Q: Are you looking for one?
A: I am afraid he's not here all the time.
That is life. Sometimes there just isn't any closure. He's out having fun. Who said life is fair, not many. Recently, watching "The Lovely Bones" taught me this. Life has to move on, everything around you will not wait for you... Stop pressing that "pause" button on your life! Like a merry-go-round, keep going and one day you will get out of that spiral movement...
Showing posts with label movie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movie. Show all posts
27.3.14
26.2.12
Expect less, enjoy more
I can't remember the last few movies I watched... Oh dear, I need to dig up those memory.
The latest one was complimentary due to a compnay event, an invite from our vendor. We saw Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance. I didn't watch part 1, actually it was on TV the week before but I just didn't think it was interesting. So not realising that, I watched part 2 and was actually intrigued. Despite all the bad reviews and the shaking of heads from a lot of friends, I thought the ghost rider character was cool. I'm not into the plot but that skeleton on fire riding on a motorbike is impressive, I like the special effects.
Ahh, I just recall the previous one, also an invite. It was Adam Sandler's rumoured worst movie, Jack & Jill. I read the reviews before I attended the film premiere, it almost dissuaded me from going. I was glad I didn't as I had a really long stressful day and needed a comedy to end the night off. I'm a little weird but I do enjoy watching drag queen, I think it's a skill to be able to make it funny. During our D&D last December, my company invited one, "he" was confident, able to carry himself off and made lots of dirty jokes. It was a good entertainment. Adam Sandler's not really there yet, but at least the movie was also mending the relationship between this pair of loggerheads twins.
I think all of us should lessen our expectations for a movie inorder to really enjoy it!
The latest one was complimentary due to a compnay event, an invite from our vendor. We saw Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance. I didn't watch part 1, actually it was on TV the week before but I just didn't think it was interesting. So not realising that, I watched part 2 and was actually intrigued. Despite all the bad reviews and the shaking of heads from a lot of friends, I thought the ghost rider character was cool. I'm not into the plot but that skeleton on fire riding on a motorbike is impressive, I like the special effects.
Ahh, I just recall the previous one, also an invite. It was Adam Sandler's rumoured worst movie, Jack & Jill. I read the reviews before I attended the film premiere, it almost dissuaded me from going. I was glad I didn't as I had a really long stressful day and needed a comedy to end the night off. I'm a little weird but I do enjoy watching drag queen, I think it's a skill to be able to make it funny. During our D&D last December, my company invited one, "he" was confident, able to carry himself off and made lots of dirty jokes. It was a good entertainment. Adam Sandler's not really there yet, but at least the movie was also mending the relationship between this pair of loggerheads twins.
I think all of us should lessen our expectations for a movie inorder to really enjoy it!
27.11.11
Adventures with a cat and a dog
I caught two movies recently.
One of which is The Adventures of Tin Tin. Believe it or not, I didn't grow up reading them, not even one page. It sounded like a good movie and my mate was so keen on it so I went along. Indeed I wasn't disappointed, I was laughing so hard at some point I was afraid my friend would give me a slap! The dog so clever, the animation fantastic and the cops so funny - good choice of having Simon Pegg. A good show but I don't think the young kids would like it as much as the grown ups.
Next, I had complimentary tickets to Puss in the Boots. By the producer of Shrek and Kungfu Panda, one would think its another comedy, but it isn't. Like Tin Tin, it's more of an adventure, this time with humpty dumpty, Jack and the beanstalk incorporated. Still refreshing and I like the fact that the humpty sacrificed itself in the end. If you adore cats, you will surely love the show, how cute is that baby Puss!!
One of which is The Adventures of Tin Tin. Believe it or not, I didn't grow up reading them, not even one page. It sounded like a good movie and my mate was so keen on it so I went along. Indeed I wasn't disappointed, I was laughing so hard at some point I was afraid my friend would give me a slap! The dog so clever, the animation fantastic and the cops so funny - good choice of having Simon Pegg. A good show but I don't think the young kids would like it as much as the grown ups.
Next, I had complimentary tickets to Puss in the Boots. By the producer of Shrek and Kungfu Panda, one would think its another comedy, but it isn't. Like Tin Tin, it's more of an adventure, this time with humpty dumpty, Jack and the beanstalk incorporated. Still refreshing and I like the fact that the humpty sacrificed itself in the end. If you adore cats, you will surely love the show, how cute is that baby Puss!!
19.7.11
Melaka makan trip II
This sure has to be the continuation of the last trip... because the good things weren't in my tummy yet!
Thanks to Deal for a fabulous deal, not only was it cheaper than my first trip, we got a free upgrade to Executive Suite at Equatorial Hotel. Yes, we had an extra lounge, we could easily fit a family of 5 in that room. Joy, one of my buddies, was up for it, and so we booked it within hours the deal was on. We made the arrangement pretty quickly, even before the deal ended, and settled for the earliest Sunday we could depart. We even wanted to go that upcoming Sunday, crazy... but it was too late, as we had to make the booking days in advance to check the availability of the room.
I was already having many ideas of what to eat, even checked with my colleague whom frequents Malacca as his in-laws own an apartment there. So I got a list ;)
The bus journey was pretty smooth. As usual, the buses resorted to cutting Q by joining another bus from the same company whose in the front of the line. I am getting used to this dirty trick now. We arrived near 1pm, checked in, and immediately left for our first meal at Nandos. So much cheaper than Singapore, so yummy!
After the meal, we went around the malls for some shopping which I didn't get time the first time round. The two malls near our hotel are mega, there are so many shops and we seriously didn't go through them all. I bought a pair of brown wedges (those platform wedges from the past have re-surfaced!).
Post-shopping, we visited the sights and then got around to Jonker Walk. By then, the chicken rice stall had closed and the Jonker 88 Chendol was entirely wiped out. Bad luck. But it was all right, we went to 三叔公, inside there's a cafe named Lao Qian Ice Cafe and they do the best Durian Chendol ever (better than Jonker 88!!).
After that, we had a stroll around snapping picture, hats and bird cage hunting, buying bits and pieces of food/drinks. Joy fell in love with the sour mango juice, it was only RM3, it won my heart over too! By then it was past 6 and we got back to the hotel for the complimentary pre-dinner drinks they promised us. We ate some small bites and had a wine each. Such a bliss to be upgraded to the Executive Suite! Then we went back to Jonker Walk for the night market and probably a light dinner.
The night market was entertaining and bustling (much more than the first visit). I managed to find a lane lined up with food stalls, but I didn't try them as I was full from the pre-dinner snacks. Joy got some siew mai (pork dumplings at 6 for 3RM)! I had a chocolate candied fruit stick, and tempeh (fermented soya bean) at the Geographer Cafe where we chilled. Joy had a cocktail while I had one of my favourite drinks, Cherry Brandy on the rocks (which is not easy to find in Singapore!). We also found our hats, but Joy has no luck with the bird cage.
We made our way back soon after, but not before visiting the Malay market which comprised mainly of clothes (football jerseys), toys and stuff the locals like. Then we watched the TV till we fell asleep.
The following morning, we forced ourselves up at 8am and had the continental breakfast at the Executive Lounge. After breakfast which we tried not to have too much, we went back to Jonker Walk. We found the chicken rice stall which opens from 7am and shared a meal there. Those cute tiny rice balls. Then we ventured around, the Malacca shophouses are really pretty. Many are artistically painted, decorated or even preserved. You see wooden doors, cute 3D signages, colorfully walls... it's just a sight to behold! I could look at them everyday! We chanced upon a tiny store selling paper cutting of animal zodiacs and wedding related stuff, the owner was very friendly and patient with us while we picked our souvenirs!
After the walk, we sat down to have a bowl of Baba Chendol at Jonker 88. As it was early in the day and it's a Monday, the staff was unexceptionally generous with the brown sugar syrup! We sure were satisfied! If you're hungry, try the noodle store besides, it sure looks good and everyone else was eating. Before we left Jonker Walk, I just had to get myself another hat... Yes, that's the main reason I am back in Melaka! Yea, what a hat whore.
We still had some time left before our coach would pick us up, so we paid RM3 each to enter the huge ship by the Melaka river. It's a maritime museum! Not very interesting as I hate history, but they make good photos :) But the trip seems incomplete without a meal at A&W (something we can't get in Singapore!), and so we did. I swear by then we were stuffed!! We just had to have it, and we brought the food in our coach for our break time. The coach back was a double decker, I think I had motion sickness sitting up there, but managed to get some sleep after watching a movie - The Tourist.
My thoughts on The Tourist:
I actually quite like the show. It's intriguing every single minute and at the end of the show it is shocking to find Johnny Depp to be the guy afterall. But somehow along the way, I think it was already giving away subtle hints. Oh boy, the man who never fails to sweep any woman's feet off the ground!
Thanks to Deal for a fabulous deal, not only was it cheaper than my first trip, we got a free upgrade to Executive Suite at Equatorial Hotel. Yes, we had an extra lounge, we could easily fit a family of 5 in that room. Joy, one of my buddies, was up for it, and so we booked it within hours the deal was on. We made the arrangement pretty quickly, even before the deal ended, and settled for the earliest Sunday we could depart. We even wanted to go that upcoming Sunday, crazy... but it was too late, as we had to make the booking days in advance to check the availability of the room.
I was already having many ideas of what to eat, even checked with my colleague whom frequents Malacca as his in-laws own an apartment there. So I got a list ;)The bus journey was pretty smooth. As usual, the buses resorted to cutting Q by joining another bus from the same company whose in the front of the line. I am getting used to this dirty trick now. We arrived near 1pm, checked in, and immediately left for our first meal at Nandos. So much cheaper than Singapore, so yummy!
After the meal, we went around the malls for some shopping which I didn't get time the first time round. The two malls near our hotel are mega, there are so many shops and we seriously didn't go through them all. I bought a pair of brown wedges (those platform wedges from the past have re-surfaced!).
Post-shopping, we visited the sights and then got around to Jonker Walk. By then, the chicken rice stall had closed and the Jonker 88 Chendol was entirely wiped out. Bad luck. But it was all right, we went to 三叔公, inside there's a cafe named Lao Qian Ice Cafe and they do the best Durian Chendol ever (better than Jonker 88!!).After that, we had a stroll around snapping picture, hats and bird cage hunting, buying bits and pieces of food/drinks. Joy fell in love with the sour mango juice, it was only RM3, it won my heart over too! By then it was past 6 and we got back to the hotel for the complimentary pre-dinner drinks they promised us. We ate some small bites and had a wine each. Such a bliss to be upgraded to the Executive Suite! Then we went back to Jonker Walk for the night market and probably a light dinner.
The night market was entertaining and bustling (much more than the first visit). I managed to find a lane lined up with food stalls, but I didn't try them as I was full from the pre-dinner snacks. Joy got some siew mai (pork dumplings at 6 for 3RM)! I had a chocolate candied fruit stick, and tempeh (fermented soya bean) at the Geographer Cafe where we chilled. Joy had a cocktail while I had one of my favourite drinks, Cherry Brandy on the rocks (which is not easy to find in Singapore!). We also found our hats, but Joy has no luck with the bird cage.We made our way back soon after, but not before visiting the Malay market which comprised mainly of clothes (football jerseys), toys and stuff the locals like. Then we watched the TV till we fell asleep.
The following morning, we forced ourselves up at 8am and had the continental breakfast at the Executive Lounge. After breakfast which we tried not to have too much, we went back to Jonker Walk. We found the chicken rice stall which opens from 7am and shared a meal there. Those cute tiny rice balls. Then we ventured around, the Malacca shophouses are really pretty. Many are artistically painted, decorated or even preserved. You see wooden doors, cute 3D signages, colorfully walls... it's just a sight to behold! I could look at them everyday! We chanced upon a tiny store selling paper cutting of animal zodiacs and wedding related stuff, the owner was very friendly and patient with us while we picked our souvenirs!
We still had some time left before our coach would pick us up, so we paid RM3 each to enter the huge ship by the Melaka river. It's a maritime museum! Not very interesting as I hate history, but they make good photos :) But the trip seems incomplete without a meal at A&W (something we can't get in Singapore!), and so we did. I swear by then we were stuffed!! We just had to have it, and we brought the food in our coach for our break time. The coach back was a double decker, I think I had motion sickness sitting up there, but managed to get some sleep after watching a movie - The Tourist.
My thoughts on The Tourist:
I actually quite like the show. It's intriguing every single minute and at the end of the show it is shocking to find Johnny Depp to be the guy afterall. But somehow along the way, I think it was already giving away subtle hints. Oh boy, the man who never fails to sweep any woman's feet off the ground!
15.6.11
Weekly movie marathon
Thanks to Joy, who has taken the trouble to go get the tickets, I watched a couple of movies with cheap tickets and good seats. I caught another one last night alone, and sometimes I just like the feeling of watching it alone. Peaceful. Undisturbed. Hassle-free.
So I just thought I would share my thoughts on the films I watched.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
It's a whole new chapter. I still thought it was a continuation of the last series. The casts have all changed, but a few remains. I guess the most important part is to keep Johnny Depp in, as he's such a joy to watch. Seriously despite quite a few bad comments about the show, I still think it was entertaining. My friend nearly fell asleep, but I don't know how she did it because there's Johnny Depp!!! I do like the mermaid part, but my colleague was so against the idea that mermaids can be so deadly. Haha, why not? It's the surprise element!
Kungfu Panda 2
Still funny. Many loved it. I do but not as much. Plot is interesting, animation is great, panda is cute. That's all it matters, isn't it? A great movie for all, young and old. And now, find your inner peace...
Hangover 2
The first one is better, but still a good one to catch. At least, it connects to the first movie unlike a lot of other movies. The first one was more focused on Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug, but this one somehow placed more focus on Mr Chow. Mr Chow definitely made the show much funnier and oh, that little monkey too! I like the idea that it's in Bangkok, a total different setting from the Las Vegas setting. Oh Stu and Kimmy (the she-male), how gross, but that was a great laugh! I find Alan quite annoying though... can I give him a slap!!
So I just thought I would share my thoughts on the films I watched.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
It's a whole new chapter. I still thought it was a continuation of the last series. The casts have all changed, but a few remains. I guess the most important part is to keep Johnny Depp in, as he's such a joy to watch. Seriously despite quite a few bad comments about the show, I still think it was entertaining. My friend nearly fell asleep, but I don't know how she did it because there's Johnny Depp!!! I do like the mermaid part, but my colleague was so against the idea that mermaids can be so deadly. Haha, why not? It's the surprise element!
Kungfu Panda 2
Still funny. Many loved it. I do but not as much. Plot is interesting, animation is great, panda is cute. That's all it matters, isn't it? A great movie for all, young and old. And now, find your inner peace...
Hangover 2
The first one is better, but still a good one to catch. At least, it connects to the first movie unlike a lot of other movies. The first one was more focused on Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug, but this one somehow placed more focus on Mr Chow. Mr Chow definitely made the show much funnier and oh, that little monkey too! I like the idea that it's in Bangkok, a total different setting from the Las Vegas setting. Oh Stu and Kimmy (the she-male), how gross, but that was a great laugh! I find Alan quite annoying though... can I give him a slap!!
23.4.11
Gran Torino
I have this movie on my laptop for a long time now and so decided to watch it tonight. I didn't bother to read up, sometimes it's nice to what surprises it brings. After the show, I felt pretty sad for Walt. It's not really a happy movie, and there is no fairytale ending. But I do like such movies, except for the fact that they tend to be quite thought-provoking.
Walt Kowalski (by Clint Eastwood) is a retired Polish American living in Michigan neighbourhood populated with immigrants. He's an unhappy, grumpy and unfriendly old man who feels distant from his sons, and doesn't like his neighbours. After an incident or two, he slowly established a friendship with the teenage Hmong neighbours, Sue and Thao. In the end, he sacrificed his life for them just to save them from the harrassment by the Hmong gang which is headed by Sue's cousin.
The title has actually very little to do with the story except that the car (Gran Torino) is the object of envy of Thao and his Walt's grand daughter, and in the end, he actually left it for Thao, his friend. Isn't it amazing that sometimes how friendship overpowers kinship?
Overall, it's a great movie and one with an unexpected ending! I enjoyed it, but I still feel sorry for Walt. At least he died a hero, didn't he!
Walt Kowalski (by Clint Eastwood) is a retired Polish American living in Michigan neighbourhood populated with immigrants. He's an unhappy, grumpy and unfriendly old man who feels distant from his sons, and doesn't like his neighbours. After an incident or two, he slowly established a friendship with the teenage Hmong neighbours, Sue and Thao. In the end, he sacrificed his life for them just to save them from the harrassment by the Hmong gang which is headed by Sue's cousin.
The title has actually very little to do with the story except that the car (Gran Torino) is the object of envy of Thao and his Walt's grand daughter, and in the end, he actually left it for Thao, his friend. Isn't it amazing that sometimes how friendship overpowers kinship?
Overall, it's a great movie and one with an unexpected ending! I enjoyed it, but I still feel sorry for Walt. At least he died a hero, didn't he!
28.2.11
A Saturday in town
The Missy is in town again and we had a really fun Saturday.
First off, we had a very late lunch at this cafe named Food for Thought which is recommended by the sister. It's a tiny place in North Bridge Centre and we actually missed the entrance and only found it by chance through its backdoor! They do not impose service charge, and the quality of the food is surprisingly good. You can have free flow of water and feel free to drop a donation to their Give Clean Water Fund. I had the sandwich set which offered the choice of a soup or salad. I opted for soup, and it was really good mushroom soup (nothing like some white diluted junk you get elsewhere), instead it's the thick brown soup with bits of mushrooms - just the kind I like! I ordered the Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Missy had the All Day Breakfast Set, and Ade chose Basil Pesto Chicken. I adore the sound of sweet potato in mine and quite enjoyed it even though the shredded meat laying between two pieces of bread could be quite hard to handle even with the fingers. We were supposed to stuff ourselves with desserts, they had a whole range of yummy looking cakes but unfortunately we just couldn't do it thereafter! So sad. I promise I'll be back for the cakies!
Next, a movie lined up... With 5 million population in Singapore, it is almost impossible to get good cinema seats when you buy them last minute. So we got the later timing, and went for Durian snow ice and Mango with pamelo sago.
Black Swan was on the plan but it didn't sound like a good choice for a relaxing afternoon, and we went for No Strings Attached casting Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher. It'd be a good laugh and indeed it was. What a bargain, you could almost see both of them fully naked (not that we know this in advanced!)... Not sure how many of you had been in the same scenario, but it's somehow quite real. How long can a couple stay in a casual relationship without actually feeling anything for one another, I guess won't be that long, considering that most women do enjoy the attachment. But in this show, it's the opposite, it made Adam (Ashton) seemingly like the woman in the relationship, with him hoping for a relationship to work out instead.
After a good laugh, we parted our ways. On the way to the train station, Missy and me chanced upon this new Irish bar with live band. So we popped in for a drink. I had Cherry Brandy on the rocks, one of my favourite drinks but not easily available anywhere. I recalled the bestman trying to order it for me at Missy's wedding but failed miserably. Missy had cider, and it actually tasted a lot better than the one I ordered back in Aberdeen! After finishing my drink and helping to finish half her cider, I knew I would have to turn in with a headache. And for the Missy, the night was still young... she continued her drinking plans elsewhere!
A very well spent Saturday!
First off, we had a very late lunch at this cafe named Food for Thought which is recommended by the sister. It's a tiny place in North Bridge Centre and we actually missed the entrance and only found it by chance through its backdoor! They do not impose service charge, and the quality of the food is surprisingly good. You can have free flow of water and feel free to drop a donation to their Give Clean Water Fund. I had the sandwich set which offered the choice of a soup or salad. I opted for soup, and it was really good mushroom soup (nothing like some white diluted junk you get elsewhere), instead it's the thick brown soup with bits of mushrooms - just the kind I like! I ordered the Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Missy had the All Day Breakfast Set, and Ade chose Basil Pesto Chicken. I adore the sound of sweet potato in mine and quite enjoyed it even though the shredded meat laying between two pieces of bread could be quite hard to handle even with the fingers. We were supposed to stuff ourselves with desserts, they had a whole range of yummy looking cakes but unfortunately we just couldn't do it thereafter! So sad. I promise I'll be back for the cakies!
Next, a movie lined up... With 5 million population in Singapore, it is almost impossible to get good cinema seats when you buy them last minute. So we got the later timing, and went for Durian snow ice and Mango with pamelo sago.
Black Swan was on the plan but it didn't sound like a good choice for a relaxing afternoon, and we went for No Strings Attached casting Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher. It'd be a good laugh and indeed it was. What a bargain, you could almost see both of them fully naked (not that we know this in advanced!)... Not sure how many of you had been in the same scenario, but it's somehow quite real. How long can a couple stay in a casual relationship without actually feeling anything for one another, I guess won't be that long, considering that most women do enjoy the attachment. But in this show, it's the opposite, it made Adam (Ashton) seemingly like the woman in the relationship, with him hoping for a relationship to work out instead.
After a good laugh, we parted our ways. On the way to the train station, Missy and me chanced upon this new Irish bar with live band. So we popped in for a drink. I had Cherry Brandy on the rocks, one of my favourite drinks but not easily available anywhere. I recalled the bestman trying to order it for me at Missy's wedding but failed miserably. Missy had cider, and it actually tasted a lot better than the one I ordered back in Aberdeen! After finishing my drink and helping to finish half her cider, I knew I would have to turn in with a headache. And for the Missy, the night was still young... she continued her drinking plans elsewhere!
A very well spent Saturday!
8.12.10
Freebies Movies
Thanks to the free tickets, I caught Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows (1) and Rapunzel in the cinema :)
Harry Potter was pretty slow and boring in the beginning of the 2.5 hours, and I actually dozed off!! Somehow, I managed to keep myself awake and it did get more exciting towards the end, especially how Harry was saved from the freezing waters. I'm not a big fan and I did not read any of the books, so I don't really have expectations to be met. It was cool and now I hope to see the last episode and finish the whole series (not that I remember the last few, LOL).
Rapunzel by Disney is lovely, it's as romantic as any animated film can get... One of my friends even swore to watch a 2nd time. I didn't really know the storyline till the movie, not one of my childhood storybook! It was about Rapunzel's hair which possessed magical power after her mum (the queen) drank the holy water from the magical plant. The evil woman whom had kept the plant to herself managed to trace them down and stole the baby after realising the hair would lose its magical power when snipped. She locked her up in the tower for 18 years and posed off as her mother, so she would have her all to herself to keep her youth. Watch it to see how the romance blossomed between Rapunzel and a thief who stole her crown... The most touching moment was them on the boat setting off sky lanterns in the middle of a lake, with all the flying sky lanterns in the background. I so want to go and light up a sky lantern myself now!!!
On the side note, I managed to watch Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind casting Jim Carrey some weeks ago. Seriously, it didn't sound like a Jim Carrey show, LOL, I was expecting someone much older, wiser and less comical. But it was a fascinating movie nonetheless, how bizarre it is to have the option to erase part of one's memory! To have an ex-boyfriend totally removed in your life, that's a pretty clean cut and easy way out, isn't it? ;) It probably will save a lot of heartache and wasted time grieving. Not sure if that's really a good thing, then it might get abused. It was interesting to watch how Joel (Jim Carrey) tried to escape from the erasing in his own mind... and it slowly revealed how he met Clementine (Kate Winslet) again after he was previously erased from her memory. Is that called fate? So somehow they still get to meet all over again... An awesome film :)
Harry Potter was pretty slow and boring in the beginning of the 2.5 hours, and I actually dozed off!! Somehow, I managed to keep myself awake and it did get more exciting towards the end, especially how Harry was saved from the freezing waters. I'm not a big fan and I did not read any of the books, so I don't really have expectations to be met. It was cool and now I hope to see the last episode and finish the whole series (not that I remember the last few, LOL).
Rapunzel by Disney is lovely, it's as romantic as any animated film can get... One of my friends even swore to watch a 2nd time. I didn't really know the storyline till the movie, not one of my childhood storybook! It was about Rapunzel's hair which possessed magical power after her mum (the queen) drank the holy water from the magical plant. The evil woman whom had kept the plant to herself managed to trace them down and stole the baby after realising the hair would lose its magical power when snipped. She locked her up in the tower for 18 years and posed off as her mother, so she would have her all to herself to keep her youth. Watch it to see how the romance blossomed between Rapunzel and a thief who stole her crown... The most touching moment was them on the boat setting off sky lanterns in the middle of a lake, with all the flying sky lanterns in the background. I so want to go and light up a sky lantern myself now!!!
On the side note, I managed to watch Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind casting Jim Carrey some weeks ago. Seriously, it didn't sound like a Jim Carrey show, LOL, I was expecting someone much older, wiser and less comical. But it was a fascinating movie nonetheless, how bizarre it is to have the option to erase part of one's memory! To have an ex-boyfriend totally removed in your life, that's a pretty clean cut and easy way out, isn't it? ;) It probably will save a lot of heartache and wasted time grieving. Not sure if that's really a good thing, then it might get abused. It was interesting to watch how Joel (Jim Carrey) tried to escape from the erasing in his own mind... and it slowly revealed how he met Clementine (Kate Winslet) again after he was previously erased from her memory. Is that called fate? So somehow they still get to meet all over again... An awesome film :)
8.11.10
Wie schade!
I have been wanting to watch this film from 2006 - The Lives of Others or known as Das Leben der Anderen in German. Unfortunately, I am unable to find the DVD or borrow from anyone. It was on television but I always missed parts of it... Guess I have no fate with it :( One day, just one fine day, I will finish the whole movie!
The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was on Ch5 earlier, and ended at 11pm. So I was just fiddling around with the remote at about 1130pm before I switched to Okto! Schade! I had a bad feeling that it was the movie I have been dying to watch after hearing the first few words in German. Immediately, I looked up the schedule and yes, The Lives of Others was on. Almost wanted to kill myself!!! Why did I not know this earlier, I would have skipped Harry Potter (which I have watched before). It was the last 40 minutes, and I recall the last time I caught it on telly, I only managed to watch the ending too. I remember the fatal accident and the very witty ending which he said, "No, it's for me." --> refering to the book written for him. I hope the next time, I will be able to watch the whole film!
**heart-broken**
The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was on Ch5 earlier, and ended at 11pm. So I was just fiddling around with the remote at about 1130pm before I switched to Okto! Schade! I had a bad feeling that it was the movie I have been dying to watch after hearing the first few words in German. Immediately, I looked up the schedule and yes, The Lives of Others was on. Almost wanted to kill myself!!! Why did I not know this earlier, I would have skipped Harry Potter (which I have watched before). It was the last 40 minutes, and I recall the last time I caught it on telly, I only managed to watch the ending too. I remember the fatal accident and the very witty ending which he said, "No, it's for me." --> refering to the book written for him. I hope the next time, I will be able to watch the whole film!
**heart-broken**
5.11.10
TGIF
It's a rainy Friday afternoon. The sounds of thunder, followed by a steady downpour, but very soon I believe it will be all bright and cloudless again.
I got a few films from my ex-colleague who kindly "thumbed" them to me. The quality of this one was pretty bad, but got through it, it seemed like a pretty amusing one but the lagging didn't allow me to see most parts. ARGH. The film is She's Out of My League, about an average joe meeting a girl he would have never thought of. Then I just finished The Prince and me on TV, a relatively old film by now. I found the two pretty similar, about meeting someone they reckon are too good for them, and having too different backgrounds. But like in most movies, love will conquer all and then *plays a romantic love song* and tadah happy endings! Okay, it's bad to watch too many romantic movies for a dreamy person like me ;)
The rain is gradually stopping. It is time to read my book and then hook up friend for dinner.... Enjoy the lovely long weekend everyone. I foresee mine with lots of reading to be done ;)
p.s: Happy Deepavali to the indians in Singapore...!
I got a few films from my ex-colleague who kindly "thumbed" them to me. The quality of this one was pretty bad, but got through it, it seemed like a pretty amusing one but the lagging didn't allow me to see most parts. ARGH. The film is She's Out of My League, about an average joe meeting a girl he would have never thought of. Then I just finished The Prince and me on TV, a relatively old film by now. I found the two pretty similar, about meeting someone they reckon are too good for them, and having too different backgrounds. But like in most movies, love will conquer all and then *plays a romantic love song* and tadah happy endings! Okay, it's bad to watch too many romantic movies for a dreamy person like me ;)
The rain is gradually stopping. It is time to read my book and then hook up friend for dinner.... Enjoy the lovely long weekend everyone. I foresee mine with lots of reading to be done ;)
p.s: Happy Deepavali to the indians in Singapore...!
4.11.10
Gute nacht Mittwoch
I ended my fruitful day with a movie and it is now almost bedtime. I just finished The Karate Kid, casting Jackie Chan and Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith.
Jaden played 12-year-old Dre with attitude and whom got bullied at school because of his feelings for a Chinese classmate, Meiying. The review on IMDb isn't impressive, in fact, people don't like it because there is an older and better movie and maybe the casts too. I haven't seen it that way but recently I don't like to judge things by comparisons. Sometimes I prefer to look at something afresh, take things in a new perspective. I do like how Mr Han (Jackie Chan) built the bond with the kid and how the kid made him proud. The friendship between Dre and the girl was pretty innocent and sweet too. Overall, I think it was not a bad bedtime movie, happy ending works for a good night sleep :)
Not sure how I should rate this, maybe a 3.5/5...
Jaden played 12-year-old Dre with attitude and whom got bullied at school because of his feelings for a Chinese classmate, Meiying. The review on IMDb isn't impressive, in fact, people don't like it because there is an older and better movie and maybe the casts too. I haven't seen it that way but recently I don't like to judge things by comparisons. Sometimes I prefer to look at something afresh, take things in a new perspective. I do like how Mr Han (Jackie Chan) built the bond with the kid and how the kid made him proud. The friendship between Dre and the girl was pretty innocent and sweet too. Overall, I think it was not a bad bedtime movie, happy ending works for a good night sleep :)
Not sure how I should rate this, maybe a 3.5/5...
16.10.10
Are you "kidding"?
GV's birthday treat kinda sucks, 1-for-1 movie deal is only for those not on free listing, so it already means you can't watch 70% of the films they are showing. What kind of treat is it really?? Oh well, better than nothing yay? So out of all the action packed films going on that are not on the list, I found a light-hearted romantic comedy, The Switch. It doesn't seem like the best but it was the best out of the limited choices.
So anyhow, I watched it and it was not bad for a relaxing afternoon. I specially like the involvement of the kid Sebastian and Wally's friend, Leonard (played by Jeff Goldblum), they made the show so funny. I'm not a big fan of Jennifer Aniston but I do like Jason Bateman which I saw him first in Juno. He oozes manly charm ;) The show is about Kassie (played by Jennifer Aniston) being a 40-year-old single woman who wanted to have a kid, and so she was on a look out for sperm donor. It turned out that her best friend Wally (played by Jason Bateman) was against the idea and in his drunken stupor he switched the content of the container (you know what) with that of his own. And thus the title, The Switch.
My verdict: 3.5/5
After the movie, it really got me thinking... I'm sure in reality, some people are doing it and even men will be finding surrogate mums to have kids. I decided to try this idea on some people I know that are of or over the ideal marriageable age. So one of them actually believed that I wanted to do this, LOL. His reply, though in a joking manner, was "So when do you want the xxxxx?" Then another one,"Oh and on the subject of xxxxx donation... how come you never ask me? I might want to donate too you know." But not before he said this,"You are not unwanted... just undiscovered. Just like the bluest diamond in the world." So sweet that it would melt my heart (not melted by him literally) but you know... It's very amusing but well, I mean why not, if I really want kids and at a certain age, no one really suitable comes along? This is an option, right?
So anyhow, I watched it and it was not bad for a relaxing afternoon. I specially like the involvement of the kid Sebastian and Wally's friend, Leonard (played by Jeff Goldblum), they made the show so funny. I'm not a big fan of Jennifer Aniston but I do like Jason Bateman which I saw him first in Juno. He oozes manly charm ;) The show is about Kassie (played by Jennifer Aniston) being a 40-year-old single woman who wanted to have a kid, and so she was on a look out for sperm donor. It turned out that her best friend Wally (played by Jason Bateman) was against the idea and in his drunken stupor he switched the content of the container (you know what) with that of his own. And thus the title, The Switch.
My verdict: 3.5/5
After the movie, it really got me thinking... I'm sure in reality, some people are doing it and even men will be finding surrogate mums to have kids. I decided to try this idea on some people I know that are of or over the ideal marriageable age. So one of them actually believed that I wanted to do this, LOL. His reply, though in a joking manner, was "So when do you want the xxxxx?" Then another one,"Oh and on the subject of xxxxx donation... how come you never ask me? I might want to donate too you know." But not before he said this,"You are not unwanted... just undiscovered. Just like the bluest diamond in the world." So sweet that it would melt my heart (not melted by him literally) but you know... It's very amusing but well, I mean why not, if I really want kids and at a certain age, no one really suitable comes along? This is an option, right?
2.9.10
Mr Holmes
Sherlock Holmes certainly is a delight to watch.
It's a detective story based in London in the 1890s. They were still building the tower bridge!! LOL, it certainly brings back lots of fond memories of London, not to mention how much I miss the English & Scottish accent! Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) is an amazing character, he brings every scene to life and everything about him is unpredictable. I very much like how he remembered everything he came across and turned out to be some kind of evidence. John Watson (Jude Law) too, I'm so smitten with that side burn and moustache ;) I didn't realise he's Jude Law till the credits - Shame, I know. But I have to admit I'm not a sucker for pretty faces, which is why I didn't notice till now. I appreciate someone more for the style and character (E.g. my favourite Ewan McGregor). Lord Blackwood sure reminds me of someone I know... and that is not funny. In fact, pretty scary. It's 2 hours long and I just finished the movie, it certainly keeps me wide awake... very impressed and still very fascinated!
p.s: This reminds me that I always address a friend as Mr Holmes ever since the movie was out, well it is really his last name :) And he's English and a sheriff. Doesn't it kinda fit?
It's a detective story based in London in the 1890s. They were still building the tower bridge!! LOL, it certainly brings back lots of fond memories of London, not to mention how much I miss the English & Scottish accent! Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) is an amazing character, he brings every scene to life and everything about him is unpredictable. I very much like how he remembered everything he came across and turned out to be some kind of evidence. John Watson (Jude Law) too, I'm so smitten with that side burn and moustache ;) I didn't realise he's Jude Law till the credits - Shame, I know. But I have to admit I'm not a sucker for pretty faces, which is why I didn't notice till now. I appreciate someone more for the style and character (E.g. my favourite Ewan McGregor). Lord Blackwood sure reminds me of someone I know... and that is not funny. In fact, pretty scary. It's 2 hours long and I just finished the movie, it certainly keeps me wide awake... very impressed and still very fascinated!
p.s: This reminds me that I always address a friend as Mr Holmes ever since the movie was out, well it is really his last name :) And he's English and a sheriff. Doesn't it kinda fit?
30.8.10
Tom meets Summer...
500 days of Summer
Why does it seem so real, why does it sound so familiar...?? A story about how a boy meets a girl. It's not a love story. Well it says that, and probably it really isn't. At least Summer wasn't in love, I guess anything that's not mutual, it isn't a real relationship but people inevitably still get into them. My best friend was telling me the other day, most people get together for convenience. You know, to share costs (rent a house, etc), to keep one another company, to have someone to keep warm in bed... So how many are truly in love I wonder? I know when I'm in it... Well at least I did, and that was just once! Some of the times, I was just hopelessly into someone that wasn't worthy of it till I realised it later down the road. And at other times, I knew it when I really liked someone, so much that we were just comfortable being together. But for love to happen, it takes a lot more than like, comfort and one sided feelings... Love is hard work, it's unpredictable and hits you hard when you didn't notice it, it's sweet but you get toothache from too much of it, it makes you easily upset/excited/happy/agitated, love is just weird... I can't list all the symptoms about it because I only had it once :)))
I like this show, the ending is unexpected but as always, so real. This, I prefer to those crappy romantic fairytale ending. I'm just too practical sometimes, yes, practical but adore romance. This DVD is so worth a keep!
Why does it seem so real, why does it sound so familiar...?? A story about how a boy meets a girl. It's not a love story. Well it says that, and probably it really isn't. At least Summer wasn't in love, I guess anything that's not mutual, it isn't a real relationship but people inevitably still get into them. My best friend was telling me the other day, most people get together for convenience. You know, to share costs (rent a house, etc), to keep one another company, to have someone to keep warm in bed... So how many are truly in love I wonder? I know when I'm in it... Well at least I did, and that was just once! Some of the times, I was just hopelessly into someone that wasn't worthy of it till I realised it later down the road. And at other times, I knew it when I really liked someone, so much that we were just comfortable being together. But for love to happen, it takes a lot more than like, comfort and one sided feelings... Love is hard work, it's unpredictable and hits you hard when you didn't notice it, it's sweet but you get toothache from too much of it, it makes you easily upset/excited/happy/agitated, love is just weird... I can't list all the symptoms about it because I only had it once :)))
I like this show, the ending is unexpected but as always, so real. This, I prefer to those crappy romantic fairytale ending. I'm just too practical sometimes, yes, practical but adore romance. This DVD is so worth a keep!
28.8.10
Having a tang
I just finished watching Juno. Oliver was saying how good it was, and so I decided to find the movie. I went through its brief synopsis and didn't watch it with much expectation. Woa, what a brave girl Juno was!
I suddenly feel so little. Everyone tells me how brave I am when I went on a trip alone, how brave I am when I left for UK alone, how brave I am to go through the cycling hell... but it all seems nothing compared to the things in this movie. Well, I know it's a movie! But I'm sure some people have gone through it as well. Her courageous confession on love (also her decision to give up the baby for adoption) and I sometimes wish I can confront my feelings. Women. We are too influenced and controlled by our emotions, and sometimes we take a long time to realise what we are really feeling. You know, after the show, suddenly it dawned upon me what I should really do :)
I suddenly feel so little. Everyone tells me how brave I am when I went on a trip alone, how brave I am when I left for UK alone, how brave I am to go through the cycling hell... but it all seems nothing compared to the things in this movie. Well, I know it's a movie! But I'm sure some people have gone through it as well. Her courageous confession on love (also her decision to give up the baby for adoption) and I sometimes wish I can confront my feelings. Women. We are too influenced and controlled by our emotions, and sometimes we take a long time to realise what we are really feeling. You know, after the show, suddenly it dawned upon me what I should really do :)
23.8.10
We will all end up in diapers
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Itching for some new films in the comfort of home, I bought some DVDs. Finally, sisters and me sat down to watch the first one on a relaxing Sunday evening. The show is very lengthy, 166 minutes. Christ's sake, it's so slow.... For half the duration, Brad Pitt is still old and wrinkly and I just couldn't wait to see the ending! The show is pretty predictable, not many surprise elements except for the part he went missing near the end. But well, we all know he'd come back, like in most movies. But it is interesting to see the little self in an old body and an old self hidden in the child... and to even have dementia when he's a kid. A nice perspective to see how the relationship works between Benjamin (Brad Pitt) and the beautiful woman, Daisy (Cate Blanchett).
My verdict: 3.5/5 (deducted 0.5 for being super slow)
Itching for some new films in the comfort of home, I bought some DVDs. Finally, sisters and me sat down to watch the first one on a relaxing Sunday evening. The show is very lengthy, 166 minutes. Christ's sake, it's so slow.... For half the duration, Brad Pitt is still old and wrinkly and I just couldn't wait to see the ending! The show is pretty predictable, not many surprise elements except for the part he went missing near the end. But well, we all know he'd come back, like in most movies. But it is interesting to see the little self in an old body and an old self hidden in the child... and to even have dementia when he's a kid. A nice perspective to see how the relationship works between Benjamin (Brad Pitt) and the beautiful woman, Daisy (Cate Blanchett).
My verdict: 3.5/5 (deducted 0.5 for being super slow)
20.8.10
Stealing in your dream
Inception.
A science fiction action film. Not normally my type of movie, but I went ahead upon hearing so many interesting reviews. The depth of the dreams really boggle the mind. It's cleverly directed and the complexity of the details has surely left us all clueless about the ending. Is it still a dream with the top still spinning? Is it someone else's dream and he's only a projection? Or is it the reality?
Even though the movie is based on the impossible concept of sharing a dream with others, it took Christopher Nolan about 9 years to work on this. It's still fascinating nonetheless, at least it kept me to my seat without any toilet break and with my mind constantly intrigued.
Leonardo DiCaprio has aged so much since Titanic days, but the older he gets, the more charming he is ;)
My verdict: 4.5/5
A science fiction action film. Not normally my type of movie, but I went ahead upon hearing so many interesting reviews. The depth of the dreams really boggle the mind. It's cleverly directed and the complexity of the details has surely left us all clueless about the ending. Is it still a dream with the top still spinning? Is it someone else's dream and he's only a projection? Or is it the reality?
Even though the movie is based on the impossible concept of sharing a dream with others, it took Christopher Nolan about 9 years to work on this. It's still fascinating nonetheless, at least it kept me to my seat without any toilet break and with my mind constantly intrigued.
Leonardo DiCaprio has aged so much since Titanic days, but the older he gets, the more charming he is ;)
My verdict: 4.5/5
29.6.10
Movies
Woa, I don't know where to start really... It's time for movie reviews, yes, delayed. It's actually past midnight now, and I haven't got much brain cells left working. So I probably will just keep this short and sweet :)
I did watch quite a few recently... some which I quite like!
Ip Man 2
I didn't manage to see this in the cinema, but my cousin brought a loaned DVD to my place. It is a fantastic film, but I wouldn't go for it without watching Ip Man 1. And thanks to my ex-colleague who introduced so many funky movies during the lunch hours at my previous job, we really watched tonnes (more than I ever would in a year)! I am normally not a Kung-fu show person, because I dislike violence and too much actions. However Ip Man 2 didn't bore me, it's engaging and I love how cool he is! The story of part 2 reveals how he saved the Chinese martial arts from being humiliated by the westerners. Very good film!
My verdict: 4.5/5
Toy Story 3
Yes it is back again, and I am guessing it's the finale. By the way, did you catch the short Pixar film before the start of the movie? I thought that was a pretty witty animated film about day and night! The film as usual is pretty entertaining, the story always revolves around going back to Andy (the owner of Woody, etc). But this time, they were being sent to Sunnyside Daycare where their nightmare began. That big purple bear is so cute and cuddly, smells like strawberry... yet so evil! Who would have expected it? I enjoyed the part where they were trying to escape from the dump. Many of my friends mentioned how touching it is, and they cried... I could feel Andy's sentiments towards his toys, especially when he was giving them away. Talking about that, I still have some of my childhood toys! Seriously.
My verdict: 4/5 (light-hearted fun)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (a re-make?)
No one would have believed I grew up watching these. They were the most gruesome shows, but as a kid, I actually enjoyed it. The horror films these days doesn't excite me, those like Scream, Final Destination or The Ring... But Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy sure brings back memories. The films usually were shown late at nighton the telly, and I would cover myself with pillow and blanket, laying on the sofa. I liked the thrill. When this film came out, I had promised myself to watch it. My sisters and I bought the late night timing, the cinema was packed. The show is very bloody... I don't like the throat-slitting!!! But yes, the excitement is still there... Freddy looked different and I still prefer the old Freddy. I can't remember if the story should be like this one. Somehow... I still prefer the old films.
My verdict: 3.5/5
I did watch quite a few recently... some which I quite like!
Ip Man 2
I didn't manage to see this in the cinema, but my cousin brought a loaned DVD to my place. It is a fantastic film, but I wouldn't go for it without watching Ip Man 1. And thanks to my ex-colleague who introduced so many funky movies during the lunch hours at my previous job, we really watched tonnes (more than I ever would in a year)! I am normally not a Kung-fu show person, because I dislike violence and too much actions. However Ip Man 2 didn't bore me, it's engaging and I love how cool he is! The story of part 2 reveals how he saved the Chinese martial arts from being humiliated by the westerners. Very good film!
My verdict: 4.5/5
Toy Story 3
Yes it is back again, and I am guessing it's the finale. By the way, did you catch the short Pixar film before the start of the movie? I thought that was a pretty witty animated film about day and night! The film as usual is pretty entertaining, the story always revolves around going back to Andy (the owner of Woody, etc). But this time, they were being sent to Sunnyside Daycare where their nightmare began. That big purple bear is so cute and cuddly, smells like strawberry... yet so evil! Who would have expected it? I enjoyed the part where they were trying to escape from the dump. Many of my friends mentioned how touching it is, and they cried... I could feel Andy's sentiments towards his toys, especially when he was giving them away. Talking about that, I still have some of my childhood toys! Seriously.
My verdict: 4/5 (light-hearted fun)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (a re-make?)
No one would have believed I grew up watching these. They were the most gruesome shows, but as a kid, I actually enjoyed it. The horror films these days doesn't excite me, those like Scream, Final Destination or The Ring... But Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy sure brings back memories. The films usually were shown late at nighton the telly, and I would cover myself with pillow and blanket, laying on the sofa. I liked the thrill. When this film came out, I had promised myself to watch it. My sisters and I bought the late night timing, the cinema was packed. The show is very bloody... I don't like the throat-slitting!!! But yes, the excitement is still there... Freddy looked different and I still prefer the old Freddy. I can't remember if the story should be like this one. Somehow... I still prefer the old films.
My verdict: 3.5/5
29.5.10
Do you need the sparkle too?
Sex & the City 2
Ouch, missed the first few minutes again! I swear GV must have cut all their commercials! Anyway, like Shrek, I bet we didn't miss much of the story. I miss watching Sex & the City 1 all over again, like the last time, the girls go on another trip! They always go on holidays together and it reminds me that our "Fab4" has only gone on a KL trip once! The other was to Italy, Milan... 3 of us, without Joy. I hope soon we will all be able to go somewhere together (maybe now with "Fab5" including Adeline). Wonder if the big 30 celebration is still on, if yes, I really need to save some $ for next year! Talking about that, I'm not yet 29, but it's freaking scary to know we are going to be 30 next year!
Everybody loves Carrie in the show...! Well, with those mesmerizing blue eyes, stunning figure, amazing wardrobe and a very sweet Mr. Big, we all wish to be like her! I think we should all be envious of Samantha because she gets all the hot guys ;) She probably also has the best sex life out of them all! All the girls are so different but they complement each other so well... Look at them working it out during their disastrous holiday in Saudi Arabia, wow. "Fab4" also have very different personalities and so often I try to picture us as them in the show... It's quite hard to figure who I should be really, but definitely not the one with 2 crying babies.
My verdict: 4/5
Ouch, missed the first few minutes again! I swear GV must have cut all their commercials! Anyway, like Shrek, I bet we didn't miss much of the story. I miss watching Sex & the City 1 all over again, like the last time, the girls go on another trip! They always go on holidays together and it reminds me that our "Fab4" has only gone on a KL trip once! The other was to Italy, Milan... 3 of us, without Joy. I hope soon we will all be able to go somewhere together (maybe now with "Fab5" including Adeline). Wonder if the big 30 celebration is still on, if yes, I really need to save some $ for next year! Talking about that, I'm not yet 29, but it's freaking scary to know we are going to be 30 next year!
Everybody loves Carrie in the show...! Well, with those mesmerizing blue eyes, stunning figure, amazing wardrobe and a very sweet Mr. Big, we all wish to be like her! I think we should all be envious of Samantha because she gets all the hot guys ;) She probably also has the best sex life out of them all! All the girls are so different but they complement each other so well... Look at them working it out during their disastrous holiday in Saudi Arabia, wow. "Fab4" also have very different personalities and so often I try to picture us as them in the show... It's quite hard to figure who I should be really, but definitely not the one with 2 crying babies.
My verdict: 4/5
27.5.10
Last bowl of green jello
What happened to the 10 minutes commercial at Golden Village????
When I went in 5-10 minutes past the showtime, it has already started! Not very usual. Or perhaps I haven't visited GV for quite a while huh? Anyway, it was a last minute decision to catch Shrek Forever After (no 3D as well to avoid headache ;) and glasses discomfort). We missed the opening but wasn't anything substantially important I believe.
It's an interesting plot and I like the idea that Shrek found his ogre community. Not to mention, also very entertaining to see Puss in the Boots in a different light, what a fat pussy! The love story between Shrek & Fiona wasn't very convincing (to fall all over in love in 1 day?), but still it was lovable. No one will complain about happy ending, right? ;) I enjoy the humour, like all other episodes of Shrek! I still remember the word "Ridonkulous", that was funny! Those Shrek babies are just so adorable too... It's a great laugh and relaxing movie to end the evening with! It doesn't kill your brain cells too!
It's the final chapter to the movie series "Shrek" as well, so catch it while you can!
My verdict: 4/5
When I went in 5-10 minutes past the showtime, it has already started! Not very usual. Or perhaps I haven't visited GV for quite a while huh? Anyway, it was a last minute decision to catch Shrek Forever After (no 3D as well to avoid headache ;) and glasses discomfort). We missed the opening but wasn't anything substantially important I believe.
It's an interesting plot and I like the idea that Shrek found his ogre community. Not to mention, also very entertaining to see Puss in the Boots in a different light, what a fat pussy! The love story between Shrek & Fiona wasn't very convincing (to fall all over in love in 1 day?), but still it was lovable. No one will complain about happy ending, right? ;) I enjoy the humour, like all other episodes of Shrek! I still remember the word "Ridonkulous", that was funny! Those Shrek babies are just so adorable too... It's a great laugh and relaxing movie to end the evening with! It doesn't kill your brain cells too!
It's the final chapter to the movie series "Shrek" as well, so catch it while you can!
My verdict: 4/5
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