Movie Review: Whip It

This is one of those movies I wouldn't mind watching it over again in times to come. I didn't know it was directed by Drew Barrymore until I've read this piece of info on IMDB. She was also one of the casts in the show and I thought she looks terrific in there. I'm giving this a 3 star rating, better than Remember Me of course. After all, pretty face isn't everything. It's the substance of the movie that matters.

In Whip It, the story is based on the teenage girl - Bliss Cavendar (starring Ellen Page)who was trying to breakout of the mold that her parent (esp her mom) was trying to get her into. Everything about her said 'I just want to be myself and do my own thing, that doesn't mean BAD thing'. She's the girl who starred in the recent movie 'Juno'. There was one ambitious mom who always wants the best for her daughter in a way she should relate to. But there was a girl who wants to break out of the shell to shine but not daring to make her mom upset. Eventually, there was an opportunity that popped by for her to realise that she's rather good at Roller Derby sport.

It was light, it was fun and it was one movie that was worth watching for me.

Movie Review: Remember Me

There's always a conflict when it comes to choosing the type of movies to watch with C. It's a girl-guy thing. There are certain movies which I can never persuade him to watch (such as this one!) and to that effect, there are many movies which are a no-no for me too (such as star war, eiks!). That's why it was a lot easier watching girly genre with my girls. Same thinking, same taste, same opinions and it's all fun!

It was a girls night out but there's a guest who sponsored the dinner despite of how we refuse to split the tab equally. We should thank him for that. He's Y who's a special friend of my girl A.

There was just one reason and one reason only why we've decided to watch this movie. We have never really seen a non-vampire version of Robert Pattinson in a movie and we wanted to find out how he would be like.

A few minutes through the movie, I felt a sense of regret. And it just grew bigger and bigger as we sit in the cinema. It plainly was boring, the casts and their acting weren't that great, and the story was simple and kinda expected. All 3 of us felt agitated towards the director for not using prettier girl but Emilie de Ravin. She's just not the girl we want to see in a movie with Robert.

Just a simple love story mixed with the family affairs. Didn't know Pierce Brosnan was in it too. All of us agreed that he's gotten older and getting the potty belly. This movie is one of those movies I watched without checking out the trailer. During the Credits, I can't help but noticed that Robert Pattinson himself was one of the producers of the two for this movie. Uh huh!

In summary, it's definitely not worth your movie money. If you really wanna see Robert that badly, u could wait till the DVDs are out, rent it. Not buy it.

Movie Review: The Lovely Bones

I've watched this movie not knowing what to expect out of it. This truly is the type of movie that is mind-provoking and realize how fragile our lives are and how dangerous this world is.

This is one sad story starring wonderful casts Stanley Tucci (as George Harvey - serial murderer) and Saoirse Ronan (as Susie Salmon - the poor 14 years old victim). Although this is the kind of movie I would not like to watch if I were given a prior warnings about its sadness, I'm giving it a 4 stars rating because it definitely worth it.

I don't even want to reveal the story outline here. You should watch it to understand it and be amazed by it. But if you're someone who is not into slower paced movies, then probably this isn't the one for you.

Standley Tucci was nominated for the 82nd Academy's award - Actor in supporting role in this movie, but Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds” got it instead.

Book Review: Rumour has it by Jill Mansell

My first read from Jill Mansell and I remember seeing this in a movie poster, starring Jennifer Aniston but didn't get around watching it. I've gotten this book at a slightly cheaper price and I thought there won't be any harm buying it cuz if this aint great, it won't be made into a motion picture, right?

And I was right to a certain extent. I didn't regret buying it but it wasn't good enough to have my nose in a the book. It's never easy writing a good book and I'm not going to judge the author's writing style in all respects to their knowledge and skills. I'll just speak in terms of likings and tastes. Different people has different tastes when it comes to reading. Jill Mansell's style of writing isn't my cup of coffee.

To explain further, you know you love the author when you feel right through the character and you could definitely visualize and felt exactly like the character. While expressing what Tilly feels about Jack in the book was what made me want to give this book a 2 stars rating. For such instance, I'm sure Stephenie Meyer could have done better.

I've learnt many stuffs through this book though, firstly, the term Girl Friday. Aha! I didn't know what it was untill Wiki explained that to me. The story is about this girl named Tilly who works as a Girl Friday at a house and fall in love with the friend of her employer who is known to be a playboy. It is written in a funny and romantic ways. There are many great things in the book but I just don't feel that the romantic parts were not great enough.

Movie Review: A Serious Man

I cannot believe this movie is this boring. That's the first thought I had when I was watching it. The only thing that catches my attention to the movie was the setting of the 70s. It's rather fascinating to get to see the outfit of that era. That was the only thing and my one star goes to that.

And guess what? To may surprise, okay not that surprising, this movie was nominated for Best Picture and Writing (Original Screenplay) for Oscar Academy Award. I know most of the movies are boring if they are award winning, BUT, this is close to the extreme. I don't know how many time I had to pinch myself so that I won't fall asleep throughout the movie. It was tiring watching this and it's almost torturous. I will NOT advise anyone to watch it unless I really hate that person. Now you get my point.

If you'd like to find out more about this movie, read it here.

Movie Review: Dear John

First off, I'm going to be a little bias here for 2 perfect reasons, 1 - It's written by my favorite Author - Nicholas Sparks - The great great author of many brilliant love stories, 2 - It was a movie date with my all time favourite sis K. Movies always taste better when you're sharing the moment with your loved ones, aren't they? What's more, we sneaked some food into the cinema, had funny moments while we tried our best to not disturbs the fellow patrons with the fragrance of our yummilicious food and eating it discretely.

I've read many of Nicholas Sparks's recent novels. But it's a pity I haven't yet read this. One day I would like to read this too, if I'm able to find this at the bookstores.

It's a simple love story starring 2 sweet leads, Channing Tatum (as John) and Amanda Seyfried (as Savannah). It wouldn't make me wanna watch it if it's not for these 2 lovely leads. I love them both. Channing as goodlooking as he is and Amanda as a better leading cast as compared to the recent one she's appeared in, Jennifer's Body, where she was overshadowed by Megan and she was supposed to be the ugly best friend of Megan. I knew for the fact that Megan couldn't act, Amanda was way better in the Jennifer's body movie. This, I'm sure most of the guys will oppose to what I've just said.

Anyway, the movie is about this 2 lovebirds who fall in love with each other instantly while Savannah was vacationing at where John lives. Soon after 2 weeks, they have to part and started writing letters to each other even in the hardest circumstances. It is definitely one touching story, no doubt since it's by Nicholas Sparks. The love between father and son, the love between a boy and a girl and how life was unpredictable and uncontrollable. Although I don't agree on certain part of the movie was realistic, I'd still rate this movie better than Up in the Air. No offense to an award winning movie, but that's what I honestly thought.

Movie Review: Up in the Air

Watching this movie wasn't intentional. It was totally because it was gorgeous George Clooney, better still, have not seen a trailer or read the review before watching it. Immediately after the show started for about 15 mins, we went 'Ohh... O', we're in BIG trouble, trouble keeping ourselves awake throughout the movie. I knew this movie was nominated with some academy awards and I did set my own expectation to a certain extent that I should have for award winning movies, most of which are boring. And this movie proved that particular belief of mine right. But end up, this movie didn't win the award but with some nominations only.

Actor in the leading role : George Clooney
Actress in the supporting role : Vera Farmiga
Actress in the supporting role : Anna Kendrick
Directing : Jason Reitman
Best Picture : Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman and
Jason Reitman, Producers
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner


But I would like to admit that the story is rather different from the usual common movies. It's something fresh, something new. The story is about this independent organization that has number of agents who travels around the world to their clients company and help sacking staffs of their clients. Sound rather weird, isn't it? Not only that is weird, but also rather depressing. Imagine sacking a list of people from an unknown company, consisting working mother, poor folks whose family depends on his/her income to survive on a day to day basis. This fact about this movie separate itself from many other common movies.

I don't remember watching many of George Clooney's movies, except for Ocean's Eleven, etc series. He was as usual, grayed hair but still gorgeous. Along with him in the movie were Anna Kendrick as Natalie (the infamous girl from Twilight series, Jessica - Bella's classmate) and Vera Farmiga as Alex (Noticed that she's the one who appeared in the show Orphan)

Other than the unique storyline, nothing else was quite fascinating about this movie. As a new comer, I would really like to support Anna Kendrick but I think she's not quite up for a big role. She did try to look all serious, but I think she isn't yet competent enough.

I'm giving this movie 2 stars, if I were you, after reading this post, wouldn't choose this movie over other non-award winning normal movies.