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Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry WachowskiRating: PG
Running Time: 2 hrs. 15 min.
Release Date: Apr 28, 2008
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Susan Sarandon, John Goodman, Scott Porter, Paulie Litt, Rain, Benno Furmann
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An animated cartoon series back in the many years ago, and the director turn it to fit in big-screen.
This movie talks about the young guy, Speed, his life dedicated to racing.
Since young his mind had only one thing which is racing. Probably because his brother was the world famous racer among all.
However one day, his brother end up in an accident which was not supposed to happen, but it took his brother’s life.
Speed’s dream was to complete the race his brother never got to complete. So he trained hard for it.
One fine day, Pops Racer, the designer of Speed’s Mach 5 came to offer him a place and offer to race under him. When Speed turns down a tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only cause an outrage of the company’s maniacal owner but uncovers a secret of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of cunning bigshots who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits.
If Speed would not race under him, his family business would gone to burst. The only way to escape this is to win the Royalton’s racers, with the help from Speed’s girlfriend and family. The ending has just be the beginning for you to uncover.
Oh ya not forgetting for Rain’s fan, he was part of the movie too.
As, ermm a scheming evil guy.
>> Whacca I say :
This movie is one of the most colourful movie i’ve ever seen. The CG effects not only enhanced the bright colours but also the roller-coaster ride of the race. You can expect to see all sorts of weapons coming out from the cars, doing ruthless forbidden actions in order to win.
You will see race you’ve never seen in other movies due to the heavy usage of CG.
Do you know most of the scenes are shoot in front of a green background? =)
:: 4/10 stars ::
Oh today is Dear Sunday once more.
Without realizing, i’ve been sailing thru the weeks and days in army just like these.
Awaiting for weekend, awaiting for weekend to end.
My Main aim in army is 2 ORD.
But after ORD will be a whole new life for me.
Obstacles for me to overcome and conquer..
And it will be then i would not be in any shelter that protects me from e wrong.
every steps i walk will be under what is in my mind.
I’m thankful i’ve been taught wad is good and bad since young.
Although sometimes it tends to dull in life, but i always tried looking at the bright side.
Its contradicting, lying to myself. At least i feel happier den being sad whole day.
Btw, my army days is counting down to 1 year soon in june.
June used to be one of e best months. Still it is though. =]]
E mid-year holidays for kids. It seems 2 make me think back on how many years ago since i had it la.
haha..
But june is still e month i’m born in. So i’m fortunate!
Till then, i’ll give you one of the most inspirational song i’ve heard.
Its been a long time i felt some feelings in music.
=]]
AdiOs AMiGoESs
Ok, i’m going to start splattering rubbish stuff.
Today is Vesak Day. A day to rest at home till now…
away from the grassland i’ve always seen and smell.
You know, in army for almost 1 year, I’ve seen quite alot that i can’t get to see in real life.
Even in army there is the so-almost-famous politics problems.
Why can’t humans just live in harmony and like doing all these?
Sometimes it’s hard to understand the basic of a human being, although i am one.
e many different mindsets of individuals that differs so much..
There are people who are inconsiderate, eg..
‘ i went night safari few weeks back for mz’s bday,
so as excited as e animals, we rushed to see the animals night show.
Instructions were cleared to off all lights flashing from cameras.
Yet some people just couldn’t understand and keep flashing.
Oh my Gawd. wTh are they tinking. See wad i mean of it? ‘
and there are people who are selfish, eg..
‘ MRT cases can be seen so often, many people just sleep or ignore the old and winkled ah bei/ma in front. DOing their own stuff even upon seeing them.
Ok i mustn’t blame all because sometimes its really coincident you put ur head down, me included, as i wear cap quite often when i’m lazy to style hair. haha..
ermm thats not the main point of me.
I mean also, sometimes we can’t tell a lady is pregnant or simply with big tummy.
So must observe real careful of e shape of e tummy people.
Give seats to pregnant. Dun give to e wrong lady, or u’ll get scolding. ‘
Maybe shirts like this can be worn to show ppl huh!!
hahaa
Anyway, i just randomly wrote all these.
And its really random. nvm, just ignore me.
hahaaa.. Damn weather is killing me…
Heres something that is damn damn interesting and Ownaging nice.
Japanese can really dance creatively and So synchronized la!!
If you are searching for the last song title it’s called: Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk
2 doing locking, while e other 2 doing popping..
hahaaa… Its pretty dance steps you know.
A good whole almost 10mins clips to enjoy e crazy synchronized steps and great music..
Lets enjoy it yeah!!
AdiOs AmiGoES!
You know..
I’ve just jumped from the Heli-rappelling. not once but Twice!
When i became e Ropeman(someone below holding the rope while they jump), the wind is so strong i couldn’t hold my ground. And the same wind that blew against my running direction while chasing the rope flying about…
At the same time i’m thinking to myself, will i ever get this chance again ?
Not in my life again i think…
I’m a satisfied man..
I clearly remembered me running towards e helicopter with my only safety ropes.
The ropes are the only item that will save me.
So loud that it went thru my earplugs.
deafening my hearing ability. only to depend on my sight to gather instructions.
As i was checking thoroughly thru my safety items, i felt the helicopter moving and shaking.
It was lifting itself up high, appro. ard 7 -8 storey high.
When i was on top sitting inside the helicopter.
i stared down below me, it was a magnificent view from above..
u can get those view if u sit roller-coaster etc kind of rides in Funfair.
Yes those kind of view. but only difference is i’ve got very really strong wind above me.
My heart trembled for a moment when i was signaled to stand on the platform..
As i threw my remaining ropes down, i forced myself to look down.
It was scary to bend my back to face down, as i was stranded by my safety rope.
Eyes stared into the dispatcher’s eyes. My heart is excited yet scared.
Lifting my head to see my friends’ smiles and excited eyes.
‘ WOooHOoo ‘ he shouted.
I felt my hair stand. So anxious to jump.
‘ L shape position ‘ was formed as i tried hard to bend due to the tightness of rope and wind.
Still staring hard into the dispatcher’s eyes.
‘ Jump ‘ hand-signed was given.
I gave the platform a big jump, lifting up my brake hand..
SwwISShh…. i slided down e rope..
Looking around me, and most importantly downwards.
I felt a huge gash of wind blowing at my face as i tried opening my eyes.
Fearing my contacts will fly off..
As i approach the ground, i stood firmly,
while my ropeman grab my caribina and unloose it.
We quickly a-line ourselves so to let the dispatcher free my rope above.
I ran hard towards the resting point.
Fill with sweat and satisfaction, i settled down with my cold drink.
=]]
On sat afternoon.
I participated in one of the most anticipated event in Singapore; National Day 2008.
Nope i’m not performing if you’re tinking of it.
I was assigned to be in-charge of a Battalion of Line-Dancers.
My first impression of it was a group of dancers age about Ah-Ma.
But i was wrong, it was made up of mid age mostly ladies.
And a small handful of teenagers.
I had 1 of my men to follow me in assisting the dancers’ movement in and out e stage.
Ensuring they are taken good care of and of coz their spirit.
Shy in the starting i am.
Slowly opening up as my group is the loudest and noisiest dancers in the among the 500+++ dancers.
My group consist of 60 Dancers.
Age catching up, but heart staying as young as teenagers.
I’m starting to be part of them, ..
running and shouting ‘ Chiong ah ‘ as i ran…
haha its silly, but i’m caught in their spirit.
Of coz, as usual, they like to disturb NSboy NSmen, i felt verbally molest by their words.
hahaaaa… But it was still fun. I’m lucky i didn’t get touchy by them, unlike my fren. =]]
I was tapping away my feet and fingers hearing the music and their dancesteps. It’s really nice u know.
I felt once again a satisfaction in me. Able to help out NDP’08 as the hidden crew away from camera.
Its not a chance easy to come by.
And i’m loving it as the time pass… =]]
Signing off..
AdIoS AmiGoEsSs
” U know, Lemon flavor is really really nice.. “
P.S. look carefully at hao’s eyes. This one is shut.
” Night Safari @030508 “
P.S. look carefully at hao’s eyes. This one is bio-ing chio BUs.
” Mz’s bday @ 040508 “
This is a story about a girl whose life is about to get changed and inspired by a guy..
A guy who tries to win her heart. Will he succeed or is there a different ending…?
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Liza is just another ordinary 17 years old girl, well, not really that ordinary. As she was born in one of the most wealthiest family in the country, she had almost everything one can ever want. Almost is the word… Though she’s rich, she isn’t those typical spoilt teenage who goes around boosting their wealth. This makes her approachable, but funny enough, she doesn’t have many friends…
On the other side, living in one of the poorer district lived a young teenage named Craig. Despite his background, he is always carrying this smile which brighten up people around him. This is his unique personality, the power to influence anyone..
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One fine day after school, Liza was sitting in her comfortable BMW heading home. She came across this bookstore; Words. Liza halted her chauffeur to wait for her while she went inside for a tour. Looking through the bookshelf, this thin red book with a bold title caught her eyes. The Red Circle. As she was about to reach out her hand for the book, another hand reached for it.
Craig worked in the bookstore after school every single day, to earn his pocket money. Normally, he would be clearing up the dust and arranging the books, but sometimes he would just take out books to read over his free time. As he reached for it, he did not see Liza over the other side of the shelf. Their eyes met, and Craig was mesmerized by Liza’s innocent features.
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‘ Excuse me, are you looking for this book? ‘ Craig asked politely.
Liza only smiled and nodded gently, like as if a small rabbit..
She took the book and glance at the first page. Simple yet beautiful.
As she read through, she came across this poem written on it..
” The clouds up in the sky afloats,
shaping like a bunch of beautiful candyfloss.
The mesmerizing view stumbled upon the scenery,
a scenery so clear and pleasant that soothens one’s heart.
Pondering on the memories on one,
sadness and happiness stood still in time.
Time which is so taken for granted,
yet no one really treasure the whole of it
This is the clouds moving like time so beautifully,
only few appreciate them wishes the hope.
The movement so gracefully moving away,
away to a place never to return.
Time is something which never come back,
back with the things it brought with it.. “
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‘ Beautiful isn’t it, describing how time is so precious yet we all took it for granted easily.’ Craig commented.
Liza did not spoke a word, only with a smile while staring at the poem. She handed the book back to Craig with a smile once again so mesmerizing. Liza walked out the bookstore, after waving goodbye to Craig.
‘When can we meet again my lovely princess..? Awww’
*Smacked* The boss just slapped Craig’s head for day-dreaming..
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.. to be continued ..
DOOMSDAY
A typical virus movie..
Plague came into picture, plaguing the city with it’s “u touch me with blood, i become infected” type of story plot.
Military and gov got so stone-heart and quarantined the whole city.
Okey, so the plot of this movie.
Well, It’s true about the virus outbreak. Though they didn’t really explain how it came about.
Spreading like wild-fire. Of coz the people got scared, and tried to fled the city.
Gov got to know of it, sealed the borders and military with huge ammo power came.
The dying were left to die…
This is when the story began…
A girl named Eden was one of the last survivor to be air-lift out of the city.
Many years later 2008-2033… She was back with a Major title in military.
A mission to go back the city to look for survivors, whom they thought was the cure as they survived all years long.
She was given information to look for Dr Kane who was rumored to have found the cure.
Little does she knows, it was a wrong move to go to Dr Kane.
On the way, she will meet the badass leader; Sol. A satanic guy who loves women( ok, which guy dun love women, pardon me..) and eating humans.
They hasn’t got fresh food and water for yearss. So humans are part of their high-classed meal.
As the movie move on, you’ll see the scenes changing from the high technology scene to those of oldies horse with armored plates.. and not forgetting castle..?? yes castle!
You can also expect lots of gross scenes of hands and head being cut off… blood splattering everywhere.. Well, they’re all fake if you’re so gullible..
>> Whacca I say :
Based on my experienced, i do love movies with those quarantined plot. But this show is quite a let-down for me.., at least. I don’t really like the plot, as compared to so many other movies like 28days & weeks(Ownage movies!), I am Legend, etc… It doesn’t have the freshness in it. And worst part, they let the most beautiful girl died when she only shouted for a few scenes!! ok, put that aside… And those badasses, they looks really dumb. I was hoping from the sneak-preview that i can see some blood-thirsty zombies cum irritating human-maggots to swing their weapons around… Not some dudes with pink hair running around like american’s street punkies..
:: 3/10 stars ::
I was searching for some stories i wrote last time.
den while searching, i came across my genting trip posts..
and scrolling down was those movie critics…
hmmmm… why my posts are so interesting last time?
Student: I know i know *waving hand frankly*
Mr Chua: Alright tell me..
Student: becoz last time u have got lots of time to think of nonsense which are interesting!!
Mr Chua: wad nonsense stuff?!! for that give me 20..
Student: What the hell?!!!! Cher where can like that..
Mr Chua: Oie, u argue u argue, u argue somemore i give u more.
Student: ok lor, Cher permission to carry on..
Mr Chua: Bu yao leh, whacca gonna do!! hur hur!
Student: Cher dun like that la… tired leh.
Mr Chua: Nevermind, i’m a very understanding person. Add on other 20. Practice makes perfect.
Student: Wahhh LIEWww
Mr Chua: Liew wad liew, u wan to liew in this position ah. Liew la..
Student: @#*(&%!^#
Someone approaches…
Someone: Whey Stu Dent ah. Give me 20… Roti Pratas.
Stu Dent is a Roti Prata seller..
Mr Chua is a regular customers who orders the pratas in the way only Stu Dent understand..
Stu Dent cannot pronounce Sir, so he said Cher..
Okey back to topic. Ya i shld now on do free critics for movies i watched…
I’m a movie freak. Wrong. Lover to be exact.
Movie Lover.. =]]
Two days off from 3Guards.
Tuesday book in, i’m a happy Guardsman…
Heli-repelling soon, to repay our last time flop repelling session.
So excited can!
Helicopter called Super Puma will welcome me with tight secured ropes!
Before i go, i’m going to steal Tw’s new found phrase…
hahaaa dun kill me…
‘ Failing is fine, but aiming for second best isn’t … ‘
AdiOs AmIgoESss
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