Reasons I'll be watching New Moon (2009)

The Twilight Saga: New Moon tells the story after Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

I just copy/paste'd that from IMDb.

Here are the top three reasons why I'll be watching it.

First, the beautiful Ashley Greene. Don't judge me.

Second, being that the director is Chris Weitz. I was not happy with his adaptation of The Golden Compass (2007). Mainly because I've read the novel and he cuts out some of my favourite parts. But now, I'm more matured about movies, I think he did a great job and I have faith in him directing New Moon. And I love About a Boy (2002).

Third, I have seen Twilight (2008) and I feel attached to this. Whenever I start a series, I need to finish it. But I haven't read New Moon and most of the time, when I watch a movie based on a novel before reading that particular novel, he movie would be good. So I'm planning to catch this and then read the book.

I've seen the trailers (yes, plural), and they look good. Chris Weitz directing it -- I'd say this is a safe bet.

Here's the first trailer. To anyone who hasn't seen it yet, enjoy:

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Deathly Hallows set pics are bloody wicked!!!

Okay, I found these a while back, but only decided to upload them here now. So enjoy. See if you can recognize any scenes from the book. IMHO, Deathly Hallows is going to look great after some serious Half-Blood Prince kind of editing.

Can't wait!

District 9 is a Powerful and Disturbing Movie with a Message

Every not-so-often comes a movie that is disturbing and holds such a powerful message that it will definitely leave an impression on you. Whether you enjoyed it or not, it will certainly cling onto you. District 9 is original, realistic, and powerful and it definitely delivers the message.



District 9 tells the story of what happened when a malnourished and weakened alien race is stranded on Earth. Our people give them a place to stay, yet, like any normal human, we fear and hate them. Thus ‘racism’ is the main subject even after two decades since the aliens landed.


As the story goes, Wikus, an MNU (Multi-National United)agent, is sent to evict these ‘prawns’ to a new place – or rather, a concentration camp – where they can no longer make human feel uneasy. But during the eviction notification process, conflicts arise and Wikus is accidently exposed to a biofuel that slowly turns him into the ‘prawns’. He then experiences what it feels like to be surrounded by people that hate him.

The movie is way more realistic that – in its own term.

It’s told in the form of a documentary, using snippets of ‘real and raw’ footage of when the alien first came, interviews with people, and also hand-held and even security camera all put together into one beautiful piece of work. The second half however is shown in a clean and edited movie picture. It is so well done that you won’t even notice the shift in the story-telling process.

The acting are top-notch, even Oscar-worthy I might add, and not to mention that the movie is made by a first-time big-budget movie director with a cast of unknowns.

But enough of that.

What I love the most about the movie is that the ‘prawns’ are depicted not as aliens but as a minority race living on Earth. People hate them. We run tests of them. Abuse and even kill them. Racism and intolerance is a bad thing. And through Wikus we will feel how it’s like to be hated. For example, in one powerful scene, Wikus is forced to kill a prawn. He hesitates and was electrocuted.

I won’t say any more. You just have to see it for yourself and really catch that message it’s trying to deliver.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra; Do NOT underestimate it!

After Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, most people weren’t getting their hopes high for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. It wasn’t even screened for critics fearing that they might and will bash it. But it is, however, something completely different. And will most probably exceed, if not meet, expectaions.

First, the storyline itself is ‘smart’ for this type of adrenaline-filled action movie. It has one long storyline that starts at the middle, then goes back to the beginning with the efficient uses of flashbacks, and it finishes off with all the questions answered at the end. This way, you’ll keep guessing throughout and the twist is also great – if you haven’t read the spoilers, that is. I also love the fact that most of the characters have their own backstories and some even intertwine.

Next, the action and visual effect is really fun to watch. The editing is neat and camera angles are superb. Some scenes might not be as realistic as others but that is okay because it makes the movie looks like a real live-action cartoon. There’s plenty of choreographed hand-to-hand and sword fights, shootouts and an awesome car chase scene where the Joes are trying to stop the Baroness from destroying the Eiffel Tower – and the Joes are not even in a car.

The acting, honestly, is nowhere near Oscar-worthy. It’s cheesy and awkward most of the time. But it fits because it gives the movie a B-movie feel to it. Super-evil villains trying to take over the world, a great leader, a wise-crack, add in some philosophical lines, silly one-liners and scientific jargon nonsense and it will spell ‘FUN’!

However, the movie does contain a lot of flaws. I mean, sinking ice? What? But you have to remember that this movie is based on a toy franchise, and a cartoon and comic series whose sole purpose is to sell those toys. So it could easily be forgiven.

All in all, if you’re seeking a fun, action-spiked, filled with testosterone movie that you just want to watch, laugh, be awed by the visual and just to turn your brain off, relax and enjoy, then G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is just the thing.