Edge of Tomorrow Review

IMDB rating: 7.9
Synopsis: When Earth falls under attack from invincible aliens, no military unit in the world is able to beat them. Maj. William Cage (Tom Cruise), an officer who has never seen combat, is assigned to a suicide mission. Killed within moments, Cage finds himself thrown into a time loop, in which he relives the same brutal fight -- and his death -- over and over again. However, Cage's fighting skills improve with each encore, bringing him and a comrade (Emily Blunt) ever closer to defeating the aliens.

Brilliant movie! I watched it twice. Some people might think it's stupid after reading the word 'alien'. I know. I am one of that person. Alien themed movie is just too absurd for me. But wait, this is not your ordinary ridiculous alien movie. It actually didn't even care much about the alien. It's just about the major who had to die and relive again and again.

Watching this movie is like you're playing a game. You died and you got the chance to have another life over and over again. It must be inspired from a gamer's point of view. It's just brilliant. You won't get bored watching this.

The Hundred Foot Journey

I wasn't convinced when i first read the synopsis. So, i ignored it. A few days ago i read a recommendation from a blogger. She reviewed this movie and talked about how good it was. Influenced by her, i gave myself a try.

The result? Disappointment!

I should've known. Its just a melodramatic movie. Not realistic. Like a plain bollywood movie, too much unneeded dramas. IDK. Its just not my taste. Some people might like this but not me.

IMDB rating: 7.3
Synopsis: Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is an extraordinarily talented and largely self-taught culinary novice. When he and his family are displaced from their native India and settle in a quaint French village, they decide to open an Indian eatery. However, Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the proprietress of an acclaimed restaurant just 100 feet away, strongly objects. War erupts between the two establishments, until Mallory recognizes Kadam's impressive epicurean gifts and takes him under her wing.

Home Sweet Hell Review

IMDB rating: 5.4

Don Champagne (Patrick Wilson) seems to have it all: a successful business, a perfect house, perfect kids, and a perfect wife. Unfortunately, when his wife, Mona (Katherine Heigl), learns of Don’s affair with a pretty new salesgirl (Jordana Brewster), this suburban slice of heaven spirals out of control. Don soon realizes that Mona will stop at nothing, including murder, to maintain their storybook life where “perception is everything.”

My opinion: There's something about Katherine Heigl that i think hmmm... Her acting? Her face expression. Or something i dont know. There's something about her. Or maybe it's just the character. It's just a sick movie for me. Seems like a dark comedy, but it's not even funny. It's watchable but not great.

*Oh, but i think the song was nice though. :)

If I ask a simple question
Do you promise to be true?
Swear to me you'll listen 
As I whisper this to you
How much do you love me?
How much do you care?
Spare me no details, my sweet 
My little cuddle-bear
More than the moon and the stars up above 

The Wedding Ringer Review

Socially awkward Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is two weeks from marrying the gal (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) of his dreams, but he has a problem: He doesn't have any groomsmen for the occasion. Desperate and running out of time, Doug calls upon Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and operator of Best Man Inc., a company that provides attendants for friendless grooms. As Doug tries to pull off the con, a bromance unexpectedly blossoms between Jimmy and himself.

My opinion: Very fun to watch! Not boring. The movie just keeps grabbing your attention and make your mind busy. Really fun especially on those days when you feel bored and unmotivated. :)

IMDB rating: 6.8

My Love Don't Cross That River Review

imdb rating: 7.9

Me and husband watched this on Mother's Day night. He bought some cakes for me. Very thoughtful of him. Though i know he is not like that. You know my husband might be anything but he is not romantic and he's not full of surprises.

We watched this documentary on channel News Asia. They separated this into two parts. My husband didn't watch the first one. But i did. And i cried the whooooole time. It's funny how a documentary could be that sad. Well, you know, any movies that comes from korea will make me cry. I dont know what's wrong with them all. They just know how to make me cry!

This documentary is about an elderly couple, wife (89) and the husband (98) have been married for almost all their lives. The camera follows them through the last days of their lives. You see they're so old and the age started taking effect on them. Especially the husband.

I think this documentary doesn't need synopsis or recommendation at all. You should just play it in front of you and watch. That's what i did. I had no expectation from it. But wow, how it gripped my memories and emotions, just left me speechless.

There are things they reminded me of:
1. My grandfather - during last days of his life.
2. My husband and i.

We both sobbed while watching this. He hold me from behind so i couldn't see him crying. After the movie finished, he said he wants me to die first. I was quite surprised because we always joked about this. Then he said, he doesn't want me to cry for him.

There are many scenes in this movie that could bring tears to your eyes. Mine was when the husband touched his wife's face when she was sleeping. That made me cry like crazy! Oh god, it reminded me so much of my husband and i. Actually everybody can relate to this. Being a married woman myself, And being in this state of hormones and emotions, even husband raising voice to me could make me sob.

So, my rating would be 9 out of 10. Just magnificent!

Still Alice

About a very intelligent woman who is suffering alzheimer's from her genes. This movie follows her through her journey on preparing for her future days. She tried to memorize things. Work out. Playing brain games to exercise her brain. Reminders on her phone. But this disease is just cant be cured.

I love this movie because it opened up my eyes on how crazy alzheimers can be. I had a family member who suffered alzheimers. She is already dead. But it was a miserable life for her. She became a laughing stock in every family gatherings. Even her own close family hated and scared of her. They built her a cage. She drank detergent liquid. She played with her own poops. She spoke with reflections in mirror. She did many unthinkable things. And she died in a terrible condition.

I rate this movie 7 out of 10. :)

Bi Küçük Eylül Meselesi (A Small September Affair) Review

Finished watching this Turkish movie. Rating from IMDB is 7.5

Everything is going well In the life of a city girl called Eylul, but after an unfortunate accident she forgets the last month of her life she spent on an Island 'Bozcaada'. Incidents take place where flashbacks from the past month haunt her until she decides to visit the place to remember. Everyone around her, all her friends and family tell her not to and, despite their discouragement Eylul suspecting something is wrong. Simply by listening to her instincts Eylul goes back to Island 'Bozcaada' never knowing what to expect until a chance encounter with a strange dowdy man Tekin who call out to her 'Eylul dont you remember me? you fell in love with me on this Island".

My opinion, the movie is just too melodramatic. Its not realistic. Too much drama. So, for my taste, i just dont like it. I guess the reason why rating on IMDB is high, must be because of the ending. I must admit, the ending was amazing. But the way they drag the movie and make it such a big deal with Eylul was just exaggerated to me. And, Teki is not handsome. Sorry. :) But that's just my 2 cents. Still, its enjoyable. I'll rate it 5 only. Out of 10.

The Departed Movie (my thoughts)

Alright, this movie is great. 8.5 rating from IMDB. No need review anymore. Buttttttttt....... Its just weird. Because. This story is about covering/protecting Costello, right??

But what is there to protect if Costello himself is an FBI informant?? This movie is weird.

Or is it me who dont understand?

Ugh, spoiled!

**Updated:

Found THIS explanation. It does make sense to me. Now im happy with the movie. :)

Bridesmaids (2011) Movie Review

 About a woman, Annie who has a shitty life. No boyfriend, working at a jewellery shop, and has a bestfriend, Lillian. I mean real bestfriend who lives only 5 minutes away from her.

Suddenly Lillian is getting married and her life changed forever. Because, suddenly another woman also claimed to be true bestfriend to Lillian. They two suddenly become very competitive and try all their best to win Lillian's heart.

For me this is a very good movie. Every woman can relate to this. And as always, its highly recommended. :)

8 out of 10!!

Chef (2014) Review

Just finished watching this movie. I didnt read synopsis or anything. I just dived into it and watch. So i guess i shouldnt leak the info too. But i must recommend people to watch it because its freaking good. You know dont read the summary. Just go and watch. You'll enjoy it better. Trust me.

Entertaining and not boring. Really fun. Especially with all star cast. Sophia Vergara. Scarlett Johansson. Awesome.

IMDB rates it 7.4. I'll give it 8.5

Black Book (Zwartboek) Review

I just finished watching Black Book or Zwartboek in Dutch. I think its in dutch, cos german says schwartz for black. Right?

I usually avoid war movies cos most of the time i dont understand them and i just hate hate hate war. But this time, since its in german, it pulled me to keep watching it cos i always have a thing with german. Hiksssh.. :P So here i will explain things that i understand from this movie ok. Not from the real movie maker perspective. Only from the eyes of humble viewer.

Its about this woman named Ellis. She comes from a rich jewish family. They tried to escape germany by boat to poland. But they were ambushed by german kraut (hitlers army) and everyone died except her cos she jumped into the water.

And then she escaped. Got involved with a few dutch guys. And then a doctor fell in love with her. She was sent into this train to be with Muntze and Muntze kind of fell in love with her. And the dutch guy sent her to Muntze again to seduce him. And finally they both fell in love. I really like her to be with Muntze. And you know what, they really fell in love in this movie. Both of them, in real world! No wonder they looked so perfect together. :)

This movie is a must watch for me. Its a great movie. They know how to twist things around and make you feel cheated in the end. You know, that intelligent kind of movie.

So, the rating of the movie on imdb is 7.8. I'll give it 7.5 out of 10. Because, well what can you expect from a war movie. People die all the time. And sometimes, people who you wish they wont kill also dies. :(

So, 7.5!!

About Elly Review

Iranian movies are one of the best movies in the world. They dont really go for complicated issues like what hollywood does. They will elaborate one small matter in life. As small as going out with your friends without telling for family about it.

Its really a small matter in life. I did that a lot. And i even know a friend who fly here and there to the end of the world without her parents knowledge. Just because, well, as always. The reason why we dont wanna tell them is because we dont want them to worry. And when they're worried they'll ask question we dont want to hear.

So, this movie is about a group of friends. Three married couples with their kids. And a single couple who are in the process of getting to know each other. They go to the North of Iran for holiday. And they stay in this old house with nice view of ocean just in their front yard.

The single woman, named Elly. She was mysterious from the start. As they try to fix the old house and try to make things fun and enjoyable around the house. Elly was asked to look after one of the kid who's stubbornly playing in the water.

Suddenly things get tense, and the boy was almost drowned in the ocean. But thank god he was saved by his father. But then, Elly was missing. Early conclusion, Elly is drowned in her effort of helping the boy. But then they all have another thought. What if Elly left the boy alone in the ocean and ran away.

Starting from this point, many issues arise. And it makes us wonder about things we do in our life. Simple things like keeping a secret from our parents can be BIG if something unwanted happen.

This is just a great movie. Intelligent. Full of realism. I recommend everyone to watch this. Its 9.5 out of 10.

Hotaru no Hikari 1 and 2 Review

Himono Onna means Dried Fish Woman. And that is Amemiya Hotaru. She loves wearing jerseys and track pants at home. With hair tied up hilariously, she would drink beer at the veranda. An old man lent her a traditional Japanese house and she lives alone there, lazy and her house is so messy like it's just been hit by a storm.

Her manager at work came to her house, claiming that the house is actually belongs to his parents and he used to be there when he was growing up. Since he has a complicated relationship with his wife, he decided to live with this girl. Truly believed that he will never fall in love with this girl.  Deciding that all the woman in her had dried up. And she's just a Himono Onna. There's nothing attractive in Amemiya.

But things are revolving around in the house between them both. They have a lot of talks. About personal matters of Amemiya mostly. But they are very professional in the office. Pretending like they don't have any special bond, that no one is suspecting them. So they keep this secret dearly.

The reason why i'm reviewing these is because i love this series SO MUCH. As always, we love things that related to us so we can compare everything. What i found about this series is they're very smart at explaining feelings. Being a writer myself, i found it really hard to express feelings and interpret them into a form that can be understood by other people, it's the hardest. But this drama has done that brilliantly. Effortlessly.

For example, when Teshima emailed her, she asked Buchou to read for her. I had this kind of experience throughout my life. And she got easily excited and thoughtfully perplexed really resembles how i was feeling about things sometimes. And not to mention, how she behaved so lazily, getting a magazine with her feet. Asking anyone close to me, they would know me fully that i really love using my feet at picking up things. It's all because i'm too lazy to bend and too lazy to move my body to certain degrees just to get those things that can easily be fetched by foot. So, yeah. That's the main reason why i was so attracted to watch it at the first place.

Furthermore, this drama is not that kind of lovey dovey type. It went smoothly and logically approved throughout the series. So, this kind of story always win my heart. And most importantly, it lingers in my mind when i finished watching it.

I always love stories that linger in my mind after i've done watching. And Hotaru no Hikari really has the ability to do that.

The second season is all about them preparing to get married. You'll be introduced to a new set of colleagues. I don't understand why people said the second is not as good as the first. For me, i love the second better. I'm not that kind of person who loves overly comedy stories. So, eventhough the second one is not that funny, but there is nothing wrong with it. I love it better than the first cos it feeds you exactly the things you want to see.

In the 1st season, Buchou and Amemiya's relationship was not a highlight at all because they were busy thinking about how to get Teshima and Amemiya together and get them separated. But this time, everything's all about them. There are enough feelings in everything. So i really liked it. And, the bonus is, they kissed! Though it only happened in the ninth episode onwards, but i'm glad.

Now that i've done watching, i feel so bored and sad that i have nothing more to watch. I missed them already. ): I think i'm going to play them over and over again till i'm bored with it so i can continue with my life. *sigh* Can't wait to watch the movie!

Anyway, I'll rate it 12 out of 10!

Under The Greenwood Tree

I watched this movie last night. I think it was just okay. A story of a beautiful teacher, Fancy Day. And  three admirers. One is a wealthy man, a pastor and a poor guy. But it's interesting. As always, Thomas Hardy story is not as easy as it looks. There must be some twists here and there.

When a movie can attracts me no matter how lazy i am at that moment, than, it must be great. Usually, when i found it boring, i would just turn it off. But this one, i wait till it finished. Imagine if i was in the mood for it. I must've rated this five. :)

Rating: 4 stars

Little Dorrit 2008

When i was in secondary school. I did got my hands on Little Dorrit book. But, my english wasn't that good. So, after reading a few chapters. I gave up. And returned the book to the school library without finishing them up.

I finally watched the series. And i am so in love with it! I mean, a lot! Obviously the series bring independent attraction itself, without clinging to the novel's plot. It was twisted and brilliantly planned. I'm so in love with their characters. Especially Arthur Clennam and Little Dorrit.

When i read the book, i thought Arthur must be a much older man than Amy. But thank God they didn't use an older actor. Matthew Macfadyen is just perfect because he's always nice for a kind hearted role. And Little Dorrit... Claire Foy is just perfect. She's small. And she has that innocent, sad eyes, angelic face. She's just perfect for the role. Ah, the casting for this series is just awesome.

This story is very clever and i really want to read the book now. The only advice i would give for anyone who's going to watch this is, please get subtitles for them. It would make a HUGE difference. Well, exception for the English speaking people. I don't speak english, so for those who were like me. Please, please, go get the subtitles. It's a very interesting series, so i really want everyone to understand what they're talking about.

It comes in 14 episodes. And it worth every seconds of your time. I've spent every precious moment of my life for this. And i really love it!

FIVE stars. Of course.

Hunger Games Movie Review

Yay! I've watched Hunger Games! As comparison to the book. Of course the book is better in description and details. But movie is just as good cos it provides details in visuals. And it does tell you the story that you can't imagine in the book cos the book only provide us with Katniss' point of view. And for sure, they'll get rid of some of the characters like the Avox girl and Peeta's father. And some sponsors Katniss got from District 11, the bread and the syrup for Peeta. And also the lamb, wild rice and rolls etc they got when they couldn't go hunting in the pouring rain. Well, and a loooot more... But doesn't matter.

I walked out of the cinema with smiling face anyway. :) That's what a good movie can do to you!

And I can see Jennifer Lawrence everywhere. Everywhere! I forgot how pretty she was in that movie. She's such an angel, wasn't she?

I know i've seen this girl somewhere. It's from the Winterbones. Yes, the Missouri girl looking for her drug dealer father. Looking for the remain of her father. Yes. And even from that movie, i've been searching for this girl. But not much info on her. But she's really pretty!! And you know, all my life, i've always loves straight eyebrows that i even shaped my brows to be straight. And, Jennifer herself is a straight eyebrows girl!

But looking at her in photoshoots, she does look like a Russian, maybe because of the blonde hair and the eyes. Her athletic figure looks even more athletic in revealing clothes. And put on a lot of makeup. She looks better with less revealing clothes and minimal makeup. AND, in brunette of course.

She's the prettiest girl in the universe.

 For the movie it deserves a FIVE star.

Mansfield Park 2007

I am quite dissapointed with this movie. I always thought, that they will hire a graceful, feminine looking actress to play the main role in period drama. But i was so surprised to see her in this movie. I don't blame her for the overjet issue. But, couldn't they find someone better to portray a kind, innocent, obedient girl like Fanny?


I really don't blame her. Her act was really well. It's just the masculine face i can't stand. ):

Hmm, my rating will be 2.5 out of 5. Forget about the looks. I rate it 2.5 because the story itself is quite boring. And i'll definitely won't watch it again.

Switched at Birth

Oh yes, have you watched this series? If you were a South East Asian, then you know how INDONESIANS lovvvveee this theme for their sinetrons! But this one is not made in Indonesia. But it was made by the Americans.

When i first read the title, i went 'hmmm....' and you know what i was thinking. Very negative for sure! All this time, Indonesians film/sinetron makers presented it as all 'funny' and unwatchable. So, can you imagine eating inedible dish? Yuck!

But this series is totally different! It was cool!

It first started with a rebellious teenage girl, complaining about how her blood type is different from the rest of her family and her physical being cannot be related to her mother at all.

So they went for DNA test. So it proved that she (Bay) is not their daughter. Things went smoothly without excessive emotions like the Indonesian sinetrons. They met their actual daughter, Daphne, who happens to be deaf! Yes, deaf! And trust me, there are no single tears being spread while these all happening. I mean, no tears AT ALL. I was amazed and i'm happy for it.

So, started from there, the plot developed. It's getting more and more interesting. And i finally couldn't stop watching cos so far, there is nothing wrong with it for me to criticize.

It's just i hope Indonesian sinetron makers will get a copy of this series and make a good observation out of this. They should stop making stories of accidentally switched children or continue doing it (yes, since you loved it so much) BUT do it with brain. I know it's all about money, you want to produce as much episodes as you want right? But wouldn't it be sweeter if it's clever?

Anyway, i just want to talk about the Switched at Birth tv series. Sorry for snagging about the sinetrons. It's just i can't stand it anymore and Malaysian TV keeps buying it. I really hate their series! I'm ashamed for them.

But this Bay and Daphne switching saga is totally worth your time. The storyline is smart and the issues arise are logical. It's really good! I would rate them 4.3 out of 5.

Tipping the Velvet

This is another series that i liked. It can be categorized as a clever. Clever movies, clever series... whatever you want to call them but it's clever.

The storyline is really great. Smoothly running, twisted and smart enough though it can be predicted.

Looking at the cast poster is enough to give you a hint of what it's all about. There sure must be a touch of eroticism in this. But it revolves around ladies. Except for one period of time when Nan roaming around the street to serve men as a male prostitute.

If you're interested to know about this series. Go figure.

Interesting fact is. It's not written by a classic writer. But the writer is here in recent world.

I am highly recommend you to watch this series. Once you start watching, you can never stop. The presentation, the layout, the way the editor plays with music and flashes of clips to represent emotions and memories really captured our attention. I just love it.

4.2 for this one.

Titanic 3D - My Review

3D thingy took place only about 20% of the whole story. It doesn't really matter if it's 3D or not. For the first 30 minutes, your brain will run fast, keep judging the 3D performance. But as it goes on and on, you completely forget about the 3D effect and even the 3D glasses on your nose.

I've been watching Titanic many many times myself. I lost count. The reason i went for the 3D cinema is just to experience it in 3D. Well, in that criteria. It failed to WOW me. But in terms of influence. Yes. It's still intense. When you walked out of the room, you have this amazing feeling lingers in your heart. The emotions and flashes of the scenes keep following you. The emotions are very intense. It never failed to let you roam free without the big solid sadness and memories inside your heart. For sure, you'll keep coming back to it. It's like, you will never get tired of it. I'm surprised myself that i still have those feelings. And even now i am browsing Youtube for clips of Titanic.

When i first watched it a few years ago, the scene when the boat was going down with Rose in it. Looking up at Jack and Cal - leaving them behind. That was the climax of my emotion.

But today, my favourite part is when Rose lying down - looking at the sky with empty gaze and she was wrapped with blanket on the rescue ship. I kinda feel for her lost. TT TT

Titanic is the best.