Salt
Oh wow... I don't know where to start with this review regarding Salt. To say that the movie was boring is just too nice. Heck, I could go on and on about how bad the movie is and why you people should not watch it, but then again that would just be a rant and not a review lol...
So okay... well actually I'm not saying that the movie was really bad or anything, but its nothing special either. Just your average spy movie which the main character got betrayed, assassinate some people, defecting the people who trust her, kill some more, etc. Yeah, just about that I guess. I really didn't want to watch the movie at first, but then my friend wanted to watch (which didn't go to plan I might add) and then my dad asked me to buy the ticket today so we could watch it together. LOL, nothing like a father and son bond huh?
Beside the fact that my dad wanted to watch and paying for it (say what? I paid it with my own money dammit!) I guess there is no harm tagging along. But yeah, from the beginning until the end I was just there watching without a sense of feeling whatsoever. Feels like I was just watching some normal show on TV haha. The fact that I tripped and fell prior to the movie wasn't that ideal either. (don't ask please...) So like, are there anything good about the movie? Well frankly there is only one. Angelina Jolie.
Without her acting in the movie, I think the movie would have been a flop lol. (also it was the reason why my dad wanted to watch it, but yeah don't ask why...) Her acting is pretty much what you would expect from her (nothing short of great) but that was about it, the plot was weak, the story build up was boring, the fight seen is like a bore fest, action scene seemed like a video game, etc etc etc... If anything, people only went to watch because it had Angelina Jolie in it and nothing else. Hahahaha...
So what is my final verdict then? At first I wanna gave it a 7.5 but after seeing how mixed the review was (6 out of 10) I have to give it a 7/10. Also I'm giving that rating just because I'm nice, could give it a lot worse but then it wouldn't do Angelina Jolie's acting much justice. =P
So okay... well actually I'm not saying that the movie was really bad or anything, but its nothing special either. Just your average spy movie which the main character got betrayed, assassinate some people, defecting the people who trust her, kill some more, etc. Yeah, just about that I guess. I really didn't want to watch the movie at first, but then my friend wanted to watch (which didn't go to plan I might add) and then my dad asked me to buy the ticket today so we could watch it together. LOL, nothing like a father and son bond huh?
Beside the fact that my dad wanted to watch and paying for it (say what? I paid it with my own money dammit!) I guess there is no harm tagging along. But yeah, from the beginning until the end I was just there watching without a sense of feeling whatsoever. Feels like I was just watching some normal show on TV haha. The fact that I tripped and fell prior to the movie wasn't that ideal either. (don't ask please...) So like, are there anything good about the movie? Well frankly there is only one. Angelina Jolie.
Without her acting in the movie, I think the movie would have been a flop lol. (also it was the reason why my dad wanted to watch it, but yeah don't ask why...) Her acting is pretty much what you would expect from her (nothing short of great) but that was about it, the plot was weak, the story build up was boring, the fight seen is like a bore fest, action scene seemed like a video game, etc etc etc... If anything, people only went to watch because it had Angelina Jolie in it and nothing else. Hahahaha...
So what is my final verdict then? At first I wanna gave it a 7.5 but after seeing how mixed the review was (6 out of 10) I have to give it a 7/10. Also I'm giving that rating just because I'm nice, could give it a lot worse but then it wouldn't do Angelina Jolie's acting much justice. =P
StreetDance
Well it was kinda unexpected to be watching StreetDance today, but since my cousin insisted I guess it was okay. Well yeah, the movie was good alright, and if the title wasn't obvious enough it really was about "street dance" so do speak... (and to be honest I was really never a fan of dance movies, but whatever)
So... how good is the movie really? Well I guess its quite good for an independent film (I think, since it wasn't really that heavily advertised and that the fact that it was co-produced with BBC) but whatever... oh and did I say it was British? Hahaha, but to be honest I really do not know what to say about the movie. In short, it was like... dance, a fight, more dance, drama scene, climax, final dance scene, end. LOL, nah it was not really that straightforward but the storyline wasn't really the movies strong point. However, the concept of having ballet and street dance was quite cool actually. The part where they dance near the end was just astonishing.
But other than that, nothing much really. I have no idea who all the casts are, or the fact that who the actual dance crew was but it was fun watching it nonetheless. If your a fan of dance movie like my cousin was, yeah go ahead and watch. I'm sure you people will enjoy it just as much as watching You Got Served, Step Up, Stomp The Yard, etc. But then again, for normal film goers like me it really is nothing special. Oh well... at least I didn't have to pay for it lol.
I have to give it a 7/10. Well, what else would you want me to give it? By the way, I have to thank my friend for paying for the tickets and buying popcorn and drinks for me and my cousin. Haha, yeah I will have to repay you someday... but that is if I have money left after next week! XD
So... how good is the movie really? Well I guess its quite good for an independent film (I think, since it wasn't really that heavily advertised and that the fact that it was co-produced with BBC) but whatever... oh and did I say it was British? Hahaha, but to be honest I really do not know what to say about the movie. In short, it was like... dance, a fight, more dance, drama scene, climax, final dance scene, end. LOL, nah it was not really that straightforward but the storyline wasn't really the movies strong point. However, the concept of having ballet and street dance was quite cool actually. The part where they dance near the end was just astonishing.
But other than that, nothing much really. I have no idea who all the casts are, or the fact that who the actual dance crew was but it was fun watching it nonetheless. If your a fan of dance movie like my cousin was, yeah go ahead and watch. I'm sure you people will enjoy it just as much as watching You Got Served, Step Up, Stomp The Yard, etc. But then again, for normal film goers like me it really is nothing special. Oh well... at least I didn't have to pay for it lol.
I have to give it a 7/10. Well, what else would you want me to give it? By the way, I have to thank my friend for paying for the tickets and buying popcorn and drinks for me and my cousin. Haha, yeah I will have to repay you someday... but that is if I have money left after next week! XD
Webber wins in Hungary, could have been Vettel though...
Yeah, I think Sebastian Vettel could have walked away with the win if it wasn't for the stupid penalty. But I guess it was his fault to begin with... Oh well, you win some you lose some. Also another worthy mention was how chaotic the pits were during the safety car period. Nico Rosberg's Mercedes had the rear right wheel came of when exiting the pits, and shortly after Robert Kubica was released into the path of Adrian Sutil which of course both cars collided.
Haha, it was really quite an interesting race to watch even though I probably missed the first 10 laps as I tried rushing home from The Curve after watching movie with my cousin and friends. (more on that on another post) So with this race in the books, it is time for all the team to have a compulsory 1 month break before the team heads to one of of my favorite F1 circuit in the calendar, Spa-Francorchamps!!! =D
Rapid Webber storms to Hungarian victory
Haha, it was really quite an interesting race to watch even though I probably missed the first 10 laps as I tried rushing home from The Curve after watching movie with my cousin and friends. (more on that on another post) So with this race in the books, it is time for all the team to have a compulsory 1 month break before the team heads to one of of my favorite F1 circuit in the calendar, Spa-Francorchamps!!! =D
Rapid Webber storms to Hungarian victory
Inception
I'm just in disbelief right now. Who would have thought this was gonna be the biggest summer blockbuster of the year, but after seeing how so many people said the movie was good I just have to go watch Inception and see what the fuss was all about. Of course, it was also being directed by the same person who did The Dark Knight so I know that the movie was gonna be good...
However I didn't know that the movie was far better than what I expected when I first saw the trailer. In short, it was just epic. The cast, the cinematography, the script, just basically everything about the film was just mind blowing. I gotta give credit to them for making something that is so worthwhile watching. (besides Toy Story 3 that is lol) So far almost all the movies I've watched this year wasn't as good as many would have though, but this has got almost everything to win several Oscars that is for sure!!!
The concept of the film I got to say was what had me giddy the most. Having your mind being invaded by these people, and exploiting your ideas inside your head kinda makes me wanna think twice about sleeping lol. Haha just kidding, but kinda makes you think when your watching this film ya know? Although I'm not really a fan of a "thinking" movie, but this was probably one of a few exceptions. Just think about it, a dream within a dream exploiting a dream? and having a seed "planted" deep inside your thoughts that could literally change your entire life as you know it! Bah, I bet no other film could come close with a plot this good...
Okay... I'm not gonna spoil it with the plot or comment about the acting (they were all pretty good imo) but as it is I will just leave it up to you guys to decide. If anything, just check the link at the top if you wanna know more about the movie. As it is, I will have to give Inception a 9/10. It was just as good (if not, better) than The Dark Knight, and a Christopher Nolan movie could only get better...
However I didn't know that the movie was far better than what I expected when I first saw the trailer. In short, it was just epic. The cast, the cinematography, the script, just basically everything about the film was just mind blowing. I gotta give credit to them for making something that is so worthwhile watching. (besides Toy Story 3 that is lol) So far almost all the movies I've watched this year wasn't as good as many would have though, but this has got almost everything to win several Oscars that is for sure!!!
The concept of the film I got to say was what had me giddy the most. Having your mind being invaded by these people, and exploiting your ideas inside your head kinda makes me wanna think twice about sleeping lol. Haha just kidding, but kinda makes you think when your watching this film ya know? Although I'm not really a fan of a "thinking" movie, but this was probably one of a few exceptions. Just think about it, a dream within a dream exploiting a dream? and having a seed "planted" deep inside your thoughts that could literally change your entire life as you know it! Bah, I bet no other film could come close with a plot this good...
Okay... I'm not gonna spoil it with the plot or comment about the acting (they were all pretty good imo) but as it is I will just leave it up to you guys to decide. If anything, just check the link at the top if you wanna know more about the movie. As it is, I will have to give Inception a 9/10. It was just as good (if not, better) than The Dark Knight, and a Christopher Nolan movie could only get better...
Controversial Ferrari 1-2 at Hockenheim
Oh good, for once (is quite a long time) its not McLaren or Red Bull that are on the top spot of the podium!!! So what is the controversy then? The fact that Ferrari shouldn't have intervened when both Alonso and Massa were practically running side-by-side. Ok, maybe not that but clearly Massa was robbed of a good result...
On lap 49 of the 67 lap race, Ferrari clearly gave an instruction to Massa to give way for Alonso to overtake. Citing that "Alonso was quicker" in such a manner that was clearly an indication for Massa to give way for Alonso to take the lead. For gods sake, why did Ferrari have to do this? It was just as bad when Rubens Barrichello gave away the win to Michael Schumacher on the last corner on the last lap of the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix. I don't know why, but Alonso could have gotten passed Massa anyhow judging by the pace he was running back then. Not sure what penalty Ferrari will get after this, but stay tuned...
In the mean time, the Ferrari 1-2 remains.
Alonso wins as Massa yields in Germany
On lap 49 of the 67 lap race, Ferrari clearly gave an instruction to Massa to give way for Alonso to overtake. Citing that "Alonso was quicker" in such a manner that was clearly an indication for Massa to give way for Alonso to take the lead. For gods sake, why did Ferrari have to do this? It was just as bad when Rubens Barrichello gave away the win to Michael Schumacher on the last corner on the last lap of the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix. I don't know why, but Alonso could have gotten passed Massa anyhow judging by the pace he was running back then. Not sure what penalty Ferrari will get after this, but stay tuned...
In the mean time, the Ferrari 1-2 remains.
Alonso wins as Massa yields in Germany
Vindication For Webber
After what happened at Valencia, Webber managed to prove everyone (Vettel included) just how good he really is when given everything was perfect. Having overtaken Vettel from the start of the race, Webber never looked back and went on to finish the race in convincing style, with Hamilton not far behind.
All in all, a good race around the Silverstone circuit, with the new sections bringing a lot more overtaking opportunity compared to previous years. Sorry that I don't blog as much as I used to, but I'll try to get into the mood to blog again...
Webber wins British Grand Prix from Hamilton
