Thursday, June 20, 2013
Monsters University | Movie review
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Release date in Malaysia: 20 June 2013
Rated: U
Genre: Animation, comedy, family
Running Time: 111 minutes
Director: Dan Scanlon
Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird, Dan Scanlon
Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman
Synopsis: Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. Screaming with laughter and fun, “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”) and produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”).
Verdict: A cartoon with formulaic plot of American college/university flicks, only that it's with monsters instead and minus tits (what's the point then?!). With a bunch of social outcasts teaming up with a popular and "better looking" student for a mutual goal, you'd easily predict how the story would go but fortunately, Monsters University was still quite enjoyable for me. It may not be as original or creative as the first one nor does it have the magic that Pixar-Disney films (before Cars 2) used to have but it does offer sufficient jokes and amusing colourful, lively characters to make it worthwhile. The typical moral values are obvious from the beginning but it still manages to send the message convincingly at the end. I'm not sure, however, if it's "cute" or widely relevant enough for viewers of all ages to enjoy.
Movie reviews
Rated: U
Genre: Animation, comedy, family
Running Time: 111 minutes
Director: Dan Scanlon
Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird, Dan Scanlon
Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman
Synopsis: Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. Screaming with laughter and fun, “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”) and produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”).
Verdict: A cartoon with formulaic plot of American college/university flicks, only that it's with monsters instead and minus tits (what's the point then?!). With a bunch of social outcasts teaming up with a popular and "better looking" student for a mutual goal, you'd easily predict how the story would go but fortunately, Monsters University was still quite enjoyable for me. It may not be as original or creative as the first one nor does it have the magic that Pixar-Disney films (before Cars 2) used to have but it does offer sufficient jokes and amusing colourful, lively characters to make it worthwhile. The typical moral values are obvious from the beginning but it still manages to send the message convincingly at the end. I'm not sure, however, if it's "cute" or widely relevant enough for viewers of all ages to enjoy.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
World War Z | Movie review
LABEL(S):
Release date in Malaysia: 20 June 2013
Rated: P13
Genre: Horror, action
Running Time: 113 minutes
Director: Marc Forster
Writers: Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale, and Matthew Fox
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Max Brooks, the story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.
Verdict: An enjoyable and considerably fresh apocalyptic zombie film. World War Z may be completely unfaithful to the original novel (which totally defeats the purpose of its epic title), it may have average to bad acting (which leads to poor emotional engagement), a predictable ending and (definitely) overused Muse's "The 2nd Law: Isolated System" track, but the film does deliver the most important thing for a zombie movie - thrilling fun. The zombies here are all quicker, agile, more aggressive and their numbers are more than any other previous zombie films. And in every scene with undeads, it has a different challenge for the protagonist to overcome, very much like a video game.
Movie reviews
Rated: P13
Genre: Horror, action
Running Time: 113 minutes
Director: Marc Forster
Writers: Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale, and Matthew Fox
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Max Brooks, the story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.
Verdict: An enjoyable and considerably fresh apocalyptic zombie film. World War Z may be completely unfaithful to the original novel (which totally defeats the purpose of its epic title), it may have average to bad acting (which leads to poor emotional engagement), a predictable ending and (definitely) overused Muse's "The 2nd Law: Isolated System" track, but the film does deliver the most important thing for a zombie movie - thrilling fun. The zombies here are all quicker, agile, more aggressive and their numbers are more than any other previous zombie films. And in every scene with undeads, it has a different challenge for the protagonist to overcome, very much like a video game.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
UFC 161: Evans defeats Henderson, Roy Nelson beaten | Results & recap
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Just a quick recap 'cause there isn't much I feel like talking about. It was one of the less exciting UFC cards. Interim Bantamweight Championship main event was removed from the card, leaving the night without any title or a 5-round bout. Even the intended co-main event was pulled out. Good guy Sonnen wanted to replace Rogerio Nogueira but couldn't apparently due to visa issues with Canada. That would've been something at least.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Just a quick recap 'cause there isn't much I feel like talking about. It was one of the less exciting UFC cards. Interim Bantamweight Championship main event was removed from the card, leaving the night without any title or a 5-round bout. Even the intended co-main event was pulled out. Good guy Sonnen wanted to replace Rogerio Nogueira but couldn't apparently due to visa issues with Canada. That would've been something at least.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
MIMMA Grand Finals: Sexton ends Davis' winning streak | Results, recap & review
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Majority of the crowd at Stadium Negara Kuala Lumpur last night probably hoped that Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton's strong built body and Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt advantages would be cancelled out by our home boy Peter "The Pistol" Davis' longer reach, unorthodox striking and confidence gained from his winning streak... but unfortunately it didn't. Sexton got the referee stoppage win with 10 seconds left in the first round. The grappler beats the striker in this one. It was the perfect debut for the newly signed ONE FC lightweight fighter.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Majority of the crowd at Stadium Negara Kuala Lumpur last night probably hoped that Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton's strong built body and Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt advantages would be cancelled out by our home boy Peter "The Pistol" Davis' longer reach, unorthodox striking and confidence gained from his winning streak... but unfortunately it didn't. Sexton got the referee stoppage win with 10 seconds left in the first round. The grappler beats the striker in this one. It was the perfect debut for the newly signed ONE FC lightweight fighter.
Friday, June 14, 2013
MIMMA Finals Weigh-In Results: Sex., Pistol, all ready to rock Stadium Negara
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Fighters successfully made weights for their respective bouts, ring girls with their boobs forcefully pressed up, domestic political rally postponed, venue ready... the first ever MIMMA Grand Finals is all set to entertain the Malaysian crowd at Stadium Negara KL tomorrow!
To view photos from the weigh-ins, click here.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Fighters successfully made weights for their respective bouts, ring girls with their boobs forcefully pressed up, domestic political rally postponed, venue ready... the first ever MIMMA Grand Finals is all set to entertain the Malaysian crowd at Stadium Negara KL tomorrow!
To view photos from the weigh-ins, click here.
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