JACK THE GIANT SLAYER

Apparently, Hollywood amid avid reinterpreting classic tales that has worldwide for the consumption of the big screen. Well ... at least in recent years we see characters who have known since childhood kind of Alice (from Wonderland), daughter of the snow, the red hooded girl, to Hansel and Gretel displayed in storefront theaters. In order to attract a broader market segment, so the producers had to 'as good ' changed the course including by making eccentric, more full of twists, or even bring it to a more extreme, bloody. This has been done by the previous tale and the film adaptation of Jack and the Giant Slayer is ready to follow the films. On the basis of the classic fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Jack and the Giant Killer", a film directed by Bryan Singer received a PG-13 rating (13 years and over) that would make the audience not to expect too much will have the pleasure of sorts Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters despite the massive injections bujetnya indicate the presence of fancy action scenes and jor-rod. However, can we expect more of the Jack and the Giant Slayer just by relying on the fact that this is a large scale production? Hmmm ... after I saw it myself - in 3D, of course - then I suggest you should push expectations to the lowest point.

Take a background in medieval times, the audience was introduced to Jack (Nicholas Hoult - we just met in Warm Bodies) and Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson) will be a 'major tour' when we ventured in land of the giants. Kala was a kid, both Jack and Isabelle often dipendengarkan tale about the giants who fought heavily against humanity which the winning side with the humans so giant was forced to flee to a place that is located above the clouds. After a bit of discussion about the background of the two main characters, the setting time of the film was jump 10 years into the future. He lived with his uncle after his beloved father facing the Almighty One. In order to renovate the house, he went to town to sell his horse. A monk showed interest and replace it with beans instead of currency. She's supposed to, this magical beans. It's true, it's beans grow into a giant tree suddenly exposed after rain. Sprout up through the clouds, the trees destroyed house Jack and 'kidnap' her a chance 'stop'. By Isabelle - which is the only daughter of King Brahmwell (Ian McShane) - stranded in the land of the giants, then of course you can guess the movie will move to where.

Jack and the Giant Slayer is one proof of how Hollywood is too lazy to explore fresh ideas and choosing to rely on technology for the sake of the success of the film. The officials seemed to say, "if we could scrounge just to spit dollar special effects, then why do we have to think of something spinning a good story?." Of course, this is not a decision that has no risk. In addition to the budget that must be launched as high as the tree from Jack beans, cultivated in the absence of a good script - which also means, do not expect a strong characterizations of each character in the film - the film would be a very easy to forget. Tilled script by Darren Lemke keroyokan, Christopher McQuarrie and Dan Studney really flat and 'blah'. Not the slightest provided surprises and suspense that is able to make the audience linger staring at a movie screen for 114 minutes. Early half of the film runs very boring (and exhausting). Too long-winded in telling the story even though it should be delivered in short, dense, and of course, full of spirit.

Everything was just starting to feel (a little) fun when Jack and the troops sent from the kingdom - including Elmont (Ewan McGregor), the knight, and Roderick (Stanley Tucci), an adviser to the king - began to enter the world of the giants. Well, at this point, the audience begins to see a physical from the giants were not at all pleasant to look at and tend disgusting. Utilization of motion capture technology - instead of using a conventional CGI - could create a giant facial expressions and movements are convincing. It certainly did not escape from the performance of a very slick Bill Nighy's role as a leader in bringing the giant herd. In fact, even if the original was never physically present in the film, Nighy appear more impressive than the ranks of other players such as Hoult and Tomlinson with a plate chemistry, McGregor that her hair always neatly though battered here and there, or antagonistic Tucci as the party of the man who did not give greget .

If there is praise worthy attributed to Jack and the Giant Slayer, then it is the use of special effects. At least, the movie watchers will not wonder where his running budget of $ 195 million were disbursed in order to realize this project. From the first minutes, the film was seen as a colossal product with a sprinkling of fancy special effects. Unfortunately, this does not mean the audience will get an exciting and thrilling, absolutely not. The scene matches did not leave an impression. If there really well and made himself quite stunned, then it is the final battle involving humans and giants. Bryan Singer save the best at the end of the story. Unfortunately, after the minutes were drab and exhausting (likely 'snoozfest'), the buzz at the end was not really able to save the film. I was already tired to keep up. Suppose Singer summarize 20 minutes shorter, Jack and the Giant Slayer might be more palatable to follow.

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OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

Anyone in Hollywood who have the intention to create a new version of The Wizard of Oz, it means he has to dig his own grave. Fortunately, Sam Raimi was sane - though many films are filled with madness - to fully realize that the work of Victor Fleming is a classic that should not be touched at random. It's too sacred. Pengopian any occupation, whether it's official or not, is nothing more than a suicide attempt. Raimi did not make his latest film, Oz the Great and Powerful, as a remake. This is the prequel of the film is the basic legendary tale of dijumput novels 'Oz' essay L. Frank Baum. What here is the beginning of the creation of the figure of 'The Wizard of Oz'. With visual display of cheerful bright colors, special effects are magnificent and luxurious, as well as a beautiful range of players, Raimi - and Walt Disney, of course - presents an exciting and entertaining adventure for the whole family consumption.

Oz the Great and Powerful start the journey with full respect for the pioneers who demonstrated through dihaturkan movie opening in black and white format with an aspect ratio of 1:33 and the sound quality monophony. This went on for at least an Oscar 'Oz' Diggs (James Franco), a magician playboy, still in Kansas. But you do not need to worry, though was marred by a fairly boring conversations, Raimi will soon fly you to Oz. The two commotion created by Oz makes ends in a hot air balloon, flew himself in search of safety, but it was instead brought it to another problem, tornadoes. Just like Dorothy, Oz was caught in the vortex of wind and see things weird and scary in there. After a few tense minutes, landed in Oz, well ... Oz, which is characterized by a variety of changes such as a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, audio 5.1, full of color, and of course, 3D. Oh yeah, we're not in Kansas anymore.

Oscar has not had time to get acquainted with the strange place where he landed, another surprise was waiting. A forecast says that there will come a wizard to Oz in order to eliminate "the Wicked Witch 'or a wicked witch who is currently in power after successfully killing the King of Oz. Theodora (Mila Kunis) believes that 'witch elected' is Oscar. He immediately took Oscar to the Emerald City and introduced him to his brother, Evanora (Rachel Weisz) who mengiming-iminginya with power and abundant gold if Oscar can beat 'Wicked Witch'. Although at first inclined reluctantly, at last Oscar was still set upon their hunt for the evil wizard with a yellow brick through the streets accompanied by flying monkeys nosy named Finley (Zach Braff), ceramic dolls China Girl (Joey King), as well as the good-hearted witch named Glinda (Michelle Williams).

Unexpectedly, the Great and Powerful Oz apparently able to present an entertainment which was really fun. Walt Disney made the right decision to employ Sam Raimi. Naturally, if the film is still not able to match the quality of The Wizard of Oz is such a great and timeless in its entirety. However, the technology has advanced far ahead, allowing Raimi to play around with the special effects in this newest movie. Budgets are injected by Disney until reaching $ 215 million exploited well to create 'Oz' and its contents are beautiful, majestic, and amazing. Well, not really perfect especially in the first half where everything still looks fake and too 'CGI', but over time, the Emerald City (and of course, Oz) no longer seem embarrassing and getting better and better. If you want to feel the sensation of Oz to explore its full potential, then the choice of watching in 3D format is recommended. There is no falsehood in it, it was the appearance and depth.

If you have watched the film version in 1939, it is not difficult to guess where the film will lead. However, the good thing is, even if not many surprises available (in addition to the identity of who among the three witches in the movie which is the 'Wicked Witch'), the film still able to make me sit still, stay focused full attention to the big screen, and there is no sense of boredom that is upon until the title credits roll. A polished script by David Lindsay-Abaire duo and Mitchell Kapner great though not exceptional, but it still should be recognized are impressive. They managed to deliver an engrossing narrative fabric to be followed by the insertion of fresh humor incessant making the audience laugh out loud - especially if it comes from Finley - and there is a warmth and a heart for the final touch at the end of the story. Some subtle references that refer to the classic version also participated inserted in between Oscar adventures in Oz as a 'homage'.

Not much fun when listening achieved if the Great and Powerful Oz, you are too busy to menyandingkannya with Judy Garland version. Both are good in their own way. Although 'Almost Home' is very easily forgotten and distant class of 'Over the Rainbow' or James Franco does not have the charisma as a great wizard of Oz, but Sam Raimi managed to deliver Oz the Great and Powerful as entertainment products that satisfy the production value that astounding. At least, no special effects, makeup, hairstyle and costume to be proud of, and yet nothing is predicted to be able to speak a lot in organizing next year's Oscars. Although no more than James Franco Franco here, the ranks of other players sort of Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, and each capable of playing strong, especially Williams, who appear perfect as Glinda. Scripts are usually inclined dianaktirikan, especially if the special effects is a major concern, it is noted here. Adventure back to Oz that once pushed past the 'man behind the curtain' does not reach the stage of 'great' and 'powerful' as the title suggests, but it remains a refreshing spectacle escapism. This is the best product of Hollywood in 2013, so far.

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OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN

What if the safest place in the country's superpower - or even the world - that the White House succeeded in totally paralyzed by a group of terrorists so that means it left no place is completely safe and untouched in the earth? The chaos in the massive levels were almost certainly immediately hit many parts of the world when the presidency in the United States successfully occupied easily by ruthless terrorists. World war will again break. The question is whether this will actually happen? Nothing is impossible in this world - although I certainly do not hope so - though for once, it is only part of the premises at least two Hollywood films in circulation in 2013, Olympus and White House Has Fallen Down. The first titles produced by Millennium Films stole first in late March under the command of Antoine Fuqua. Unfortunately, nothing has been bubbling with skepticism view the rows of players, directors, and studio belonging is not a big name in Hollywood. Will Olympus Has Fallen able to stand firmly or even just crumble when presented to the public? Let's look.

Olympus itself is fictional code used by the U.S. Secret Service that refers to the White House. The Fall of the White House itself stems from a visit by the Prime Minister of South Korea on July 5, 2012. No one thought that if a meeting between officials of the State ginseng with President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) will lead to catastrophe. With good preparation and include all-powerful weapons, terrorists from North Korea managed to infiltrate the safest place in the world and render it harmless. The President and several key staff led to the bunker and a hostage Kang Yeonsak (Rick Yune), one of the most wanted terrorists on earth. While vacancy occurs on the reins of government, Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman) who is the Presidential Spokesperson take over for a while. The strength of the terrorists is evidenced by how hard it is to penetrate their defense and the number of agents who collapsed one after another. Race against time, the only hope of the United States - and the world, of course - was left to Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), one of the best secret agent as well as the confidence that President Asher had a vacuum of the field for a while because of a traumatic event ahead of Christmas celebrations relating to the family of the president.

Well, Olympus Has Fallen is not a film that is armed with an amazing script and a series of brilliant dialogue. You must already know. Everything in this film, it is easy to guess, and of course ... cliche. Indeed there are one or two 'twist' is inserted by script writer duo Katrin Benedikt Creighton Rothenberger and that could make some viewers say 'Oh, I do not think he turned out ...' or 'Oh my God, it's like that ...' although some great must have thought it would come first if it has been memorized by rote with a formula that is often used by film type. Even so, everything smelled cliched, predictable, and does more than just assembling the remains could be packed into something fun and interesting to see thanks to the careful handling of Antoine Fuqua were previously known to us through the Training Day, Shooter, and The Replacement Killers and superb editing the hard work of John Feroua. A number of moments that could make the audience hold their breath for a few seconds was successfully presented.

For once, Fuqua rid moment idealism and actually presenting a spectacle of pure escapism for the audience. Various scenes unacceptable sense complete with round coincidence that often adorn the heroism of Hollywood movies also helped the name of entertainment. Fuqua really keep the tension of the film to remain stable and tends to creep up without even slack off just to make room for lengthy explanations dramatization and the motives of the terrorists exhausting. No, not at all. With the 'pace' speeding along unstoppable explosion here and there, plus squirt blood as a bonus, your adrenaline will continue to be driven up to finish the film everything in minute 120. All forms of tension and excitement that is present here would not be released from the performance of the department of special effects were outstanding. You certainly do not think that the White House actually destroyed only by the needs of the film, is not it? This is just a special set which then devastated with the help of CGI. Occasionally it does look rough and fake (at least in the beginning of the film), but it often looks convincing and make the audience believe that the White House was destroyed. Impressive.

Although this is nothing more than a movie to have fun, in fact ranks of players playing seriously that automatically helped lift Olympus Has Fallen to a more respectable level. Gerard Butler with a strapping athletic physique can penetrate into the soul of Banning and perform violent merciless when dealing with Yeonsak Kang and his cronies. Morgan Freeman, well ... as usual ya, did not disappoint, considering this is his comfort zone then no something really surprising. Indeed, it caught my attention, in addition to Butler and Aaron Eckhart are giving their best performances after a few years tend to fade, and Rick Yune very annoying, is Angela Bassett, who plays the formidable head of the Secret Service, and Melissa Leo as Secretary of State Ruth McMillan fighting all-out to protect the country's hordes everlasting torment of the terrorists. Two senior actress is still able to perform optimally even in portions appear minimal.

In the end, though Olympus Has Fallen does not offer something totally fresh and innovative in the genre of action that intersect with the world of politics (or call it a political thriller) but Fuqua managed to present a spectacle that is able to bind the audience to sit still in a chair cinema since the first minute until the theater lights lit. Watching Olympus Has Fallen is like receiving a gift that is packaged as a perfunctory yet satisfied and make the heart merry after opening. A sweet surprise unexpected. I was thoroughly entertained and successfully made tense when watching Olympus Has Fallen.

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LES MISERABLES

One thing I want to say before you decide to swap dollar theater with a ticket to see Les Miserables, what you want to see is a musical film. Not the usual musical in which some of the original character dialogue collided suddenly without any command hummed a song as she shook with a dancer. Instead. The director who had just carried off the Oscars with The King's Speech, Tom Hooper, took him to the realm of pure musical. That means, almost all dialogue spoken in the film to the audience in a chant. If you antipathy towards this genre, then enjoy Les Miserables on the big screen can be an ordeal. Conversely, if you belong to the audience who enjoyed the spectacle of musical or open to all genres, the Les Miserables is a film whose beauty is difficult to describe in words. Because of the extraordinary - Oh, you may say I was a reviewer terlebay world, haha ​​- I even gave a little applause after listening to this film. Can not royally because yes ... respect for the audience around me who seemed to be fooled.

Les Miserables move from a classical French literature novel written by Victor Hugo and first published in 1862. Since then, various versions of the accompanying adaptation, both feature-length films, miniseries, musical performances, and radio drama. When referring to the novel versions with full fidelity and Rombak for adjustments here and there, then it rests for Tom Hooper musical performances that have been performed many times since the decade of the 80s so that the title of 'one of the longest running musicals ever'. Instead of adjusting to the new format, it remains subservient to Hooper 'play' his musical grounds more effectively recalled. Even for the sake of maintaining the authentic flavor, the script writer, William Nicholson, also accompanied by three authors from the musical version, Alan Boubil, Claude-Michel Schonberg, and Herbert Kretzmer. Thus, the decision to completely faithful to the musical performances, as I describe in the opening paragraphs of dialogue in the film was embraced 'sung-through "according to the source of the footing.

The main character here is Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) who just ended her term as long as 19 years after caught stealing a loaf of bread to feed his nephew. After kissing the air of freedom, Jean Valjean is not entirely separated from dependents. He must report to police inspector, Javert (Russell Crowe), periodically. Meeting with a bishop Valjean (Colm Wilkinson) made him absent from duty, disappear, and decided to start a new life. 8 years later, Valjean, who has changed his identity to live peacefully in a small area in France, a mayor, and has a factory. Composure disturbed when Javert appeared before him. Dark past come back after him. When a homeless man claiming to be him, Valjean pushed guilt so he unpacked his real identity. Risks that must be borne, Javert and Valjean ambition to subdue him was to spend the rest of his life on the run. In the meantime, we are acquainted with Fantine (Anne Hathaway), one of the workers in the factory Valjean, who turned professional as a street prostitute in order to send money to live on her daughter, Cosette (Isabelle Allen). Fantine did not managed to survive after suffering torture of a man. The death of Fantine makes Valjean felt responsible and decided to take care of Cosette in exile to grow as a beautiful girl (Amanda Seyfried).

At first, the thought of sitting in a movie theater for 158 minutes after watching a film that was almost entirely sung tiring. But after I tried it straight, it turns out my fears were not proven. Tom Hooper managed to claim the four authors explain scripts are keroyokan very well. With a duration that extends to nearly 3 hours, not even if I find a dull moment. Interwoven with the story woven so pretty and perfect that it can make the audience still like to find out what will happen next, which character would find release, and figures which will end with a tragic way. Indeed, this story has been told over and over again with different ways of delivery, but with Hooper's decision to represent it in the form of musical Les Miserables completely made Inject new life seemed to be making it still interesting to follow especially with the support of the ranks of players who play fascinating, especially Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. They both successfully balance the vocal ability to act with sleek, soulful, gives a lot of energy and emotion. I would not be surprised if next month a jury ruled in favor of Hathaway Oscar in the category 'Best Supporting Actress'. If Jennifer Hudson alone can make jury mesmerized by Dreamgirls, Hathaway why not? I Dreamed a Dream is clearly a 'showstopper'. Rendisinya the song is really fascinating. I created disco goosebumps when watching.

Yes ... rows of tracks contained in this film was a major ammunition especially in the absence of conventional dialogue. Packaging musikalitasnya may not be perfect and sound harsh because applied 'live recording' rather than lipsync, but under treatment Hooper, is able to present weakness as a strength. In this way, the emotions expressed by the players who want to be more pervasive and lasting. I Dreamed a Dream may be the most fascinating among other songs, but about 40 other songs that are present also remains strong, including an original song created especially for the film titled Suddenly. All the emotions, whether love, disappointment, anger, fatigue, despair until poured into the carpet adorned songs throughout the film. This chilling once stood listening to every song sung with soulful emotion at once. This is my first time really late into every song that comes on a musical film. The decision to utilize 'sung-through' and 'live recording' is full of risks, but the results are so worth it.

Looked into the technical side, Les Miserables was flown detail. Tata incredible production, creating a magnificent and colossal. Cinematography Oscar nominees direction, Danny Cohen, blends perfectly with the artistic layout, good costumes, to the makeup. Displacement setting time and place of each character as well as physical changes charmingly illustrated by nan believable. This movie was in the end not only spoil the ears of the audience, but also the eyes of every spectator to see a landscaped shooting pictures. Accuracy artistic department in managing the set to make the audience believe that what is presented on the screen was France in the 1800's. Tata unquestioning costume for a costume drama like this, look awesome. As for makeup commanded directly by Lisa Westcott, at least to be commended in their efforts memermak Hugh Jackman who transformed the face of a prisoner with rumpled appearance and unkempt respectable part of a neatly dressed up in old age Valjean.

Tom Hooper decision to retain the original flavor of musical performances in the film is indeed risky besutannya divide the audience, some will be amazed by its ability to spawn a different cinematic experience while others will hate it. However, any opinions expressed by the audience after listening to this phenomenal meal offering, Tom Hooper has managed to present a dish that is unique, different, tasteful, warm, amazing, as well as very beautiful. This will be a film that will be hard you forget for years to come. Les Miserables is the world's best cinematic achievement. Moving a musical show that has gained classical status to a different medium, in this case the length of the film lasted 2 hours 38 minutes, is not easy and he could run like there is no difficulty it faces. With the ranks of players who showed a rate of roles and an awesome vocal, production procedures detailed flown colossal scale, and a row of songs are sung with love, it is worth Les Miserables has been named as one of the best musicals ever.

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WARM BODIES

Do not rush to give judgment early on Warm Bodies by calling it 'another Twilight Saga' imitators 'epic romance Cullen and Swan', a love story  or any other designation that ultimately linked the film which depart from the same titled novel written by Isaac Marion was a smash-hit franchise. Due to the fact, in addition to common themes that float tale of forbidden love between humans and fantasy creatures, Warm Bodies is obviously very different from Twilight. Inspiration to be used as basis for developing the work of legendary stories belongs to Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. So, all the elements of 'classic love story' is poured into the pot, stir thoroughly with herb called 'post apocalyptic' and 'zombie'. Sound strange? Indeed, until you see the results of the execution of Jonathan Levine with his own eyes. It is a pleasant surprise to know that this fantasy romance served as a dish of fresh, sweet, warm, witty, and entertaining.

Warm Bodies takes you into the future where the Earth's beloved is no longer a place that is beautiful, comfortable, and decent place to live. A sudden zombie outbreak spread rapidly, infecting humans, and ultimately, of course, turn people into zombies. Those who survived lived in a region separated by giant walls and heavily guarded. While the zombies, well, wandering everywhere. One of those places, as well as a main setting of the film, is the airport where the main character, R (Nicholas Hoult), live. In order to develop the story - and certainly makes it different - Marion Levine and should not treat the zombie horror film in which most of them only have a desire to chew people out, there's still a little mind and heart behind. R, for example, trying hard to remember her identity and make a bond of friendship with M (Rob Corddry). All forms of communication and thought it was delivered in a 'voice-over' which is somewhat reminiscent of the films of John Hughes filmed.

After a drab-paced life, wandering putrid in a very slow motion, R gained a glimmer of hope for the future that never should have had. At least, R will not be transformed into Boneys - skull life is a manifestation of the zombies are no longer saved and made zombies as prey - in the near future. Hope it tangible a girl named Julie Grigio (Teresa Palmer) who met when R and his friends of his zombie attack Julie groups who were on a mission looking for drugs in a building. Finish off the group, including the brain eating girlfriend Julie, Perry (Dave Franco), in order to get the memory and 'feel alive', R then abducted Julie and into custody for a few days. From an introduction that did not go smoothly, the relationship between them growing after day after day passed. An interest in gaining strength, although this would not be easy, especially Julie's father, Colonel Grigio (John Malkovich), obsessed to destroy the zombies. However, that is not recognized by this character before the film reaches its climax is a fact that Julie gave a very positive impact for the future of the zombies. He was not just prisoners who gives happiness to R alone.

If you decide to avoid the Warm Bodies movie just because it has similar story idea with Twilight, it was a huge loss. Expandable by fitting all 97 minutes, Levine who previously produced 50/50 which is very touching, giving a lot of fun and of course, moments of 'so sweet' into the film without ever fell into a tacky or ridiculous treat. The good, the fans of zombies and those who expect a dish unique romance, will be equally satisfied. Portion to the terror of the zombies - and Boneys - and forbidden romance with evenly divided, though of course, tend Levine highlights the relationship between R and Julie, ups and downs, internal and external conflicts surrounding, as well as how this unusual love story gives significant impact on the survival of humans and zombies. Everything is told in the style of a classy, ​​shuffling tickling humor intelligent audience to sustain the mood to be consistent to the end, and a series of legendary old song - you name it Missing You, Patience, to Pretty Woman - the proper placement so that it could build a 'feel '.

However, this certainly will not run properly if the player ranks in the acting department is not acting properly. Nicholas Hoult - who we know through About a Boy and X-Men: First Class, and soon appeared on Jack the Giant Slayer and Mad Max: Fury Road - gives a brilliant performance as a new zombie infestation turmoil and falling in love with a man . When paired with Teresa Palmer, was splashing in their sweet chemistry together. The same thing applies when Hoult participated paired with his best friend in the film, Rob Corddry, where compactness successfully realized. Corddry itself is representative of the zombies in providing entertainment in the form of laughter that really refreshing while the human stronghold left to the dropout America's Next Top Model, Analeigh Tipton, who plays Nora, friend Julie. So, what about John Malkovich? Absolutely not disappoint though portions here fairly minimal role and limit its movement in exploring his acting talent.

Indeed, in truth there is not anything really new presented by Levine in Warm Bodies. Everything done by zombie here - zombie running, zombie love, zombie ngelawak -'ve ever witnessed in a number of movie goers zombie circulating for at least a decade. However, which then makes it special is how efforts Levine repackage any keklisean here to become something fresh and fun. Disulamnya own scripts follow the pattern established by Marion ditaburinya with pithy dialogue nan intriguing. Proper style of personality realization films of John Hughes, then interspersed with a collection of song-song selection is impressive, and then delivered to maximize the performance of the talented players who are able to interpret their roles correctly. Sentimentality and crossed menye - which used to be part and parcel of the forbidden romance - was abolished and replaced with the obstinacy and optimism. Levine was able to make Warm Bodies as addictive so watch it just once would not have been enough.

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CHINESE ZODIAC (CZ12)

No matter how hard the storm of criticism that hit Chinese Zodiac critics, the film will still be watched by tens of millions of viewers from around the world - Oh well, Asia in this regard. Received poor reception it does not matter because this movie has a herb guarantor of success in the box office, Jackie Chan and action. Yup, the majority of the audience that filled the theater in droves certainly hope to see cool action from Chan. Chinese Zodiac touted as' Jackie Chan comeback' her into the realm of action after so many years struggling in roles that required him to act serious. At-101-movie to her which was a reboot of the Armour of God and its sequel, Armour of God II: Operation Condor was Chan not only served as actor, producer, script writer and director, but also 'a busybody' in technical department began as a cinematographer, artistic director, choreographer, stunt games, to catering coordinator. Whoaaa ... piece, sir? The question is, whether by Jackie Chan are involved in almost every part, will help boost the overall quality of the movie or even just .... drown him? Let's see ...

Chinese Zodiac - or it could be called a CZ12 - begin the story with the emergence of 12 pieces of sculpture heads a star is a representation of the 12 Chinese astrological figure who has long been declared extinct in the various auction house prices soar. MP Corp, a company auction for collectors headed by Lawrence (Oliver Platt), to collect complete the 12 sculptures. Then, by the presence of a number of relics along the 'Chinese Zodiac' whereabouts are still unknown, Lawrence employs JC (Jackie Chan). With the lure of a big payoff, JC had put together a team (Kwon Sang-woo, Zhang Lan Xin and Liao Fan) and act immediately. Information obtained from a professor delivers museum curator JC and small teams to Paris where they met up with Coco (Yao Xing Tong), the leader of a foundation of protection of historical objects. Without knowing the real goal, Coco willing to help JC. With Coco, and then a rich woman named Katherine (Laura Weissbecker), joined the team, the hunt was officially started.

On paper, the Chinese Zodiac as a project sounds promising. Jackie Chan returned to its roots in film production joint action comedy spiced Hong Kong and China. However, unfortunately, the end result did not meet expectations and tend to disappoint. This is definitely not something to be desired when watching Jackie Chan back in action on the silver screen. Chinese Zodiac is present as a film that barely powered. With a duration that extends to the whole 123 minutes, the film feels exhausting to follow. Chan decision to avoid any kind of cliché in the fabric of storytelling instead it backfired for the film itself. Instead of creating a row of serving fresh and innovative game, it does actually work especial manuscript. Actually, there is nothing wrong with the title story clichés they all die the way boxed and hidangnya. What happens, starring Wong Fei-hung in Drunken Master dwilogi this would fill a script with multiple conflicts and diverse characters so crowded and lose focus. In fact, I had become confused and wondering, "what I really want to be told by this movie?."

By touching all departments, the performance of Jackie Chan actually seem less likely maximum and half-half. Nothing really stands out here is that the audience could not unnerved by it. The text is supported by messy mat monotonous action and jokes that already feels old-fashioned. Perhaps, it is still successful if done 10 years ago, but for now? Sorry, no. Chan evident ambition to repeat its heyday through the Chinese Zodiac. The problems faced by it, he's trying too hard. The decision to avoid the shallow script - but unfortunately only made a confusing tangle of storytelling and drab - rather than trying to show the fight choreography is 'unpredictable' and we have not seen is the biggest mistake here. It's very, very unfortunate.

Even so, Chinese Zodiac is not necessarily transformed into an entirely bad movie and can not be enjoyed. Although nearly half of the film made me want to nod off and it was, if anything, press the 'fast forward' to the suffering to be over, there are still some parts that are quite enjoyable. Part initially painful, but especially when stepping on the middle of the movie and the buddy-cronies JC landed on an uninhabited island, 'life' in this film began appearing. There is a feeling eager to return following the film. With a limited set, humor, excitement, and chaos is well conveyed. These are the initial coveted. After the mission completed, the chart was again declined until finally rebounded despite a closing brief but quite thrilling and showed finesse and courage of Jackie Chan in a scene in the air freefall continued with rolling around on the slopes of volcano crater without wearing protective gurung head.

In the end, as a 'comeback' as well as an ambitious mega project, Chinese Zodiac or CZ12 failed run well. With a script that is too chaotic in the long duration without any action scenes row that 'outstanding', is more than enough time watching this one. Weak almost no power, tedious, tiresome, while easily overlooked is the right word to describe this movie. Unless you are a fan of Jackie Chan who just want to see it again like mad in a series of action scenes in the film made Hong Kong and China, the Chinese Zodiac will only get disappointed.

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THE CHEF (COMME UN CHEF)

The Chef, or in the original titled Comme un chef, became an appetizer that I eat French Cinema Festival in performances this year for the first time after so many years was visited Semarang. There is no any hope for this movie than listening style dishes fancy French restaurant tertampang teasing on the big screen. Yes ... in addition to movies, music, (a little) exercise, I am also very fond of the culinary world. It was not someone who can be relied upon when the middle of acrobatics in the kitchen, but I love food. Almost every cooking show - either in the form of competition, culinary tours or just a weekly cooking show - I watch. And that is the main motivation while listening to The Chef, looking for eye sight could starve as well as the stomach. Apparently, I did not just get what I wanted, but more than that. Daniel Cohen invited me to go to a fancy restaurant with friendly service, upscale food high flavor, as well as an entertainment of the 'waiter' and 'chef' is refreshing. You were free to laugh out loud at will, freely, like-like. Obviously an 'upscale' which is perfect for anyone who visited purely seeking entertainment release fatigue. 

What was held by Daniel Cohen in this newest movie is the observation of the symbiotic mutualism between a famous chef with a full culinary lovers dream. Jean Reno that we just watched the action in the Alex Cross role as Alexandre Lagarde, one of the best chef in the French, who seemed to have forgotten their original purpose in cooking so magical touch without realizing slowly but surely fading which makes it unable to explore deeper capabilities. Stagnant. Could be, maybe it is time for him to resign from his job as principal chef at the restaurant three stars, Cargo Lagarde? In an attempt to find a new assistant, she met Jacky Bonnot (Michael Youn), a culinary lover like Wikipedia runs. Each recipe Alexandre, he memorized by rote. In fact, he did not hesitate when the chef idol criticisms are not obedient to the old recipe. With a career that was on the fence, Alexandre Jacky was recruited as his assistant after seeing much potential this guy in the culinary world. However, things do not necessarily go smoothly. Temptation block from a wife who felt betrayed, a daughter who felt abandoned, and a group of shareholders who have lost their sense of confidence. 

Since the start of the introduction of the two main characters to the audience, The Chef has shown signs of being a spectacle endless amusement. Sure enough, Daniel Cohen brings us to a treat that is capable of non-stop laughter until the end of the film. With packaged theatrical, all the more perfect. Takes only 84 minutes, the film moves so fast that the audience was not stuck in boredom with interwoven stories that seem pedantic. Indeed, the movement which led to the delivery of the story was too fast to be very limited and less explored more deeply, however, I see that's not going to be the focus by Daniel Cohen. The Chef seemed to just want to be a movie that can make anyone smile and relieve the fatigue that descend when out of the theater. No pressure or burden to emerge as a third-class restaurant dishes that won praise from critics that hard to have fun, just pure fun for the audience. 

In the narration, in truth there is not anything new to offer here. Not many of them the element of surprise that is injected into the fabric of the story is predictable will lead to nowhere. In this way, the key to success rests on the direction of the director, the ranks of players, and of course the effectiveness of a rolling joke. Lucky, Cohen got a class player Jean Reno and Michael Youn capable of synergy with each other in translating the script, the director claim that any form of jokes is not mired in a rough slapstick, crisp, or a fool, but rather refreshing. In addition to the expense form that managed to stomach cramps, sumptuous foods sights are scattered - except for the molecular gastronomy - can cause stomach humming. Eager to taste it. Positive message about the cliche nan never give up on your dreams, as shown by the character named Jacky Bonnot the fall up to build a career and received a series of rejection because not able to adapt to consumer tastes menu, successfully dihaturkan by Cohen without being preachy. 

In the end, The Chef or comme un chef is apparently not as flat as I had expected. Perhaps in terms of storytelling nothing new everything, but if the watch of Daniel Cohen's sense of humor, then listen to The Chef is like the middle of eating a dish of molecular gastronomy. Outward appearances are deceiving. There would suspect that the Chef can perform as a three-star dish (in the culinary world) are delicious, fresh, witty, intelligent, as well as fun. Consumer satisfaction was successfully obtained.

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