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July 2, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Nadia Shami

I have never read the book. I only know about the Edward-Bella-Jacob love triangle by watching the films. Well, in fact I have tried listening to New Moon audio book that’s why I was a little confident in explaining to my friends the vague parts of the film.

It takes a week to finish one audio book; but it takes a year to wait before you can watch each movie.

Twilight phenomenon started in 2008. When I heard the news that Twilight was coming out on theaters on November of that year, I already saw a lot of people reading the book. Okay, so what is the point of watching it when there’s a book already or vice-versa? Seeing people reading the book never enticed me to read also.

November came, Twilight was already showing; it was on its second week, and I am not still watching. However, one day, I had to end my intrigue. I heard my friends talking about the movie: criticizing the actors, some scenes etc. Now what, how come these people can’t over it? So I watched.

After watching the film, I finally knew who Edward, Bella and Jacob were. And from that time on, I became a fan of–Jacob. I not trying to say the Edward’s no good for Bella, but I think for a guy he is too mushy and dramatic. Okay enough of it.

Let us skip New Moon and talk about Eclipse.

Man, the movie was superb! I was in awe while watching the film. Yes, you may say “how come you’re amazed when it’s the most uninteresting book of the Saga?”

I do not think so. I think it was the best because for some reason, true love was portrayed in the film. It was in this film where Edward showed his unconditional love for Bella–actually, not only Edward but Jacob too!

In this film, there was an air of seriousness. No more boy-next-door and teenybopper scenes where only the “good looks” of Edward and Jacob were shown. Here, the real theme of the whole Twilight thing was established–both guys were expressing their deep love for Bella.

But, say, the negative parts of this film is that there were a lot of chattering. Bella talks about how she wants Edward to change her into a vampire. Edward talks about how he won’t have sex with her until they’re married. Jacob talks about how much he loves Bella. Bella talks about how she doesn’t love Jacob. Bella’s dad talks about how he doesn’t trust Edward. And the Cullens talk about Victoria’s nefarious plans to wipe them out.

A whole lot of chattering or not–the film was able to deliver a lesson. And this is where I begin to love Edward’s character. Old school as it may seems, but its definitely the right thing to do.

*moment of silence* I guess I should leave you hanging, because the rest of the story is for you to find out. Enjoy the film!

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

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July 1, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Tatta Matt

Unarguably the best among the three; Toy Story franchise returns with it’s final edition in a 3D avatar for one last time. Directed by Lee Unkrich and produced by Disney Pixar, Toy Story 3 - one of the most loved animated movie - runs for 1 hour 45 minutes, making it a short and sweet adventure tale of lifeless toys, that speak a mind of their own.

Andy the kid, who once had a huge collection of toys in his room, has now grown up into a hand-some teenager, soon he will join college and it is time for him to put his beloved toys away, though they are still in perfect shape. Woody the sheriff is hopeful that Andy will tuck them away safely in the attic so that when he has kids of his own, they’ll play with the toys someday, but Wood’s and his friends’ dreams are short-lived, for, Andy’s mother is of the opinion that the toys be discarded as nobody would play with them once Andy leaves home.

As Andy picks up Woody and Buzz Light Year, his heart skips a beat yet again for the two of his favorite toys and he wants to take them to college with him. So he puts the two in a box, which he would take away to college and others in a bag that his mom will donate to a nearby kid’s day care centre. His mom mistakenly picks up the other bag, thinking it is trash and throws it out of the house. Woody is now in a fix. He has to save his friends. Off he jumps the window, saves his friends form trash van and they all crash land in the box that is to be donated to Sunnyside Day care.

Sunnyside Day care is now altogether new and fascinating home for the toys and an unknown place where they are accorded a warm welcome by other toys. But their grief of being discarded by Andy still looms, until they meet Losto - the Pink Bear. Woods tries to convince his friends to return to Andy, but the toys have now taken a disliking for him and decided to stay back at the day care center, with different kids each day, playing with them all day long. The unruly kids of the day care get the better of Andy’s toys and it is now Lotso has trapped them. Someone’s arm is missing, while someone else’s nose goes for a toss! The toys are in an utter mess and now want to break free.

Then on begins their adventure journey through the day care center with loads of twists and turns. How they manage to save their life and whether Andy takes all of them to college is a must watch, the plot of the story flows smoothly throughout and does not give way to confusion. Even if you haven’t seen the earlier two installments; it doesn’t confuse you a bit. You get the gist of the story the moment it begins to roll on screen. Also the romantic angle of a heart broken Barbie and Ken is well picturized. All toys play their characters well on the screen and it goes for voice over artists behind the scenes.

All in all… Toy Story is a must watch for people of all ages. Go Watch it.

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Movie Review: Toy Story 3

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June 30, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Michael Walters

This year has been a slow year for movies so far. If you haven’t been going to the movies, don’t worry because you haven’t missed much. The best movie to come out this year in my opinion so far has been Kick Ass, which isn’t saying much. It was a very unique take on the superhero movie, but at the end of the day, it’s a superhero movie.

It’s a good thing the summer movie season is upon us now and we have some better flicks to look forward to.

The Adrien Brody science fiction thriller, Splice, came out last week and although it hasn’t done much at the box office, it has been getting great feedback from critics and moviegoers. I have not seen it but it is at the top of my short-term movie list.

It has been over 10 years since Toy Story 2 came out, and audiences are eager to see what will happen when Andy goes to college in Toy Story 3. I am very excited for this one for two reasons. First off, Pixar has yet to make a bad movie. Second, Toy Story spans generations and it seems like everyone wants to see it. Expect a big box office weekend when Toy Story 3 comes out.

My early pick for best picture of the year belongs to Inception. Directed by the great Christopher Nolan and starring an interesting combination of Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page, Inception is one of the few big budget original screenplays being released this year.

While the trailers for Inception have been very much ambiguous until recently I do not think it will matter in the long run. I would trust Christopher Nolan with any script. It seems the more movies he does, the better he gets as well.

In a last attempt to save his career, M. Night Shymalan will be releasing The Last Airbender based on a children’s show of the same name on Nickelodeon. I have to admit, the visual effects in the trailers have looked pretty impressive and I won’t be ashamed to be lined up with the Nickelodeon generation to see this one.

On the indie side of things, I can’t wait to see the Jonah Hill comedy, Cyrus. It also stars John C. Reilly and the great Marissa Tomei and looks both creepy and hilarious. From some friends who saw it, I have heard that it is a heartfelt movie and appropriate to see on a date.

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Movies That Will Be Worth Seeing This Year

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June 29, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Katherine Reid

The Karate Kid has a lot more kung fu than karate, but it’s based on the original movie from 1984 so the producers decided to keep the name for nostalgia’s sake. Unlike the original, this Karate Kid was shot in China. You get a great sense of the atmosphere on the streets of Beijing, and when Dre and his class visit the Forbidden City, you feel like you’re sightseeing too. The teachings of Mr. Han can fall a little flat because of bad dialogue, but when Dre finally enters the ring for the last fight, you can’t help but cheer.

The story of the new Karate Kid is slightly changed from the original. In the 2010 Karate Kid, Dre Parker and his mother move to China, when she gets a new job after losing faith in Detroit’s failing economy. Dre is immediately targeted by a tough gang of kung-fu kids led by a strong fighter named Cheng.

Dre might be fast, but he’s left defenseless against the martial art skills of Cheng and his gang. The beatings continue every day during school and afterward and Dre starts to wish he’d never come to China.

Luckily for Dre, not that all of China is bad. There is Mei Ying, the pretty aspiring violinist who befriends Dre early on. Unfortunately, Mei Ying also happens to be Cheng’s childhood friend and he doesn’t take kindly to Dre consorting with his longtime crush. The gang seems to come on even harder whenever they spot Dre and Mei Ying hanging out.

But one day, all that changes. The bullies chase Dre home and surround him. He’s just about to pass out from the beatings when his apartment maintenance man, Mr. Han breaks up the fight and shows the gang a thing or two about real kung fu.

Dre asks Mr. Han to teach him kung fu, but Mr. Han isn’t looking for a student. Instead, Mr. Han takes Dre to the kung fu academy where Cheng and the other bullies train so they can make peace. But the bullies don’t want to make peace. Instead their teacher challenges Dre to enter the kung fu tournament. Mr. Han promises to teach Dre the ways of kung fu and their training begins.

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Movie Review: The Karate Kid, 2010

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June 28, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Shaz Ferouz

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are back in this year’s summer action comedy Knight and Day. It’s the second movie both of these A list Hollywood actors have acted in after the 2001 film Vanilla Sky. Which was a pretty frigging weird movie if you recall. Formally titled “Wichita” and “Trouble man”, this film originally slated Chris Tucker and Eva Mendes as the two lead roles. Apparently Chris Tucker didn’t want to do the Movie unless Jackie Chan was included as well. He also insisted they changed the title to Rush Hour 4 for some reason. Seriously though I think it just came down to the fact that nobody would buy Tucker as a spy. This movie is far fetched as it is.

Anyway Tom Cruise plays a spy *que Mission Impossible Music*, not exactly like Ethan Hunt however he plays a less serious, cornier version of his Mission Impossible character called Roy Miller. Da Da Da Duh Dum. Cameron Diaz plays June Havens who unwittingly gets entangled with him at an airport and now her life is in danger.

I did like how the movie started but it slowly spiraled down a path of big smiles, unrealistic action and predictable humor. The only saving factor for this movie was the fact that Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz were acting in it. These two A list actors took what would have been a B grade movie and turned it into something that’s actually semi watchable. I’m actually a little surprised both of them agreed to take the roles.

It was entertaining at some parts though and shot in various locations around the world. So if you’re in the mood for a generic Hollywood action adventure where the bad guys have such terrible aim that even after thousands of bullets have been fired hitting everything in site but still managing some how to miss main characters, this might be your movie. Otherwise you might want to save your money for Toy Story 3. I hear that might be a good one.

I rate this movie 2.5 out of 5

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Movie Review: Knight and Day

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June 25, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Seamus O’Reilly

John C. Reilly was born on May 24, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were both Catholics and he graduated from Brother Rice High School, a Catholic school. After that he furthered his education at DePaul University, Reilly almost immediately began acting. In 1989 he had a role in the film Casualties of War, directed by Brian DePalma. Reilly has been featured in over fifty movies so far in his life, and is already in the process of making more films. He has been nominated for a Grammy and an Academy Award. The Grammy was for his work in the film Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, in which he wrote a song titled after the movie. His Academy Award nomination came from his part in the film Chicago, the nomination was for Best Supporting Actor.

While I’m sure many will disagree, two of John C. Reilly’s best films have got to be Step Brothers and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. In my opinion, no two men can compete with the comedy tag team of Will Ferrell. These two movies are completely ridiculous and at times quite stupid, but never fail to make me laugh. Anybody who doesn’t at least get a few good laughs out of either of these films has literally no sense of humor what so ever.

In Talladega Nights, John C. Reilly plays Cal Naughton Jr, a NASCAR driver who has been the right hand man to the legendary Ricky Bobby, Ferrell, for as long as they have both been racing. The tables turn and Ricky Bobby falls from glory, leaving Cal Naughton Jr. as the top American driver in the circuit. To add insult to injury Reilly’s character, Naughton, shows up at Ricky Bobby’s house while he is out one day. He takes his place living there with Bobby’s wife and kids. Hilariously enough the two still remain best friends like always, but Bobby has lapses where he realizes that Naughton is completely screwing him over. The southern accents and overall NASCAR personalities portrayed by Ferrell and Reilly in Talladega Nights is so dead on, and that is the real clincher that makes this film hilarious. At times the humor may be a little over the top, but it is certainly one of Reilly’s funniest performances.

Step Brothers was made after Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and had extraordinarily high expectations to be hilarious after the success of Ferrell and Reilly’s first film together. In this movie Reilly plays Dale Doback a 39 year old who still lives with his mother, and Ferrell plays a 39 year old, Brennan Huff, who still lives with his father. Their parents get married and they are forced to move in together. The antics that ensue after the move in are absolutely ridiculous. The two hate each other at first, but then when Dale punches Brennan’s younger brother in the face they hit it off. The end up making bunk-beds and doing karate in the garage, and filming a music video on Dale’s father’s yacht. They ruin the yacht and their parents force them to move out of their house and become real people. The whole concept of the the movie is crazy and Ferrell and Reilly play the roles perfectly.

While John C. Reilly has played serious roles before in movies such as Chicago, The Perfect Storm, and The Aviator I much prefer his comedic roles, especially when he shares the screen with Will Ferrell. The two movies they have starred in together have both been wildly successful and hilarious.

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John C. Reilly: The Comedic Duo of Reilly and Ferrell

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June 24, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Vikram Gill

Overdose of action from start to finish. There is all sorts of action sequences, you’ll see fist fight, gun fight, explosions in excess, airplane escapes, even a tank firing in mid air. It will satisfy your senses if you are a fan of action flicks.

Beginning action scenes shot in Mexico have been roughly done. There is too much shaking of the camera and its not quiet clear as what exactly is happening. Soon after the chopper chase sequence is breathtaking, the outcome even better.

There are few unbelievable moments but carried out convincingly well. The scene when they fly a falling tank with a balloon by firing from the main gun to get elevation and avoid the hard fall. Its impossible but they definitely made a believer out of me.

Humor quotient have not been forgotten and we do see funny moments from time to time. In one scene shot in a hospital, we see patients watching a 3D movie with their glasses on and when a car actually crashing into their room, they appreciate the 3D affects. But the most humor we get is from BA. His fear of flying and calling everyone ‘You Fool’ are comical every single time.

Storyline is just average and it feels like the director only wants us to see the carnage. One thing, which is very interesting, is when the team discusses the plan and on parallel we see it being carried out to perfection. Side by side narration is a must have when everything we see is blowing up.

Dialogues are the usual, the line ‘I love it when a plan comes together’ have been repeated sufficient times. Mostly I believe the actions have been created on the computers but animation is realistic except barring some scenes in the end. The whole shipyard crumbling down was a bit too much.

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Movie Review: The A-Team

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June 23, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Shaz Ferouz

Based on the 2003 video game of the same and starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan, Gemma Arterton as Princess Tamina and Ben Kingsley as Nizam. It was directed by Mike Newell and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.

I was a little unsure about Jake playing a macho character though. You know, cause of the whole Brokeback Mountain thing. He actually does resemble the Video Game character however and has a “Persian-ish” kind of look so maybe it was a good choice? Well as it turns out he didn’t do such a bad job.

Gemma Arterton as Princess Tamina plays a very good heroine and I expect bigger and better things for her in the future. She’s really cute. Ben Kingsley is making a bit of a come back and after “A Sound of Thunder” I’m sure he’s glad he still gets decent parts in movies.

This film is exactly what you think it’ll be. If I didn’t know anything about who distributed and produced it I would still say Disney and Bruckheimer five minutes into the movie. It was funny, action packed and cheesy in just the right amount to make it so very Disney. The general plot of the movie is that a mystical dagger that contains the sands of time has the power to reverse time. No Delorean, no 1.21 gigawatts, no 88 MPH. Doc brown didn’t need all that apparently.

Like most time travel movies though you some how know, especially since its Disney, that if any of the lead characters die, they might just come back to life through some clever time travel. I mean it’s Disney. Happy endings are compulsory. None of that bad guys get away with it at the end kind of stuff. So thus you might be able to guess the ending once you find out what exactly it is the bad guys in this film want to do.

The bad guys in this case are the Hassansins. I know what you’re thinking. Isn’t that just assasins with a H? I actually thought it was Hollywood playing on stereotypes again. Like take a middle eastern sounding name like Hassan combine it with a scary proffession like assasins and you get Hassansins! Like Mustafa + Savages= Mustavages, or Anwar + Warriors = Anwarriors or Ali + Gangster = uh? Ali G? Oh I lost it on the last one. Thats what I thought it was. Lets face it, it wouldn’t be the first time right? It turns out however that “Hashshashins” were the Persian designation of the Nizari branch of the Ismaili Shia Muslims during the Middle Ages and is thought from which the word assassin originated from. So um My bad.

Thought that little piece of trivia was worth mentioning. I would watch it again and that doesn’t happen for many movies. It does its job as an entertaining action adventure while pleasing most of the fans of the video game I’m sure.

My movie review rating 4/5.

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Movie Review: Prince of Persia, The Sands of Time

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June 22, 2010 by jameslucas.

By Christopher M Brown

In a nutshell, better than Shrek 3.

The best part about catching this movie was going together with my kids. Although the ticket prices can be a killer, I have reduced that slightly with a discount offered by one of the credit card promotions. I was actually wondering how they would be able to continue this franchise to part 4 since 3 was abysmal. If my kids weren’t involved, I probably would not have gone.

Thankfully, the movie was much better than I thought. I even got to reacquaint with an old children’s character, namely Rumpelstiltskin. I had forgotten about him. I even forgot the story, which he was based. I knew that they had changed his story quite a bit for the movie though, so right after the movie, I read up on his story again and now I can’t forget it.

The start of the story is about married life for Shrek. The daily routine he goes through actually becomes mind numbing for him. Of course, for the movie, the daily family scenes are highly exaggerated. No self respecting father could ever agree with that family life would get to the point where he got sick of it, if he knew how to manage and love his family. But for the scope of the movie, it served its purpose to compel Shrek to sign the magical contract.

The way they expanded the scope of Rumpelstiltskin is very good indeed. It definitely gave much more breadth to the movie and even the comedy worked. Except for the angry hair, which seemed to be inserted like an afterthought. I thought having the replacement day contract was a good way to explore the alternative world and give this franchise a fresh breath of air. Finally, at the end of it all, any father would have breathed a sigh of relief. All fathers should go through this experience once to re-appreciate their family. As they say in the movie, you don’t know what you have until you lose it.

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Movie Review: Shrek Forever After

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