why so serious?
There are times for seriousness. and a time for jokers.. :P
I was googling some reviews on the last movie The Dark Knight, and stumbled upon an interview with Heath Ledger (I refuse to type "the late Heath Ledger"...).
His in-depth knowledge and passion for the work he does simply amazes me.
An excerpt from an interview he did;
How do you feel about your Oscar nomination?
Heath Ledger: Um...I don't know. I mean, the only time it's swirling around me, is when I'm at these interviews. But the Oscars, they're a really strange concept to me. It's obviously an honor, for a film to be in that category.But it's also such a strange concept, that films and acting can be competing against each other. We're not running the same race. It's like we're all doing different sports in fact, you know? And we're all training differently. So you can't really compare them, ever. Those awards are really manufactured for marketing reasons. But we can't help but get dragged into it. And ultimately what it ends up doing, is that other people's opinions kind of drag us as actors and filmmakers into this false sense of success if they nominate you. And certainly this false sense of failure, if you don't win! But long story short, it's great to be in a movie that's being well received.
On the same topic, this May was the month that I saw the most movies, in a row.
Let's talk about the one that tops my chart > Ironman. Tony Sparks, the guy I want to be if I am a guy. And of course, girls like. :P Genius, billionaire-rich, but carries a playboy / ladies man status. I am sure most of you know the story of Ironman. What I find so interesting about this depiction of comic hero Ironman is actor Robert Downey Jr. I walked into to the cinema thinking it is such a wrong casting, but boy was I wrong. There can be no other man that can play Tony Stark as natural as him. His charisma just wins you over. Even he / Tony Spark is just fictional. The story buildup was momentous.
2nd favourite movie / #1 fav animated movie – Kung Fu Panda.
I was googling some reviews on the last movie The Dark Knight, and stumbled upon an interview with Heath Ledger (I refuse to type "the late Heath Ledger"...).
His in-depth knowledge and passion for the work he does simply amazes me.
An excerpt from an interview he did;
How do you feel about your Oscar nomination?
Heath Ledger: Um...I don't know. I mean, the only time it's swirling around me, is when I'm at these interviews. But the Oscars, they're a really strange concept to me. It's obviously an honor, for a film to be in that category.But it's also such a strange concept, that films and acting can be competing against each other. We're not running the same race. It's like we're all doing different sports in fact, you know? And we're all training differently. So you can't really compare them, ever. Those awards are really manufactured for marketing reasons. But we can't help but get dragged into it. And ultimately what it ends up doing, is that other people's opinions kind of drag us as actors and filmmakers into this false sense of success if they nominate you. And certainly this false sense of failure, if you don't win! But long story short, it's great to be in a movie that's being well received.
On the same topic, this May was the month that I saw the most movies, in a row.
Let's talk about the one that tops my chart > Ironman. Tony Sparks, the guy I want to be if I am a guy. And of course, girls like. :P Genius, billionaire-rich, but carries a playboy / ladies man status. I am sure most of you know the story of Ironman. What I find so interesting about this depiction of comic hero Ironman is actor Robert Downey Jr. I walked into to the cinema thinking it is such a wrong casting, but boy was I wrong. There can be no other man that can play Tony Stark as natural as him. His charisma just wins you over. Even he / Tony Spark is just fictional. The story buildup was momentous.
2nd favourite movie / #1 fav animated movie – Kung Fu Panda.
Jack Black as Po, the Panda \ he was hilarious in School of Rock!
But in KFP he is just Po, innocent big dreamer (read : big, fat, lazy panda that wants to be part of elite squad "Legendary Furious Five".
The very first line : Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend. -_- Kekekeke. A hero is always guided by great masters before becoming the great hero. Great master – Master Oogway, with his over the top Yoda-like sage advice. And the strict emo Sifu, erm, Master Sifu.
Animation of this movie is superbly done, take note of the opening (dream) scene, the part where the baddie, Tai Lung escaped from Chor Gorm Prison and the extensive training for Po. Art work is superb too, computer and hand drawn, it looks so real, although some are pretty comical. I would say this movie is witty enough for adult movie-goers and graphics enough to keep the little ones entertained. I would totally watch it again, simply because it's awesomeness. Almost blinded by it. Must go watch okay!!
What Happened in Vegas : A truly enjoyable chick flick, also a good one for the guys. Not just for them to sit through to please a girl. A comedy set in NY, about two opposite characters on a holiday in Vegas. One failed in love, another failed in career. Sin City is the place to go. A night of drunken debauchery makes them Mr & Mrs. Well, I don’t want to give out too much spoiler.
Each turn of events is quite predictable but its outcome is far than boring mostly because of Cameron + Ashton’s fun character. Supporting actors does not lack in shining thru in this movie as besties. Supporting by feeding them “ideas”.
Lastly, Cameron Diaz is hot!
Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. Overall enjoyable. Okay, the alien story is a bit far fetched. A bit X-Files type but hey, it's fiction anyway. I find that the storyline does fit well with the alien idea. Cate Blanchett is the villain in this installment as Irina Spalko with a sexy ___ accent..
(okay, I need to deviate a bit; I wanna watch her and Heath in Bob Dylan biopic 'I'm Not There'.) Shia didn't deliver much as the teenage motorcycle riding /rebel. He did only okay, just like in Transformers.
Hulk. Gosh. It's no where near a thumbs up. A movie wasted the talents of all the actors in it. Especially Edward Norton who was so good in Fight Club, Oscar nominated and Yale graduate.
Okay, there is action going on for you fans out there. It really deserves a wtf moment. Simply out of nowhere there are blasting canons in an university campus. And not very intellegent General. A silly fella or was he the so-called Hulk nemesis? going all gungho wanting to be the ultimate killer?
First, he was cured by scientist, Samuel Sterns (Mr Blue). Tim Blake Nelson did good job in his role. But Banner just jumps off from a copper hoping to increase his heart rate and then turn into Hulk and saves the day. I find it implausible.
Anyway, I did enjoy Stan Lee’s cameo (as always) and Tony Stark! And did you know Lou Ferrigno, the original Hulk from the old tv series appeared too?
Made in Honor : I swear it’s just another full proof formulaic romance movies. Guy and girl. Best friends. Just pass it and rent My Best Friend Wedding.
Wanted. Slaps forehead. I fell for the Angelina Jolie is hot / action packed trailer. Yes, Angelina Jolie is hot, it's action packed, kinda cute James McAvoy. Sad, but cute. But I guess the last 20 minutes totally turn the whole movie around. Into another Matrix/ wanna be movie.
Just found out that it was directed by Timur Bekmambetov. I have seen one of his highest-grossing films in Russian history, "Night Watch", which was a good watch. (Haven’t seen the sequel Day Watch though). That explains the set of the movie, almost like in Count Dracula's mansion.
All said and done, I am only looking forward to The Dark Knight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The very first line : Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend. -_- Kekekeke. A hero is always guided by great masters before becoming the great hero. Great master – Master Oogway, with his over the top Yoda-like sage advice. And the strict emo Sifu, erm, Master Sifu.
Animation of this movie is superbly done, take note of the opening (dream) scene, the part where the baddie, Tai Lung escaped from Chor Gorm Prison and the extensive training for Po. Art work is superb too, computer and hand drawn, it looks so real, although some are pretty comical. I would say this movie is witty enough for adult movie-goers and graphics enough to keep the little ones entertained. I would totally watch it again, simply because it's awesomeness. Almost blinded by it. Must go watch okay!!
What Happened in Vegas : A truly enjoyable chick flick, also a good one for the guys. Not just for them to sit through to please a girl. A comedy set in NY, about two opposite characters on a holiday in Vegas. One failed in love, another failed in career. Sin City is the place to go. A night of drunken debauchery makes them Mr & Mrs. Well, I don’t want to give out too much spoiler.
Each turn of events is quite predictable but its outcome is far than boring mostly because of Cameron + Ashton’s fun character. Supporting actors does not lack in shining thru in this movie as besties. Supporting by feeding them “ideas”.
Lastly, Cameron Diaz is hot!
Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. Overall enjoyable. Okay, the alien story is a bit far fetched. A bit X-Files type but hey, it's fiction anyway. I find that the storyline does fit well with the alien idea. Cate Blanchett is the villain in this installment as Irina Spalko with a sexy ___ accent..
(okay, I need to deviate a bit; I wanna watch her and Heath in Bob Dylan biopic 'I'm Not There'.) Shia didn't deliver much as the teenage motorcycle riding /rebel. He did only okay, just like in Transformers.
Hulk. Gosh. It's no where near a thumbs up. A movie wasted the talents of all the actors in it. Especially Edward Norton who was so good in Fight Club, Oscar nominated and Yale graduate.
Okay, there is action going on for you fans out there. It really deserves a wtf moment. Simply out of nowhere there are blasting canons in an university campus. And not very intellegent General. A silly fella or was he the so-called Hulk nemesis? going all gungho wanting to be the ultimate killer?
First, he was cured by scientist, Samuel Sterns (Mr Blue). Tim Blake Nelson did good job in his role. But Banner just jumps off from a copper hoping to increase his heart rate and then turn into Hulk and saves the day. I find it implausible.
Anyway, I did enjoy Stan Lee’s cameo (as always) and Tony Stark! And did you know Lou Ferrigno, the original Hulk from the old tv series appeared too?
Made in Honor : I swear it’s just another full proof formulaic romance movies. Guy and girl. Best friends. Just pass it and rent My Best Friend Wedding.
Wanted. Slaps forehead. I fell for the Angelina Jolie is hot / action packed trailer. Yes, Angelina Jolie is hot, it's action packed, kinda cute James McAvoy. Sad, but cute. But I guess the last 20 minutes totally turn the whole movie around. Into another Matrix/ wanna be movie.
Just found out that it was directed by Timur Bekmambetov. I have seen one of his highest-grossing films in Russian history, "Night Watch", which was a good watch. (Haven’t seen the sequel Day Watch though). That explains the set of the movie, almost like in Count Dracula's mansion.
All said and done, I am only looking forward to The Dark Knight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 comment:
Such a great reviews... and yes i am looking forward for the dark knight too... and what he said during the interview was indeed very true!
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