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Dragonball Evolution (2009)
Waste of Popcorn!!!
I can not agree more with most of the reviewers! The movie is so bad that I feel really guilty to eat my popcorn. Afterward I really think that my popcorn was too precious to be eat during such a movie! If you are a die hard fans of the comic...you will wish to have have all 7 Dragonball in your hand, so that you can make a wish that those who in charge in making this movie were never been hired!!!
OK let's be fair...let's make a list what is good about the movie: 1.The color and the background, some time they were so beautiful and look like a big painting in the wall. If I could stop the movie, take a good picture of them, I thing it would worth as a background of a background (that no one can see).
2. The "Kamehameha", it was so funny, reminds me of my best friend who always go the the toilet and scream a loud!
3. .....I am sorry, it's just to painful to push my mind producing an imaginary good impression about the movie, please allow me stop here!
I dedicated this review for my salty, beautiful popcorn...I am sorry, I really should keep you for the other (better) movie! James Wong..sir...you own me a big salty bag of popcorn!!!
By the way, if you ask me why I give the 2 stars rather than 1, I should tell you that the other star is for my popcorn! They are just good and salty!
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Die Hard - on the mall
There is really not much to say about the movie. It has several funny moments and some interesting scenes which are enough to make you smile, but nothing more.
The movie doesn't have much to offer, accept a beautiful Jayma Mays as a leading actress. Don't take me wrong, Kevin James is a capable actor, but really for me, Jayma Mays is the pearl of this movie (and the reason why I add 6 star even though I believe the movie only deserve 5).
The story was OK, but the way they developed the story was not enough to invite great laugh. But nevertheless, they provided some funny moments which will definitely bring some smile.
If you a fans of Bruce Willis Die Hard - you can consider this movie as a light version of that movie, but with heavier leading role.
If you looking a funny movie - this movie is OK, but I will not recommend you to go to the Cinema. Just wait for the DVD...so the price that you pay will make your smile come more easy.
Dance of the Dragon (2008)
If you like slow dance - you will love the movie
I found the movie to slow for my taste. But I should admit that this movie is an interesting movie. With a fort and back story line, little dialogs, and beautiful dance, the movie is worth to watch.
It has some memorable scene and dialog and I still have it in my mind for some time, which indicates that the movie was able to bring a lot of my attention.
There is another movie in the same genre entitled Billy Elliot, and in my opinion Billy Elliot provide much more interesting storyline and ending. But some aspects in the movie are totally different so we can not really compare the two of them.
Anyway, the movie is worth to watch. If you like a slow dance, you will love this movie.
Australia (2008)
It is enjoyable
It was two and a half hours of good time. I watched the movie with lovely wife with a hope that we could have a romantic evening together, but two and a half hours was to much for her and she slept in my shoulder.
It was quite an interesting movie. It has everything on it, love story, action, comedy, great view of Australia and some historical aspect. Another thing which I find quite interesting is that the movie has an intermediate climac and provide us some wonderful (happy) scenes before it move to the next part of the story.
All and all...it is an interesting movie and worth to watch, but two and a half hours was a bit to much. Just make sure to take a cup of coffe before you go to the cinema and order an XXL portion of popcorn when you watch it with your patner so that both of you will have a romantic time together.
The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
Read the book if you can
I should honestly say that I found the movie a bit to serious for children and it was too boring for adult (I managed to have 3-5 min sleep during the movie). I didn't want to be negative, but this just my personal opinion. I believe there are some people who love this movie and they have all the right to love this movie.
The animation was great, the music was OK, and the movie was supported by several famous name. Perhaps it was the nature of the book it self which caused some difficulties in making the movie.
The movie is based on an award winning book from Kate DiCamillo and it was one interesting book. I recommend you to read the book if you want to enjoy the movie much better (but I can not guarantee) or at least read the story line a little bit (wikipedia provide an complete info - warning: spoiler). The books was arranged in a unique storyline and some how the movie want to provide a new way of telling the story which, unfortunately, make it a bit confusing and boring (at least for me).
If you look for a fun animation movie for your family time, you should really consider to watch another animation. If you have read the book and want to see a live image of Desperaux, you should not put to much expectation on this movie. But if you want it as one of your "movie based on literature" collection, perhaps you should really get the DVD, because it will need a long time until a better adaption come out.
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
One of the best I have even seen
Some movies try to bring a complicated story line and able to make it really interesting without reducing the quality of the story. Some try to bring a simple story line but with a clever production, they are able to produce a really interesting and enjoyable movie without need to make every thing complicated, and this movie is one of them.
The story just plain simple, but the way they tell the story should be considered as an original and clever approach. The children performed a perfect performance, the supporting actors are superb, the camera, setting, and the script are well executed.
I put 9 out of 10 because I thing they should think a better closing act (after the movie was over). It does not means that the song and the dance are bad, no-not at all .... just after so much dramatic moments in the movie and one interesting story, it just feel a bit strange to see the leading role dance and sing. I thing it would be much more better if they provide a snap shoot picture of the "future" or just a picture from the production. But again, it just a subjective opinion!
All and all, it is one interesting movie, one of the best I have ever seen.