The Perfect Catch

It was as expected based on the trailer. A love story of a career girl and a school teacher/sports fanatic. It was funny and shallow but it was what it claimed. It was fun with funny moments. 3/5 stars.

The Blade of the Rose

This movie started out ok. The acting of the first girl you see (Thirteenth Master) is a little ... rather, very lacking. It was reminiscent of some Filipino actors in daytime tv. The kungfu scenes were great though. Nice moves and nice wire fights. The other girl (Blue bird) was really pretty and acted well enough. Again, a few characters that needed acting class with some failing in their attempt in comedy. Jackie Chan's special appearance and fight scene was cool. Overall, it was a bit of a disappointment. Had they made it a serious flick, it would have been better.

A Sound of Thunder

It was a very interesting Sci-fi action movie playing with the What-if of an abused time machine. The scenery was high tech but the blue screen effect was so obvious. The monsters were common. The effects werent so hot. The cars werent so interesting. Actually fell asleep a little in the middle. 3/5 stars.

Cinderella Man

This turned out to be a really nice movie than what i expected. It had drama but not too much and it had enough action, too. it was a really inspiring movie about a family man who was into boxing. It was worth the time. 4.5/5 stars in my book.

Red Eye

A nice suspense movie. It all revolves around a hotel manager, her father and a hotel guest. The trailer shows how this guy she kept bumping into turned out to be someone who is after her to do something. 4 out of 5.

The Cave

Cool movie. A suspense action flick about monsters in a cave being mapped by some professional spelunkers. The plot is fairly simple. They found a cave, they explored it, got trapped, discovered the monsters and after a few deaths, got out.... with a twist ;) Its a nice movie to watch if youve seen Sky High.

The Dukes of Hazzard

I dont remember the TV show from way back when with a similar title. It was a little too red-neck for my taste. Yeah, Daisy, played by Jessica Simpson, is sexy in the movie but other than that and the car action, it was not really that good. I fell asleep in the middle.

Sky High

A teen flick about the son of 2 superheroes who got his powers late after enrolling in Sky High, a highschool for children of heroes. Its fun in a sci-fi fantasy sort of way. I like the effects and the concept. It is fun to watch. This is the first of the three new movies this week we watched and it was a good decision.

The Truth About Love

Another Jennifer Love Hewitt love story movie set in London. I like the accent. The story is about an adulterous husband getting caught by his wife when she tries to anonymously flirt with him. It was a nice movie. Maybe watching it in Gateway mall with noisy girls in the back seat saying stupid comments aloud messed up the experience for me. Jennifer looks gorgeous with long hair. The bollywood actor played the husband. I didnt like him. Anyway, its ok to watch if youve seen Valiant and The Longest Yard.

The Longest Yard

This is the second movie we watched today and it was a good decision. This movie is so hilarious. Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in one movie - need i say more? This is a story of a washed up Football player getting arrested and forced to fix up a team composed of Convicts to play against a team made up of the guards in the prison. The gay cheerleaders were really disconcerting. The other Convicts in the team were equally funny. If you were to watch only two movies this week, i say that this is one of the two you should watch and Valiant being the other.

Valiant

This is the first of two movies we watched today. It was very funny and entertaining. I enjoyed it but a kid would, too. It is a cartoon story of a pigeon joining the "armed forces" of britain and fighting in World War II along with humans. Their enemies, the falcons, their allies, the mice of france. The lines were funny as well as the characters. Of the four new movies this week, this is one you should watch.

Must Love Dogs

This movie is about some middle aged people dating and trying to get over divorces, separations and whatnot. A chick flick that is moderately amusing. I actually fell asleep in the middle. Its ok though. Looking forward to just watching the Skeleton Key.

The Great Raid

This is a pretty cool war story about a group of 117 US Rangers attempting to rescue the Prisoners of War in the Cabanatuan POW Camp held by the Japanese. It was entirely filmed in the Philippines. Even featured some Filipino guerillas led by Cesar Montano as Captain something (I cant get the name those crazy americans keep mispronouncing). Anyway, it is a pretty cool movie. Cesar has a number of feature scenes. He had a good role. Hope we see more Filipinos in Hollywood movies. The good ones though, not the ones we would be ashamed to see on the silver screen.

Crash

This movie is actually quite interesting once you get past the middle. It is a convoluted story of the lives of several people of different colors demonstrating the state of racism in Los Angeles. If you haven't been to LA then you might think that it might be an exaggeration but it is actually quite close to the truth. Good to watch if you've already seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Yes, this is a remake (not a sequel) of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory formerly starred by Gene Wilder. It is different like how ponkan and california oranges are. I keep looking for the familiar songs, not there. Johnny Depp in this version is a psychotic chocolatier as compared to the more distinguished version of the old version. Must be because Tim Burton, the director, is as twisted. The movie was fun though. It had lots of hilarious moments. The squirrels rock. I dont know if it was just a budget cut or just the desire to use computer graphics but .... just wait for the oompah loompahs! ;)

Wedding Crashers

This is a very funny twisted love story about a couple of guys who crash weddings for fun and girls. They end up falling for some girls they meet in a wedding and that is where stuff begins to happen. Not really a chic movie so if youre a guy bringing your girlfriend, beware. Fun to watch though. Practically a B movie but not a waste of time and money.

Stealth

This movie rocks. Jessica Biel is great. The technology is very interesting. Nice minor twists as regards the AI (artificial intelligence). The plot is not so deep but it was fun to watch. Great effects and expect lots of explosions. A must watch.

The Island

This movie is a sci fi flick. The trailer needs much to be desired. The movie is actually more fun than what the trailer shows. It is a story of some secret clones escaping and trying to survive. The setting, which the trailer failed to say, is the year 2015. Bordering on a B movie but it still was fun to watch. i would rate it 4 stars. Perhaps that is why it is a hit in the states.

Fantastic Four

Great movie. It was pretty much in tune with the Comic book with high tech sci-fi effects thrown into the pot. It gave a good dose of action with a moderately good sci-fi plot. The effects, as i mentioned, were great. Its the only new movie for the week so we have no choice but to watch it.

War of the Worlds

This is an action packed movie. Nice effects and graphics. Acting is so-so. The plot is great in building up suspense but the ending left me with two comments. These are "what the ?!?" and "doh!" It is worth watching and im sure you will feel the same way after. The experience is akin to watching a Twilight Zone episode.