Film Review

Wooh! Finally, I got the chance to write a new blog. Actually, I've been preparing to post my supposedly new blog last week after we had our enchanted kingdom escapade. But I am more excited now to post my comments on few movies I have seen for less than a month. Some sort of a review. And this was a total record breaking for me! I was able to watch 7 movies! This is just my personal judgment on the films. I do not intend to spoil nor influence your opinion. For blog's sake only. :)


Manchurian Candidate
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Frontliners: Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber
Synopsis: http://www.manchuriancandidate.com/synopsis.html

This was a unique film. A kind of flick where you need to work your mind. The characters portrayed by the actors are well justified. I love how mysteries, conspiracy, and all suspicions flow in the movie.

Lesson: The truth will set you free.

Rating: 4/5


The Taxi
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Frontliners: Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon

Who would really thought that the such female with awesome bodies are bank robbers? They are lovely you can't escape their charm. Oh well, but the movie is really funny. I think Jimmy wouldn't be that effective in the film without Queen Latifah. Or may be I just don't like his humor that much. I guess in the next movie of The Fast and Farious Queen Latifah would be there!

Lesson: Don't be too much of being a mama's boy; A cop should befriend a taxi driver.

Rating: 3.5/5


The Incredibles
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A very hilarious film. I really laughed at the top of my lungs. They are all funny. But I almost have confused Violet with Sadako. Hehe. I just hope there would be part II, with a grwon-up Jaja. And how can I be more proud! Thanks to our Filipino animator, she gives justice to Elastigirl. :)

Lesson: Do not underestimate the delicate look of Jaja.

Rating: 4.5/5


National Treasure
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Frontliners: Nicolas Cage, Sean Bean, Diane Kruger

A total adventure! Truly noone can conquer your own imagination. And if I have the means to that, I would do the same as Franklin Gates did, just to search such treasure no one believed existed. And Diane is ever so lovely just like in her movie TROY. I recall one line Gates said at the museum when he's standing close to the map: "180 years of searching and I am few steps away."

Lesson: Lemon juice and a few heat are a perfect combination when dealing with hidden scripts.

Rating: 4.5/5


Christmas with the Kranks
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Frontliners: Jamie Lee Curtis, Tim Allen

A feel-good movie that tells us that holiday is more than just a celebration; that selfishness has no room in every man's heart. Though the movie is filled with family- and commuity-oriented values, I just don't find it really funny. And the more I longed for a white christmas. Hehe.

Lesson: Never skip christmas And speaking of which, I almost thought of skipping it! Good thing I watched this one.

Rating: 3.5/5


Alexander
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Frontliners: Collin Farrell, Jared Leto (Panic Room), Rosario Dawson (MIB 2), Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Val Kilmer

For those who think this film is as great as the legend, they must take with them as much open-mindedness they could carry as possible. The story itself was really a milestone. We cannot deny the fact that Alexander contributed so much to civilization. But little did I know about his sexual preferences. Hehe. I guess Oliver Stone (director) just wants to be fair. He just wants to reveal the two sides of him. And I thought the movie has shown more of what was on Alexander's "other" side and that makes his personality not that strong. And by the way, according to history, Alexander lookup to several great warriors of all time, including Achilles, who was then "attached" to Patroclus. And their fate ended similarly. All because of love. Hehe.

Lesson: Produce more female warriors!

Ratings: 3.5/5


Bcuz of U
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Frontliners: Heart/Geoff, Kristine/Diether, Hero/Sandara

At sino ang may sabi na jologs to?!? Heller?!? Hehe. Maganda to mga 'tol. Even the socialistas in Rockwell was moved by film after watching. I know it. I was there. Hehe. Eavesdropping. Just curious about their reaction. It's so nice also how the three stories were linked by the red beetle (did I get the spelling correct?) hehe.

Lesson: Car is all that matters in love.

Ratings: 4.0/5

That's all folks. I hope to watch Polar Express this week. Til then.