The Ruins

I have just watched the movie “The Ruins” last night. Actually, before I watched the movie, I got no clue on what the story is about, and I never heard that such movie was released (honestly). I was just curious because people who have watched the movie, before me, commented that the book (where it was gotten from) was not as scary as what the movie portrays it. Some also said that it wasn’t a good movie, and the book was much better. Others seem to like it, they say it was scary. Because of those comments, I came to see the movie myself. And what do I have to say? Hmmm, the sound effects were a bit scary (indeed), the story is okay, but it wasn’t really clear, so people who weren’t able to read the book might not understand the story. I’m one of those people who didn’t read the book, and seems to me, that the movie wasn’t really understandable. But, I do understand what the movie is about, but it’s not too detailed like other thriller movies.

The ending was okay, however it was predictable. I’m not a spoiler, so I won’t tell you that part. But the story is about any other thriller movies: a group of friends went to an unknown place because someone invited them to. Then, when they reached the place, things started to happen. There were weird villagers, who were armed. The group of friends were killed.... one by one ... by the plants. That’s it. No more stories. Watch the movie yourself! :D

New Movies for June 2008

For all of the movie goers out there (considering myself), here's a list of new movies for this June 2008:

• Kung Fu Panda
  
  
  
  


• Mongol
  
  

• You don't mess with the Zohan

• The Happening

• Get Smart

• The Love Guru







• Wall-E







• Wanted
  
  

Iron Man

Here's another superhero movie, from the web-crawler, to the green giant, to the burning skull.. here's the iron man. Yes, the Iron Man movie starring Robert Downey Jr, is coming to theaters. And in some areas, it is now showing. But I haven't watched the movie yet, and I'm not quite interested in superhero movies such as this, like superheroes who build their own stuff, or armors and devices, and save the world from evil and chaos. I am more interested to those superhero who are being made naturally (sorry for Iron Man fans and the like). But this is just an opinion, since it's a new movie, i'll be watching it, and if it's good, then maybe my mind will change, and i'll be liking self-made superheroes. (hehe)

Click here to see the trailer.

Phantom of the Opera

I've just finished watching the Phantom of the Opera, a 2004 film. The reason I watched this film is that I was wondering if its really Gerard Butler (starred as Spartan King Leonidas in the movie "300") who played Phantom in this movie. Can he sing? Yes! He can! Actually, he's a good singer, and he's got talent. Maybe it's too late to say these stuff since the Phantom of the Opera was way back in 2004, so probably a lot of people already noticed that its Gerard Butler. But again, I'm just sharing my (so late) reaction.

The movie is based on a classical act, and it was filled with music, singing and dancing. Although some scenes were quite annoying (because they sing their dialogues even it's not needed anymore), for me, the whole movie was great and the actors and actresses where really good in singing.

Gerard Butler on 300:

Gerard Butler on Phantom of the Opera :

Click here for more information on the Phantom of the Opera

or Click here for information on Gerard Butler.

Upcoming Movie Sequels

Being a movie-goer, I have watched a lot of movies, and most of them are sequels. Other sequels are not as good as the first one, however, they're still to watch out for since they provide answers to hanging questions at the end of the first, the second.. and so on sequels. Upcoming movie sequels on this list are ones to watch out for, however, fans may be disappointed since some of them changed the original cast (which is not a good idea). But, just wait and see.. maybe the new cast will be better.. or worst.. who knows.

1. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2008) - sneak peek
2. Arthur and the Vengeance of Maltazard (2009)
3. Scary Movie 5 (2008)
4. Saw V (2008)
5. Final Destination 4 (2009)
6. Fast and the Furious (2009)
7. Transformers 2 (2009)
8. Spider Man 4 (2010)
9. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) - sneak peek
10. The Incredible Hulk (2008) - trailer

30 Days of Night

I just finished watching the movie 30 days of night. I was unable to see this movie on the cinema since I wasn't interested on another "vampire" movie. But I take back my word, since I liked the movie, especially the bloody scenes (I like the effects, not the blood thing.).

Hope that another vampire movie would come out this year, with a very good twist, and a good story. Actually, I'm getting tired of watching vampire movies, since the story is just the same, like: the vampires came to kill people, there's a hero who would kill the vampire, there's a love story, and the end. I am looking for a more different vampire movie, more exciting, more action, more eating and killing (???).

But, to score this movie, I will give it a thumbs up (especially on the effects).

Watch the movie trailer:

(Courtesy of Youtube.com)

The Incredible Hulk: July 2008

This year, our old friend Hulk, will again invade the cinemas. At first, I didn't believe that there would be another Hulk movie, since some fans just doing teaser trailer about the second movie. However, as I was looking for another topic on this blog, I came upon websites, that announces the new movie "The Incredible Hulk". For me, this movie would do better, than the last one, I didn't quite enjoy it. Another information about this new movie is that the cast are different from the first movie.

Director: Louis Leterrier
Release Date: July 13, 2008
Cast: Edward Norton as Bruce Banner ("The Incredible Hulk")
Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky
William Hurt as Gen. Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross

Watch the trailer:

(Courtesy of Youtube)
For more info on this movie, click here.