Australia - 2008

Category : Movie

Genre: Adventure / Drama / History

Director: Baz Luhrmann

Writers: Stuart Beattie, Baz Luhrmann

Producers: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Bazmark Films, Screenwest

Tagline: The moment they came together was the moment the world blew apart.

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Brandon Walters, David Gulpill, Tony Barry, David Wenham, Wa Yuen, Jack Thompson, Bryan Brown, Ben Mendelsohn, Jacek Koman, Sandy Gore, Arthur Dignam,

Overview and Review of the movie Australia directed by Baz Lyhrmann

Before the beginning of World War II, an English aristocrat named Sarah Ashley(Nicole Kidman) inherits a huge cattle station in northern Australia when her husband Lord Maitland Ashley died. English cattle barons King Carney wants to take her land, and when she found out about this she joins forces with Drover (Hugh Jackman) to drive 2,000 head of cattle across the country's most unforgiving land.

It was a bit long but I was hooked to the story. I love all the characters. I am even attracted to Drover's personality. *sigh.. swoons* I like the soundtrack which was specifically made for the movie, great screenplay..
I love the accent. I love the kid's singing. Every character was engaging. I specially enjoyed King George and Nallah

One of the best movie's ive seen so far..

Bright Star - 2009

Category: Movie

Genre: Romance / Drama

Director: Jane Campion

Writer: Jane Campion

Tagline: A thing of beauty is a joy forever. / First Love Burns Brightest

Cast: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox, Edie Martin, Thomas Sangster, Claudie Blakley, Gerard Monaco, Antonia Campbell Hughes, Samuel Roukin and more

Overview and Review of the movie Bright Star directed and written by Jane Campion.

This is a movie about the secret love affair between 18th century poet, John Keats (Ben Whishaw), and Frances "Fanny" Brawne (Abbie Cornish). Fanny is a seamstress and is obsessed with fashion while John is into poetry and literature. They weren't both impressed with each other at first with their varied interest.

Fanny says: "my stitching's have done better than what you mares do with your scribblings put together."

Fanny hears that Keats was nursing his sick younger brother, Tom who had Tuberculosis , and her efforts to help touched John Keats and then later she asked him to teach her about poetry.

Fanny's mother grew alarmed and Keat's friend Mr. Charles Brown tried to tell the two lovers how it's not wise to fall in love with each other. Mr. Charles Brown constantly reminds them of that and he appears to be an antagonist between the romance. But, it was a love that has outer complications. Such as, John Keats being broke and cannot marry someone yet. He has to make a living. Tis and Tat.

The story is very simple, but somehow the movie romanticized the ordinary. It is very engaging. And it makes you love everything about it specially the way everything was spelled out in "simple elegance". I just love the cinematography. I love the beautiful cinematic scenes. Those flowers, the laughter, the butterflies, the fields of lavender, the trees, the winter, the spring. The transitions were good and romantic. The powerful sensation and scenes the young lovers had were very poignant. There would be times were there were no dialogues needed. Just raw emotion and the scene. This is how a simple... story should be delivered. :)

Both Ben Whishaw and Abbie Cornish did a brilliant great job depicting the characters. Scenes were very authentic, charming and endearing.

I like how Fanny's siblings were depicted, the olden way. They were always chaperoned. And the guy was a gent to respect that. Not everyone respects that these days. Only a chosen few. Margaret "Toots" was a sweet young sister. So innocent. And his brother Samuel was gallant and noble enough.

For people who loves poetry and romance coupled with tragedy.. this movie is for you.

Lines I enjoyed:

Fanny: You know I'd do anything for you...
Keats: I have a conscience..

Keats: There's a holiness to a heart's affection that you know nothing about!

Keats: Forever young, Forever panting.

Keats: I almost wish we were butterflies and could live three summer’s days – three such days with you could fill with more delight than 50 common years ever contain

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.

A Moment To Remember - 2004

Nae meorisokui jiwoogae - Korean Title

Category: Movie

Genre: Drama / Romance

Director: John H. Lee

Writer: Yeong-Ha Kim / John H. Lee

Producer: CJ Entertainment, Sidus Pictures

Cast: Woo-sung Jung, Ye-jin Son, Jong-hak Baek, Sun-jin Lee, Sang-gyu Park, Hyi-Ryeong Kim, Bu-Seon Kim.

This movie was based on a Korean TV series Pure Soul.

Su-Jin is exiting an affair with a married man, and Chol-Su is working for Su-Jin's father as a foreman, and when they finally meet for the second time, Su-jin felt it was something that's meant to be.

Their love is affectionate although the guy tends to be a cynic sometimes while Su-jin is ever the sweet, fun-loving girl and then they both got married and their love is almost too good to be true... Su-Jin suddenly contracts Alzheimer's disease which runs in her family, and the tragic struggle they face both is threatening and at the same strengthening their love....

It's about falling in love, letting go of past mistakes, starting a new life, losing one's memory, dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer's.

Made me cry big time! Its amazing how Koreans are experts at pulling your heartstrings. The cinematography was great and I love how they focused on the moments together with the couple and it makes everything so special and endearing.

Both actors did a very good job. You get attached to the two and their sweet moments together. *sigh**swoons*

Lines I Love:

Cheol-Su: When a memory's gone.... so is the soul.

Su-jin's mom: A haircut doesn't help you forget the past. Time will heal everything.

Su jin's dad: To forget easily is a gift. Let go of your past mistakes and make a fresh start.

Cheol-Su: If we live together, will we die together too? People come and go. Thats life.


Su-jin's Dad: Carpentry is a holy vocation. You know what's the difference of a real carpenter and the sham ones? The sham ones always complains at the shop. The real ones, sees the texture. What's the texture? Same thing with people. You were all wrong. I saw your texture.

Su-jin: Forgiving isnt that hard. It's like giving the person a plain old room. A true carpenter is the one that can build his home with a heart. But in this house that you built, you gave all the rooms away to your mother and your hate. Forgiving is giving your hate just a little room in your heart.

Su-jin: What good is love if i'll forget everything?
Cheol-Su: I'll remember everything for you! If you forget everything, ill pop out from nowhere and hit on you everyday. It's like permanent dating.

Clash of the Titans - 2010

Category: Movie

Genre: Epic / Mythology

Director: Louis Leterrier

Writer: Travis Beacham / Phil Hay

Tagline: The Clash Begins 2.4.2010

Cast: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Flemyng, Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, Tine Staplefeldt, Mads Mikkelsen, Luke Evans

Overview and Review of the movie Clash of the Titans directed by Louis Leterrier.

This is about a war exploding between the gods and man. This was set in the city of Argos in Greece with King Cepheus(Vincent Regan) and Queen Cassiopeia(Polly Walker). Perseus (Sam Worthington) who was raised as a fisherman was brought to Argos since he was the only survivor of the recent attack done by Hades which killed his human family. The family who fostered him. Perseus later finds out he is actually a demi-god. Perseus wants to avenge the death of his family. However it is already Perseus' destiny to rescue the city of Argos from the avenging Hades and the monster Kraken. Perseus then leads a band of soldiers on a quest to defeat Hades.

I enjoyed the movie. Although, i have to say it did focus on the action scenes and the graphics that it lacked the connection between Perseus and the audience. The depth of Perseus` character wasn't depicted well. It's not a dragging movie but it's too much of a "rush". I was thinking they'd do battle against the gods. it was more of like Hades vs. Perseus. Not, gods and men. Oh well.

I'm not well versed in mythology but i knew there were a few alterations to the original mythology. And i heard, Kraken is not even Greek mythology at all. Although, the narration was good. At least, you get oriented to where the movie was headed.

Oh and it's a clean movie. No kissing scene or any sexual content. At least, the one I saw. Lol.

All in all? It's an average film. Entertaining, yes. Story wise, not really.

Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind - 2004

Category: Movie

Genre: Drama / Love

Director: Michel Gondry

Writer: Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry

Tagline: I already forget how I used to feel about you.

Cast: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Gerry Robert Byrne, Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, Thomas Jay Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, Jane Adams, David Cross, Tom Wilkenson, Ryan Whitney.

Overview and Review of the movie Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind directed by Michel Gondry.

Joel (Jim Carrey) wakes up on a Valentine's day and heads off to a beach in Montauk instead of heading for work. He then, meets a lady named Clementine(Kate Winslet) whose hair was dyed blue and chats up in a train. They did not know that they were lovers in the past. Clementine erased her memory about Joel and when Joel found out he also had his memories of Clementine erased. But, as the memories were being played in order to be erased he later realized he doesn't want to lose the memory of Clementine and him together.

What a lovely movie, this is. Sometimes, in the midst of aridity and disenchantment of a romantic relationship and day to day living, you tend to forget the good feeling you had together. Being happy when you were together. It's amazing, yes one can have his memory erased but still even if they don't recognize each other, the feeling - the connection will always be there. This just goes to show: "What God has brought together, let no one put asunder."

I like this quote:

Joel: Constantly talking, isn't necessarily communicating.

Joel: Is there any risk of brain damage?
Dr. Howard: Well, technically speaking, the operation is brain damage, but it's on a par with a night of heavy drinking. Nothing you'll miss.

Confessions of a Shopaholic - 2009

Category: Movie

Genre: Comedy / Chick Flick

Director: P.J. Hogan

Writer: Tracey Jackson, Tim Firth and more

Tagline: All she ever wanted was a little credit...

Cast: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas, Fred Armisen, Leslie Bibb, Lynn Redgrave, Robert Stanton

Overview and Review of the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic directed by P.J. Hogan.

Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) from New York a journalist, a certified "shop-aholic" who happens to be a compulsive liar and is currently into deep with her debts because of her credit cards. She always dreams of working in a fashion magazine named "Alette" but landed in a financial magazine called "Successful Saving" run by Luke Brandon (Hugh Dancy) and gave her a column called: "The Girl in the Green Scarf". And she's becoming a sensation in all of the business people and making waves.

It's a nice cute story about "shopping". Rebecca sure made a poetic description of shopping and you can see how she loved it. :) It's fun and entertaining. I like the scene with Rebecca's dad at the freezing lake.

Im liking the actor.. and I love the poetic descriptions of shopping. :P Yay!