Aug 17 2006

Superman Returns

Directed by: Bryan Singer

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Tagline: He is back…

Plot Outline: After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane.

My Rating: 9.0 [rate 4.5]

Cast: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey, Frank Langella, Sam Huntington, Eva Marie Saint, Marlon Brando, Kal Penn, David Fabrizio, Tristan Lake Leabu, Ian Roberts, Vincent Stone, Jack Larson

You say that the world doesn’t need a savior, but every day I hear the world cry for one.

As the world was getting used to the idea that of living without Superman, he is back. And just in time to save them once again.

I ought to admit that after seeing the trailer I was a bit skeptical because I thought that they made the “mistake” to show the the best scene on the trailer, like they did so many countless times before, maybe not for Superman but it’s something they do on many films.

After watching the film, I realised that the scene shown in the trailer was only a tease. A small introduction to what you will see in the new Superman movie.

If you are like me then most probably you have seen all the other Superman movies than filmed over the past. In comparison this film has a plethora of special effects.

So if you want to see Superman do some moves that he wasn’t able to do before due to technology limitations then this is the film for you. Even if you don’t it’s still a film worth watching.


Jun 19 2006

Aeon Flux

Directed by: Karyn Kusama

Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Tagline: The Perfect World Meets The Perfect Assassin

Plot Outline: Aeon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is a sent on a mission to kill the “chairman” a whole new mystery is found.

My Rating: 7.0 [rate 3.5]

Cast: Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo, Frances McDormand, Pete Postlethwaite, Amelia Warner, Caroline Chikezie, Nikolai Kinski, Paterson Joseph, Yangzom Brauen, Aoibheann O’Hara, Thomas Huber, Weijian Liu, Maverick Queck

It’s a nice film, I am only giving it a 7/10 because it could be better if it had a bigger budget. I think that a lot of people even before they’ve seen the film are considering some things that we see in the movie. That’s all I have to say, if you have time I think it’s a good film to watch.


May 17 2006

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

Directed by: Carlos Saldanha

Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Tagline: Kiss Your Ice Goodbye

Plot Outline: Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit Ice Age. This time around the Ice Age is over and is starting to melt, which will destroy their valley. So they must unite and warn everyone about the situation.

My Rating: 9.0 [rate 4.5]

Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Queen Latifah, Will Arnett, Jay Leno, Chris Wedge, Peter Ackerman, Caitlin Rose Anderson, Connor Anderson, Joseph Bologna, Jack Crocicchia, Peter DeSève

What is there to tell, if you’ve seen the first one (Ice Age) then I am sure you’ve already seen the sequel. I found it amazing and I am planning to watch it again when it comes to DVD. I may even buy it…


May 15 2006

Zathura: A Space Adventure

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Genres: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Tagline: A New Adventure From the World of Jumanji

Plot Outline: Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space because of the board game they are playing.

My Rating: 3.0 [rate 1.5]

Cast: Jonah Bobo, Josh Hutcherson, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, Tim Robbins, Frank Oz, John Alexander, Derek Mears, Douglas Tait, Joe Bucaro III, Jeff Wolfe

I am not going to say that I loved this film because that would be a lie, and I wouldn’t want to do that to you. To be honest the trailer gave hope of the film being really good, but then again I should have known better. Like most trailers this also had most of the good scenes in the trailer so no big surprise when there was nothing better in the movie.

Anyway enough said, I would suggest if you nothing better to do the you should see.


Apr 9 2006

King Kong

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Tagline: The eighth wonder of the world.

Plot Outline: In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with leading lady Ann Darrow.

My Rating: 8.5 [rate 4]

Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Andy Serkis, Evan Parke, Jamie Bell, Lobo Chan, John Sumner, Craig Hall, Kyle Chandler, Bill Johnson, Mark Hadlow, Geraldine Brophy

I think that this version of King Kong was one that the digital effects really payed off. If you’ve seen previous versions of King Kong then you should see this one. If you didn’t then, what are you waiting for?


Apr 5 2006

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family

Tagline: This Christmas, you better watch out!

Plot Outline: Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt return as heads of the Baker family who, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children, headed by Eugene Levy

My Rating: 6.0 [rate 3]

Cast: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Alyson Stoner, Forrest Landis, Morgan York, Liliana Mumy, Jacob Smith, Tom Welling, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman, Hilary Duff, Blake Woodruff, Kevin Schmidt, Piper Perabo, Jonathan Bennett

I watched this from my airplane seat, and I found it quite funny. At first I was biased about this movie because usually sequels don’t do well, with the exception of a few of course. After sitting through it and convincing my self that I can read my book another time; I can honestly say that it’s not as good as the first one (but then again no one is) but it’s sure worth watching.