This Is the End (2013)

Having watched a really terrible Rapture-Palooza (2013) a few months back, I was a little sceptic about this movie.

I had it for a while now, and only managed to watch this today and...

It is actually, okay.

Alot of reference were made to James Franco past movies (namely The Pineapple Express 2008) and it is basically about THE Apocalypse.

The cast is staggering

James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride!!! With surprising appearance by Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Rihanna, Paul Rudd & Channing Tatum (WHAT THE HECK MADE HIM DECIDE TO TAKE ON THAT ROLE )!!!!!!

The movie is very dialogue driven movie. And basically explore the neurotic tendencies of everyone (they basically played themselves).

Just one question, WHAT HAPPENED TO EMMA WATSON!!!!!

Give this a go why don't you.

My Two Sen

Train to Busan (2016)

This movie is completely entertaining. It's fast paced and relentless. It shocks and the action is top notch but best of all it gives you characters you can root for and cringe at when the danger mounts.

If you don't already know, this is a Korean take on the zombie genre. All on a bullet train no less!

Get the tickets and board this train!

Ratings : 3 out of 5 stars

Secret Life of Pets - 3.5/5
It has great animations and visual design (as expected from a modern animation movie), simple storyline (not all movies have to be about the end of the world or super villains vs super heroes), and some slapstick humor moments in it.

A light movie that anyone can just walk in, enjoy and laugh. Shows the unknown side of pets and wild animals when humans are not around

Recently watched Nerve. Love the soundtrack, fits the movie very much. Overall, the adrenaline rush is good. Only gripe is they take things a tad too far in the final part. Other than that, I enjoyed it for what it is.

7.5/10
Blue Jay (2016)

Beautiful movie about two former lovebirds who meet again after 22 years at their hometown. It's a trip down memory lane as they chat about the past and catching up. I love this movie so much. Such a wonderful simple minimalistic indie movie shot in black and white, shot in just 7 days and still able to surpass so many other movies out there. I need more movies like this rather than cheesy superficial romance.

This feels very raw and surreal, the chemistry between Mark Duplass and Sarah Paulson are incredible. Flawless performances. They nail the awkward intermittent pauses so well. Needless to say, it's a dialogue heavy movie but that's the strength. I can watch these two talk forever and would still love it. I don't normally dig romantic films but this one is utterly heartwrenching in the most beautiful way ever.

10/10

The Accountant (2016)

Life is tough...

Had a horrible few months... With no end in sight...

The silver lining (if you want to call it that) is... being able to watch this today.

This was not my first choice of movie for today, and have to add, the timing was right and I could watch Jack Reacher immediately after this so...

How would I describe this movie?

Erm.... Rain Man (1988) meets John Wick (2014).

I may regret the John Wick reference, because I do not want to over sell this and cause people to watch this with the wrong expectation!

There is an "independent movie" feels to this, which is good.

The story.... is an amalgamation of many things, meaning, the movie keeps "switching" genre mid way through, which is interesting.

The pacing maybe slow for some people

And talk about highly functioning autism... I really think the writers have TAKEN ALOT of artistic licensing with this!!!

The Good

Storyline is interesting. Slow, and have to add the director does keep your interest

The Bad

Ben Affleck & Anna Kendrick pairing... Really??? Seriously???!!

The Ugly

There are two major twists in this movie. One, there is no way the audience would guess it, and the second, I kicked myself for not guessing sooner... I fell for the "misdirection"!!!

So, do I think this movie is worthy of your money?

The answer is yes.

If you like interesting, you will like this movie

My Two Sen.

Hail, Caesar! - Fun escapades of Hollywood Golden Age.
So you have the expected Coen alumni mixing with some big name talents to bring out a wacky satire of the old big studio days. The joy and fun part of the film is watching everyone overacting to reflect the stiff and pretentious form of performances coming from that period. As if everyone dials up to 11, sadly the film lacks focus in the plotline. Basically, you ask yourself at the end..."It's that it?????". The silver lining is discovering Alden Ehrenreich, who in my opinion could be the next big thing and able to do a Coen's character justice.

Haha interesting.

Erm... I used the term Rain Man + Johnny Wick...

haha great

dr strange and accountant this weekend plan it is  

waiting for live by night , silence and Arrival..

I wonder what is thursday special after the shocking turn around in the election today

Moonlight - Powerful. La La Land you are down to #2 spot!

Screener courtesy of Jack Sparrow. Was really eager to watch this cause all the highly reputable critics (I don't mean the youtube kind) waxing lyrical poem of this freaking amazing film. It's not a misery porn or brokeback mountain clone, it's so much more than that. The formula is like Boyhood but with a proper story behind it and jaw dropping performances packaged with great cinematography. In many ways it's a coming of age archetype, but exploring topics we have seldom seen portrayed in a film before. Mahershala Ali brief appearance just cemented his ascension to the serious actor A-list club and a heartbreaking performance by Naomie Harris that question your faith in hope at all. The journey of seeing how the boy becoming the man is beautifully structured and powerfully realized. It's like watching a new auteur reinventing a wheel who just not nailed the journey payoff, but a destination that's worth the effort to reach.

In a way yes...but deeper and more gratifying!