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reviewed Star Trek Into Darkness. Tuesday
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'Star Trek Into Darkness'
J.J. Abrams made quite a splash when he released 2009’s “Star Trek”. I suppose it was the right approach to revitalize the franchise, by creating a re-boot that gave him all the needed …
reviewed Superman Unbound (Animated film). May 08
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Superman Unbound (Animated film)
While Hollywood studios adapt comic books with changes to what their essences are, Warner Bros. animation (DCAU) chooses to adapt stories straight from the comic books. After the impressive two-part adaptation …
reviewed Iron Man 3 (2013 film). May 05
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Iron Man 3 (2013 film)
Jon Favreau’s first two Iron Man films were more or less mixed bags for me. While I thought the first movie lacked ambition and did not take any risks, the screenplay and the direction was steady …
reviewed Taken 2. April 30
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Taken 2
Producer Luc Besson and director Pierre Morel’s “Taken” wasn’t a perfect film. However, it was a solid action thriller that served up a good protagonist, strong forward momentum, …
reviewed Kiss of the Damned (2013 film). April 22
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Kiss of the Damned (2013 film)
There are times when what worked in a certain generation won’t necessarily mean that such a premise or style of filmmaking would work in this present generation. I was in the mood to see some kind …
reviewed Oblivion (2013 film). April 21
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Oblivion (2013 film)
Sci-fi films are a dime a dozen these days. Their releases are fast becoming almost as frequent as horror movies and romantic comedies. Many have very familiar themes while some have tried to be a little …
reviewed Antiviral (2013 film). April 15
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Antiviral (2013 film)
Every film fan knows David Cronenberg. He is the kind of filmmaker who takes his viewers into strange and bold worlds (or situations)  that kind of makes me want to scratch my head in a good way. …
reviewed Rurouni Kenshin (Live Action film). April 09
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Rurouni Kenshin (Live action)
Being a fan of the anime series and the film “Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal”, I was ecstatic to learn that a live-action adaptation of “Rurouni Kenshin” became one of Japan’s …
reviewed Kill 'Em All (2012 film). April 07
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Kill 'Em All
Anyone who has followed my reviews know that I have a large amount of action films and martial arts movies. I am not saying that I know all that is needed for such a film to work, but I do know what to …
reviewed Evil Dead (2013 film). April 07
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Evil Dead (2013 film)
Sam Raimi’s horror cult classic “The Evil Dead” back in 1981 is arguably one of the most debated genre film created. Its fans just genuinely love it while I know some people who just …
reviewed Stoker (2013 film). March 16
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Stoker (2013 film)
I have often said that Asian directors often do not reach that same pinnacle of greatness whenever they travel across the globe to try and make a name for themselves in Hollywood. John Woo made a small …
reviewed Seven Psychopaths. March 11
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'Seven Psychopaths'
Written and directed by Martin McDonagh (who was responsible for the equally clever In Bruges), I’d like to think that “Seven Psychopaths” is something that had been cooked up by the …
reviewed Silenced (Korean film, aka. The Cruci.... March 10
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Silenced (Korean film, aka. The Crucible)
The real events that took place in the Gwangju Inhwa school for the hearing impaired caused public outcry in South Korea. The sexual abuse of many deaf/mute students was just so horrific that such lenient …
reviewed Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 10
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Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
Intended to be a prequel to the novel “The Wonderful World of Oz” and indirectly tied to the 1939 classic film, director Sam Raimi’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” has a very …
reviewed Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie. February 25
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Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
The Street Fighter video game franchise may be one of the most successful video game franchises in history. It had spawned numerous video game sequels, countless remixes, an anime series, an American …
reviewed Dark Skies (2013 film). February 23
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Dark Skies (2013 film)
      'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.'- Arthur C. Clark      The film “Dark …
reviewed The Thieves (Korean film). February 21
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The Thieves
                 Heist or crime caper films are a dime-a-dozen. While most are mediocre using formula and familiar devices, there …
reviewed The Imposter. February 17
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The Imposter
When a child goes missing, our heart breaks, for the child’s family it is a harrowing experience. Director Bart Layton’s “The Imposter” is a documentary about a ‘true crime’ …
reviewed A Good Day to Die Hard (2013 film). February 17
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A Good Day to Die Hard (2013 film)
I am very fond of the first two “Die Hard” films. They marked a change in the 80’s action hero, because it featured a very ordinary cop named John McClane who was a cowboy, tough as …
reviewed 10 Years. February 13
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10 Years
There are movies that portray a slice of life. Movies that show us a certain part of one’s lifetime. Such a film is director/writer Jaime Linden’s “10 Years”. It is a film built …
reviewed Side Effects (2013 film). February 11
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Side Effects (2013 film)
Seems like director Steven Soderbergh has been on a roll lately. The past three years have been quite busy for the acclaimed filmmaker, and this 2013, he has reunited with the filmmakers who made us afraid …
reviewed Origin: Spirits of the Past. February 10
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Origin: Spirits of the Past
People who have been exposed to a good number of anime series or films would know to give the Japanese credit where credit is due. You would have to admit that the large number of Japanese anime have …
reviewed Dog Bite Dog. February 08
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Dog Bite Dog
Soi Cheung's ultra-violent "DOG BITE DOG" is the antidote for people who are a bit tired of the usual stylish "bullet ballet" action films from Hong Kong. At first glance, it may …
reviewed Blade of the Phantom Master (anime film). February 05
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Blade of the Phantom Master S.A.V.E.
Manga/Manhwa-to-anime film is almost a done deal when it comes to Japanese and Korean comic book series. Such as the case once again with “Blade of the Phantom Master” (Shin Angyo Onshi translated …
reviewed Bullet to the Head (2013 film). February 02
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Bullet to the Head (2013 film)
Seems like Sylvester Stallone was starting to his game back with the successes of “Rocky Balboa“, “Rambo” (or Rambo 4) and the Expendables movie franchise. He is just one of those …
reviewed Warm Bodies (2013 film). February 02
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Warm Bodies (2013 film)
I dislike romantic comedies (unless it is done really well) and I love zombie films (so long they aren’t like the garbage that George Romero has been dishing out lately). When I first saw the preview …
reviewed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns- Part.... January 30
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns- Part Two
Frank Miller’s critically acclaimed mini-series/graphic novel “The Dark Knight Returns” had arguably re-defined the Batman mythos. It was such a monumental undertaking that for its storyline …
reviewed Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (201.... January 25
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Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013 film)
Director Tommy Wirkola’s (the guy who gave us “Dead Snow“) “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” had the kind of trailer that gave me the impression that it would be something …
reviewed The Front Line (Korean film). January 22
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The Front Line
War is hell. Civil War may be worst than hell and much more ‘hellish’ than one realizes. At least, that is what director Jang Hoon may be trying to communicate with his Korean war epic “The …
reviewed Broken City (2013 film). January 20
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Broken City (2013 film)
“Broken City” has a powerhouse cast. Russell Crowe (A Beautiful Mind), Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (Mask of Zorro) have all been either won an Oscar or nominated for …
reviewed The Last Stand (2013 film). January 19
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The Last Stand (2013 film)
I know many of you would be thinking that I went to see “The Last Stand” because it marks the return of action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger to the big screen (in the lead role) since “Terminator …
reviewed MaMa (2013 film). January 19
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MaMa (2013 film)
Guillermo Del Toro’s name is usually enough to get me to see a movie since a number of his handiwork have become some of my favorite films (“Pan‘s Labyrinth“, “The Devil‘s …
reviewed The Doomsday Book (Korean film). January 17
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The Doomsday Book (Korean film)
Often have I said that to understand and appreciate Asian cinema, one must be ready to ask for the motivation of a story or a scene. It operates differently than Hollywood movies when its narrative is …
reviewed Superman Vs. The Elite. January 13
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Superman Vs. The Elite
Superman has been called “the big blue Boy Scout”. DC comics have always pitched his character who represents truth, justice and the American way. Superman has even been at odds with Marvel’s …
reviewed Gangster Squad (2013 film). January 12
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Gangster Squad
In light of the Colorado theater shootings last year, director Ruben Fleischer’s “Gangster Squad” was delayed for almost 5 months with its release. This was because the filmmakers wanted …
reviewed The Four (Chinese film). January 11
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The Four (Chinese film)
   In this era of popular super-hero movies and the re-emergence of Chinese Wuxia films, it would be easy to predict that one day a filmmaker would try to mesh one with the other. This is what …
reviewed Texas Chainsaw (2013 film). January 06
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Texas Chainsaw (2013 film)
It has been many years since I saw Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. I have seen one sequel or spin off called “TCM: The Next Generation” and the more …
reviewed Zero Dark Thirty. January 05
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Zero Dark Thirty
Director Kathryn Bigelow’s “Zero Dark Thirty” may be one of the most anticipated films of 2012 and one of the must-see films on my list. It started limited releases in select cities …
reviewed Excision. January 02
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Excision
You know, every now and then, I would come across a film that would almost blow my mind. Some films blow my mind because they are just so outstanding and then, there are those films that blow my mind …
reviewed The Flowers of War. January 02
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The Flowers of War
An official Chinese entry for “Best Foreign Language film” in the 84th Academy awards, but failed to make the cut, director Zhang Yimou’s (Hero) “The Flowers of War” is set …
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