TF 2 - Revenge of the Fallen: My take / review

After giving it much thought, and coming from a pretty hardcore TF fan, I'd have to give the movie a thumbs down. More hype than anything else i'd say. Probably the only thing that got me through the whole movie was the cool transforming process of Optimus Prime and one hot looking Megan Fox!

As a gear-head myself, nothing is more sexy than to see a hot chick with a mechanic's overall, holding a wrench in one hand and with engine oil smeared all over the body! Dang, Megan Fox is da bomb! As a G1 fan, i absolutely despise the "organic" looking newer Autobots and all of the Decepticons. Bloody hideous if you ask me.

Story wise, there not much to talk about honestly. If not for some of the more funny scenes involving Sam's parents and more specifically his mum, i'd most probably be bored to death. Well, looking at the way the movie ended, there will definitely be a third TF movie.

Lastly, i'll leave the movie as a pure action flick in typical Michael Bay fashion - great shots and great special effects. No more, no less.

Transformers Hype and Madness!

Been a week since Transformers 2 - Revenge of The Fallen has been playing in the local cinemas, I've yet to be able to get the tickets to the show times that i want. Darn TGV Aeon Bukit Tinggi cinema is just a stone's throw away from my office and i'm still having trouble getting the tickets. My colleague told me he had to buy the tickets, 3 days in advance and yet he still got the early show that starts at 7:45pm and not exactly the best seats as well.

Well, i've been a big fan of the cartoon series since the 80's and the Generation 1 (G1) times. I'm always glued to the tv every Saturday morning trying to catch the 30 minutes series when i was younger. Who can forget that red and blue truck - Optimus Prime? I can't remember how many times i begged my dad to get me the toy for my birthday during my younger days - to no vail.

All, the while i thought i've been through that stage and out grown the cartoon. Oh boy! How wrong i was in assuming that. When the movie first came out in 2007, my jaw dropped right down to the floor. Nevermind the cheesy storyline, the mare fact of seeing Optimus transform in the movie alone was enough to blow my mind away. The yearning for all things Transformer see me spending money to build up my collection of the toys. Damn it! I turned into an old little kid overnight. Imagine a dude my age hunting for them toys on ebay and in the local toy shops. You won't believe how many similar guys do the same thing as me - diehard and harcore fans.

This time around, i'm not gonna get so crazy on the toys part (i've got most of them anyways, especially the different versions of Optimus), but am still hunting high and low for the ticket for the sequel. Till then, it looks like i'll just have to watch more of the first movie on my Blu-Ray.

-Jon"Optimus Prime"C

WhY So SEriOUs?

Heath Ledger - you got it mate. You definitely got it! RIP.

The rest of you, go watch possibly the best villain ever on the silver screen.

-JonC-

All time favourite movies: My Top 5

Ever since AD started the Top 5 desert island CD thing, i've wanted to start a list for my top 5 movies. The following are the absolute top 5 movies in no particular order that i will never ever get tired of watching.

Singing In The Rain - 1952
One of my all time favourite musical. Love the songs and dance routines featuring the legendary Gene Kelly! Any of you remember the scene where he danced in the street under the heavy rain? That scene was later remade into an ad for the VW Golf GTi in 2005. What more can you ask for from a musical? Great music, great dancing and a decentgood story-line about the changing times in Hollywood during the period when "talking" movies came out in the roaring 20s.

Citizen Kane - 1941
One of the first ever black and white movie that i enjoyed. I bought the DVD from ebay and has never failed to be amazed by this Orson Welles masterpiece. The story line of how someone can forgo their entire past to become rich and famous, only to realise that it will bring no happiness on your death bed is timeless and still holds true.

The Shawshank Redemption - 1994
The story of how Tim Robbin's character got wrongly convicted of murder and got jailed for 20 years has captivated me since i first watched this movie back in 1995. I like how, in the most extreme of condition, with hope and a little help from Morgan Freeman's character, our hero can plot his escape from the prison and dish the ultimate revenge to those who took advantage of him throughout his 20 years in the slammers.

Star Wars - A New Hope - 1977
Who can forget about THE movie that basically started the whole sci-fi movie craze? The special effects was out of this world when it first came out. I still glee in delight every time the Star Wars tune and the word starts scrolling up the screen at the start of the movie. I actually enjoyed the Trilogy but since i can only choose one, i settled for the first in the series - the original!


Forrest Gump - 1994
I can't get enough of the IQ level 75 character: Forrest Gump. The story line wasn't the most complex piece of writing but somehow the simplicity of it just never fail to capture my imagination. The feel good factor of the movie never fails to cheer me up whenever i watch it. "Life is like a box of chocolates, you'll never know what ya gonna get" - who knew this simple line will be the basis of a simpleton character that seems to take part in some of histories most unforgettable events? Tom Hanks was worthy of his second consecutive Oscar after his also great acting work in Philadelphia.

Gosh! There's so many other movies that could have easily made it into my list. Some of them includes Gone With The Wind, Casablanca, Jerry McGuire, Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, Breakfast at Tiffany's and countless other great movies. I am a sucker for classics, musicals and feel good movies (including some chick flicks) ;0)

So AD and Mark (you're free add in comments section since you don't blog) you guys know what to do. Might tag even more of you guys and gals later! Have fun...... muahahahahaha!