The autopsy of Jane Doe - A good horror movie that does not sacrifice acting.

Beside the bland jump scare crap that in horror flicks nowaday, most of the actors just cashing in their paychecks by giving run of the mill performance. Here Brian Cox elevated the whole movie with equally strong effort from Emille Hirsch. The set-up of the first two acts are very good with each revelations tightening the tension. It has that gritty dirty look of 70's horror movies and abundant of hairy inducing scares. Like most horror movie tropes, the third act dissipate the thrill when you know the reason for what is going on. Don't bother for local movie screening cause the nudity and organ dissection scenes are very graphic.

Nocturnal Animals - A psychological thriller directed by a fashion icon.

On the surface, I was expecting a 2 hour movie masquerading as perfume commercial with lush visual cues. 10 minutes in I was literally surprised that it's a legit movie that blends stylistic choice of David Lynch and the depth of Coen brother story type. Great performances all around from the A-list celebrities with Michael Shannon doing his "best supporting role" thing and Aaron Taylor Johnson is convincing as the creepy guy who terrorizes Jake Gyllenhaal. Now Tom Ford really blinks on my radar as a film director to watch out although he is the bane of my existence. You gotta thank him when your wife or ex-girlfriend who wanted that piece of Gucci swags.

Oh man, Amy Adams is giving me headaches with Arrival and Nocturnal Animals. In a good way.

As a fan of thriller, suspense and mind-bending movies, the kind that makes you google "___ ending explained" after watching, I have to say both of these movies are strangely satisfying.

Arrival - I was fooled from the beginning and I'm sure a lot of people would be tricked. It goes to prove that our human brains are wired to perceive certain things certain way. By the time the major plot twist was revealed, a sudden rush of wave came over me because it means, I've been watching or interpreting the entire movie the WRONG WAY. This is the kind of movie that makes you rethink again and again. It sort of reminds me of Predestination for some odd reason (though it's a totally different genre). Anyways, it can be a bit slow for some and it's obviously not an Independence Day type of alien invasion action movie. So if you're looking for action, you won't get it. You need to wreck your brains for this and I love the twist. There are a few plot holes but I can forgive them at the end.

Nocturnal Animals - Amy Adams doesn't have much to do here tbh, I think Jake and Michael, even Aaron who acts as the villain are amazing. They really make the movie a whole lot better. As for the plot, I really feel for Jake. He went through something so terrible and I don't think the entire scene at the middle of nowhere when it happened (trying not spoil anything) is gratuitous in any way, it's quite necessary to make audience feel Jake as if we were in his position and that will justify what he did at the end. A story within a story done with style. The open ending did make me go for a while, it's basically open for interpretation. Some movies that don't explain every single thing may be frustrating to watch, but this one is At the end, it's pretty self-explanatory.

Not to be missed.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) - Very very good... this Star Wars movie far more better than Episode VII. Gareth Edwards really did a fantastic job....

Rogue one (2016) - The funniest lines come from
Chirrut Îmwe starring Donnie Yen when he is captured by bad guys and blindfolded , he said ' Are you kidding me, I am blind' . Donnie Yen also got the chance to show off some of his kung fu skill.

Now You See Me 2 (2016) - Not bad, better than many stupid movies...
Adele Live in New York City (2015) -
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) - Re-watched, awesome...... For me Christopher Nolan's Batman is the best Batman movies. It more better than Batman vs Superman.. Ben Affleck for Batman maybe not a good choice, this Batman face look not so clean, maybe he didn't shave...
Christian Bale is the best....

I still prefer the first NYSM than the second

Oh!!! me too........

Rogue One probably the weakest movie SW ever. 5.5/10

Elle - Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Paul Verhoeven really did one of those unconventional story that challenge your perception. It's easy to call this a dark thriller but it isn't. The first 5 minutes will direct you to look at the movie in one direction like the sexual assault portion but it's much more than that. It became a character study of an unlikable lead with not just humanizing her so we can shed empathy toward her. As a matter of fact, her unlikability is the strongest attraction to keep watching how the story unfolds and there's that moment you will believe what she had done justifiable warranted. It does open up a lot of questions with no easy answers. Be warned as a Verhoeven film, it's sexual and perverse at the same time. Amazing lead actress and a great film.

SEE YOU TOMORROW. Fun hilarious sweet colorful film. Really nice movie. Easily the best movie for Christmas 2016. 7/10

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P4553|\|63R5 5.8/10

False ads.
Short chemistry between the two.
Not really sinister.

The great wall 2016

The best ever hahahaha

Love the idea of east and west combo in 1 film

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Railroad Tigers 6/10
Despite lacking JC one man show, it's still hilarious and entertaining.

The Great Wall 5/10
A short rushed movie.

The Great Wall (2016) - A Very Entertaining Film, lots of action...

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Passangers (2016) - Going to this movie, i kept my expectation low as many of my favourite movie reviewers said it's not good....

But i love it!! I enjoy the standard 3 act setup and it takes time to make us understand the 2 main character better.

Brought my wife along in this movies and we agreed this is a great date movie!

Pacing is great, the starship is gorgeous and they got 2 of the best and most likable actors working today. 10/10

For me, this movie is very good too...

Would be more awesome in 3D haha

What the HECK did I just watch!!

Let's rewind!!?!

The Great Wall 長城 (2016)....

Okay and who is involved?

Directed by Zhang Yimou

Produced by Thomas Tull
Charles Roven
Jon Jashni
Peter Loehr

Screenplay by Carlo Bernard
Doug Miro
Tony Gilroy

Right...

Now I understand...

Alot of flak was made for making Matt Damon the star of the show...

I am actually okay with the concept of occidentals in China during the Song Dynasty.

Heck, remains of occidentals have be found in the Gobi Desert that dates back to 1800BC (Wikipedia Tarim mummies why don't you. Worst case, you learn something new)

My main concern is the inadequacies in the storyline!!!

What do I mean?

I am getting ahead of myself.

I am all for collaborating between the east and west.

I am sure alot can be learnt from each other.

Universal Pictures has a proud history.

One of the oldest surviving movie studio in the world, and it made a name for itself, by making low cost highly profitable movie.

Namely, Monster/Horror movies.

Another reason why I am attracted to this movie because of Zhang Yimou.

I love his eye for details.

To date his

Raise the Red Lantern 1991
Shanghai Triad 1995

remains my top fave Chinese movies!!

His latest offerings is too... lacking a better term, Hollywood!!

Granted it is a Hollywood movie and have to add, COME ON!!!

What to I mean?



I blame it on the storyline.

Too many liberties were made towards Chinese "history" to make this more enjoyable for me.

Okay, it is beautifully shot, I give is that.

As always, this is just my humble two sen

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La La Land - Calling it the best movie of 2016

My exposure to musical movies only extends to Grease or West Side Story. Not even fond of this genre to begin with, who cares...this one just transcend to an almost magical experience for me. The song, the choreography, the visual, the editing, the performances and the story just compliment each other beautifully. At the core of it still the same story as Whiplash but without the violent obsession to achieve your dream. This time around it took a look at the same narrative from the optimistic viewpoint. It balances out the message where there's a point you need to go all in to pursue your dream and also a point you need to pull back. No amount of writing or review can describe the joy of watching this must see film. Emma Stone quite easily the one to watch out at Oscar and no problem with this one clinching best director or best movie.

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