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Kimi no na wa. (2016)
A taste of youth once again
I have read quite a few reviews from both side before writing mine; I could understand why some people dislike this movie.
For those who love this movie, they are those viewers who flow with the story with an open mind. There are always flaws in every story, if we keep nitpicking the plot hole, they will never come to appreciate what a movie could offer to them.
People seems to forget the reason to watch a movie - to escape from our reality. This movie does deliver a moment for the audience to get along this amazing journey of Mitsuha and Taki. My wife and I try to solve the puzzle when the story continue to unfold, there were a few moment that we were able to put pieces together and see if the story goes as we thought. There were also moment we doubted whether the event will be different than it originally was. We hold our breath to see how the story will end, I was crossing my finger that the ending will be at least in some form of closure. I am glad that it was.
Referring back to my review's title, by walking through this story, I could feel, once again, the energy by being youth. I am in my mid 40s and this movie touch my soul and brought my heart out as in my 20s.
For those who can't stand any flaw in the story line, I believe this movie will not able to touch your heart or I should say, this is not your cup of tea.
Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars (2017)
Not bad from a fresh restart, but still need more improvement
I wasn't expecting much from this CGI movie after a few failure to this franchise. Seriously though, it is smart to bring back Rico and Diz, it somehow let fan like me to reconnect once more.
The story is simply straight forward with almost nonstop action, too much story telling will ruin and doesn't fit in this particular series. I wish there will be another CGI movie with a better or somehow little more considerable, convincing plot twists to spice the whole thing up.
With the VR gaming gaining speed nowadays, I could see there is possibility to develop a VR game! Which will be a breathing taking one if they do it right.
I wouldn't say there is no plot hole in this movie, but sometimes, just flow with the story and stop asking too many question. ;)
The Great Wall (2016)
It would be better if this movie split into two instead of one
Honestly speaking, I watch this movie without knowing anything or expectation; therefore I feel the overall is alright.
The goods 1)Armors/costumes are quite nicely detailed and good thinking on dividing each platoon by the color and the type of animal 2)CGI is above average, scenes are real enough to me 3)The pace of the movie is balanced
The so so 1)the story is little rush, viewers has little time to know the characters 2)Matt Damon seems a little out of the place even he is the protagonist
The bad 1)too much happening in a short period of time 2)the climax is not intense at all, I would say too simple and predictable 3)relationship between characters are shallow 4)the main rival(monster) die too easily
It would be much better if the movie gives more time for the characters and story to develop in depth. Viewers care less when they feel the whole plot is rushing to the end. What a waste for a potential good movie. The first part should end when they found out about the tunnel, a good cliffhanger to starve viewer for asking more.
Habitación en Roma (2010)
It could really happen!
The very reason that I give 10 out of 10 is I am in the same situation just like this movie. There are reflections almost the exact same as in my life, it reminds me of how much I love this woman.
This movie would be hard to understand and relate to if you never go into situation like them, this is not about cheating but to know what you really needed in your life. Being together with someone is always about the right timing and the right person. No matter how good you are planning for your life, your fate have and will show you the right one.
If you could put yourself in their shoe in this movie, you will find out how beautiful they have become at the end. From holding back to each other to being completely honest within a night, all I can say is they are mean to each other.
I hope you can enjoy this movie as I do.
Chun tian hua hua tong xue hui (2006)
A very localize movie
If you are searching for a very localized movie of Hong Kong, this can be you choice.There are some message this movie tries to deliver, since everyone in Hong Kong are working so hard and constantly under extreme pressure. People could still manage to escape from reality while having something like their lunch box.
What's making me like this movie is how the movie show in such indirect presentation, once you get the idea from it, a smile or even giggling will come in follow.
This movie isn't just for having a laugh, unfortunately, without certain knowledge of life in Hong Kong, it may even a meaningless movie to most of the viewers.