and preparation for the final movie. This movie follows the book closely with just a tiny bit of modification to make it shorter.

We give this movie 4 out of 5.

G I Joe: The Rise of Cobra

2009-08-10T02:29:00.001-07:00

Just came back from the cinema and decided to give some thoughts about the movie. We think G I Joe is quite entertaining and will be specially suitable for the young since it defines from the start a bunch of bad guys against the good guys. And the good guys always win; in fact the good guys have quite an easy time in this movie. Those who like action and special effects without thinking much of the story will have a fun time since this is the strength of Rise of Cobra. On the down side, the story is poor and there is no need for thinking since all the information is clearly given.

We give 3 out of 5 since it will be mostly appreciated for a restricted audience.

Up

2009-08-10T02:24:00.001-07:00

Up just opened in Singapore and we went this afternoon to see it. As usual we had our baby Carla with us. She was behaved once again and got to see a bit of the movie herself. We had fun watching the movie as it is really entertaining. Children will love Up, since it is full of cute animals, colourful features and the story is easy to follow. Parents who accompany their children will also enjoy this movie, although it does not have clever jokes that are usually featured in animation movies to keep parents as well as children entertained.

We give 4 out of 5 for Up.

Hangover

2009-08-10T02:11:00.000-07:00

Hangover has been really popular in the US raising more than 250 million up to today and the reason is clear. The movie is extremely entertaining, fast paced and funny most of the time. It is made for the young audiences but not too young since is R16. It can please everybody with a good sense of humor. The idea is not completely new: 4 guys go to Las Vegas for a bachelor night and crazy things happen. They wake up next morning and try to find out what happened the night before and go through a lot of trouble to find the groom who is missing.

We give 4 out of 5 for this movie. Worth your time and money.

Dear Readers

2009-08-10T02:01:00.000-07:00

In this blog we will post small reviews of the movies as we see them. We live in Singapore and go to a cinema nearby called Eng Wah in West Mall. We usually bring our baby Carla and sit in a sofa in the back and enjoy the movie.