Sex and the City: the Movie, just premiered in New York City a couple of days ago to high expectations. Well, there were concerns that a TV show that was well-loved by mostly female fans would be spoilt when it gets to the big screen but I was informed that the movie was everything that people loved on the TV series and more.
Personally, I do not know what's the fuss about Sex and the City. Maybe it is because I did not follow it episode after episode but it figured that viewers loved the visual impact of beautiful women dressed beautifully. Or maybe it could be the crude jokes.
Sex and the City movie poster
Sex and the City has been scheduled for a worldwide release on 30th May, 2008 and I wonder if this will make it to Malaysian cinemas. Well, we had Sex and the City on TV but it is hard to say with the movie. Maybe they have to change the title of the movie into something that doesn't mean SEX at all.
Meanwhile, here's a trailer for all fans of Sex and the City who are eagerly waiting for it in local cinemas like my friends are!
I was checking the cinema listings to see if there's anything nice to watch apart from superhero movies, which I have been overdosed with lately, when I spotted this movie, Made of Honor. Well, I have seen its poster a little while back but I guess it slipped my mind. if you like Grey's Anatomy, you'd probably enjoy Patrick Dempsey in Made of Honor. Me, I love romantic comedies!
Made of Honor movie poster
I dot know about you but before getting my tickets to a movie, I do not mind checking it out on the internet and even catching its trailer on YouTube. Some people do not want spoilers but not me.
Made of Honor makes a great watch for couples but even though I am unattached, I know that this is the kind of movie that will give me an enjoyable time. However, what I look for in a movie is something that will make me remember it a long time down the road. Will Made of Honor be able to provide me that? We shall see.
The latest Indiana Jones movie finally opened in cinemas. It was screened for the first time in Malaysian cinemas on 22nd May, 2008. This is the movie that many of my friends, even those who are not real fans of Indiana Jones have been waiting for.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movie poster
The movie opened on Thursday, a weekday and I was not able to get away from work early. This weekend, the cinemas will be packed and I tell you, I stopped going to the cinemas when it is absolutely packed. I remember going to watch Spiderman some years back and it was full house. I sat next to a lady who coughed throughout the movie. I came home and promptly fell ill.
So perhaps I will only get to watch this like one or two weeks later, if I am still interested by then. Already, I have heard from friends that this is not what they expected Indiana Jones to be! they felt let down, especially with the ending.
Indiana Jones
I don't know, personally, I am generally sick of adventures, fantasy, superheros and "tough guy" kind of movies. I think I'd rather stay home and watch my collection of Korean movies and dramas.
Have you watched Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? Geee.. the title is too long and doesn't really make sense unless you know the storyline. So what do you think of this movie? Will it give me entertainment value for my money or should I not bother?
You really can't escape from the hype of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, wherever you may be. In fact, the hype started to build up way before the release of the movie on 16th May, 2008 in the United States. This is, after all, the second movie of the Chronicles, a follow up to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005).
Well, I didn't watch that first movie back in 2005 so I don't know what all the hype is about. After all, I am not a fan of fantasy movies. The third installment is expected in 2010 and I don't envision myself watching it either.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie poster
I was surprised to learn that we here in Malaysia are already screening The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian in the cinemas but according to Wikipedia, it will only be released on 5th June in Australia and 27th June, 2008 in the United Kingdom. Something must be very wrong.
If you are in one of those countries still waiting for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian to land on your shores, then you will have to make do with this official trailer first. By the way, if you are a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, you may want to check out this Narnia Pricne Caspian contest and win yourself some cool prizes.
If you have read my review of Korean movie [K-movie], My Sassy Girl, you would know that I was quite impressed with the way it was able to move me at a critical point in the movie.
My Sassy Girl [American version] movie poster
When I read that American movie makers are going to remake this movie, I was quite disappointed. I think that my Sassy Girl and Shutter are Asian "classics" that should be left as they are. Why do Americans want to come and mess up these movies, I do not know. Do they think that they could top these productions and the way they are able to touch us? I don't think so. They have more than enough scripts to turn into movies so do that. Make NEW movies.
The American version of My Sassy Girl
Of course, Shutter and My Sassy Girl are just fine examples to cite. There were quite a few Asian “classics” that have been adapted as well…..to failure, in my opinion. You be the judge!
I am sure you have noticed the advertorial on a lot of our blogs for the movie, Hancock. I tell you, this image does nothing to me and I was not even curious to check out what this movie is about. However, when there are too many superhero movies coming out this summer, I really would like to watch something different, so that was why I decided to see what else will be hitting the cinemas besides Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk.
Hancock movie poster
In Hancock, Will Smith stars as John Hancock, a fallen superhero who still has superhero powers [invulnerable, superhuman strength and the power of super-sonic flight - so fake, right?]. He saved the life of Ray Embrey [Jason Bateman], a corporate PR consultant, who because of that, tries to help John Hancock stand up on hios feet again. And guess what? Hancock ends up hitting on the wife of Ray Embrey [Jason Bateman], starring Charlize Theron.
This movie sounds funny with its twists but I am not sure it is the kind of comedy that would be able to make me ROTFL, you know what I am saying? The trailer does not look anything at all funny to me. Maybe I am just hard to pleased!
I didn't update my blog over the past month as I was busy de-cluttering my room and I could not concentrate on blogging when my room is in a mess. It's now almost done. Phew!
So what has been happening in the cinemas lately? The much awaited Iron Man from Marvel has finally been released. I read from various sites that this movie was released in Malaysia on 30th April, 2008 but it only hit the silver screen in the United States on 2nd May, 2008. Not that this matters anymore because the movie could now be watched online. That's what I have been told.
Iron Man movie poster
It seems that this Iron Man movie has lived up to the expectations of all superhero lovers and that Robert Downey Junior gave a stellar performance. Normally, I am not a fan of superheroes but after reading rave movie reviews, I think I'd be moving my butt over to the cinema here in Ipoh. I checked the listings and was shocked to know that thickets are at premium price until the 15th of May, 2008. How can????
Anyway, I recently learned that my blog friend, Vedis, has just settled down in Gopeng, a small town in Perak. It's been ages since I was there. I wonder if they still do have a cinema there. Even if they do, they will never get first runs. I will never survive in Gopeng! I need my dose of big screen movies but for Iron Man, I will wait till ticket prices have returned to normal.
Meanwhile, here is a trailer of Iron Man that was taken from YouTube. Check it out!
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