Bosco-HK Reviews

Death on the Nile (2022)

The eyes that told me (just about) everything

[6/10 · 12 May 2022]

While the beginning was a long background into our detective before the mystery, or that there is overwhelming use of CGI, or even what have you say about directing or acting such that about a particular individual actor and actress themselves, let's just say that one thing is for certain, the moment when we saw the eyes that tell just about everything.

Note: ( ... ) are my thoughts, while " ... " are paraphrased or taken directly from the movie, some parts in this review of she here, them there, would seem rather confusing, meant to help disguise but still are indicators of spoilers

As I watched and begin to understand about Mr. Poirot and then comes in a luxurious entrance, my detective instincts kicked in. It all began at the dance with this man as a "thank you for the new job". As the celebratory dance began to unfold, the looks in her eyes (told me just about everything) as she watches them dance, show that this is of some plan possibly by two or more persons;

From watching that lustful dance in the middle of the dance floor, and then fast-forward to (the most telling of them all) the next part where she watched on the sidelines with her eyes, filled with a degrees of all the different heavy emotions, as they danced in celebration of obtaining a new job position.

Watching plainly from this movie alone, I was taken aback at the chair for a moment when the scene shows not whom I thought was going to be the bride. Afterall, it was "just simply a thank-you dance" together, right?

While the suspicion keeps falling off in "all this seamless re-appearing" masked behind some past, and that she finally wasn't on the boat (yet), and that (for some reason) the husband decided to "still take this boat trip". And then she "landed herself onto the boat" (most likely when we hear about "new passenger(s) boarding the boat").

Surely, the part where the honeymooners would make love that she untimely perhaps gets killed, the husband saving her would lead away from all suspicion (What comes to mind is that "no one near me feels truly safe").

Going forward, at the table, was suddenly forced to sign some documents on a honeymoon. That it was, (definitely, quite the timing), caught the eyes and mind of Detective Poirot. What was most significantly suspicious especially when the husband even "admittedly spoke up about how he doesn't bother to read" anything really. Just as the process was about to be successful, someone else "reminds about this haste-fulness".

Everything fell to a T, like a recipe into the cauldron, the moment we hear "she had already paid to be on the boat", solidified what we know as (the long con).

I had one last hope that this is all just going to be taken to a totally different twist but then when both the women confronted closely together once more, she even cried or teared up if it were to change her mind "about this" (if at all). At this point, all the hairs on my arms rose. Scenes of what was going to be "The alibi" start to conjure, and soon we get all caught up in the possibilities about the making-love spot, and to the time of the signing of the documents, and everyone becomes a suspect especially when "she never felt safe with them".

Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

Excellent and tributes to many movies

[9/10 · 17 May 2020]

I really enjoyed watching Alita; I thought that there was tributes to many movies of the past, examples of Robocop the moments she began recalling some of who she was. The movie kept becoming more intense, especially intriguing during the Wing Chun moment. To continue, in another instance, I really felt the inner emotions as she shouted the name like the moment in the movie Troy (whether that was intended I think actress Rosa expressed this perfectly), it was then I began to feel the depth and lengths she was willing to go. All in all, as the movie drew closer to the remaining minutes, I definitely felt like I only wanted to stay in my chair hoping to play the next chapter. I hope the next part is not taken off the list.

Power Rangers (2017)

How True is this Long-Awaited Reboot

[5/10 · 26 March 2017]

I grew up watching Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers! Ever since the several "movie versions", I was waiting for this reboot as a movie from the Original 1993 TV Series. If I remembered correctly, this reboot was even "slightly" delayed. This review contains spoilers, kindly continue at your own discretion.

---Pros:

I appreciated the portrayal of ethnicity (as many as possible), gender, (and even included orientation in the essence of the characters).

Starring Dacre Montgomery as Jason/Red, Naomi Scott as Kimberly/Pink, Becky G. as Trini/Yellow, RJ Cyler as Billy/Blue, and Ludi Lin as Zack/Black. From one end of the world to the other, covering several different continents.

I most enjoyed is Naomi Scott. Even as Pink, I felt like she played "the backbone" of the team especially during the handling of the Zords. Despite as much as having some cultural diversity, with the actors and actresses representing, the attempt to portray "physique" was probably too tough when comparing to what I remember from the Original 1993-96 TV Series.

The next favorite of all the characters, is Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks).

What I mean by "physique" is not just trying to match "body type" to be just like the Original 1993 series. Over the course of training, we can see that Kimberly (Naomi Scott) showed more "artistry" and "put effort in training" from her "cool tough shoulder-to-headshot" which I really liked. I think it is due to Kimberly, bringing out her gymnastic background to show signs of physique or an all-around athlete. And even Trini was the next quick learner even though she was the one to show her speed in climbing from the side effects (a reference to Sabretooth), and then Kimberly caught up and even beat Zack to the top. Most likely intentional that the ladies were presented to be better than the guys (yet to see their stories for physique), which gets my thumbs up!

This is not a con of the movie but the ability to do that "huge leap" was a little bit awkward but a reference to "Superman/Hulk/Spiderman/etc"? I must say though, portraying the two ladies (both Trini and Kimberly) to be awesome at their landing. I laughed at the three guys who had their "trouble" with their "leap".

I like how though that "the battle phases" were short sticking true that good vs evil, it is always "practically easy for the good" to win. However, as far as "origins" or "starting from fresh", I think the battle phases could be longer or put more difficulty. We cannot forget about cameos! Amy Jo Johnson (Kimberly/Pink) and Jason David Frank (Tommy/Green/White, or later Red and "Professor" at one point in each respective TV series).

On the other side, Elizabeth Banks as Rita, indeed quite marvelous. Of course, her tag line "Make My Monster Grow" was included in an okay fashion but I guess the original was just an exaggeration and "perhaps the final decision" was just to go with "a literal aspect?"

---Cons:

I feel like the cons in any review should first be reviewed based on the limitations of movie length. By that, movies have been gradually reduced in duration, now almost all of them vary between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hour 20 minutes, or otherwise taken to "Part 2" rather than "sequel".

Before I really go "in somewhat order of occurrence", I guess they tried to do it like you know "when after several episodes you don't really need to see the entire Megazord transformation", this 2017 reboot did that for the "Go Go Power Rangers..." song. I was actually very happy that they brought it in but then decided to use "a technique in TV Series" rather than playing the entire thing out and jump "almost straight into action" which is another film technique. Still, I would have preferred to have heard the entirety of the song, since they obviously took out the "cheesy Morphin'" with the "Morphers" or "some sort of hand-held equipment to morph". Another very notable downfall was "using techniques" to save a life. I think I don't have to say much more about that. This is before going back to HQ.

What I felt was "the meeting of characters was too rushed at the "Saturday detention". Detention, I believe it is a reference to "The Breakfast Club" (1985), by all means not even close, I found "The Slap", extremely funny, clearly girly for an outstanding quarterback (QB).

I understand that each character was showcased in a rather stereotypical manner from the beginning, I still think we can have more character focus.

Perhaps, kept for sequels to tie in "friendship" or "history of connection" for future characters who will become Rangers or "fit for being a Ranger because they were, for example, training partners or like a father's friend's son or like someone who long disappeared or that they left behind after "moving".

Back to the battle phases, perhaps length-limiting though unsure, "the discovery of combining into the Megazord" was "way too rushed" just as they are about to lose. And then that "backdrop suplex?", not a "special move" at all but simply from "training", as "the surprise factor" over an opponent now wielding a long-reach weapon.

Anyway, for better or worse, all the "cheesy" stuff made it "rather adolescent" resulting to a "degrading effect" in terms of "what is known with a reboot". From "The Slap at Detention", to "Trini's water bottle", to at the very end where Rita exclaimed "How?!" was extra comical, bringing back the exaggeration lost in "Make My Monster Grow", perhaps "The Second Slap" turned out to reference "why Rita and Gang were to be at the Moon Palace"?

I think it is good to stop here, to avoid seeming as though I am a 110%- perfect writer or director. I hope some of you may find the above long- windedness "up to standard".

A Little Game (2014)

Life is often played through one's eyes

[8/10 · 29 January 2015]

This movie is such a delight. I love playing this "little game"! I also play the Chinese version (not checkers) of this "little game" as well.

Makenna Ballard played her character as though she has been living in front of the camera. I adore all of the relationships between her and her surrounding characters, especially irresistible with YaYa (Olympia Dukakis).

A game taught in such a way puts someone in a different state of mind, rather than focusing on what is going on in this wonderful story of growing up and dealing with "inevitable change", one might start to drift off thinking and reflecting upon his/her own experiences in life.

The other relationship, with the teacher, Norman (F. Murray Abraham) who teaches us about being curious. Though I must say that he drives me impatient. But then, I think of swimming. What is to be able to swim? Is it simply "by constantly moving in any sort of motion, one would surely be able to stay afloat, and eventually get across to the other side"?

One stroke at a time... one breath at a time.

Like R B mentioned, the relationships at school and at home are all rather familiar, however some of the fantasies have a tendency to take away a certain intellect.

To put readers in further curiosity, and perhaps even confusion, here's a metaphor for you: "the unforgettable flight of stairs".

I recommend this movie for most of the messages to both children and adults.

John Q (2002)

A father pushed to the limits...

[7/10 · 10 December 2012]

Denzel Washington plays John Quincy Archibald, father of Mike (Daniel E. Smith) falls hard all of a sudden at a baseball game, which ultimately set the story in motion. The diagnosis, needing a heart transplant, everything only get harder when John goes to the insurance company and finds that his insurance does not cover this type of procedure.

The movie tells about an American society that has been blinded by capitalism. Everything is in the dire hands of 'Money'. The hospital, unwilling to do what they would normally do to save someone's life, turns a head… only to put his son onto the transplant list if they had the money. James Woods who stars as Dr. Raymond Turner, display rigidness of professionalism, while Anne Heche who stars as Rebecca Payne, display utter coldness that nearly got me wanting to pick up a chair and throw it at her.

Every day even before what had just happened, John and his wife Denise (Kimberly Elise) tries their best to make ends meet, and then now trying and doing everything possible to collect money needed just to get his son on the list. A father, loving and caring, must come up with 250,000 dollars to pay for his son's heart transplant. Their friends, and countless others, do their best to help the couple raise money. Soon, almost everything they have is on the market and sold.

It was not enough. Out of options, and out of time, a father pushed to the limits to save his son. In all desperation and having hardly enough to get anything accomplished, John holds the entire hospital's emergency room hostage. He sets the one demand for his son to be put on that list so that the doctors can proceed with the transplant. The ending only leaves you chills to the bone as to what a father is left to do in order to be heard.

Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors of our time and he proves it here playing a father in utter distraught. I recommend this movie!

Professor Majiga (2010)

"That was me!"

[8/10 · 23 June 2012]

Well, looks like the clown is back to haunt us somehow. The footsteps did scare me a little as to what is to come. The title did mislead me but did not give it away.

Mr. Majiga did fall to the FBI pretty easily but it was really good overall. Interesting how his television program was interrupted though, that made me laugh but then who would want to be kidnapped, so I didn't laugh.

And when he said "That was me!", I feel glad that Mr. Majiga was caught and no other kid will be harmed ever again!

I hope that there is more to come, short stories like this are awesome and entertaining to watch. :)

The Book of Stars (1999)

Excellent performance

[10/10 · 8 May 2008]

Jena Malone's special performance, much different from most of her films. This movie is educational in the sense that there is someone so close in your life who will do what "it may take" (limited in this movie, but you get the point) to get the money. Sometimes, the person you care about will not understand why you took this route. She is grateful nonetheless, you have to just know it in your heart.

This is a definite collectible. This is a movie everyone has to watch again. I think I've watched it a long time ago, but I just watched it again on DVD. I enjoyed it and to be honest, I teared up and my heart was tearing apart at certain scenes.

Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)

A face that never truly grows old.

[8/10 · 29 July 2007]

Rowan Atkinson has been Mr. Bean for more than ten years. He is truly a fascinating human being. He has a face that never seems to grow old in our minds, body and soul. He is a true delight and his facial expressions never stop making us choke up and laugh till our stomachs begin to hurt.

Previously, I saw on the message boards regarding 'Teddy'. I thought that Teddy has made his appearance in another form. This time, 'He' is a human being. 'He' is a child. 'He' is Stepan (Max Baldry). I'm not sure if you can remember the times when Teddy would always be shaken by the waist crazily by Mr. Bean while bonding together before bedtime, or Teddy gets his neck slammed by the closing of a drawer, or Teddy getting his head cut off by a pair of scissors... -unless I'm just hallucinating or forgetting the actual details, but anyways-..

This time round, Teddy gets his own style of revenge. 'Teddy' is now Stepan, whose father got stalled away and missed the train. This is just like Teddy being mistreated before bedtime or right when Mr. Bean wakes up. Mr. Bean gets the 'hello' in a different way, how does it feel to be slapped? Mr. Bean later is also accused of kidnapping and possible 'abuse' for certain kidnappers may inflict on their victims... like Mr. Bean did to Teddy, the mistreatment of 'Teddy' tells us that Mr. Bean has taken Teddy from another owner and playing with it for himself.

Besides the talk on possible missing appearance of 'Teddy', I thought that Mr. Bean in this movie decided to take his form of 'I'll-always-have-my-way' to the next level. For example, long time ago in Mr. Bean's series, Mr. Bean would always crash away another person's car to get himself a parking spot, this time he did it without his car. The funny thing is two weeks ago, I went to Paris. I lived at a hotel near the Jardin du Luxembourg, in order to get to the nearest cinemas, I had to make lots of Left, Straight, and Right turns to reach my destination on foot. And of course to get back to the hotel, I would reverse the above directions. Traveling around Paris on foot is very easy. Mr. Bean took pretty much the same approach, however in his very own unique way. He made sure that his journey on foot is, as STRAIGHT as a ruler, toward his train station. It was pretty unnecessary to stay exactly on the magnetic direction to the final destination. Yes, he totally ignored traffic and walked thru' Avenue des Champs-Elysées and various restaurants with itchy hands to get his way. And mysteriously also how lucky everything stopped, to create a walk path for him too.

Besides portraying Mr. Bean all the time as the ultimate funny character in all his movies, here introduced another form of humor that has been defined by early directors. Either early directors really do that for their own benefit or that it is just a myth. Carson Clay's (Willem Dafoe) 'Playback Time' began really funny. The escalator scene lasted probably over 10-15 minutes. The mistranslated summary speech before the movie began made everything and everyone totally interesting and interested. In the end, they were wrong, they were all yawning and falling asleep. Sabine was mad at the director's cutting of her scene in his movie, Mr. Bean decided, with his itchy hands, to interfere and switch the movie with his own video, perfectly along with the narration. Regarding the perfect timing, one part of his movie before this, was even better, the performance he pulled while trying to earn money as a beggar. Not to expose too much, he was really good at lip-syncing the entire piece.

Rewinding further... the starting scene also shown as in the movie trailer... the ability of speaking all kinds of languages at its most basic level can be amusing, Mr. Bean plays a part in the language barrier process where he is really good with the two easiest words in French but end up thanking in Spanish because the pronunciation of 'Thank you' in Spanish is easier to master than in French -at least for voice projecting-.

As for the other characters like Sabine (Emma de Caunes) and again the possible 'Teddy'-in-human-form, Stepan (Max Baldry), Emma is very good looking and played an extremely crucial role for Mr. Bean, it expresses the growth in time. As kids, we played with toys when we were young in or out of bed; over time, we have grown and we begin to build inter-relationships with others. Mr. Bean gets all excited when he met Sabine again, who happens to be driving a car, very much like his. Mr. Bean was so fascinated, it was as if he just woke up from a coma and saw his car once again. Stepan (Max), I believe is 'Teddy' in my mind because he is adorable. Max's style of frustration and handling things is seemingly close to how he has learned them all thru' living with Mr. Bean all those years. Stepan swears to relieve oneself. The duo, Mr. Bean and Stepan, is very much like the good old' Mr. Bean and Teddy. Sabine, an interesting character, who also happens to be a girl, has been portrayed as a young boy who finally has grown up and is now building an intimate relationship in real life.

If this is truly Mr. Bean's last appearance, I will be disappointed because Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean can never be duplicated, it is a soul-bond adaptation in this era, Mr. Bean's humor is the living version of funny cartoons, it is very suitable for all ages. Mr. Bean is still ever so fit and good looking, even after ten years, I really hope that he will not leave us like this after a short stop.

Ratatouille (2007)

On the contrary...

[10/10 · 5 July 2007]

On the contrary to most parents' adage, "Don't be picky, always try new things." This adage has been given it's initial part a twist of fate. And I, too, have always believed that being picky is not a bad thing. I have to admit that I am one myself, just like Anton Ego (Peter O'Toole voice), "If I don't like it, I don't...", unfortunately, I'm way beyond his last two words, I don't even try it. This is a wrong thing to do, I will never know what is good or not.

Anyways, in regards to this film. I think it builds foundation for those who are picky and especially to those that are forced at home to eat something they don't like. But of course, you cannot say you do not want to eat your vegetables. However, there are some bitter tasting ones, and those are the ones you may have a chance to push yourself out of the seat.

At the scene where Remy decided to cook a peasant dish to a renown critic, it really reminded me a couple of Chinese cooking movies too, one of which that I clearly remember is Sik San (1996) starring Stephen Chow. There are choices that one can make to deter the simplest dish and turn it into a masterpiece that can "drive you into an apple's core", just like the tasting of new food when Remy first tasted the better lifestyle of Paris, or when Remy tries to teach his brother (i forgot his name) about not eating anymore garbage when you are in a country of high quality life and the flashback technique in the movie, and also in the movie I mentioned.

Beside the fact about taste and cooking, Remy was the cause of a romantic trigger between Linguini (Lou Romano) and Colette (Janeane Garofalo), and Remy's father's change of beliefs of rats and understanding humans differently.

One last note, the introduction of the movie was strange but it is an attention grabber and to introduce how easy can a human be manipulated by aliens or other life forms. I thought that the kid on the 1000 controls panel was really cute! He points: "This one? No, this one. Hm.. That one? This one...?" And so on.. with his eyes he's like asking the teacher in the classroom like a student who is trying to ask for help on a test given to him. Obviously, a test is where you do not ask any questions at all.

I recommend this wonderful film about cooking to all families around the world. It is a good thing to know that one day, one of your family members, who is very picky, may end up as a talented official or unofficial cook, just like Remy (Patton Oswalt voice). Everyone has their own favorites, likes and dislikes. And one day, being picky will probably save the day, just like Remy, who knew that some food in the garbage have been rat-poisoned.

License to Wed (2007)

It was ultra hilarious!!!

[9/10 · 3 July 2007]

This movie was just awesome...all these ridiculous tests Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) made the young and inexperienced couple, Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore), do, it was just amazing watching them go thru' the wildest experience of 'things that will cause total chaos and havoc, that will eliminate all the cute moments between two young lovebirds'.

I like the part where he was teaching all these kids the 10 commandments, and the last question, Reverend Frank had to give out hints to that boy, I think he was "Church Kid" Manny (Travis T. Flory), who could not even get the point of the hints. I was like "d'oh..." and "omg, how can anyone make it more obvious?".

The robot babies are so funny! The part where he has a sudden onset of super watery nose and super drool or whatever. Another part was where the mother watched Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) drop one baby, hangs the other one, and then the baby leaks out blue toothpaste.... The next part is even more insane where he freaks out and starts smashing the baby's head in front of everyone.

And also the part where Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) takes the headphones off Choir Boy for adult sexual sounds. Sadie reacted so *hint* when Ben makes his move with his hand. The baseball throwing scene was also very awesome, seriously the lines were so funny.

I will feel the same way as how Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore) would look like in the face in the final church gathering, all the anger scrunched up inside like a teapot ready to pout like an eruption after the water is boiled.

I laughed so hard when Ben wrote nothing but drew an animated truck driving toward and through the fire hoop like in a circus and the fire hoop dies down. Also, the entire driving scene was ultimately the worst case scenario. It tells everyone, never to suddenly call out something, it will either distract the driver or the driver will totally neglect it and an accident will occur. Obviously, Sadie was blindfolded and he goes "LOOK OUT!". Also, I thought she should have her blindfold soaked in sweat and tears of shock.

There is this one part that totally reminded me of the famous Home Alone television quoting scene where he uses the lines of a movie to scare off anyone who is at the front door. The part is where Reverend Frank was singing in the shower and he suddenly sang "STOP." as if he knew that someone had broken into his house.

However, I was so touched when Ben actually inscribed his vows on the beach to Sadie.

Talking about inscriptions, at the purchase of the wedding ring, he wrote down "Never to Part" for 'engraving the wedding band' but it came out an "F" instead of a "P", one reason for that was sort of shown to us because of his erasing marks, he could erase completely and properly, so I think he did not realize that others will have just smartly figured out that the smudged area has been linked to make the letter a "P".

On the other hand, I thought Reverend Frank was a total psychologist and not a reverend. It was at the gathering table where he asked Ben to describe in one word for each future in-law. Ben fell for it totally, he starts to spurt out the truth in his heart. I felt that that was kind of mean. But hey, I thought that it gave me a hint about the Reverend's possible secrets.

I also like the crude stuff from Joel (DeRay Davis), "fishing for girls", and definitely talking Ben into "...watching the Reverend take a shower".

I recommend this movie for ages above 13 because there are segments of adult implications. Encore for the robot babies and encore tricks by Reverend Frank played by Robin Williams!

Transformers (2007)

Ultimate excellence.

[10/10 · 2 July 2007]

Everything that you can think of, school kids that are desperate for money, they are also dreamy and obsessed with getting money and a cool car to get a girl. A locked room in the house is an image of guilt that something bad is going on, at school kids' age, there are subconscious thoughts between guys and girls. Parents will also talk about those embarrassing things, especially when there is a girl present, -of course they didn't know, ...indeed indeed-.

Ron Witwicky (Kevin Dunn) played a house dad role. He is very strict about "keeping off the grass", and "no locked rooms in my house". He is also a tight-to-reality person, "there is no such things...".

Judy Witwicky (Julie White) was so happy for her son, Sam, when she saw a girl suddenly appearing in his room. She was very happy that he was straight, as well as he chose a super babe! However, the look on her face seemed like she had been possessed by a guy and wanting to date and marry Mikaela herself. That was one of the funny moments besides the embarrassing talk.

What an amazing car Bumblebee was. He played all the right songs at the right time, totally flirtatious, a very very pro playboy indeed. "The 'Autobots' also learned human language from the WWW", that was just hilarious. On top of that, they talked in all kinds of ways that different nationalities and ethnicities would communicate with each other.

Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox) played super sexy role, she posed in front of the open-hood car and made Agent Simmons (John Turturro) to strip down to his under garments. The way she dress definitely gave us the hardship she suffered during her childhood, the attention-grabber style dress-up is abnormal amongst every other girl in school and in the movie.

Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) was an amazing guy, whose last name is always mispronounced. When he first invited Mikaela (Megan Fox) into the car, he pretended to talk about the car and all, but he was definitely checking her out. The car later helped him out with the trouble in the engine. While Mikaela posed sexy and leaning both arms out onto the open hood, again Sam's jaws fell to the ground like "The Mask's Super Exaggerated Shocked Face".

Glen Whitmann (Anthony Anderson) and Maggie Madsen (Rachel Taylor) were a total match. He was so funny in the interrogation room, he ate almost all the biscuits, talked about how they try to tempt you to talk and spit the truth. In the end, he spilled the beans: "She did it!". Her innocence suited her expertise and she sneaked into the discussion room where Defense Secretary John Keller (Jon Voight) rejected her analysis. I thought that was very brave and the right thing to do to alert the man in charge about the possibilities of the national problem while others believed that they are capable or handling unknown and unidentified alien forms.

Everyone was so fantastic, the list will go on forever.

The Autobots were like kids, they hid away from Sam's parents very childlike and breaking things as they find their hiding places. The effects were totally unbelievable, for example, sonic waves reminded me of the game Dune 2000. I cannot say more, it is definitely definitely very very good.

I recommend watching this movie for ages above 13 because there is some amount of crude sexual depictions. And this is a movie that is definitely worth seeing more than once! Go Optimus Prime and the Autobots!!!! Noo, one...

Encore Director Michael Bay!!! Not to forget Exec. Producer (and Director) Steven Spielberg.

Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

Magnitude on the Ritcher scale is wrong!

[9/10 · 27 June 2007]

The second movie title to continue as a sequel does not really fit the true magnitude of the movie. "FOUR POINT O?" on the Richter scale, I believe not, this is way more than that! A compliment at that.... as well as the way to prove this time around a possibility in the suspense level of yet another sequel. Am I right, despite the official statement that it was a French translation. For a natural disasters movie addict like me, I hope this is one of the possibility that was how the second movie title was also chosen not to be in roman numerals.

Anyways! Everyone hang onto your seats and take cover!!! New Independence Day quote coming from LF/DH... "Like father, like daughter." Father John McClane (Bruce Willis) shoots the foot with a gun, so does his daughter, Lucy McClane (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). That was just too good to be true because she hates her Dad so much because he always follow wherever she goes and spy on whatever she does. But that same gunshot style definitely flipped the adage. Mary Elizabeth Winstead was the most amazing choice because her voice has a serious tone of both fear and arrogance, and the strangest of all, it brought about no questions in regards to blood ties with her Dad in the movie. I doubt that there are many who can convince the audience, so much as to how they are not related at all in character.

Also, right before that scene, when she was forced to talk down his father on the walkie-talkie, she mentioned that there were 5 men to go. Man, that was just fantastic! She definitely inherited all the possible genes from her Dad. Back to her Dad, John, the scene where he sneakily use a fire hydrant's broken-fury and another scene where he used a police car to crash into a helicopter in mid-air... although we all knew that this is all for show, but you can imagine the intelligence of John McClane. He is not just a senior detective, he is one freaky physics scientist without the white coat, walking down the street. In this movie, Bruce Willis put up some great comedic lines to calm the audience from the explosions and brutality brought upon him.. it is telling you that "I am still alive to kick some ___ !"

His scene in that huge rig truck definitely proves my point, he is a walking demon of the NYPD force, a zombie detective who has been awaken to sniff out and finish the computer Satan --- trademarked line by commentator.

Mai Lihn (Maggie Q) was super bad! Not sure of the exact quote, but here goes -- McClane: ".. Kung Fu ... " stuff, he beats her down with homeboy style throws, like brother-to-brother friendly fight. It is definitely nice to bring in part of the Chinese culture in this Independence Day feature.

This movie has definitely turned out very fatherly and the jokes were all well-placed. The last scene with Lucy in one ambulance and Matt Farrell (Justin Long) was just-so-not-this-movie but inspires how people do attract "the electric current through the eyes" as the Chinese saying. In fact, I enjoyed all the humor because Justin Long has been in most of the love comedies. Another piece of comedy that I like was when they entered the Warlock (Kevin Smith)'s dungeon. His "Command Center" LOL!!! It really reminds me of playing Command & Conquer games and all its series. And even so, the name 'Warlock' is hilarious enough... no need to ask where or what games I played to know that... I probably cannot name the origin of that name anyways.

Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant) played the mastermind role. The intensity was breathtaking like Face Off (1997), and his men were sensational, such as the one who was like "Spiderman" -i just couldn't catch his name, all the suspense and excitement!- , whom McClane called 'hamster'. That was extremely funny!

In all, everyone was superb! I recommend this movie without doubt!

I think that this movie is great without the profanity within the character of John McClane, he does not need that to prove to others that he can sweep his enemies by rolling a dirty roll of toilet paper, he can do it with rolls and rolls of clean ones anyways. --- trademarked line by commentator.

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

A movie out of the ordinary, don't you think so.

[7/10 · 24 June 2007]

Some school kids just attract too much attention because they are afraid of the other school kids. Leslie Burke (Annasophia Robb) was a very unique and caring student who did not fall a victim categorized either 'new girl' or 'lower-grade' victim. She was able to blend into the class with her talents and her extraordinary imagination. She gave one such kid, who can be depicted as yourself in your school if you are the tiny one, Jesse Aarons (Josh Hutcherson). Although he was a pretty tough real life kid, he played the role of a bully victim very well and he also believed that girls can do anything such as running fast and building from planks of wood, just like boys can. She definitely freed his mind from the nature of school life and brought him into the both the real and fantasy world where "you are who you are" a great artist, and "do you see" what i can see if you just "close your eyes and keep your mind wide open", and that it does not matter what other people think or what others believe you can or cannot do. Leslie Burke: "We're the rulers of Terabithia, and nothing crushes us!" The gesture definitely showed that she was brave and finally found happiness at her new home. Annasophia also was portraying kind of a nerdy girl student role except without glasses and ugly hair. Leslie Burke: "What if you don't have a TV?" ... "My dad says that TV destroys brain cells." ... "I rest my case." One last quote from Leslie, Leslie Burke: (Jess tries to hand Leslie the fake letter to Janice Avery) "You have to write it. No offense but boys' handwriting sucks!" I couldn't prevent myself from laughing and thinking about the same thing, what if I asked another girl for assistance in writing a love letter. And that line was definitely easy for her, it's a natural real life thing. I believe my handwriting sucks. The most funny scene I thought was the running scene where Leslie suddenly caught up with the boys and Jesse. Also, the look on Jesse's face and Jesse's determination to strive and stride as hard as he could for the win, definitely reminded me of several Stephen Chow movies and his humorous scenes of similar events.

Jesse also later welcomes his younger sister, May Belle Aarons (Bailee Madison), who violated Jesse's picture-book privacy. I thought that her phone call scene was very cute: "It's your girlfriend." However, her intrusion was a rather unique one that he should have more faith in her that she is not like the other sisters. In the end, living out the tragedy of his best found girl-friend, he no longer feels that her sisters are his frustrations but just another friend who he can play with and enjoy life with just like Leslie.

Every other actors and actresses performed with an ecstatic essence, parents and the school troublemakers.

On a side note, the many days of the storm caused the creek waters to rise higher and higher, he should of have known better. He also took too much pride in his own interest and his crush on the teacher that he had forgotten to invite his new best friend, closer to his age, to the museum to possibly prevent the tragic fate. That morning, as his teacher, Ms. Edmonds (Zooey Deschanel), drove him past her house, just like every other commentators for this movie, we know that something bad is about to happen, it is related to the rising waters of the creek caused by the recent storms, to that scene where Jesse begins to fall in love with Leslie, who was holding her dog, as she was running back to her home and her gloomy-looking house from the outside that morning. However, I really wish there was more parts to Leslie than there actually is. I felt heartbroken and started to tear when the news struck 'so sudden' despite the fact that 'we will or we already know' what can happen from those two depictions. These are just some things that go through the audience's mind.

Also, the music provided a lot of insight in this film I thought, this is a children's movie with older-aged group theme of friendship and a higher sense of possible real life tragedy when you are allowed to venture into places yourself without the knowledge of overprotective parents. "Why Can't We Be Friends?" expressed the neglect of girls in Jesse's life AND school life, "Someday" guided us into the bonding of relationships and the unfortunate occurrence.

Overall, this is definitely one of the best movies because it is unlike most movies that always ends with "...and they lived happily ever after". I recommend this movie to everyone who would love to see a different ending than most children movies, not for the fact that I'd like to see someone die, but one of the main characters dying is definitely shocking to see in most of the children movies out there.

Nancy Drew (2007)

Encore...

[7/10 · 15 June 2007]

I have to say that this was not very exciting but talk about fashion and weird ways to solve a mystery. A little too simple, Nancy Drew (Emma Roberts) uses IMDb... that's fantastic! I really liked about that part of the movie...

Corky (Josh Flitter) is however extremely hilarious... and Ned Nickerson (Max Thieriot) seemed really hopeless... he should have been more angry with her for how she has treated him...

Alright, this movie is tour and fashion in disguise. Anyhow, I recommend this movie, just for summer fun. Encore Nancy, just for fun. More teen spy movies by Emma Roberts.. Spymate... remember? She's becoming good at this tricky detective work.

Waitress (2007)

Pies for the beautiful

[9/10 · 8 June 2007]

Looks for the pleasing, a truly heartwarming film by late Shelly, Dawn in character, all the humor in the names of pies began to fade away when Old Joe (Andy Griffith) walked into Jenna (Keri Russell)'s room. The diagnosis of Old Joe sets a theme of sorrow, yet still living to hear the applause of a huge audience.

The amazing work of art for all the actors and actresses in this film , one thing to sum it all, a movie that will shed light into the beauty of life, the mystery of life, the joys and sorrows of life, the burden of life, and most hard-to-take and unforgettable..the love of your life.

I deeply recommend this movie!

Gracie (2007)

True Passion

[8/10 · 1 June 2007]

Watching this movie, I began to go through my own experience in soccer. I remember playing on the basketball court with my friends. I also remembered in Primary 5, I was in the soccer team, and Vishnu, our striker, my friend and I (left midfielder) did a triangular pass and then Vishnu drove the ball into the goal. I felt great. However, I did not really continue to pursue soccer because of one sided talent only.

I believe that if there is such thing as true passion, anything is possible. With your heart devoted into that thing, you can most possibly succeed.

Brian Bowen (Dermot Mulroney) was a soccer player himself, he does not put effort in thinking that anyone else can play like he did, except for Mike (Hunter Schroeder). Not only did her father did not believe in his only daughter, he laughed along with the two other younger boys in the family Daniel Bowen (Trevor Heins) and (), he believed that soccer was never needing real teaching because of Mike's talent in soccer. Grace Bowen (Carly Schroeder) had to put up with all the boys, the coaches, the rules and the closest person, her father.

I believe that girls are actually very fit to play any sport. They do not ever feel satisfied with their physical being, therefore they will train harder and harder if they really want to achieve their goal. The determination to push is far greater than the relaxed mind of boys who were born to play a rough sport, who were already capable of playing these kinds of pushing limits in strength, speed and agility.

Carly Schroeder played an amazing role as 'Gracie', she loved her brother and they were truly heart-to-heart. Her brother also believed that she could do what he could do. Every time a girl will be laughed by her peers and boys for taking on "socially suicidal" activities. I also loved how Carly played Gracie's different roles bravely. She walked across the tunnel without bothering of the oncoming vehicles, she drove illegally, tested her physical limits, both flirting-naughty and fitness. Peter Wicker (Josh Barclay Caras) believed in her throughout the film, there was no doubt in his mind that Grace was incapable of beating the boys to the game.

Lindsay Bowen (Elizabeth Shue) played a tremendous role as Grace's mother. She was the school nurse at the school. Moreover, she was also the nurse in the family. As a mother, she watched over her daughter and never discouraged her of what she would like to pursue in her life. She taught her daughter to always aim high. I believe that she played this amazing role beautifully because she was back at her own grounds when she was younger. She knew how a girl like 'Gracie' would feel, so she did not stop 'Gracie' from doing the abnormality. Elizabeth Shue and Andrew Shue directed this film very well.

Kyle Rhodes (Christopher Shand) did not believe that girls can even kick a ball. He has 'expectations' of the girls he dates, but until he realizes Gracie is very different, he will never reach deep enough to understand her.

I went to watch it the first show in the morning today and loved it. I recommend this movie to those who believes in true passion is the key to success, no matter how the road bends, there is always a way to walk around it.

Apocalypto (2006)

The wonder of Mayan culture and artifacts

[9/10 · 24 May 2007]

I loved this movie very much. The culture, the class system, the weapons they used, the way each of the ranks live and act... the rich and the poor, the healthy and the sick and dying, the ones upholding command and the ones who worked for them, all very amazingly re-enacted as if we were back in time.

I can no longer handpick specific actors and actresses who have done such a great job in representing their respective roles as the different class system of the Mayans. ALL were very impressive!!! The kids were tremendous, especially the 'sickness' kid who spoke of the Omen, in the middle of the hot desolated place, halfway towards the stone city or the empire.

Mel Gibson (Producer, Director, Writer (written by) of Apocalypto) has definitely written, directed and produced one of the best movies of the year. Of course, nothing is achieved by only one man, the movie was presented very well through the costume designer, Mayes C. Rubeo, and the ENTIRE Make-Up Dept.

This movie is recommended if you are very interested in cultural events and their way of life, they know very well of their territory and invaders will hardly penetrate with ease.

The Last Sin Eater (2007)

Such a good movie...I think

[10/10 · 23 May 2007]

I enjoyed tremendously of many things in the movie, one of which that has most probably been mentioned in all other comments made, the Sin Eater (Peter Wingfield) was played with excellence. His sad deep voice in pain for all those years of suffering to take hold the sins of the ones who have passed. It is extremely awful for him to realize the truth at the end and that he decided that it was pointless to act violently on the one who has cheated his life all those years, he had become a true 'Sin Eater' at that very moment.

He is however not the only character I enjoyed, I liked how Fagan Kai (Soren Fulton) stood up for everything he does. He is a great listener and does not follow his fatherly ways, Brogan Kai (Stewart Finlay-McLennan), who was brought up that way by his fatherly figure Laochailand Kai (Michael Flynn). It was so brutal of his father, Brogan, to beat his own son like that.

The best character in my opinion is none other than the main female character, Cadi Forbes (Liana Liberato). A definite non-follower who hath bestowed herself with a sin that she has caused her little sister, Elen Forbes (Molly Jepson), to fall in the 'Narrows' that very 'cursed day' over a fight for the doll and for all the years since her little sister was born, her mother, Fia Forbes (Elizabeth Lackey) has always provided everything for Elen, and not Cadi. Liana expressed her deepest emotions with her greatest effort in all of her scenes to be scared, to be cautious, to be brave, to pretend and to BELIEVE in the Man of God (Henry Thomas), in Jesus Christ and God, and ultimately achieve her heart's goal. However, I did not very much enjoy all the different slapping scenes between mother and child, between the two sisters, and most of all between the most cruel and coldhearted father of Fagan and Cadi. -That's the way at all!-

I felt that the scene where Miz Elda (Louise Fletcher) accidentally spilled the beans of the 'Dead Man's Mountain'. Not to forget the other actors and actresses like Cadi's 'Pa', Angor Forbes (A.J. Buckley), Lilybet (Thea Rose) the little mysterious girl who guided Cadi -like a guardian angel of Cadi's younger sister, Elen (Molly Jepson), who has forgiven her older sister, that's what I thought-. I enjoyed her line: "Do you trust me, Cadi?" And Cadi replies: "I told you 'Yes' already." Lilybet is an interesting character whom was also later cleared up somewhat at the end -sorta, with that line from Old Cadi: "Little Bit of Heaven". Most unforgettable of all characters is Bletsung McLeod (Gabrielle Fitzpatrick) who was never able to be with whom she loved the most all those years... She "would have been such a 'good ma'". And I agree to that line, mentioned once or twice in the entire movie.

I recommend this movie for its religious purposes, as well as to check out the fantastic role Liana Liberato played. Every moment I felt like I was the child who believed in something so deep that I would too, run away and finish it -if I had such a quest-.

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Very talented actors and actresses indeed

[10/10 · 15 May 2007]

This is an extremely enjoyable movie, I must put it out there! 'Who would believe a turning teenager who still reads fairy tales that says that there are such magical wonderful creatures like fairies and other creatures of the woods?' -ignore the grammar- Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) played an amazing role as the daughter of Carmen Vidal (Ariadna Gil), of course her Princess Moanna role, and the older sister of the newborn child. She was amazingly brave throughout every task, the crawling and meeting of the Toad, and of course the last scene is truly without words -Everytime I type the name Ofelia, I begin to get the reenactment of the last scene, it's pretty mind blowing-. She even played the real life role of a young teenager, 'always curious and never obeys', so she decides to check something out of the huge feast on the long table. When the little fairy friends told her not to do so, during that entire scene, I was like speaking out for the fairies: "No, no, no... young lady, put that back down..", "No, you must not, remember the rules..", "Oh no, see what you've done!" and so on... And Ofelia: "Go away.", "Shoo...", "Be gone." "I don't care."... and so on..

And then I went "Oh no, you're in deep trouble now..." As for the commander, 'step'-father of Ofelia, Cpt. Vidal (Sergi López), he was extremely strict and cruel. I felt really bad when he reprimanded Ofelia in such ways several times, and not forgetting the last scene where he actually shoots a 'little girl' aka Ofelia -not to say that Ivana is little- but compared to whom he fought against, those were men opposing his ways, such as following order from the supreme.

All the other actors were good too, including the Doctor, Dr. Ferreiro(Álex Angulo), who stood in between helping both sides, and not forgetting Mercedes (Maribel Verdú) who I believe is a very caring and wonderful person. At the very end, she weeped painfully -like as if she was her real mother- for Ofelia, a girl unimaginably kindhearted and trustworthy who did not spill her identity, one who she couldn't save!

I recommend this movie for all who have read fairy tales and I believe you will be inspired to believe that there are those who believe that they exist -I'll say let Ofelia (Ivana) who played her so well, tell you about 'em-.

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Educational information is always good

[9/10 · 4 May 2007]

I'm glad I actually went to watch the movie today. Most of the comments will regard all factors of the movie, but I will take only three to five parts of it as my subject.

I really enjoyed the artistic effect in the beginning of the movie, shattered glass of mirrors and the venom gene effect as the first Spiderman and its sequel were re-enacted. These two symbols help viewers know who the villains may come into play and not forgetting the relationships between the three main characters or even more about six in total in fact. "One must come to know that we always have a choice" by Wynn Cameron Thompson or by many more other people who have mentioned this before. "I forgive you." or 'a mere reaching hand' or even 'a hug of friendship and trust'. I really enjoyed the different ways of forgiveness in this movie.

I really enjoyed the two scenes where I was actually shown science like doing my science labs. First, the heating of sand into glass that shattered at the fight between New Goblin/Harry Osborn (James Franco) and the Sandman/Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church). And the second, the demonstration of possible ways to create musical tunes with metal bars to be used like the musical tongs, the fight between Spiderman/Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) and Venom/Eddie Brock (Topher Grace). These two scenes were extremely entertaining, I really felt I finally got the 'bigger picture'.

Besides, that I'd also like to say that the 'binding' and 'unbinding' is also very educational. 'The urge of vengeance is far greater and beyond than it meets the eye'. I wonder if Eddie's (Topher Grace) realization of "What are you doing?" is actually saying that he is giving up because there's nothing more to live on for, his reputation and name is ruined. Of course, how can anyone forget the suit and fancy dancing of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). Nothing more can be said about Peter Parker's other side is very well played by Tobey Maguire, the arrogance and jealousy behind his heartbreaking relationship with Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). The very emotionally understanding of Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard) at her date was 'beyond the movie', it was really really real.

To add more about Mary Jane, I thought that Kirsten Dunst sang very well, no matter what has been said about "her voice or not". I was entertained by the two songs, no matter.

All these scenes above and this movie in general are very inspirational to others who want to become a scientist, who want to learn the so-called "put your loved one before oneself" , or a singer.

Hmm, the ending though seem like there was something missing. What about Gwen Stacy? And the forgiven Sandman? Anyways...

I really recommend this sequel to people who like to be entertained by real life occurrences.

Freedom Writers (2007)

"Life chance" coined by Max Weber

[9/10 · 17 April 2007]

In this movie, Hilary Swank who played Ms. Gruwell, became the angel and gave her students the 'life chance' that they are supposed to have, even with all the conflicts of the world. She taught them to understand that they are not alone and that there are always some who are even more unfortunate than them.

This movie is definitely like in other comments, a real "spirit"1 lifter, it enlightens the hearts of all watchers of this movie, it portrays how teachers can extend their arms and help with open arms as if they were mothers outside of their home as housewives, "housewives of the classroom"2.

I recommend this movie to all ages, my eyes were filled to the rims, and near the end, it finally broke through and I had to let the movie touch me tremendously. This is one movie that I will definitely put up as "'a must see'" just like the back DVD cover.

1. adapted from viewing the first few comments I saw and decided to write my own comment for this movie too. 2. I quote this because I do not believe that I'm the first to say it most probably, but if it is, then let that be and stay quoted.

The Holiday (2006)

Love at first sight told in an interesting way.

[9/10 · 14 March 2007]

The following may be much more than a simple spoiler.

This movie is a heart enlightening movie. It digs very deep into your heart, mind and soul as you live in the shoes, every now and then between the two pairs of lovebirds, and not forgetting the great writer, Arthur Abbott.

There are many examples of amazing portrayal of characters in the film: The sudden Amanda Woods's (Cameron Diaz) "life-narrating trailers" give you the progress of her life and that her life is changing dramatically, the two phone calls from Sophia and Olivia to Graham (Jude Law) and Amanda (C. Diaz) thinking that they were his girl friends, the phone call between Amanda (C. Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet), the upset face of Miles (J. Black) as Iris (K. Winslet) watched through the window of the DVD store the little yes! from Miles (Jack Black) at the Writer's Guild where Arthur Abbott (Eli Wallach) held his lovely charming speech.

And not forgetting that Jack Black once again displaying his musical talent in each movie that he is part of, and a dramatic ending that Amanda (C. Diaz) is finally able to shed tears again.

All of the actors and actresses brought their own hearts into the characters. I found all of the above stated scenes to be the most entertaining and made me feel both touched and joy. I was laughing extremely hard, especially to the "narrative trailers" of Amanda's life.

I truly recommend this movie to everyone of all ages, especially to those who love the cast, or to be truly entertained by a rather amazing well-told love story.

Mini's First Time (2006)

What an amazing ordeal...

[9/10 · 10 December 2006]

I enjoyed this movie, and actually watched the Commentary version too. Martin (Alec Baldwin) played such amazing roles, wealthy man, a stepfather, a 'fallen-for' and Mini's 'actual father'. And I was really amazed at Mini's character (Nikki Reed), I really felt that I was watching her previous movie, Thirteen. She takes the commanding role without anyone else noticing her underlying plans. She also has one of the comedic horror roles like some killer in "I Know What You Did Last Summer" or "Scary Movie". I was also amazed at her performance at grieving for a dead member of the family. I loved it! Mini's mother, Diane (Carrie-Anne Moss), was so entertaining. Though in her lines, there is a lot of foul language for her role as a drunken mother, she was extraordinary intriguing to watch her feelings shift from ultimate command of the family to frustration and jealousy to frightened. All other cast members, especially Mike Rudell (Jeff Goldblum) as the next door neighbor, and of course, Garson (Luke Wilson), who asked terrific questions that sometimes throw off people's planned responses. I enjoyed one of the questions about the car's consumption for an occurrence to happen.

The relationship built between the different characters in the movie was fantastic and enjoyable that I felt like I was literally a father if I was to choose a character in the movie. Mini's internal side at one scene was displayed dramatically awesome when her stepfather really got under her denial exterior of the real world.

I recommend this movie for teenagers and parents who would like to actually understand more of their daughters and other teenage girls in the real world who really experiences parental, social or life problems. This movie really teaches me how relationships drift and how one can make a wrong step. Also, how hard it is to play a role as a stepfather.

Accepted (2006)

Everyone deserves some fun...

[7/10 · 30 November 2006]

I enjoyed this movie very much. Everyone was very impressive, Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long), Sherman Schrader (Jonah Hill), and Uncle Ben (Lewis Black) were extremely hilarious. I felt very sad for Sherman Schrader while watching the movie. He's probably a computer nerd but was so gullible. Bartleby's parents, Jack Gaines (Mark Derwin) & Ann Cusack (Diane Gaines) played their roles very strongly. They were extremely disappointed about their son not being able to be accept to any colleges. And later on, they fell for the news and details of the 'new school' and also the 'Dean's words'. The 'Dean's words' were extremely funny at some points where he added bad language.

In all, everyone displayed their characters very well. I love one character in particular though.

The character Lizzie Gaines (Hannah Marks) in Accepted (2006) is very annoying to watch in this movie because she just almost spoils every plan up. And I enjoyed especially the part where she sat in the car and as her parents drove her back after leaving B. Gaines at 'his' college, she did 'sign language'. The 'sign language' she did made me laugh like crazy. And I thought she would be checking up on him more often and reporting back to his parents and that "B" had to make up more scenes and ideas to lie to his parents. But that did not happen unfortunately. However, for a 'straight-A-looking student' she was one-time really mischievous: she was at the 'counter' and ordering her drink, also she has her own master plan 'fake-to-gain-ability-to-order-a-drink'. She played her role extremely well. She is very talented indeed.

Question: Was the bathroom ever cleaned again anyways? I was engrossed in all the humor.

The ending however was a little harsh on the English language in front of an educated board of administration. Overall, I think that the movie is very entertaining. Although fraud is not a good teaching in a movie, the idea that everyone should build their interests while attending college is an important issue. "Your future lies in your own hands and you should not let others influence the way you learn." (quoted just-so if it was taken from someone famous) but you must also remember to conform to the rules of education, the school's curriculum and city/country you are currently studying in.

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006 TV Movie)

A little bit of Chinese history works...

[9/10 · 2 November 2006]

I thought that Wendy Wu (Brenda Song) was effective. Although she is does not representatively Chinese, she is still Asian looking which provided the effects of the movie, that even other nationalities are willing to accept meditation, like yoga, into their life.

This movie had a huge range of cast members from all over the world Shen (Shin Koyamada), Grandma Wu (Tsai Chin) and many other great talented actors and actresses. I thought that really make it successful that everyone is willing to accept other cultures into their lives, for example, the introduction of Mooncakes and chocolate & cappuccino.

It is very entertaining that the plot was set out in a high school life environment where there are many distractions, peer pressure, school pressure, and being brought up in another country and suddenly pulled back into a culture of your ancestors.

This movie is truly a sensation to watch if you love to go to school, especially World History. Another is your leisure activity and flexibility training called Yoga. Meditation is very much alike but you are in a quiet state of mind, sitting and concentrating your mind to relax and "meditate".

I recommend this movie for all ages and those who are willing to accept other people of different cultures into their lives.