Les Miserables - 2012

Category: Movie

Genre: Musical / Drama / Romance

Director: Tom Hooper

Writer: William Nicholson, Alain Boubil

Producer: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title Films

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, Daniel Huttlestone, Cavin Cornwall and more

Tagline: Fight. Dream. Hope. Love

Jean Valjean during the 19th century France was known as Prisoner 24601 and was released from prison and then breaks parole wanting to create a new life for himself while at the same time being hunted by a ruthless policeman named Javert. Jean Valjean agrees to care for Fantine's daughter, Cosette which changes their life forever.

It's actually my first time to see Les Miserables. I;ve been hearing about it and all. And then, we just had to steal a moment and rushed to meet the Last Full Show in the middle of the Liwanag World Festival preparation. And one thought that we cannot go and watch ano? But, we did.

I guess I numbed out during the whole film. I wasn't too emotional about it, knowing it should be as I heard other people gushing about it being a cryfest. Maybe because while we were watching we were hearing background noises (at our back) chatting like they were not in the cinema. That was quiet a distraction. Oh well.

In the end, I liked the whole thing. I didn't expect it to be a full-pledged musical, but it was like that the whole time.But, it was a good thing, I think even if you don't enjoy musicals, you'd enjoy this one.

Cinematography was great, all the actors did fantastic, specially Anne Hathaway although her appearance was just the first half and a little bit in the end of the film. The costume, production design, everything was just so good... the whole production was compelling because it's grounded with good performance.

Photo Source: IMP Awards

Pitch Perfect - 2012

Category: Movie

Genre: Musical / Comedy / Romance

Director: Jason Moore

Writer: Kay Cannon, Mickey Rapkin

Producer: Brownstone Productions III, Gold Circle Films

Cast: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Ben Platt, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee, Kelley Jakle, Wanetah Walmsley, Shelley Regner, and more.

Tagline: Get Pitch Slapped

The Barden Bellas are a collegiate, all-girls acapella singing group. After last year's finals that ended up in a disaster, they are forced to re-group. One of the new recruits is a freshman named Beca(Anna Kendrick) who aspires to be DJ and has no interest to have a college life. 


Wow! I had loads of fun with this film... and it almost made me wish I was part of the Bella's. Great musical arrangement, I have to stay. Although, yeah the storyline is overused, but do watch because of the music. Specially the final part. It also never fails to crack you up now and then, I discovered Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) here, which actually did well in giving everybody a good laugh.

It's going viral in schools and my friends because everybody's now watching it. Even if I recommended it to macho guys.. they all end up watching it over and over again.
"I'm bulletproof.. nothing to lose"
I recommended it to everyone I come across too, and infected them with the songs. I spent the whole day downloading the songs! HAHAHA. Also, Jesse(Skylar!!) what the!! He is one of my new found crushes. *swoons* Why do you have to be soooo cute and funny and adorable sa film?

Aca-Purrrfect! :)

Photo Source: Leviathyn

Three Idiots - 2009

Category: Movie

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Director: Rajkumar Hirani


Writer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani

Producer: Eros International, Reliance Big Pictures, Vinod Chopra Productions

Tagline: Aal Izz Well

Cast: Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Boman, Irani, Omi Vaidya, Mona Singh, Javed Jafrey, Ali Fazal, and more.


2 Idiots, Farhan Qureshi and Raju Rastogi wanted to re-unite with their fellow "idiot", Rancho whom little did they know they last saw after graduation. Farhan got a call from Chatur Ramalingam one day, who is a successful businessman, and reminded them of a bet they took 10 years ago. Chatur got one lead and the three of them headed out to find Rancho, along the way they were recollecting the first time they met Rancho, their funny antics and their usual encounter with the Dean of their college, Viru Sahastrabudhe.


ONE OF THE BEST MOVIE EVERRRR!!!

AAL IZZ WELL.

I recommend this to everyone. It covers everything from school, career, friends, love, life, family and more. What a genius the screen writer of the movie. And awesome acting! Due to their awesome acting I researched the male lead and found out his name his Aamir Khan. This movie has the ability to deliver a message without being too boring. You wouldn't know whether to cry or to laugh because it has the power to do that. Great cinematography.... wonderful music.. catchy songs.

It's great for all ages. Love love everything about the movie. Three thumbs up! It's long but you wouldn't notice it because you are enjoying every minute of it.

I watched it last December 2010 and I have been spreading the movie ever since. I got this movie from my cousin, Ariane. And now it's spreading like wildfire. almost everyone I know watched the movie already. The power of the word of mouth!! :)

(I watched it 4 times in the span of one month!!) haha
It deserves THREE 5 stars!!! It is that goood!!

Camp Rock - 2008

Category: TV Movie

Genre: Teens / Musical

Director: Matthew Diamond

Writer: Karin Gist, Regina Hicks,

Tagline: This summer is gonna Rock!

Cast: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Meaghan Jette Martin, Maria Canals-Barrera, Alyson Stoner, Julie Brown, Daniel Fathers, Anna Marie Perez de Tagle, Jasmine Richards, Jordan Francis, Roshon Fegan and more.

Overview and Review of the movie Camp Rock directed by Matthew Diamond.

This tv movie centered on a girl named Mitchie Torress (Demi Lovato) who wanted so much to go to a summer musical camp called "Camp Rock". She loves music and is a closet singer/composer. Her mom who got a job to cater to the Camp finally got her in on a discount.

On the other hand, Connect 3 band members Nate (Nick Jonas) and Jason (Kevin Jonas) accompanies Shane Gray (Joe Jonas) to go to Camp Rock to teach dance class as penance for misbehaving in public.

It's a nice good, teenie story. But, i think i'm way too old for these movies. Those teens who are into the Jonas Brother's would sure enjoy this. Same ol plot something you can figure out. :) Entertaining, still. ;)

Some Quote...

Shane Gray: So here's some advice. It's not all about your image. None of it means anything unless people see who you really are. And your music has to be who you really are. It's gotta show how you feel, or it doesn't mean anything.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel - 2009

Category: Animation / Movie

Genre: Children / Cartoon / Comedy

Director: Betty Thomas

Writer: Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel

Tagline:

Producer: Bagdasarian Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, Regency Enterprises

Cast: Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse Mccartney, Amy Poehler, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate, Wendie Malick, Charice Pempengco

Overview and Review of the animation Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

Pop sensations, "Chipmunks" Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville's twenty year old nephew Toby. The boys were asked to return to school, and was tasked with saving the school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly met their match known as The Chipettes -– Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette.

I had a wonderful time watching this movie. Got me to giggle and laugh. I absolutely love Theodore!! So cute. And was delighted to see Charise Pempengco in the scene. :)

Princess and The Frog - 2009

Category: Animation

Genre: Cartoon / Fantasy / Family

Director / Writers: Ron Clements and John Musker



Cast: Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael Leon Wooley, Jennifer Cody, Jim Cummings, Peter Bartlett, Jenifer Lewis, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard, John Goodman

Overview and Review of Princess and The Frog written and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker

Disney adapts the classic Frog Prince. A brilliant animation that can touch a lot of kids out there - and even the adults too. :) I like the jazz music they play and everything about it. It's about wishing on stars and working for one's dreams. :)

Comical and sweet. Wonderful twist of the classic fairy tile The Frog Prince.

Mamma Mia! - 2008

Category: Movies

Genre: Musical

Directed By: Phyllida Lloyd

Writer: Catherine Johnson (screenplay & playbook)
Tagline:

• A mother. A daughter. Three possible fathers. Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget
• Sophie has just one wish, to meet her father......whichever one he is.
• With every wedding come a few surprises.
• Who said a wedding couldn't be this much fun?

Casts: Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Stellan Skarsgard, Pierce Brosnan, Nancy Baldwin, Colin Firth, Heather Emmanuel, Colin Davis, Rachel Mcdowall, Ashley Lilley, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, Ricardo Montez, Mia Soteriou, Enzo Squillino Jr. and more.

This is a story of a 20 year old bride-to-be named Sophie who is looking for her father to give her away when she gets married. She chanced upon her mom's diary and there she found she had 3 possible fathers and she mailed the three to come to her wedding. And her mom doesn't know. The 3 immediately replied and arrived a day before the wedding.

I wasn't expecting it to turn out great but - IT IS. I had a fun time singing along with the hits from ABBA (Dancing Queen, I had a Dream, Money, Money, Money, and more). It was light hearted and very heartwarming. I soooo love the setting. I'm loving Greece even more!!! *swoons*

If you want singing and dancing...with a touch of love and romance.. I think this is the movie for you. And of course, teenagers would love it as much as the older generations would since it pictures both worlds. I enjoyed the stag party and the shower party. It was fun. Great Great Great! Brilliant! Feel good film. Whenever they sing "Dancing Queen" it would make you want to stand and dance to the beat... and all the songs actually remained and gave me an LSS a few days after watching it. :)

Lovely Lines:

Sky: It's my last night of freedom... which is what some might see it, but for me it's the last night before the greatest adventure of my life.

Sophie: [reading Donna's diary] We danced on the beach, kissed on the beach and dot, dot, dot.



seen aug. 3, 2008