Movie Review: Knight and Day

Movie Review: Knight and Day
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 friggin 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 sight 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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So with this Knight and Day movie, despite a few concerns, Tom Cruise has still proven to be a bankable star. His on-screen chemistry with Cameron Diaz is considered to be good as well. Just watching a couple of Knight and Day movie trailers gives the idea that they click in their latest film together.

Movie Review: Toy Story 3

Movie Review - Toy Story 3
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 favourite 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. 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 centre, 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 they have been trapped by Lotso. 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 centre 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 instalments; 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 picturised. All toys play their characters well on the screen and same 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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For me I think that it is refreshing to find a second sequel to be as good as Toy Story 3. The Toy Story 3 characters really showed their charisma.

Movie Review: The A-Team

Movie Review: The A-Team
By Shaz Ferouz

Don't you just love remakes? With so many adaptations/remakes running around I suppose it was just a matter of time before The A-Team got remade. Based of the TV series which ran from 1983- 1987 a lot of us might not have had a chance to watch it or remember it very well because we were too young. So if you did remember the series well. Dude! You are so old. The good thing about not really remembering this series is that I went to watch as an average movie goer with no expectations a fan might have. Which is a nice change.

The movie stars Liam Neeson as Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith (Liam Neeson), Bradley Cooper as Templeton "Faceman" Peck, Quinton Jackson as B.A. Baracus and Sharlto Copley as H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock. Jessica Biel plays DCIS Captain Charissa Sosa and the film is directed by Joe Carnahan.

Now the A-Team stands for Alpha Team and just like in the TV series, are sent on a super top secret mission. Upon their return to base however they find their commanding officer who gave them the order, murdered, and therefore they have no proof that they were acting under orders. They are then sent to a maximum security facility but of course, they escape. Which makes me worry about maximum security facilities in general. The A-Team now go looking for the people that set them up. The storyline has been modified from Vietnam to Iraq but its generally the same.

Liam Neeson has pretty much played every conceivable character there is to play by adding Hannibal to this already long list of roles. Jedi Knight, Greek God, King of the Beasts you name it Mr Neeson has done it. So this role would hardly be a challenge for him. Don't you just love it when a plan comes together?

A lot of us will remember Bradley Cooper from The Hangover and he is well suited for the womanizer Faceman. Plus he is eye candy apparently. If the girls I hang out with are any indication of what girls in general feel about him that is.

Copley as Howling Mad Murdock is probably going to be audience's most favorite character. The mad pilot from hell who gave Baracus his fear of flying? Whats not to love? What I found out is that Copley is actually a South African producer, actor, and director who produced and directed several short films for the Cannes Film Festival. Didn't see that coming I must say.

I'm actually the most impressed with Quinton Jackson who plays Bad Attitude Baracus. Now filling the shoes of Mr-T will be a big task indeed. For those who do not know Quinton is also known as Rampage Jackson, and is an American mixed martial artist. He acted in several reality TV shows including The Ultimate Fighter 7 and is a trained UFC fighter. After watching the movie thats pretty scary stuff. You don't ever want to get into a fight with 6 foot 1, 93 KG guy that looks like that. What impresses me however is the fact that this guy isn't actually an actor per say like the other three but he plays his role very well.

Overall it was a generally enjoyable movie with a nice blend of humor and action. Probably not the most original plot or storyline but it has decent jokes and a lot of explosions. So don't expect too much and I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy this movie.

"I ain't gettin on no plane!" Sorry couldn't help myself.

I rate the movie 3 out of 5

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Well, this A-Team movie has lived up to the tradition of non-stop action and thrills. Although the new A-Team members may not be as cool as the original, it is enough for an good action film.

Movie Review: Twilight Saga - Eclipse

Twilight Saga - Eclipse
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 its 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, cos the rest of the story is for you to find out. Enjoy the film!

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Well, at least the film is an improvement from the last installment, "New Moon" which was to me one long dragging love fest.

Movie Review: The Last Airbender

"For a film that featured a boy bending Earth, Air, Water and Fire, “The Last Airbender” ends up bending movie elements - the WRONG way.”

“I slept while watching the movie” a colleague of mine remarked.

“Why?” I asked.

“Because of too much dance routines!”

Oh yes - the “dance routines”. My colleague was referring to the lengthy head, body and torso movements a gifted person makes just to be able to control the elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire in the movie.

Too bad that’s not the only reason to fall asleep.

Plot Mess

Adapted from the American animated tv series, “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, the movie had the makings of a good-to-watch summer hit based on its anticipation from its trailers and initial feedback.

But scenes usually begin with a subtitle explaining where it takes place, and after awhile would shift to another place, then zipping back to another, then crossing over back to an earlier scene for some moments and then…

Well, you get the idea. Director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense) tries to make the film look epic in scope by introducing so many locations yet as the pace moves so does confusion on the storylines.

Another “Slumdog” performance from Dev Patel this ain’t.

Dev Patel is the likely familiar actor here best known for his role in “Slumdog Millionaire”, but a bad script limited his abilities this time around. Noah Ringer, who plays child protagonist Aang, will be best remembered for his moves on controlling the elements and little else. And let’s not even go to the romantic angle between the other two major characters. The dialogue is laughable in some parts, which wasn’t even intended as a sense of humor attempt in the first place.

Special effects saved the film

Credit Industrial Light and Magic for saving this film from being a complete letdown, as the special effects were the most exciting parts amidst the camera work of M. Night which gives you the visual interface impression of watching an interactive website where a certain area being focused on gives a particular action or event centered on Aang showcasing his powers against their foes.

In summary, this is a failed fantasy adventure with a danger of being made into a trilogy.

“Dance routines” for two more movies like this?

Think I’ll fall asleep as well.


FILM RATING: 2 stars (out of 5)

Spiderman's New Peter Parker has been chosen. Why Andrew Garfield?

British actor Andrew Garfield (Lions for Lambs) has been chosen by Sony Pictures to portray Peter Parker in an upcoming new Spiderman film.

He was selected over such actors as Anton Yelchin, Josh Hutcherson, Aaron Johnson and Jamie Bell.

Wonder why Andrew was selected among all the potential actors to play this career-defining role?

What were the factors that had studio execs favor him?

It will be interesting how this turns out.

The film "The Last Airbender" is a bad movie? Twitter says so, here's a sampling:

kevjumba Last Airbender has a 6% rating on rotten tomatoes. Yikes, that's even worse than the Dragonball movie. #racistmoviesneverwin

ebertchicago "The Last Airbender" is an agonizing experience in every category I can think of and others still waiting to be invented. http://j.mp/9xFzbu

MerryMasquerade The Last Airbender is one of those movies that has a good *story* (judging by the series it's based on), but a HORRIBLE script. (And actors)

pinklover9960 The Last Airbender sucks too many pale colors hardly has any 3d effects it was soo boring i snored lol DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE