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Movie Review-Hotel Deluxe(百星酒店)

Release Date: 07 Feb 2013--->Watch on 11 February 2013 (Sunday), 4.20pm at GSC, Berjaya Times Square
Language: Cantonese
Subtitle: Chinese / English / Malay
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 93 minutes
Director: Vincent Kuk
Cast: Ronald CHENG, Teresa MO, Sandra NG, Chapman TO, Fiona SIT, Raymond WONG, Lynn XIONG, Karena NG, Eric Kot, Jim Chim

My Penny of View: There were a group of workers in a five stars hotel that having a very good teamwork. One day, their new manager took over the operation of the hotel and wanted to implement new policy. At the same time, mysterious hotel detective came to define the rating of the hotel. Who is the hotel detective? Will they able to maintain the five stars rating?

Another CNY movie for you to choose during the CNY break. The story is so so but I think some of the jokes are quite funny, but doesn't have much meaning. Long time didn't see the action of Teresa Mo (毛舜筠) and Sandra Ng (吳君如). I like their acting and both of them become prettier compare with last time. It's a fun movie to watch during CNY.

Rating : ★★☆☆☆

Movie Review-I Love Hong Kong 2013(我愛香港)

Release Date: 10 Feb 2013--->Watch on 10 February 2013 (Sunday), 5.45pm at GSC, Paradigm Mall
Language: Cantonese
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 98 minutes
Director: Chung Shu-Kai
Cast: Alan Tam, Veronica Yip, Natalis Chan, Eric Tsang, Stanley Fung, Bosco Wong, Michael Tse, Kate Tsui, Joyce Cheng

My Penny of View: On the Chinese New Year eve, Sung Chi Hung was going to have earlier reunion lunch with family because of his restaurant business. His family was trying to persuade him to sell of the restaurant because of too much of debt and the reunion lunch became unpleasant ending. Later Ha Sek Sam cheated Sung to sell his restaurant to him. When Sung intended to commit suicide, he met Angel and they flashed back to old time stories. What is the stories behind of Sung and Ha? Is he manage to overcome his financial crisis?

Watching CNY movie during CNY is enjoyable especially with your family. Everybody is busy with work and life, CNY is the best time to gather to do something together. This is also become my family traditional for every year. This is the third installment of I Love Hong Kong series, I think this is better than last year movie, but the best still the first one. Besides the familiar faces from TVB, the story is pretty touching and align with the CNY theme. The movie is fun and entertaining. Not those lame jokes. Besides that, Veronica Yap (叶玉卿) that long time didn't appear at big screen made the special appearance. I saw Eric Tsang in One Hotel the other day when he was here to promote this movie.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Churp Churp & Nuffnang Screening-A Good Day To Die Hard

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Release Date: 07 Feb 2013--->Watch on 06 February 2013 (Wedneesday), 9pm at TGV, One Utama
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Action / Thriller
Running Time: 96 minutes
Director: John Moore
Cast: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney and Amaury Nolasco

My Penny of View: John, a police officer that on vacation traveled to Russia to rescue his son, Jack that has been arrested. During the court trial, an explosion occurred in from the of the courthouse and caused chaos. Jack took the chance to escape and he brought government whistleblower, Yuri Komarov along. John arrived at the explosion scene and get involved in the whole car chasing and shooting incident. When they successfully got rid of Alik and his gang, they went to safe house. Then revealed that Jack was working for CIA and Komarov was holding an important file that needed by CIA. Will Jack able to accomplish his mission? How's the incident affects the relationship between John and Jack?

What you will be expecting from Die Hard? Gun shooting and pack with exciting fighting scenes. However, this movie seems like lack of some 'power' and less chemistry of combination of father and son. The car chasing scene is memorable and heart stirring but others movie plots just fine. Overall, the movie is an action-packed movie with entertaining ending but lack of surprises.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Nuffnang Screening-Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

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Release Date: 24 Jan 2013--->Watch on 22 January 2013 (Tuesday), 9pm at TGV, One Utama
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre:Action / Comedy / Horror
Running Time: 92 minutes
Director: Tommy Wirkola
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen, Peter Stormare

My Penny of View: Young Hansel and Gretel were abandoned by their father in forest. They entered a gingerbread house and caught by a witch. Hansel was forced to continue eating candy while Gretel was forced to set up the oven. With great chemistry between Hansel and Gretel, the witch trapped inside the oven and cooked until die. Ever since, Hansel and Gretel became witch hunters due to both of them immune to spells and curses naturally. However, Hansel gotten diabetic due to the candy incident and he needed to inject insulin everyday. They worked for money and one day they arrived at a town called Augsburg and many kids abducted by witches. What is the motive behind the abduction? Will Hansel and Gretel able to save the kids and take down the evil witches?

I like to watch this kind of fairy tale movie with attack of dark forces and some action scenes. But as the result the movie is below my expectations. I guess maybe because of the main actors or probably the action was not exciting enough. It was quite entertaining with black comedy. Another reason why this is a so-so movie is the story line is predictable, no surprise. I guess to have better view on a movie next time, maybe we should not watch the trailer before the movie to lower down our expectations.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Movie Review-Les Miserables(2D)

Release Date: 24 Dec 2012--->Watch on 18 January 2013 (Friday), 9pm at GSC, Mid Valley
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Drama / Musical
Running Time: 160 minutes
Director: Tom Hooper
Cast:Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman and Helena Bonham Carter

My Penny of View: Jean Valjean has been released after served 19 years of prison for stealing bread and he would be on parole. Prison guard, Javert has an eye on him. Valjean traveled from town to town but he couldn't secure a job for living due to he was on parole. One day, he was offered food and shelter by a bishop but he stole his silvers when he wanted to leave. Later, Valjean caught by the local authorities but the bishop informed that the silvers were gift to Valjean. From that moment, Valjean swore he will start a whole new honest life with new identity; but he broke his parole later on. Javert didn't let go of Valjean for escaped from parole and still finding him from every single corner of the world. What will happen to Valjean? Will Javert manage to find Valjean?

This is a musical film, which means they sing for every single words. There are 3 parts of the movie, first when Valjean was a prisoner, second part was when Valjean met Fantine and third part was when grown up Cosette met her love. However, Javert has been chasing Valjean from the beginning of the movie until the end. The development of story was well structured and the features of the characters changed according to era. A lot of great actors were starring in this movie which including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe. I can't recognize Hugh Jackman in the beginning because he was so skinny with large eye bag. I heard that Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway purposely lose weight to carry the character that they play. You can see they are such a professional actors. It's a enjoyable movie with great songs, actors and story.

Rating : ★★★★★

Churp Churp & Nuffnang Screening-Mama

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Release Date: 17 Jan 2013--->Watch on 15 January 2013 (Tuesday), 9pm at TGV, One Utama
Language: English
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Running Time: 100 minutes
Director: Andy Muschietti
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nelisse

My Penny of View: A business man failed in his business, he killed his business partner and wife. He went back home and brought his two daughters, Victoria and Lily away with intention to kill both of them later he will commit suicide. He was driving dangerously on the slippery road and the car slid into woods. All of them survived and they went to a cabin nearby. When the man was pointing the gun at Victoria's head, a dark shadow pulled and killed him. The two girls survived in the cabin beside fireside and cherry provided by mysterious figure. Five years later, the rescue team that sponsored by Victoria and Lily's uncle found the abandoned cabin and the girls. They were alive but with weird and animal alike behavior. Are they still human or monster? How exactly the two small girls survive for the past five years?

It's suppose to be a spooky mysterious movie and end up I think it's quite touching, because Mama actually is a mother that miss her children too much and she can't leave the world peacefully. Mama doesn't have bad intention in the beginning because she saved the two girls from being killed by their father and she took care of them. Just Mama became mad due to jealousy of the person that treated both girls sincerely. The graphic of Mama was pretty cool and not that scary. After all, the whole movie is visually enjoyable with fine ending.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Movie Review-The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Release Date: 13 Dec 2012--->Watch on 05 January 2013 Saturday), 2.30pm at TGV, Kepong Prima
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Action / Adventure
Running Time: 169 minutes
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Graham McTavish, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner, Dean O'Gorman, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Andy Serkis

My Penny of View: Long time ago, when Dwarf Thror was the King of Lonely Mountain and he brought prosperous to the people, until the attack of Smaug the Dragon. As the result, the whole kingdom collapsed and the people lived in disaster. On the other hand, Bilbo was a young hobbit and he was tricked by wizard, Gandalf to host a party for Thorin and his company of Dwarves. They were on the mission to retake back Lonely Mountain from Smaug the Dragon. Later, Bilbo has been recruited as "burglar" to steal treasure from Smaug the Dragon. Bilbo joined the company unwillingly and they have started their unexpected journey. Will they succeed?

If you are fans of Lord of The Ring, definitely you are familiar with some of the characters in this movie. Hobbit is a very important character in LOTR because he is the one gotten the mysterious ring form Gollum. Besides hobbit, there are elves, dwarf, wizard and others; so many special characters and I think the only way to differentiate all of them is by size and appearance. The movie doesn't have an ending, the almost 2.5 hours movie is all about the traveling from Shire to the bottom of Lonely Mountain. I guess it will going to be a sequel movie whether they successful to take down the Smaug the Dragon.

Rating : ★★★★☆

Churp Churp Screening-Parental Guidance

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Release Date: 03 Jan 2013--->Watch on 02 January 2013 (Wednesday), 9.30pm at Cathay Cineplex, e@Curve
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 104 minutes
Director: Andy Fickman
Cast: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Bailee Madison, Joshua Rush

My Penny of View: Artie and Diane was a funky couple. One day, her daughter asked them to take care of her children due to run out of resources while she and her husband went for a gateway. Artie and Diane quickly agreed with the suggestion and they wanted to prove that they were capable in taking care of their grandchildren. Eldest granddaughter, Harper was tense with violin audition, elder grandson, Turner was having language disability problem and youngest grandson was naughty and cheeky. Will Artie and Diane manage to take care of their grandchildren?

This is a family oriented movie and story line is easy to catch with laughter. Billy Crystal and Bette Midler are great actors. The combination of wonderful actors and children enlightened the movie. It's a sweet and loving family movie but lack of surprises and some of the jokes pretty lame, but the children are very cute and good in acting.

Rating : ★★☆☆☆

Nuffnang Screening-Jack Reacher

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Release Date: 20 Dec 2012--->Watch on 18 December 2012 (Tuesday), 9pm at GSC, Tropicana City Mall
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Crime / Drama
Running Time: 130 minutes
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Cast: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo and Robert Duvall

My Penny of View: Story began with a man drove into a parking lot. After paid the parking, he took out his sniper riffle and aimed the opposite recreation park. Then the situation turned out as five persons killed randomly and the man ran away. After the incident, very soon police discovered the finger print on the coin to pay for parking was belonged to James Barr and they went to arrest him. During detention, James refused to say anything but only asked for Jack Reacher. Jack was a drifter and former U.S. Army Military Police Corps officer. When the officers were scratching head where to find Jack, suddenly he appeared in the police station after he saw the news that James has been arrested. Unfortunately, James was in coma situation due to attack by fellow inmates. Jack believed James was innocent and he wanted to find out the truth for James. Will he success to do so?

The storyline pretty exciting with unexpected plots. The person you thought is your friend or love one, end up is the person that betray you. However, it was slightly draggy with too much of explanations. I still prefer Tom Cruise action in Mission Impossible. He still young and handsome as usual but the movie can be more heart-stirring if there is more difficult action scenes.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Churp Churp Screening-Life of Pi (3D)

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Release Date: 29 Nov 2012--->Watch on 27 November 2012 (Tuesday), 9pm at GSC, One Utama
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Adventure / Drama
Running Time: 125 minutes
Director: Ang Lee
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Irrfan Khan and Tabu

My Penny of View: There was a boy named himself 'Pi'. His family owned a zoo and considered one of the wealthy family in India. They have a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. When Pi's father found an opportunity in Canada, he decided to sell the zoo and move the family to Canada. They brought the animals on the ship to sell the animals in Canada. One night, when there was a storm, Pi has been separated with his family. He watched helplessly at the ship sank and killed his family and the crew. After the storm, he found himself on a lifeboat with injured zebra and orangutan. Later, hyena emerged from the tarp and killed both zebra and orangutan. Suddenly, Richard Parker appeared from the tarp and killed hyena. Then, left only Pi and Richard Parker on the lifeboat. What will happen to both of them? Will Pi survive?

Life of Pi is based on Yann Martel's 2001 novel of the same name and directed by Ang Lee. Although it's a lengthy movie, but it was well structured with exciting plots. It was about two individuals that try to survive in the middle of ocean and by default this two individuals are naturally enemies. Yes, in the end Pi and Richard Parker survived but they are back to their natural characters after back to reality. There are many implications after watching this movie. Two different endings illustrated by Pi but depends on you, which one you will like to hear it. Some rather believe the human version and some prefer the animal version. I think there is no Richard Parker in reality, and Richard Parker is Pi. The morale of the story is we will do anything to survive. The story leave it it to us to imagine the truth and the ending. What I enjoy the most, is the visualization. The effects and colors are amazingly beautiful and cool. This movie must watch in digital version.

Rating : ★★★★☆

Movie Review-Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2(2D)

Release Date: 22 Nov 2012--->Watch on 24 November 2012 (Saturday), 9.15pm at Cathay Cineplex, e@Curve
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Fantasy / Romance / Thriller
Running Time: 115 minutes
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

My Penny of View: Story continued with Bella awakened from her transformation from human to vampire and Jacob has imprinted on her child, Renesmee. It made Bella super furious about that. Renesmee has been rapidly grew and Carlisle still couldn't figure out what she will become later. One day, Cullen's cousin, Irina saw Renesmee from a distance and believed that she was an immortal child. Irina went to the Volturi to report what she saw and Volturi took the opportunity to destroy Cullens. Alice saw Volturi were coming to kill the Cullen and left with Jasper the next day, gave instructions to others to gather as many witnesses as they can that can testify that Renesmee is not an immortal. While the Cullens were gathering witnesses, Bella discovered she has a powerful mental shield, which she can extend to protect others from mental attacks. What will happen to Cullens? Are they successfully convince Volturi that Renesmee is not an immortal?

Finally is the last installment of Twilight series. Bella finally get what she wish for, which is she wants to become a vampire. Bella and Edward romance become perfect with existance of Renesmee. Before the happy ending, some action scenes need to be in place such as attack of Volturi. The final scene of fighting was exciting but actually it was visualization of Alice and Volturi withdrew the attack later on. Many people feel disappointed in cinema but if you have read the book, you knew about it. After the Volturi attack, Cullens finally have a peaceful life. Bella and Edward have a happily ever after.

Rating : ★★★★★

Churp Churp Screening-Cold War(寒战)

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Release Date: 08 November 2012--->Watch on 07 November 2012 (Wednesday), 9pm at GSC, Tropicana City Mall
Language: Cantonese
Genre: Action
Running Time: (2D) 102 minutes
Director: Longman Leung, Sunny Luk
Cast: Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Eddie Peng, Aarif Rahman, Charlie Yeung

My Penny of View: Movie began with a fully loaded police car that carrying the most advance equipment and five trained police officers mysterious disappeared out of the grid. Later an anonymous call reached the police headquarter with a message of large ransom in order to release the hostages. Hence, the statement of Hong Kong as the Asia's the safest city would be tested. Sean and Waise fought to take charge of the Cold War, code for the rescue operation. Sean found Waise not suitable to take charge for the operation because his son was one of the hostages. What will happen to the hostages? Will Sean and Waise manage to save the hostages and retain the safety of Hong Kong?

Frankly speaking, not many quality Hong Kong movie in the recent years. I think this movie can be categorized as one of the good Hong Kong movie, but it still seems like lack of something if compared with Internal Affairs(无间道). Back to the movie, story line is quite straight forward. Police officers become hostages and it shows that the hijackers are not afraid of police. It's quite exciting when you find that are inner stories for the incident. The one you thought is the bad guy, end up is the good police to retain reputation of police force. Tony Leung and Aaron Kwok are seldom show up in the big screen nowadays, but I think Tony Leung make a better appearance of powerful police. Charlie Yeung is also another actress you hardly see these days. Any Lau make a special appearance. I think he will be better fit into the role of Aaron Kwok. Overall, it's one of the good movie recommended to watch during weekend.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Movie Review-Hotel Transylvania

Thanks to Momo for the free iMax tickets.

Release Date: 27 Sep 2012--->Watch on 27 October 2012 (Saturday), 10.30am at GSC, Berjaya Times Square
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese/ Malay
Genre: Comedy/ Animation/ Family
Running Time: 91 minutes
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Cast: Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler, Fran Drescher, Kevin James, David Spade, Cee-Lo Green , Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, Andy Samberg

My Penny of View: Dracula built Hotel Transylvania with objective to protect his daughter, Mavis and it would be the world's monsters very own place to stay away from human. On Mavis's 118th birthday, he invited Frankenstein, Mummy, Werewolf and Invisible Man to celebrate her birthday. Mavis has been staying in the hotel all the time and the only wish she has was to find out about the horrible humans that her father described. On that day, Hotel Transylvania visited by an unwanted visitor, a human named Jonathan. Dracula wanted to protect his hotel reputation and he made Jonathan as one of the Frankenstein family before discovered by other visitors. At that moment, Jonathan met Mavis and they have 'zing'. What will happen to Mavis and Jonathan? Is Dracula able to keep Jonathan away from other monsters?

What a colorful and wonderful animation. I'm sure this movie is suitable for whole family to watch it during weekend. Monsters possess a funny and cute personalities, they are not the one that always scare the human. Story flow is good with laughter and fun. It was quite exciting when identify of Jonathan revealed that he was a human. In the end, happily ever after for Jonathan and Mavis even both of them are different kind. I can't believe the voice of Dracula was Adam Sandler, he has the weird ascent, so funny. Overall, I enjoyed myself on the early Saturday morning.

Rating : ★★★★☆

Nuffnang Screening-Frankenweenie(3D)

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Release Date: 25 Oct 2012--->Watch on 23 October 2012 (Tuesday), 9pm at GSC, Tropicana City Mall
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Animation/ Comedy
Running Time: 87 minutes
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara

My Penny of View: Victor Frankenstein lived in a small town with his parents and his dog, Sparky. He was a science and movie freak. He didn't have any friends except Sparky. One day, when Victor was playing a baseball game, Sparky ran for the ball and hit by a car. Sparky died and Victor was so sad. Victor was inspired by his science teacher about how electricity can stimulate the dead frog, he dug out Sparky's corpse and successfully made it alive using lighting. It still the old Sparky that he loved. Unfortunately Sparky was spotted by Victor's classmate, Edgar and he threaten Victor to teach him how to raise the dead, but the result ended differently if compared with Sparky. What is happening? Will Sparky stay on alive with Victor later on?

This is my first 3D black and white movie on the big screen. Tim Burton always like to give surprise to the audiences, so this is definitely something fresh and different with ordinary animation. This movie is a remake of a short film by Tim Burton back to 1984. He has special charm on every of his movie and he makes unique movies. The movie is about a lonely boy and his dog. Death separates them apart but the smart Victor raises Sparky alive from dead. Sparky also saves Victor's life when he is in dangerous. Even it's don't have any colors but it is such a heart warming story. However, not much of 3D effects. So, remember this is a black and white movie, don't ask your movie partner, "Do you see any color?"

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Movie Review-Taken 2

Thanks to Jeff for the free tickets.

Release Date: 04 Oct 2012--->Watch on 19 October 2012 (Friday), 7.45pm at Cathay, e@Curve
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese / Malay
Genre: Action/ Thriller/ Drama/ Crime
Running Time: 94 minutes
Director: Olivier Megaton
Cast: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace

My Penny of View : After the incident in Paris, relatives of the kidnappers that killed by Bryan, tracked Bryan and family down for revenge. They followed Bryan and family to Istanbul with intention to take them back to their home country to kill them in front of their died sons and relatives. Bryan and Lenore went to market and meanwhile Kim stayed back in hotel to create chances for both divorced parents. During the journey, Bryan felt a suspicious car was following them. He told Lenore quietly to escape and he will be the one to divert their attention. Unfortunately Lenore was captured and forcing Bryan to listen to the kidnappers' instructions. Before he surrendered, he called Kim to tell her how to protect herself from taken. Here we go again the dangerous adventure of being taken of Bryan and family. How are they manage to escape from the bad guys?

This movie is sequel of 2008 Taken. That movie consider a turning point in Liam Neeson's career to become a successful actor. It was one of the best heart thrilling action movies. However, too much of expectations will follow by disappointments. Four years later, I can see that actions Liam Neeson become slower and not so exciting like the previous movie. Story line pretty interesting and you really amaze with the calculation of Bryan about their location. You don't have time to digest whether is it workable in real life. Anyway, it's one of the movies you can consider to spend money in cinema during weekend. Amazing! Istanbul has so many empty places to throw the grenades.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Nuffnang Screening-Ted

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Release Date: 18 Oct 2012--->Watch on 16 October 2012 (Tuesday), 9pm at GSC, Mid Valley
Language: English
Subtitle: Chinese/ Malay
Genre: Comedy/ Fantasy
Running Time: 106 minutes
Director: Seth MacFarlane
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale and Seth MacFarlane as Ted

My Penny of View: When John was a kid, he has no friend and he was lonely. He wished his large teddy bear, Ted became alive and be his best friend. His wish was granted and Ted accompanied John for his childhood until John grew up at aged of 30s. John was in a relationship with Lori for 4 years but he still immature and playful with Ted. Lori couldn't stand the existence of Ted anymore and she asked John to ask Ted to move out from the apartment, because John couldn't move on his life with Ted around. John managed to persuade Ted and Ted started his life without John. What will happen to Ted and John? Will John live happily ever after with Lori?

Who don't love the fluffy teddy bear? Isn't it good that it become alive and talk to you? Ted is an extraordinary teddy bear, eventually it grow older as John grow up, and Ted even become bad teddy bear that take drug, alcohol and expose to sex. This movie definitely not suitable for kids and it is going to spoil the image of teddy bear. It is the story of bromance versus romance. John needs to choose between girlfriend and buddy. Not a new storyline but scripts of Ted are very funny. However, some of the jokes kinda lame, maybe because those not quite original. So, don't ever think a movie with teddy bear should be for kids or girls. This movie definitely for adult only.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Churp Churp & Nuffnang Screening-Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

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Release Date: 04 October 2012--->Watch on 03 October 2012 (Wednesday), 9pm at GSC, Tropicana City Mall
Language: English
Subtitle: Malay / Chinese
Genre: Action / Science Fiction
Running Time: 1 Hour 52 Minutes Director: John Hyams
Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins

My Penny of View : John awaken from coma and found out that his wife and daughter has died. He only could remember some images of attack and he swore to kill the men responsible for the death of his family. When he tried to figure out what had happened, he was attacked by an UniSol, Magnus. He fought with Magnus and ran away for survival. He found some clues about his identity and he got to know that his family existed only in his implanted memory. He was struggling and meantime he needed to run away from Magnus's hunting. Who exactly is John? What is the real story behind?

Honestly, I not so sure about the whole story after watching for almost 2 hours. I can't figure out what is the reason of the whole attack and chasing of UniSol. The movie is draggy and messy. The fighting not too exciting as what I have expected but it was quite disgusting for the cutting the leg and also fingers. It make me start to feel this is not an action movie instead of horror movie.

Rating : ★☆☆☆☆

Nuffnang Screening-Resident Evil: Retribution

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Release Date : 13 September 2012--->Watch on 12 September 2012 (Wednesday), 9.30pm at Cathay Cineplex, e@Curve
Language : English
Subtitle : Malay / Chinese
Genre : Action / Science Fiction / Horror
Running Time : 1 Hour 36 Minutes
Director : Paul W.S. Anderson
Cast : Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Sienna Guillory, Kevin Durand, Shawn Roberts, Colin Salmon, Johann Urb, Boris Kodjoe, Li Bing Bing

My Penny of View : Movie began with a housewife that appeared with Alice's face, awoke from sleep and lived happily with her husband and daughter. The peaceful life interrupted by zombie attack, left the housewife and daughter ran for life. On the other hand, Alice awaken in the Umbrella base. During the unexpected power failure, Alice managed to escape from the cell and walked into Tokyo simulation. Alice encountered familiar zombie attack and she battled with lots of zombies. Later Alice met up with Ada, associate of Wesker, and explained that the Red Queen was controlling the Umbrella Corporation. Wesker no longer worked for Umbrella Corporation and he sent Ada to assist Alice escape to save the remaining mankind. Wesker also sent a team to help Alice and Ada escape. Are they manage to escape from the Umbrella base?

This movie is the fifth installment of Resident Evil series, but seems like they have out of story to make the whole zombies killing more thrilling. For me, this movie just like playing the video game, because Alice has been killing the zombies from one simulation to another simulation. The zombies in Moscow simulation are amazing. They can use machine gun and they can drive cars to chase Alice and gang. Another exciting scene is when Alice and Ada are killing the Axeman. That was heart-stirring. Overall, not much of story for this movie and in the end, Alice was injected with T-virus AGAIN. So, she got her former superhuman power back. Seems like here we go again for story of Alice killing zombies all over again.

Rating : ★★★☆☆

Ada Wong is hot

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Release Date : 06 September 2012--->Watch on 04 September 2012 (Tuesday), 9pm at GSC, One Utama
Language : English
Subtitle : Malay / Chinese
Genre : Action / Thriller
Running Time : 1 Hour 33 Minutes
Director : Mabrouk El Mechri
Cast : Henry Cavill, Bruce Willis, Sigo

My Penny of View : Story began with Will arrived in Spain for holiday with family unwillingly. He accidentally hurt his brother's girlfriend and he have to swim to the nearest town to get some medicine. When he wanted to return to his boat but he unable to find it. In the end, he found the boat abandoned and all the family members were missing. He quickly ran to the police station to report the incident. Will brought the police to the boat and a stranger was waiting for him, said that he can bring Will to see his family. Will felt fishy and he escaped by driving the police car away. Later Will's father, Martin showed up and revealed that he was a CIA agent. The people who have taken his family were after a briefcase. Will felt confused and the only person he could trust was his father. Are they manage to save the other family members?

Let's start with story line, it was pretty interesting in the beginning because of mysterious missing of Will's family and keep on wondering what is the briefcase about. After Martin died in the movie, suddenly Will seems like lost of clues to find his family. However, I thought the chasing scenes can be more exciting and it kinda lack of surprise when comes to ending. Probably it is because Henry Cavill still need to put more effort when come to action movie like this. He has the potential but training indeed. As expected, Bruce Willis appeared in the first few scenes and he died because he is not the main character. Sigourney Weaver still very good as the powerful and evil secret agent.

Rating : ★★☆☆☆