Movie Review: The Croods

"Never not be afraid!" Huh?

I love animation movies for it's beautiful pictures, beautiful stories, and beautiful lessons :)

I love how colorful this movie is.

"After their cave is destroyed, a caveman family must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy."

Directors : Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders

Stars : Nicholas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds

Current IMDB rating : 7.5

Again, I went to the movies without knowing what kind of film I'm about to watch. But it's fun, though. By not knowing anything, not having any expectation, I can happily be surprised by what I watched. And this one, is an absolute sweet surprise. I didn't even know my favorite Emma Stone is also took part in this film! This is the first sweet surprise. And Ryan Reynolds is the number second :D

The film is about a cavemen family that holds a motto "Never not be afraid!". They believe that the motto will guide them to survive in their harsh world of desert and wild beasts. But then, something happen to the earth and break apart their safe cave. They need to move to find another safe place in another part of the earth with the help of a more modern guy named Guy. And the journey is about to change their life forever.

Just like what I wrote on top of this post, I love animation movies! They're just... beautiful! I love how people can be soo creative, inventive, and inspiring when they make an animation film. And this one is no exception. At first, I can't believe myself that what I heard is really "Never not be afraid". But after thinking and watching for a few minutes, I got the idea. This film is trying to say that we need to be brave to face challenges, to face new things. Challenges and new things are not always negative. If we can handle it properly, it will have it's own advantage to us.

This film is also hilarious with it's rich and unique characters (both human and other creature characters). I love Belt the monkey! He's always have this simple punchline that hit me hard haha. 

Technically speaking, the quality of the animation is fantastic. The movement is super smooth and the picture is so colorful! You'll love how they use colors in this movie. I think it would be best to watch it in 3D. The only minus they have is just that the characters don't sing at all (Sorry, I love musical drama haha).

The IMDB rating is already pretty high. But I'm so confident to give even higher score to The Croods.

I give them 9.0/10.0! You should definitely watch this film! 

Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen

The White House is becoming a Fire Red House and then an Abandoned House.

It's ironically fun to see the United State in deep crisis ;D

Fire Red House

"Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers. "

Director : Antoine Fuqua

Stars : Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman

Current IMDB Rating : 7.1

 

So, I went to the movies with my friends today (FINALLY! AFTER ALL THIS TIME I FORGOT HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BUY A MOVIE TICKET). I didn't get many choices since my friends actually already decided to watch this film. I wasn't really sure what kind of film is this. Looking at the title, I thought it's another film about Rome or some other historical thing! haha so embarrassed about my own stupidity.

 

The film is about rescuing the president of the United State that was being held as hostage by some Asian terrorists (and a traitor). The main character is Gerard Butler (as Mike Banning) whose heroically (is this even a proper word?) being the only person the country can rely on at that time.

 

First, I'd like to comment: another Asian terrorist? Come on.. We're not that bad. (As if you're an angel yourself, dear Americans). It's kinda boring how American movies often use Asian as their main antagonist character. Be creative, dear Uncle Sam's children! Why don't you try African? Or Australian? Or Mayan?

 

Second, the plot line is actually kinda cliche: A major crisis is happening, no one can do anything about it, and then a hot guy appear to be the only hero everyone can rely on. Drama.

I also can't stop thinking about: is it really possible to break into the White House and kidnap the president with less than a hundred personnels? This film made it look so easy and possible. But, in reality, I don't think so. 

 

But, generally speaking, I was really entertained! I'm not really a big fan of action movies. But when I watch a good one, I have to admit that those blood and gun fight can be a moodbooster sometimes. The action is good, the effect is smooth, and I like the tension of the drama. I like how they made The God (read: Morgan Freeman) to have a political power too :D

 

I catched a good quote: "I won't die without a fight"

 

Overall, it's good. And I think I'm gonna give a higher score than the IMDB's.

 

 I give Olympus Has Fallen 8.0/10.0!