MOVIES X 3!!!

This week, I got to see not one... not two... but three - yes three movies!!!!   Not sure how I managed but in between work and taking care of Juju, I did - and I could not be Happier!!!

 

First film I saw, thanks to the FREE PASS, is the Taiwanese made film "Black and White".  Was reluctant at first as I was not too sure if there will be English subtitles but since it is an action film, I said to myself: "What the heck...  plot will be simple enough to follow>"  Though it really was, am still happy there was English subtitle after all.  And was quite surprised with the film - could totally rival those made in Hollywood in the Special Effects and Actions scenes.  Acting from the cast was good enough...   considering they did not have much to say.   Was overall Happy and Satisfied with the film, just cannot stand the addition of the "trying so hard to be funny" side kick / partner of Mark Chao...  could totally do without him....   he was not even funny... guess the writer was gunning for the same sidekicks seen in Hollywood Action flicks - but failed. 

 

Then on the 9th of this month I set out to see the premiere of DRACULA - my most anticipated film this year.  Weeks ago, I already decided that by hook or by crook - I will get to see it on the first day.  And with babysitting chores later in the afternoon - it worked out well that I went to the first showing.  Got up earlier than usual... did all my work... shipping and all.... making sure I make it in time for the film.  Lots of high speed maneuvering but totally worth it!!!

Not expecting much about the storyline, as most reboots does not live up to expectations nowadays - I was still amazed, enthralled and thrilled by the film.   I do not know anyone in the cast except for Charles Dance and Luke Evans... and that was just fine by me....  I was really there for the legend that is Dracula, the costumes, the cinematography and Luke Evans....   and those all got two thumbs up from me!!!   I left the theatre happy and with a hope that a follow up will be in the works! 

 

Third film is "Gone Girl".  This one I knew nothing about....   I agreed to go with the girls as I like most everyone in the cast plus I know if it's a David Fincher film, one is in for a ride.  And it sure was one helluva ride!!!    So many unexpected twists and turns....  and the Cast, every single one of them, delivered!!!!  Especially Rosamund Pike....   I was a Fan then - am a bigger Fan now!!!   It is one of those movies that is sooooo good, you would not mind seeing it again, and again, and again....   and not for the much talked about Private Parts of both Ben Affleck and Neil Patrick Harris - besides, in Taiwan, those scenes always end up on the cutting floor. 

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So over all, this week, I have nothing to complain for - and much to be happy about!

Hope everyone else's week is going well.

Luke Evans: More Than A God!!!

He will almost make you forget Henry Cavill in IMMORTALS  - in every scene he is in - he captivates.... Sexy, Brooding & with acting chops to boot....   keep thinking to myself, "Who is this actor?"

So, of course, i had to GOOGLE him as soon as I come home....  then I realized I have seen him before on the recently released take on The Three Musketeers.... and even then, watching the film I kept thinking who is this guy playing the charming Aramis...

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Well, this is his Mini Biography in IMDB:

6' footer, Luke Evans was born in Pontypool, Wales (April of 1979) but grew up in Abergargoed, South Wales. He moved to Cardiff at the age 17. He then won a scholarship to the London Studio Center, and graduated in 2000.

He starred in many of London's West End theater productions. In 2009, he landed the role of Apollo in Clash of the Titans (2010). Then, he quickly landed roles in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010), Robin Hood (2010), Tamara Drewe (2010), Blitz (2010), The Three Musketeers (2011), Ashes (2011), Immortals (2011) and The Raven (2012). He's also scheduled to star in The Amateur American (2012), Only God Forgives (2012) and No One Lives (2012).

IMMORTALS

What a GREAT way to spend another rainy day in Taipei....   watching IMMORTALS in the big screen!!!   it was worth every penny and every effort from navigating through the rain....   ADD this to my list of FAVE movies for 2011 - and Henry Cavill as a certified HUNK and leading actor...  always knew he would fit right in on the big screen.....

Knowing that this is from the same creators of the movie 300 - one is certain to expect Great Visuals and Great Action Sequences....  well, IMMORTALS has all that and so much more....  not as dark as 300, especially the sequences in Mount Olympus, where Zeus and the other Gods (Athena, Poseidon, Ares, etc..) discusses what's going on down below...  this world is very Pierre et Giles in looks and feel...  colorful, sparkly & sensual...   not that the scenes below are not sensual - it was that but Gritty as well....   every frame will hold you captivated....  actions sequences or not....

It helps a lot that the actors fits the movie quite well....  with Mickey Rourke providing real acting chops as the baddie...  he did not need to be totally enhanced as was the baddies in 300 - his acting alone was enough to chew up every scene he is in....   the supporting casts of familiar faces (Stephen Dorf, John Hurt, Freida Pinto, Isabel Lucas as Goddes Athena, Kellan Lutz as Poseidon, and most notably, Luke Evans as Zeus...) were all pretty good, as well....   again, they fit right in...  one forgets that these are just actors playing parts....   I was totally engrossed in the film... 

and Henry Cavill totally delivered on the promised seen in the HBO Series The Tudors....  now am even more soooo looking forward to seeing him fly in the screen as the Man of Steel!!!

Never mind that, most likely the director and producers of the film, butchered up the whole Mythology of Theseus - you just go in for the ride and come out Visually Satisfied!!!  Very much recommended - rainy day or not....