Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

Another action movie based on one of the famoust video games of CAPCOM - Street Fighter but this time only focus the character of Chun-Li, the chinese lady fighter.

The movie talks about Chun-Li (starred by Kristin Kreuk) fight against with Bison (starred by Neil McDonough), Balrog and Vega to save his father who is captured by Bison. With help from Gen (starred by Robin Shou), Nash (starred by Kris Klein) and Maya (starred by Moon BloodGood), can Chun-Li saves his father?

Personal Review:

Feel funny when I see Kristin play a role as Chun-Li in the movie. Chun-Li is a pure chinese female fighther, isn't she? There is scene whereby Chun-Li VS Vegas. When Vega appears in the movie at the first time seem very strong but when fight with Chun-Li, there is no chance for him to fight until defeated to Chun-Li. Haha......Overall the fighting scene can considered average. Besides, don't expect you will see other street figther characters will appear in the movie such as Ryu, E-Honda,...

Movie Rating: 6 / 10

Watchmen

The movie of Watchmen is created based on a twelve-issue comic book limited series by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins. The comic was published by DC Comics during 1986 and 1987.

The main characters of Watchment are:

1. Nite Owl II (by Patrick Wilson)

2. Silk Spectre II (by Malin Akerman)

3. Dr. Manhanttan (by Billy Crudup)

4. The Comedian (by Jeffrey Dean Morgan)

5. Rorscharch (by Jackie Earle Haley)

6.  Ozymandias (by Matthew Goode)

The story begin with the one of the superheroes, the Comedian was killed in his apartment. Rorscharch suspects the murderer will continue kill the other retired superheroes include himself and he decided to find the others for the investigation. This incident also suspected is related to the cold war between US and Soviet Union as well as the peaceful of the world in 1986. Will the retired superheroes reunite and save the world?

Personal Review:

Don't expect the movie comes with a lot of action like other superheroes movies do. Anyway, this movie is worth to watch in the cinema since the movie very nice in vision as well as the music. This about 2 hours and 45 minutes length of movie will bring you unexpected ending. Besides, I also like the sexy Silk Spectre II, hehe......

Movie Rating: 7 / 10 

Tropic Thunder Unrated

What do you think when you see a movie cast by Jack Black, Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr.? The answer is Comedy Movie.

When 5 Hollywood stars - Tug Speedman (starred by Stiller), Jeff Portnoy (starred by Black), Kirk Lazarus (starred by Downey), Alpa Chino (by Brandon T.Jackson) and Kevin Sandusky (by Jay Baruchel) head into the jungles of Vietnam to shoot a war movie called Tropic Thunder, they have no idea how real things can get. Therefore, the movie director has a plan to force them all to act real by bringing them to real war environment but unfortunately they really meet with a big group chinese terrorist in the director's plan. They are not soldier, just good actor, Can they fight with the terrorist and survive from the real war?

Movie Rating: 6 / 10

3D-Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth is first live-action feature film to be shot and released entirely in digital 3D. The cast is lead by Brendan Fraser (as Prof. Trevor Anderson), Josh Hutcherson (as Sean Anderson) and Anita Briem (as Hannah Ásgeirsson).

The Story
No one believes that Trevor Anderson is on to something. The science professor’s unconventional hypotheses have put him on the fringe of the academic community. But during an expedition in Iceland, Trevor and his teenage nephew, Seam, accompanied by their beautiful local guide, Hannah, make a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a thrilling adventure into the unknown. As their journey takes them deep beneath the Earth’s surface, they travel thorough never-before-seen-worlds that bring them face-to-face with surreal and unimaginable creatures, stretching the bounds of the visionary scientist’s own imagination.

Personal Comment
From the movie, you can see how advance the current technology of animation is. The scenes appear in the movie are very nice. The selling point of this movie is the 3D technology. Without 3D effect, I don't see anything can attract the audience.

Movie Rating: 5 / 10

The Mummy: Tomb of The Dragon Emperor

Just back from GSC cinema after watched the premier screening of The Mummy: Tomb of The Dragon Emperor at 1 Utama shopping complex. So, I quickly post something about this movie here.

In The Mummy 3, Rick O'Connel (starred by Brendan Fraser) faces the challenge from mummy again. But this time is not Egytian mummy, is Chinese mummy - Terracotta Army leaded by Emperor Han (starred by Jet Li). I believe that Emperor Han of the movie is First Emperor in China named Qin Shi Huang (or Shi Huang Ti) who ruled China from 241BCE to 210BCE as King of Great Qin. Besides Chinese mummy, you also able to see yeti (or snowman) and 3 heads dragon in this movie.

Why I said Emperor Han is Shi Huang Ti? Shi Huang Ti undertook some gigantic projects such as current version of Great Wall and Terracotta Army. Besides, he was the king always look for immortality. It all are exactly what Emperor Han does in the movie.

Basically the story started after world war 2 when Rick and his wife Evelyn (now starred by Maria Bello; previously starred by Rachel Weisz) are assigned to send the eye of Shangri-la back to China from England. But they are betrayed by their friend Professor Wilson who used Rick & Evelyn's son Alex to find the Emperor Han & his army.

With helps from Jonathan (Evelyn's brother), Lin (starred by Isabella Leong) and Lin's mother Zhi Yuan (starred by Michelle Yeoh), can O'Connel family defeat Emperor Han who helped by a group soldier leaded by General Yang (starred by Anthony Wong Chau-Sang) and Choi (starred by Jessey Meng)?

Generally this movie is considered a nice movie with a lot nice animation and fighting scenes but the movie time too short.

Let's take a look on the below trailer:



Movie Rating: 8 / 10

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Hancock

John Hancock (starred by Will Smith) is a man with superhero power but he is not a superheroes because he does not act like a superhero. He does save people from danger until damage public infrastructure like building, road, etc. Besides, liquor is his favorite. He drunk almost all the time.

Due to his bad habit and action, the people of Los Angles hate him except Ray Embrey (starred by Jason Bateman) who was saved by Hancock in an accident. Ray Embrey is a Public Relation specialist and decided to train Hancock to become a Superhero, but his wife Mary Embrey (starred by Charlize Theron) raises objection.

Actually Hancock and Mary are husband and wife since 3000 years ago. When they are close together, they will lose superpower and the enemy will come to attack them. 80 years ago they were attached until Hancock wounded and lost memory. Mary decided to leave him alone and started to have new life like normal people does.

Now they meet up again and the enemy will appear soon to take their life. Can they face the challenge again?

The movie is short. I expected this movie will bring a lot of fighting scenes but actually not. It is with a lot of jokes, especially when he says "Good Job, Good Job" to people, haha :))

Anyway, the movie doesn't explain the background of Hancock. Why he has superpower and where are they from? Who are they? From Mars? Really don't know here...

Movie Rating: 6 / 10

The Incredible Hulk

The latest The Incredible Hulk movie is far far better that the part one of The Incredible Hulk which directed by Hong Kong famous director Lee Ann. After I watched the part one, really fainted! Suppose a superhero movie with a lot of action scene but was directed become a movie for movie award - boring!

The new director - Louis Leterrier brings in Edward Norton as Bruce Banner / Hulk and pretty Liv Tyle as Bruce's belove Betty Ross. The movie comes with a lot of nice fighting scene (a superhero movie must be like this) especially the fight between the two giant: The green and the brown?

Tony Stark (Iron Man) also appears at the end of the movie and proposes to partner with the General (Betty's father who keep chasing Hulk for ultimate weapon for the country). What Tony want to do? Will he partners with General to fight with Hulk in part 3??

For more photo of The Incredible Hulk movie, please click here.

Movie Rating: 7 / 10

Kung Fu Panda

Nothing is impossible! Even a stupid fat panda named Po (voiced by Jack Black) also can become a Kung Fu Master. As long as you are focus and hardworking to do something and definitely will bring success to you.

This is movie is quite a funny movie for watching but too short, less than 90 minutes. The panda really cute and funny especially when look at its facial expression. Haha!

Only talk about the cast will attract audience. Besides Jack Black, you can find Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, David Cross, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogan, Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane.

Anyway, I have question here. Why a duck is the panda's father?? Adoption?

For more info about the movie, please visit Kung Fu Panda site.

Movie Rating: 6 / 10

National Treasure: Book Of Secret

National Treasure: Book of Secret starred by Nicholas Cage (as Ben Gates), Justin Bartha (as Riley Poole) and Diane Kruger (as Abigail Chase) is not a new movie. I missed it when it being shown in the cinema.

Ben's great grand father, Thomas Gates is accused involved in the assassination of US President Lincoln. To prove Thomas is the hero of Civil War, Ben needs to find the treasure "City of The Gold" or "Cibola" together with his best friend Riley and girl friend Abigail and the treasure hunt of Ben Gates started!!

Actually a lot of thing I really don't understand, are all about the history of US such as Civil War, President Lincoln, Mount Rushmore, etc...

Anyway, I have few questions here after watched the movie. Does US President have Book of Secret which recorded all the secret of the nation from President to President? US President did ask Ben to read page 47 in the Book of Secret and it about what? May be we can get this answer from National Treasure III in future!

Movie Rating: 7 / 10

Superhero Movie

Another stupid funny movie directed by Craig Mazin who directed Scary Movie and Naked Gun. The movie is modified based on the story of Spiderman movie. But this time is not a smart spiderman, is a stupid dump dump green "Drogan Fly" (starred by Drake Bell) as a superhero that falls in love with Jill (starred by Sara Paxton).

Besides Dragon Fly, Mr.Fantastic, Wolverine, Storm, Professor Xavier, Invisible Woman also appeared in the movie. It also make fun of Tom Cruise, Prof. Hawkin, Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, etc.

After watched this movie, do you still like the Pretty version (original) of Invisible Woman (starred by Jessica Alba) or Big Boob version of Invisible Woman (starred by Pamela Anderson)? Haha...

If you wanna to have a big laugh, may be this movie suitable for you. Just for you to relax because watching this movie will not make to thi nk!

Movie Rating: 5 / 10

The Forbidden Kingdom

Another movie related to Monkey God of Ancient China, but this time is in English. The Forbidden Kingdom is talking about a journey to return the golden rod (Monkey God's Special Weapon) to Monkey God who cursed to become stone. The return of the rod will revive the monkey god.

I am expecting this is a good action movie but out of my expectation after watched. The action quite ok especially during the fighting between Jet Li and Jackie Chan. But, if talking about the storyline, I would say is very bad.

Starring: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano Crystal Liu, Collin Chou, Lee BingBing.

Movie Rating: 4 / 10

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Indiana Jones comes back. Even Harrison Ford ages 60+ but he still act as Indiana Jones in the latest Indiana Jones movie series - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

The story begins with KGB leaded by agent Irina Spalko (starred by Cate Blanchett) to steal a specimen from US government in US military base to find out the crystal skull. They believe who returns the crystal skull to Akator (a legendary city) can own a special power to conquer the world.

Mutt Williams (starred by Shia Labeouf) seeks help from Indy to save his mother - Marion Ravenwood (starred by Karen Allen) and Professor 'Ox' Oxley (starred by John Hurt) who caught by KGB to help unlock the secret of Crystal Skull of Akator. Therefore, Indy starts his adventure again to Akator and save his lover Marion and old friend Ox at the same time.

In the movie, not many action by Harrison, may be an old man should not go for action movie. Shia Labeouf has more action and actually he is son of Indy. I believe when Harrison can't act Indy again due to his old age, Shia can continues the movie series of Indiana Jones. Mutt Indiana? Haha...

Besides, I like Akator. If it is a real place, definitely I will visit it :)

Movie Rating: 8 / 10

Vantage Point

The movie talking about 8 strangers with 8 different points of view try to unlock the one truth behind an assassination attempt on the president of the United States - President Ashton (starred by William Hurt).

The eight strangers are:


1.Thomas Barnes (by Dennis Quaid) - Secret Service Agent to protect President

2.Kent Taylor (by Matthew Fox) - Secret Service Agent to protect President

3.Howard Lewis (by Forest Whitaker) - A US tourist

4.Javier (by Edgar Ramirez) - A man trying to save his brother from terrorist

5. Veronica (by Ayelet Zurer) - A paramedic

6. Rex Brooks (by Sigourney Weaver) - American TV News Producer

7. Enrique (by Eduardo Noriega) - Undercover Policeman

8. Suarez (by Said Taghmaqui) - A member of terrorist group

This movie will make you keep thinking along the show about how the assassin works and who behind this besides Suarez - the terrorist.

But the show doesn't explain why the terrorist want to kill the president. May be the president always is the main attack target of all terrorist.

Movie Rating: 7 / 10

Iron Man

Finally, Iron Man movie released in the cinema yesterday. Since today is a public holiday, so I decided went to GSC Signature at The Gardens to watch Iron Man.

Iron Man is one of Marvel's Superheroes. Tony Stark (the main character) become Superhero (as Iron Man) because of his intelligence in technology especially in weapon, not superpower like Spiderman and Incredible Hulk.

The story started with Tony Stark (starred by Robert Downey Jr.) kidnapped by Ten Ring (a rebellion) in Afghanistan when he is demonstrating his new weapon there.He forced by Ten Ring to build weapon for them but he builds superhero suit instead of the weapon to escape from the jail and 1st version of Iron Man born (prototype) . After back to US, he decided to build the new version of Iron Man (the one with Red & Gold color) to protect the world.

Later, his personal assistant, Pepper (starred by Gwyneth Paltrow) found that the kidnap is planned by Obadiah, top executive in Stark Industries but unfortunately Obadiah knows it. Obadiah equips himself superhero suite (he developed it based on the prototype of Iron Man found in Afghanistan) to kill Pepper but luckily Iron Man can come on time to save Pepper. War between 2 version of Iron Man begins!!

Actually Iron Man is one my favorite Marvel hero. I like his outlook ;)

Overall this movie quite nice but please don't expect much. Not many fighting scenes as Spiderman does because Iron Man only use power weapon, no need to fight, just shoot...

Should go to watch it if you are planning to watch a movie this weekend.

For more info about this movie, click here.

Movie Rating: 7 / 10

The Warlords 投名狀

This is the 2nd movie I watched during last weekend. Another movie starred by Andy Lau. Am I Andy Lau fans? Of course not but feel that Andy Lau's recent movies also quite good, can say his movie is better than other Hong Kong movies.

Anyway, the main actor of this movie is Jet Li (as Chin Yun), neither Andy Lau (as Er Hu) or Takeshi Kaneshiro (as Wu Yang). The story is about the brotherhood between the 3 mans, talking about how they join the Qing Dynasty's army in China and fight together against TaiPeng Rebellion until get recognized and rewarded by the Queen at the end.

I quite pity Er Hu. His wife (starred by Xu Jinglei) is not faithful to him because of Chin Yun and killed by Chin Yun who he trusts from the beginning until the end even they having different opinion. Due to the death of Er Hu, Wu Yang decided go to kill Chin Yun since he breach their agreement (killed own brother). Can Chin Yun survive? Same answer...go to watch yourself la......:P

The lesson I learn from this movie is must work together to fight against the enemy. If lack of trust and cooperative between the brothers, it will end up with "lose" to the enemy.

Movie Rating: 7 / 10

Trailer:

Resident Evil: Extinction

Resident Evil: Extinction is the third installment in the series of film adaptations based on the Capcom survival horror series Resident Evil starred by Milla Jovovich (as Alice), Oded Fehr (as Carlos Olivera), Ali Larter (as Clair Redfield), Iain Glen (as Dr. Isaacs), Ashanti (as Betty) and Spencer Locke (as K-Mart).

Actually, this movie is considered as lady hero type of movie. Of course Milla is the only hero in the movie with special power, until can disturb the operation of satellite. Wow...amazing, I believe it already out of the storyline of Resident Evil video game!

I am one the game follower of Resident Evil or Biohazard but have such power in the game - only can use weapon to kill zombie or just run...............when no armor.

If you like action movie, this is one of the movie can see but can't expect much.
















Movie Rating: 7 / 10

Trailer:

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of the Dragon

I can say this movie is one of the greatest Hong Kong made movie this year. The story started with a soldier of Kingdom Of Shu, Zao Zilong (starred by Andy Lau) became veteran of general to fight against Kingdom of Wei.

The greatest Zao Zilong never be defeated in the war until been called as "Forever Win General" till enemy also scare about his ability.

At the age of 71, Zao Zilong decided to lead the expedition to Kingdom of Wei but unfortunately, he will face Cao Ying (starred by Maggie Q), grand daughter of warlord Cao Cao. All his soldiers killed by the enemy until the last man - Zao ZiLong. Can he still escape from his enemy? :(

Anyway, the movie story is not same as what recorded in the history book and novel. Zao ZiLong is a general with good fate. He died because of old age, not killed in the war like other generals.

Movie Rating: 8 / 10

Hitman

This movie is made based on the top-selling, award-winning video game franchise. The “Hitman” is a genetically-engineered, elite assassin known only as Agent 47 (starred by Timothy Olyphant). His hallmarks are a lethal grace, unwavering precision, and resolute pride in his work. But even 47 couldn’t anticipate a “random equation” in his life of exactitude: the unexpected stirrings of his conscience and the unfamiliar emotions aroused in him by a mysterious Russian woman.

Really hard to comment about this movie because feel quite confuse when watching the movie. The main actress, Olga Kurylenko acts as Nika in the movie is very hot and sexy by showing her small boobs.

:P

The most attractive thing of the movie is the sound track. I really like the orchestra song sang by a lady in the movie but don't know the name of the song. Anyway, you may listen it at Hitman Movie official website and let me know if you know the name :)

Movie Rating: 7 / 10

In The Name of The King - A Dungeon Siege Tale

Another movie talking about war between human and semi human monster (called Krug in the movie). Another series of movie Lord of The Ring?

Of course the answer is NO.......................this movie is not related to LOTR. It just a new movie directed by Uwe Boll and was released early of year 2008.

Just watched it few days ago. The story begins about a village man with nickname "farmer" (by Jason Statham,) goes to save his wife (by Claire Forlani) who caught by Krug when the Krug attacking the village. Finally, farmer found that his is son of King Konreid (by Burt Reynords) and become the King after King Konreid killed. Farmer leads his army to fight against Gallian who leads the Krug army.

How is the ending? Grab you own copy and watch it...............personally don't like the ending and believe there are many ways can make it better.




Movie Rating: 6 / 10

Trailer:

10,000 B.C

Storyline

It was a time when men and beast were untamed and the mighty mammoth roamed the earth. A time when ideas and beliefs were born that forever shaped mankind. 10,000B.C. follows a young hunter - D’leh (Steven Strait) on his quest to lead an army across a vast desert to rescue the women he loves - Evolet (Camilla Belle) from an evil warlord determined to possess her.

My Comment

The film is talking about a normal man becomes a hero due to a beauty! I expected a lot of fighting scene here but it’s not. D’leh is not a good fighter and he kills enemy by luck. The best scene of this film is when D’leh and his fellows chased by a man eating giant bird (its look like giant Ostrich). Generally it is one of films worth to watch in March 2008.

Movie Rating: 7/10

Trailer