Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Wonder Woman (2017)

Not too bad. The IMAX was a yes but didn't think the 3D did much.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Beautiful Accident 美好的意外 (2017)

Starting was kinda slow. But found myself tearing at the end. Started with the ET bit. Gwee Lunmei shines, IMHO.

On a side note, this poster doesn't really sell what the film is really about. Which is a heartwarming drama with a story in the vein of A Christmas Carol.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

In the Mood for Love 花樣年華 (2000)

About 17 years ago, I watched this in the cinema and fell asleep. Maybe I was tired. This time round, I get why I might have fallen asleep. But the art direction is lovely; and Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung look so good together. I still don't get that last bit in Angkor Wat and all though.

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Gifted (2017)

A bit draggy but good. Talents were mostly good, from Lindsay Duncan to Mckenna Grace to Octavia Spencer to Jenny Slate. Chris Evans is both a strong talent and a hunkalicious one too.

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Alien: Covenant (2017)

Don't really like because the lead character turns dumb towards the end and a certain bit seems to copy a famous fight scene from ALIENS.

Friday, May 12, 2017

Citizen Dog (2004)

Not too bad. Loved it.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Lucky Boy 天公仔 (2017)

Not too bad. Movie is much better than the trailer and the red poster, which I don't really like. This poster I like better but it still feels like it lacks a certain punch that might bring it to the next level of greatness.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Not too bad.

Some plot holes, IMHO. Why does Ego need Mantis? As a living planet, why doesn't Ego move faster?

Adequately entertaining though I wasn't sure I'll want to watch twice (I'm now at that stage).

Chris Platt looks "fatter". Lovely story about fathers and sons. And sisters. And Fleetwood Mac saves the day (sorta).

On a side note, Ego seems to behave like Trigon from the Wolfman and Perez NTT, while Mantis' empathic ability reminds me of a younger Raven from the same period (without the burden of a demonic father).