No.42: The Hobbit ~An Unexpected Journey~

The Hobbit ~An Unexpected Journey~

Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, etc
Director: Peter Jackson
Year: 2012
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre: Fantasy







Bull's Eye Ratings: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
Story: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Graphics: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

~Plot~
     An "unexpected" journey of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is about to begin. The company, which consists of thirteen dwarves and the wizard Gandalf Grey (Ian McKellen), beg Bilbo to join in the company as a burglar to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. The Kingdom was conquered by Smaug, the dragon, long time ago. Bilbo couldn't believe what is going on and kept denying at first though after all he decided to join in the company. Their first destination is the Lonely Mountain. On their way to the mountain, the company faces some difficulties. Trolls, Stone Giants, Oacs, Gollum.......Many danger falls onto the company while Bilbo and following members of the company help each other, build strong bond, and keep moving their legs to their first destination, the Lonely Mountain.

~My Perspective~
     My school has recently just finished, and I am finally settled down here in the movie theater for what I have been waiting; the Hobbit. Well, I gave this rate just because there are second series coming up next year. The way the movie ended was definitely to connect with the second series. Since my expectation went up from the first series, I am really looking forward to see the greater scale and story in the next series. Speaking of the first series, the story was very simple but cool, and graphic was amazing. I wish  I could live in Shire, seriously. Some of the characters, places, and weapons were very familiar from the Lord of the Ring series, and I think it's one of the things you can enjoy in this movie! I'm pretty sure the Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit fans didn't miss this movie, but for those who haven't seen it yet, you should go tomorrow!!! Highly recommended!

The Hobbit ~An Unexpected Journey~ Trailer

No.41: Unknown

Unknown

Starring: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones, etc
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Year: 2011
Production Co: Dark Castle Entertainment
Genre: Action, Thriller







Bull's Eye Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
Thrill: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Twist: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
Story: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

~Plot~
     Dr. Martin Harris and his wife, Elizabeth Harris head to Berlin to give a presentation of his remarkable Biological field research.  As soon as they arrive at the hotel, Dr. Harris noticed that his important briefcase was left in the airport.  He immediately caught a taxi and tries to go back to the airport though he unfortunately got into a terrible car accident.  He woke up from coma which is four days later but he still remain no identification, and suddenly everything is going different around him.  Once he went back to the hotel, he indicated his wife, Elizabeth to identify himself, but she denied, and surprisingly there is another person who claim to be Dr. Martin Harris and a husband of Elizabeth. What's going on? Dr. Harris visits a taxi driver who drove the taxi when the accident happened to figure out what is really happening to and around him while there is some dangers awaiting him. Who really is Dr. Martin Harris? Is briefcase holing some clues?

~My Perspective~
     I like a movie that has twist in the end, so I really enjoyed this movie for the first time watch.  But again, once you know the ending of the story, it loses its value.  Even though I purchased a DVD, I ended up not watching it twice. That's what happens in twist movies.  Oh well, I still love Liam Neeson anyways. I'll keep the DVD.  Telling the truth, I personally expected some more action scenes and complicated story from Unknown.  This is surely not a bad movie, but still far from being called such an "amazing" movie - decent.

Unknown Trailer

No.40: The Bucket List

The Bucket List

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson, etc
Director: Rob Reiner
Year: 2007
Production Co: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Drama







Bull's Eye Ratings: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10)
Story: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Humor: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

~Plot~
     Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) were living completely opposite life.  Edward is a millionaire, and Carter is a low-class mechanic.  They have nothing in common but one thing; terminal cancer. As they share times together in the hospital room , they decided to run away from the hospital and do things what they have been wanting to do before they die by following the "Bucket List."  Skydiving, eating dinner in France, drive a Mustang, ride motorcycle on the Great Wall........While the cancers are getting aggravated, Edward and Carter become great friends and started to heal their broken hearts each other.  Can they both be satisfied with their life without having regrets at the end?

~My Perspective~
     I loved the story of the movie, and it actually made me think what my life should be.  It is great if we have no regrets when the time comes, but at the same time it is really hard to obtain such a "perfect" life. Of course, nobody is perfect . There are people who are genius, but I think those people are also lacking in something.  A lot of people make mistakes at some points, and this is where we learn to live better.  There is always supposed to be a second chance. At least, I believe so. Now, for those who enjoy your life the fullest  and make others as happy as you can, then I think your life is good enough to be called perfect! We all should enjoy our own life and nobody should give up on anything! If your dreams are not yet coming true, keep chasing, and that can be your purpose of life! This movie made me aware that I also have authority to make my life a full of joy, dream, and success! Guys, you really need to watch this movie!! Check it out!

The Bucket List Trailer