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COWBOYS AND ALIENS, a review

Published August 18, 2011 by weng

This is a late review since Cowboys and Aliens had its opening last August 10. We have watched it last weekend, but I wasn’t able to make a blog of it immediately. I’m not just in the mood to face my laptop and write a post on my website. Days are passing, so I’m blogging from my BlackBerry phone now to post something finally! So much of the explanation, here’s a quick review.
Well, Daniel Craig as we all know is a great actor, but his acting abilities were not showcased entirely on this movie. Yeah, aliens! But those were the old looks of an extra terrestrials that we used to see when we get to watch an alien movie.. Maybe I’m just looking for something “new” to aliens nowadays.
The story wasn’t twisted and just made it run along until the end. There’s nothing special nor extraordinary about the action and fight scenes, just the powerful bracelet. But it’s not as dumb as you would think for a movie. It just didn’t made me feel such an awe.
I give 2.5 STARS for this movie. :) :(

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, a review

Published August 8, 2011 by weng

Rise of The Planet of The Apes is the prequel of the longest running movie franchise, Planet of The Apes. This movie was said to be the opening episode to create a new and different story to offer the audience.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a 2011 American science fiction film. The film is directed by Rupert Wyatt. It is a reboot of the Planet of the Apes series that will act as a foundation with an origin story for a new film series. Its premise is similar to the fourth film in the original series, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes in 1972, but it is not a direct remake in that it does not fit into that series’ continuity. 

The movie’s story was clearly presented all through out, but did not gave its audience to think more and get puzzled about, unlike the past episodes. It has a shocking yet interesting ending that implies a potential sequel that must be look forward to.

I give 4 STARS for this movie! :) :) :) :)

CAPTAIN AMERICA: The First Avenger, a review

Published August 8, 2011 by weng

Captain America has been running in cinemas for over 2 weeks already. This was kinda late for us to watch it, when almost everybody have seen it. Well, as they say, “better late than never..” Part of our movie marathon itinerary, this is the first movie that we watched yesterday.

Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. It is the fifth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was directed by Joe Johnston, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, and Stanley Tucci.

The film tells the story of Steve Rogers, a sickly man from Brooklyn who is transformed into super soldier Captain America to help the war effort. Captain America must also stop Red Skull, Adolf Hitler’s ruthless head of weaponry and leader of a terrorist organization, who intends to use a mysterious “tesseract” energy-source for world domination.

I just find it lacking of more action stunts and more awesome fight scenes. But, of course, the setting was during the World War I, so we shouldn’t atleast expect something big to happen. It was quite slow-paced. But still has entertained me specially on the last part of the movie.

Somebody from the Twitter world who has seen the movie during the US opening gave me a tip that I must not leave the movie house until all the credits have been displayed because there is a surprise spoiler/teaser on what’s going to happen next. So as I watched it, I remember that tip so we decided to stay to wait for that surprise.. And yes! I was surprised and got excited to what I learned about. That Captain America will be on the upcoming Marvel movie, The Avengers. He will be with other Marvel Heroes such as THOR, IRON MAN, and others to be mentored and trained by Samuel Jackson. The movie will be shown on May 2012, which made me really excited to look forward to!

I give 3.5 STARS for Captain America! :) :) :)

RMV: TODAY MY LIFE BEGINS by BRUNO MARS

Published July 16, 2011 by weng

Like this song.. :)

i will break these chains that bind me.. happiness will find me
leave the past behind me,
today my life begins..

a whole new world is waiting.. it’s mine for the taking
i know i can make it,
today my life begins..

life’s too short to have regrets. so im learning now to leave it from the past and try to forget.
only have one life to live.. so you better make the best of it.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: Part 2, a review

Published July 14, 2011 by weng

Wow! Where should i begin.. I remember when we watched the first part of HP7 back in November of last year at IMAX. I have also wrote a short review about it that it’s not very exciting and a bit boring most of the time. But everything has been paid off after I’ve watched the part 2, and the most-awaited ending of Harry Potter’s adventures that ran for a decade.

I was able to watch it on its first schedule on the first regular screening day, hassle-free! Few people were on the cinema because it”s still a weekday and i had the luxury to enjoy it without falling in a long queue or having a hard time looking for a nice seat. It was just a perfect time for me to enjoy the movie!

It was just a 2-hour run, fully loaded with adventures, twists and revelations! Everyone in the cinema were so quiet, feeling  and understanding each scene that we don’t wanna miss a thing. I burst into tears on several scenes when everything was revealed and explained.

It’s great seeing Ron and Hermione always stick together to help and support Harry on his battles. I was astonished, astounded and overwhelmed on how everything was explained and every secrets unfolded. I had goosebumps a lot of times. The movie and the whole Harry Potter story was really one of the greatest work of art, as how J.K. Rowling ever thought about every episode of it.

It was a sad ending, that there are characters that must die to fight for Harry Potter’s success in killing Voldemort. It’s also sad that this is the end of Harry Potter movies, for all of us who witnessed how it all started. But everything must end. It’s just how it ended matters.

this guy played an important role in the movie.. i love him!

In overall, it’s a HAPPY ENDING!!! Albus Severus Potter is the cutest boy ever! Long live, Harry Potter! You will always be one of the BEST movie that has inspired many! And now, you’re a precious collector’s item.

Watch this, people! As a decade of wizardry ends now.. Overwhelming 5 STARS!!! Bravo! ;0 :) :) :) :) :)

TRANSFORMERS: Dark of The Moon

Published July 3, 2011 by weng

You can lose faith to your friends and to other people.. But never lose your faith to yourself.

                 — Optimus Prime, TRANSFORMERS: Dark of The Moon.

Wow! Who does’nt want to watch this Transformers third installment? No wonder that on its first week, all of the cinemas are packed to the brim with a very long queue of avid fans and moviegoers. Of course, i should’nt miss my all-time favorite movie. I was there on the first and on the secondth so i must be present on the third! TF3 has given us a new story incorporated with the world Aerospace history with NASA. It was an intelligent idea for the movie writers of TF3 that makes it more exciting to watch. Of course, the action scenes were amazing and blazing with special effects.

The movie audience in the cinema where I have watched this was so quiet and attentive that they would’nt want to miss even a second of the scenes. There are laughing and funny moments too that made TF3 very entertaining, as always. It was just sad that Megan Fox is not anymore in the movie, being replaced by a high profile super model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley who played the role of “Carly”, which was Sam’s girlfriend and eventually wife in the original cartoon. But acting wise, she needs to improve more so she can still be part of the cast in the next Transformers movie series. There are sad parts when other Autobots have to die to defend the Earth, who got killed by other Decepticons.

But definitely, Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg were able to nailed things out to satisfy the audiece who loves the Transformers. For my own ranking purposes, with all the 3 sequels of Transformers, the first one will always be the BEST, followed by TF3 and TF2. But then, for all the Transformers avid fans, every episode are worth watching for!

FIVE STARS forever for Transformers! :) :) :)

SUPER 8, a review

Published June 14, 2011 by weng

I’ve watched this movie this weekend, and we were actually been waiting for this movie to be released locally. Super 8 is a science fiction film that tells the story of a group of children who are filming their own Super 8 movie when a train derails, releasing a dangerous presence into their town.
And that creature was an alien.

I just thought that this was an exciting movie. But most of the time, dull moments kills our excitement. There are a lot of slow moving scenes that kept us hanging but then later on, does’nt give any amusement at all.

I think the movie was overrated on their promotional advertisement before. But sadly, it was’nt something to be overwhelmed about.

I give 3 STARS for this movie, just for the kids effort. ;)

RMV: HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? by BEE GEES!

Published June 9, 2011 by weng

In times like these, it’s best to just lie down or sit back and relax while sound tripping some songs that are soothing to your ears.. to enjoy the cold weather..

This is one of the greatest songs of all time ever created.. HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? by BEE GEES!

My favorite lines..

You know the door to my very soul
You’re the light in my deepest, darkest hour
You’re my saviour when I fall
And you may not think I care for you
When you know down inside
That I really do

And it’s me you need to show
How deep is your love?

Here’s their live performace video back in 1998.. Enjoy!

IT’S JUST GREAT TO FALL IN LOVE! :) :) :)

AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro VS BMW X5 xDrive 3.0

Published June 6, 2011 by weng

Oh maaan! If i just have the millions, i would definitely buy these two SUV’s! If i win the JACKPOT price in a lottery, this two will be on the top of my lists!

I have always dreamed of having my own car. But i prefer to have an SUV than to have a sedan. I really appreciate the real beauty of bigger cars than the smaller ones. They are more robusts, agile, sturdy and spacious.

These two SUV’s are matched! In terms of price and specifications.

******AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro

AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro

  • Price                                          P6,250,000
  • Seating                                             7
  • Layout                                           AWD
  • Transmission                                  6 AT
  • Fuel                                              Diesel
  • Engine                                             3
  • Cylinders                                         6
  • Horsepower (hp)                             233
  • Torque (Nm)                                   500
  • Length (mm)                                 5086
  • Width (mm)                                  1983
  • Height (mm)                                  1737
  • Wheelbase (mm)                           3002
  • Curb Weight (kg)                           2245
  • Brakes                              Front Ventilated Discs/Rear Ventilated Discs
  • Airbags                                           8
  • ABS                                              Yes

******BMW X5 xDrive 3.0

BMW X5 xDrive 3.0

  • Price                                        P6,325,000
  • Seating                                           5
  • Layout                                         AWD
  • Transmission                                6 AT
  • Fuel                                            Diesel
  • Engine                                             3
  • Cylinders                                          6
  • Horsepower (hp)                              231
  • Torque (Nm)                                    520
  • Length (mm)                                  4854
  • Width (mm)                                   1933
  • Height (mm)                                  1766
  • Wheelbase (mm)                           2933
  • Curb Weight (kg)                           2170
  • Brakes                            Front Ventilated Discs/Rear Ventilated Discs
  • Airbags                                            8
  • ABS                                               Yes

For comparison, both are ranging from P6.2M to P6.3M. Auto specs, both are 3.0 engine (though a Q7 has a 4.2 version), diesel fueled, All Wheel Drive transmission, 6-way automatic transmission, 6-cylinder, front and rear ventilated discs, with 8 airbags, and with anti-lock breaking system. The Audi Q7 is more spacious because of its 7-seating capacity while the BMW X5 has only 5 that makes the Q7 more bulky to look at than the sleek and lighter X5.

Now here’s a road test video, just showing off how these two babies look on the road.. I’m dying to have just any of the two. But if i were to choose, i would want a BMW X5. :) But having all the money to buy, i would care for both! Who does’nt anyway! ;)

I love seeing these two together! I like the scene where they were exchanging lanes, just like playing on the road. Really cool, check this out!

X-MEN FIRST CLASS, a review

Published June 5, 2011 by weng

Just watched this movie yesterday, and it was a real BLAST! This is the fifth installment of the X-Men film series, which is also a prequel to the other films in the franchise.

This will all explain how Professor X and Magneto become who they are having their extraordinary mutant powers. They were actually great friends then, as Charles and Erik fought a powerful mutant, Sebastian Shaw as the leader of the Hellfire Club who wants to take over the world.

In the end, everything will be explained how and why they became as who they are now, and how the X-MEN started.

The movie is just so great, very entertaining and the special effects are exceptional! If given a chance to have an X-Men power, I would love to be a Telepath too! Just like Professor X and Jean Grey. A simple yet so powerful ability of a mutant! But for now, it’s still better to be “normal”.
An X-MEN fan must watch this! Worth your money, people! I give 5 STARS for this movie!

Here’s the movie trailer.. Enjoy!

KUNG FU PANDA 2, a review

Published June 5, 2011 by weng

I’ve actually watched this movie the other weekend, but i will make a brief review about it just now. Kung Fu Panda 2 is of course the secondth installment of the American computer animated action comedy movie which features the voices of Jack Black (Po) and Angelina Jolie (Tigress)

The movie tackles the origin and the real family background of Po, which he soon realizes why he became the Dragon Warrior who protects the Valley of Peace. He will soon discover how to bring out the inner peace which Master Shifu has taught him.

The movie is very much enjoyable for the kids and adults young at heart as well. Still showing, i give 4 STARS on this movie! :)

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, a review

Published May 24, 2011 by weng

This is the fourth installment of The Pirates of the Caribbean movie series. As usual, Johnny played his humorous clever type of a pirate who loves adventures and mysteries. In this film, Jack Sparrow was joined by Angelica (Penelope Cruz) who was his imposter in search for the Fountain of Youth. Angelica is Jack’s former lover who happens to be the daughter of the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. This man posseses several magical powers, including the ability to shrink other ships down to miniature size and contain them within bottles.

Blackbeard forces Jack to join his crew and lead them to the Fountain to circumvent a prophecy that a one-legged man will soon kill Blackbeard. Meanwhile, Gibbs, who memorized, then destroyed Sparrow’s map, joins Barbossa’s crew in order to beat Blackbeard and the Spanish to the Fountain.

And so the adventure begins for Jack Sparrow and the whole gang.. This movie runs pretty long so, you better bring extra food and drinks when you watch this.

I give 4.5 STARS for this Johnny Depp movie! :)

PRIEST, a review

Published May 24, 2011 by weng

It was a back to back movie marathon that we had last weekend, when we both watched the movies Priest and Pirates of The Caribbean on Stranger Tides. Our first pick was the movie, Priest because it’s running time is much shorter than the latter.

Priest is a 2011 American supernatural action film starring Paul Bettany as the title character who previously starred on the movie, Legion. The story is about humanity and vampires who have warred for centuries. And after the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest (Bettany) lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church’s walled cities. But his niece was kidnapped by the vampires that made Priest hunt them down to recover his niece, that was then his own daughter.

The journey of the Priest and his daughter’s boyfriend began as they discover who was behind the vampire menace. There were revelations and twists in the story that makes it exciting to watch. the special effects are great as well as the stunts made by the characters.

I give 3.5 STARS for this movie! :)

FAST FIVE, a review

Published May 9, 2011 by weng

I really have to make a movie review on this movie! I have always been a fan of the movie sequels of The Fast and The Furious because I’m fascinated by “lovely” cars racing along and even just for a show. But this movie sequel is different among the other four installments. Aside from being Fast and Furious “ALL STAR” casting, this movie has a lot more death defying stunts than ever!

Fast Five is considered the transitional film in the series, featuring only one car race with more attention given to action set-pieces such as gun fights, brawls and the heist of $100 million. This movie became the highest rated entry in the franchise, and financial gain, breaking box office records. As of May 8, 2011, Fast Five has grossed over $320 million.

You should’nt miss even a minute of the film while you watch it, because every scene counts! Action, Humor, “nice cars” and booties will never be out of sight. But this is really a must see Fast and Furious movie to watch for, i bet! Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson fights, you will never be disappointed.

And i think, this is not the last Fast and Furious movie, there will be more to come. A return of a presumed dead character from the past will be back to rock the whole gang and to relive Dom’s heart.. :)

VERY VERY AWESOME! And i love the black Dodge Chargers! 5 blinking STARS for this movie! GREAT!!!! :)

FAST FIVE, now showing!

Published May 5, 2011 by weng

This high octane movie has a lot to explode on the movie screens from today onwards.. This is the fifth installment of The Fast and The Furious, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker movie who ignited the world of car enthusiasts and their fans as well.

What’s the best thing about this movie is that, all the main characters from The Fast and The Furious (2001), Too Fast Too Furious (2003), Tokyo Drift (2006), Fast and Furious 4 (2009) will all be together to rock the car racing world!

Well, just as you are, I’m excited to watch Fast Five this weekend! Here’s a trailer teaser for you.. :)