Thursday, April 29, 2010

Kick-Ass (2010)

Didn't really like. Too niche. Too parody-y. Was a little bored. Felt some of the ideas were funnier than it's execution. Not my cup of tea.

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Not perfect. But still very, very good. Loved it!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Ip Man 2 - 叶问 2 (2010)

Sort of very nationalistic, ra-ra commercial flick.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Gurushetram - 24 Hours of Anger (2010)

Why is this called 24 Hours of Anger? Sure, there's anger. But the story don't exactly happen within 24 hours. IMHO, the film lacks a strong focus. The story don't really offer anything new, and the characters failed to engage me. Otherwise, a valiant effort as the strive to build the Singapore film industry continues...

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

My Rainy Days - 天使の恋 (2009)

Really enjoyed this. The lead actress is extremely watchable. I actually found myself tearing a few times.

Love in a Puff - 志明与春娇 (2010)

Very nice. One of the best romance comedies I've ever watched. A pleasant surprise.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Date Night (2010)

Was entertained. Enjoyed the car chase scene best!

UPDATE: Just confirmed the film was an edited version. KNNCCB! There goes my record of giving censored films the wide berth at the cinema. Thought I was watching the NC-16 clean version, but it was actually the PG edited version! Bloody hell!!!! That explains the fucking funny edit I saw in the film. This is really KNNCCB!!!!!!!!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Conversations on Sago Lane (2010)

Sometimes, a film is technically not great. But its content is so strong it makes for compelling viewing. This is one of those films. Wished it could have been longer though.

Memories of a Burning Tree (2010)

Lacks oomph.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

La dolce vita (1960)

Not my cup of tea.

Friday, April 16, 2010

A Single Man (2009)

Once in a while, it's nice to just sit back and watch a very personal film devoid of commercial expectations.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Moon Over Malaya - 椰林月 (1957)

I'm glad I caught this. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it, as I hardly watch old films. Moments which are probably meant to be serious back then do come across as hilariously funny now. I think this film will sit well with those who first saw it in the 50s, and also serve as an entertaining intro for others into old Singapore-Malaya films from the past. Enjoyed seeing Singapore locations back in the 50s. The intro to Malaya's tourist sites was also hilariously funny.

The Way We Are - 天水围的日与夜 (2008)

Lovely film. Was pretty decent for the most part. Though the cinema screwed it up by screening it in the wrong aspect ratio.

McDull Kungfu Ding Ding Dong - 麦兜响当当 (2009)

Cute. Even though I probably missed much because of my lack of understanding Cantonese and knowledge of Hong Kong history and culture.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)

Utterly nonsensical and ridiculous. But in a wildly entertaining kind of way which I enjoyed.