Bodyguards And Assassins

I hardly watched Chinese movies nowadays cos they usually produced the same type of movies. I have to say that I am happy to have seen this movie as it surpass my expectations of this movie. With a lot of big stars and a good story plot in this movie, it can be one of the best chinese movie of the year. The simple story line of protecting somone important during a trip to Hong Kong and what happen to the people protecting him during that day. I give this movie 4 stars out of 5.

A "why they did not meet on the boat?" Polarbear

Paranormal Activity

This is reviewed to be one of the most scariest movie of the year. After watching it, I totally agree with the review. I was totally scared out of my wits during the show. To keep the suspense, I decide not to say anything here. Go and watch the show. This is one of the best show I watched this year. I giving 5 stars out of 5 for the scare factor!

A "very afraid to see my door open on my own" Polarbear

2012

This is a movie that says all mankind will end on my birthday in 2012. Good news or bad news? Haha.... I wonder. So it began a scientist discovered something that have to do with the earth crust movement. One thing leads to another, the US president were informed and decided to start a plan to save mankind. The plan is to build 4 big ships (like Noah Ark) and have animals and human beings inside so that they can be saved from the big flood. Guess where the ships are being made: China! Haha....
The rest of the story plot are preditable with a hero trying to save a group of people / family. The CGI were good in this movie. So for this movie, I will give 3.5 stars out of 5.

A "birthday to die for" Polarbear

The Time Traveller's Wife

After a "long" break of not watching any movies (for 2 weeks), we finally got the chance to watch this movie which she want to watch. I did have a bit of expectation for this movie before watching.

The movie is about a love story between a normal human being and a time traveller. It shuffles from time to time, a bit hard to catch the pace of the movie if not paying attention. The last bit was expected and not touching. I am wondering why there are gals crying their hearts out. Hmm.... The acting is pretty good but the story plot had gaps which did not explain a lot of things. Therefore a lot of questions marks by the end of the movie.

Overall, I give this movie 2 stars out of 5. I really find this movie quite a bore.

A "no power to time travel" Polarbear

Bruno

Hmm.... knowing what I can expect to see in this movie, I was still shocked by the movie after watching it. Haha.... How can this kind of film be shown in the first place. It was crude, boring, not funny. Wasted my $$ and time on this movie. This had got to be the worst movie of the year. However got to admit that the lead was very brave to art in this movie. Haha.... I give 0.5 star out of 5. Ok, I admited I laugh at some parts of the movie. :P

A "bored" Polarbear

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

This is one of the movies that I have to watch it this summer (Well since I am a big Harry Potter fan) and to prepare myself for this movie, I re-read the book before watching the movie. This is based on the 6the book of the Harry Potter series.

After watching the movie, I have to say that the movie managed to stay pretty faithful to the book but still I think the director should not omit some of the linking storylines, making the movie's flow not very smooth. Overall, I am still happy with the movie and going to give it 4 stars out of 5. They are going to break the last book into 2 parts, hope that this is going to be good.

A "Harry Potter's Fan" Polarbear

A Frozen Flower

This is a movie that came with not really good reviews and yet I still go and wstch it. Another gay korean movie, well not really, there was a lady involved in the love triangle. It was a bit boring for me. Going to give it 2 stars out of 5.

A "hmm...." Polarbear

High Voltage

I decided to watch this movie based on good reviews. Apparently this is a sequel and I had not watch the first movie. It was a bit unbelievable for me when the heart was taken out and to be replaced by a battery and yet the male lead can do all the actions and sex in order to leave. Haha... sex = friction to cause electricity. Haha... A lot of action in this movie. For me, it was pretty good movie and I am going to give it 4 stars out of 5 for the crude humor and action! Haha....

A "have to see it to believe" Polarbear

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Finally the second installment is here. I have to say that the first one blew me away and I do have a lot more expectations for this movie when they are going to add in more Transformers in this movie.

However after watching the movie, to me, it fell below my expectations of the movie. The story is simple to follow (in fact not much of a plot there), with lots of explosions and I loved it when Megan Fox is running at times. Haha.... Again, the machines all look alike and when they appeared at the same time, it is hard to differentiate them.

To me, I think they made this movie because they want to earn more money while everyone is keen in this movie. overall, I give this movie 3 stars for just being an entertaining movie. Till now, I think Starwars is still the best Summer Movie.

A "want a Transformer Toy" Polarbear

I Love You, Man

From the poster, I knew that this is going to be a very funny movie, cos the 2 leads actors are famous for their comedy.

The movie plot is simple, a guy getting married but need to find a best man as he does not have any guys friends and led to a lot of funny situations! As in the same line as other comedies, there are a lot of jokes both funny and lame in the movies. I do like the way they showed how 2 guys can be bonded together! Haha.... I do hope that I will not end up like the male lead in the end. Haha.... I give this movie 3 out of 5 for being so entertaining.

A "laughing" Polarbear

Drag Me To Hell

This movie was a master piece! Before I step into the cinema, I knew that this is going to be a horror show. From the review, I knew that it is going to be a good horror show.

The movie plot was simple, a girl is being cursed by the a witch and tried to get rid of the curse. The leads in the movie are relatively unknown, so that can be a good start as there were no expectations. When I was watching the show, I was kept by the edge of my seat as I do not know what was coming up next or what the director had in place to scare us. I have to admit that I am timid to watch horror films but I do get a kick out of it whenever I am watching it. There are also a lot of funny moments in the show which help to soften the horror impact. It does not help when I am watching it from a large screen! Haha....

Overall, I loved this show. So much so that I am going to give it 4.5 out of 5. Hee...

A "loved to be scared" Polarbear

Blood: The Last Vampire

It was a last minute decision to watch a movie and sort of decided to watch this movie all because of the female lead, Gianna Jun. It was a weekday midnight show yet I am quite surprised that the cinema was almost full! So it seems that a lot of people are either really not working or simply dun care. Haha...

Back to the movie, the plot is simple, a good vampire killing all the bad vampires aka bloodsuckers and in the end killed the most "powerful" one of all with a slight twist in the end. The plot was a letdown, sort of making no sense in the middle of the movie. The cast is sort of an international crew, some with good English and some with bad English. I think the female lead did a great job especially her English was quite good. The special effects of this movie is like so 10 years ago. Lots of action in this movie but none was good. The ending was a disappointed one, it just makes no sense as she defeated the most powerful vampire without even a fight. Hmm.... Overall I give this movie 2 stars out of 5. Luckily I watched this on a weekday. Hee...

I still got so many movies to watch! I think it is time for another movie marathon session. Haha... Anyone keen to join me?

A "long time no watch movie" Polarbear

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian

After the impressive first movie, I have to say that I am quite disappointed after watching the second one. It is like recycling everything from the first movie even the jokes. The plot is simple, with a lot of CGI, and a lot of recycled jokes. I think I am getting a bit weary for sequels and hope that Transformers will not be like one. Overall, I give this movie 3 stars out of 5.

Amy Adam as usual was great in this movie and I have to say she looked really like Nichole Kidman in the movie!

A "dumb dumb" Polabear

Terminator Salvation

Thanks to Starhub, I got 2 free tickets to watch the preview at GV Max (first roll seats some more, luckily I managed to find more decent seats when the movie start). however I am disappointed to see that Starhub make sure only certain people got goodies bags and did not even provide popcorn and drinks. Sigh...

Actually, I am not that keen to watch this movie in the first place. After watching it, I think I am right. the plot is simple, a guy went back to the future to save his dad but Skynet did something better to save themselves. A lot of action, a lot of explosions and a lot of shouting. Not really a lot of acting required in this movie. At some point, I thought it was a trailer for the coming Transformers movies. Overall, I give this movie 2 stars out of 5. Maybe it is time to stop the terminator series.

A "watched a lousy preview" Polarbear

Angels and Demons

After Da Vinci Code, this is another book from Dan Brown that I loved! I remember reading this book a few years ago and I actually finished the book in one seating, as each chapter ends with a cliff hanger and I just refused to stop reading until I complete the whole book!

However, like Da Vinci Code, the director decided to make some changes in the movie plot and I think this caused the downfall of the movie. I went into the cinema with much expectation yet I came out disappointed. I think to the fans of the book, they will be disappointed but to those who had not read the book will find the movie good. Overall, I give this movie 3 stars out of 5. I still think if the director stick to the book, the movie will be more exciting than it is.

I loved to finally see all the status in form and to see the whole Rome. This makes me want to fly to Rome!

A "time to visit Rome!" Polarbear

Star Trek

I am not a Star trek fan and did not really remember of the past Star Trek movies that I have watched before. Therefore I am quite happy that this movie was actually from the start and for those people who have not seen a Star Trek movie before.

After watching the show, I was blown away by this movie. It was fast paced, with nice action scenes and the plot was easy to understand. I walked into the cinema with no expectations of the movie and came out a Star Trek fan! It is that good! Hee... Overall , I will give this movie 4.5 stars out of 5. This is one of the best summer blockbuster movies. Of course, have to keep in mind that Harry Potter and Transformers movies yet to come!

Hmm... I want to get the Enterprise spaceship in LEGO form! Anyone to sponsor?

A "Star Trek convert" Polarbear

Taken

This is a movie that I knew I had to watch it but I just did not find the time to watch it. The movie plot was simple, a dad uses his special CIA skills to save his daughter. The movie was fast paced and lots of actions. I cannot believe that Liam Neeson is actually that old, for he is still in a pretty great shape for this movie! Overall, I give this movie 4.5 stars out of 5. Loved this action movie!

A "still want to go Paris" Polarbear

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

With this movie, it marks the start of the summer blockbuster. This means tons and tons of blockbusters will be coming and I will have to watch all of them!

There was 3 X-Men movies and this is the first one that actually focus on only one of them. I believe in the near future, there will be more to come. The trailer of the movie looks promising as well. However the reviews for this movie were not that good. Nevertheless, I decided to give this movie a try.

I decided to watch it on a weekday afternoon, where there is no crowd. (Anyway I did not need to work at this point. Haha...) Have to say that the movie started off great, I found myself enjoying every minute of the movie. It is the usual action hero stuff but I never knew the background of Wolverine until this movie. Hugh Jackman is great as well with his kick ass bod! The movie plot is ok, but it seems to leave a trail for another Wolverine movie. Hmm.... Dunno if that is such a good idea. All in all, I will give this movie 3.5 stars out of 5.

A great start for the summer blockbuster season!

A "a lot of movies to watch" Polarbear

Sell out!

Decided to watch this movie when I read a few good reviews on it. Did not know that this was a Malaysian movie though.

Have to say at the first half of the movie, I was wondering what the director is trying to say in the movie. I was confused but at the same time was laughing at the sudden songs break out by the actors. To me, it seems like it is trying to be an artistic movie, but the plot a bit far fetched. Still at the end of the movie, I have to say I do not really like the movie but I never expect this kind of movie from a Malaysian director though. It was refreshing though. I will give this movie 3 stars out of 5.

A " sell out movie?" Polarbear

Watchmen

I did not read or know the existence of this comic before the movie came out. Haha... well I am not much of a comic fan myself. So I have to watch this movie after all the hype.

I have to admit that the movie was very well done, it seems like you are reading the comic itself. The actors inside were doing a great job as well, hmm... less the blue naked man. Hee.... The movie is again talking about a group of people who got no special powers and think that they are a group of super heroes going around helping people. The movie was boring at times but the effects were really good. Overall, I give this movie 3 stars out of 5.

A "blue blue" Polarbear