Watchmen

I just recently saw Zack Snyder's adaptation of Watchmen.It is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Alan Moore(V For Vendetta and League of Extra Ordinary Gentlemen).I have to say Snyder did a great job of bringing it to life.For more than 20 years of waiting and attempting to make the movie,I can say the wait was worth it.The film follows the Dark Knight in liberating the comic book movies.It's a super hero-Anti hero film.The film showcases a perfect blend of sound,effects,action,plot and a breath-taking visuals that really brings the feel of the original graphic novel.Though Snyder didn't stick to the original story in the novel,he still brings closer feel to that story.The film brings not only effects but well talented actors.Especially Jackie Earle Haley who played Rorschach.He brought him to life.A little downside is his grunted voice whom we may compare to Christian Bale's Batman.I also loved the music.Music for that time,1985,especially "The Sound of Silence".It really matched the scene.But I didn't quite like the use of "Ride of the Valkyries" in the sequence of the Vietnam War.The movie is full of dark stories of heroes and their trials .Like Batman and Spiderman who always ask the question if what their doing hurts the ones they love or do the world really need them.The novel asks the question "Who watches the Watchmen?"The film shows us what that question meant.Who watches those we depend our lives to and are they really the right ones.Alan Moore didn't approve of making this into film saying that it will not present the right mood and purpose of the novel.Well,I can say that he should watch the Watchmen.It faithfully delivers and will be loved ny the novel fans as well as bring much curiousity to the new generation.I give it an 9 out of 10.

News on the Dark Knight Follow-up

There has been latest news about the follow-up to the Dark Knight.According to the execs,the third installment will be called Battle for Gotham.It will show the rise and fall of Gotham City,so expect a lot of action and probably an R rating.In talks to play one of the villains in the film is Johnny Depp who is rumored to play the riddle.Probably the biggest news is that Academy Award winning director James Cameron(Titanic0 will have a part in the film.He and his team will providing the CG of Heath Ledger's the Joker.There will be a small part for the joker in the third movie.Cameron was brought up because his team has reportedly perfected human CG as it was used in his upcoming film Avatar.News,news and more news and details will be coming in the next days.For me,they should probably change the title.Or maybe they will.

Pinoy Transformers

Take a look at these pictures.It's the Transformers(Pinoy Style).Filipino Vehicles that are more than meets the eye.

Harry Potter Posters

Check out these latest poster release for Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince.

A scary clip

Here's a scary clip from the upcoming movie The Haunting in Connecticut.An added info,the original story was a Discovery Channel documentary entitled, A Haunting in Connecticut.


Extra tid-bit: If you've seen the trailer,in the original story,the one trapped in the bathroom curtain is Sara,not Wendy.

Hauntings

Opening this March 27, is The Haunting in Connecticut.A new scary film based on the true story about a family who lived inside a former funeral parlor in Southington, Connecticut in 1986 to 1987.It's creepy and has a lot of shockers and frighteners.If you like scary films,be sure to check this one out.

The Three Stooges..

The Three Stooges are getting a new film.It's not a biopic but a comedy that the three would usually get into.The cast has just been announced,Academy Award winning actor Sean Penn will play Larry,Moe will be played by another Academy Award winning actor,Benecio del Toro and Curly will be played by Jim Carey who is reported to have gained 40 lbs. to fit the size Curly was in the series.The movie will be done by the Farelly bros.The duo that brought us There's Something About Mary and the Heartbreak Kid.

Wild Things Trailer

Finally,the teaser trailer for Where the Wild Things Are was just released.It first was aired at the end of Ellen.I can personally say that this would be a great film.Spike Jonze still has his magic.But I can see why the company are sort of having problems that the movie might be a bit too much for the children.I know they'll work things out.Watch the trailer and see if it's not for the kids.

Drink too much?

The Hangover is a comedy about a group of friends who go on a stag party and looses the groom as well as finding a baby in the room and other accidents.Just see the trailer for yourselves.It's like a warning for us in case we drank too much.

The New Astro Trailer

Just this morning,the latest trailer to the animated feature of Astro Boy was released.See it here.

Weekend Recommendation..

Opening this week is Monsters Vs. Aliens.I highly recommend you watch this movie.It's for all ages and it's an animated flick filled with the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon,comedians Will Arnet,Seth Rogen,Rayne Wilson and Dr. House himself Hugh Laurie.See it for yourself.Something to take the load off a busy and tiring weekend.The guy in the poster is B.O.B....

Going Up?

A new feature from the guys that brought us Monster's Inc.,Wall-E and the Incredibles.Up is about a flying house,its owner and a little-big scout who happens to be in the porch when the house starts to fly and there adventures as they fly away to wherever it is there going.Pixar really knows how to deliver this genre.Wall-E was great so i'd expect this to be as well.

Let me in....

This movie is considered as a rebirth of the genre.It made vampire flicks scary again.Let the Right One In is a French feature based on the book by John Ajvide Lindqvist.It's a telling tale of a boy who finds love and friendship with a girl who turned out to be a vampire.The movie is a must see.

My Sassy Girl kicks ass!!

My favorite sassy girl is back with this Live-action remake of the 2000 Anime Movie of the same name.The movie stars "My Sassy Girl" Jun Ji Hyun(Now using the name Gianna Jun,the English translation of her name) as Saya,the last of her kind.She's a halfling and her mission is to wipe out demons in post WWII Japan.She still looks beautiful and the trailer kicks ass.There's nothing more sexy than a girl fighting demons in a school girl uniform.

Tyson's Back!

It's considered as the top contender for next year's Oscar nominee for Best Documentary.Tyson shows the life and career of the infamous boxing champ revealing the man in the gloves of a knock-out king.