G-Force (2009)

Hamsters are such cute animals, and there is no surprise that when the tag line of G-force reads "The world needs bigger super heros", I was looking forward to a cute, comedic movie fearuting hamsters which would make me laugh till I cired.

But sadly, that didn't happen. Watching this movie in 3D was indeed an experience because you could see them really close, but sadly.. this didn't help. Despite having some of 'its moments', the movie wasn't a 'that good', and will easily falter behind movies like Shrek and the Lion King. Even Toy Story 2 would beat the crap out of this movie.

Despite the turn of events, the movie lacks it sentimental touch, and the comedic scenes of the movie felt flat. Not a movie I'd whole recommend, unless you are a true blue fan of these tiny, cute creatures we call 'hamsters'.

17 Again [2009]

17 Again isn't the best of all movies to be honest. The plot is very much predictable, and I felt that so much more could be done. Nonetheless, regardless of all that, it is a decent watch altough you will not find your eyes feeling teary or your tummy aching from laughter. In fact, most of the comedic scenes do not come from the main character which is played by Mike (Zac Efron), but rather by his best friend (Ned) whom continueously tries to impress Mike's new principal with huge and expensive gifts. Other stuff in the movie does seem rather ordinary to be honest.

Apart from that, the movie fails to make any decent impact as I couldn't fit myself into the shoes of the cast. Altough I do acknowledge that the movie is based on fantasies, sort of like Lindsay Lohan's Freaky Friday, but this movie doesn't make the cut, and is less impressive than Freaky Friday. Some segments of the movie felt too good to be true, while others were felt so fake that I thought "in real life, it wouldn't happen like that". In fact, I did feel that Zac was trying too hard in his acting.

Em, not all is lost with this movie as I really liked the ending, which I personally thought was romantic. The best moments in the movie must be when Mike expressed his feelings in the hallway of the gym, and also him reading a letter of his fond memories in court. Well, if you are a huge fan of Zac Efron, they maybe you would want to catch this flick, but if you are looking for something deeper, I'd suggest a good One Tree Hill series.

Last House On The Left [2009]

This movie is appropriately deemed at 18PL by the Malaysian government as it is perfectly brutal and sexual, but those thinking it has steamy scenes should think again. The movie is very brutal, and it is not suitable for children, but if you want to scare your child and avoid them from talking to or following strangers, then this is the movie to ask them to watch, although, I'd doubt they would understand what is going on.

I fully recommend this movie for teens tough, especially girls whom think they are 'invincible' and love to go out at night.

The movie describes what happens two two teenage girls (Mari and Paige) whom decide to follow and be-friend a total stranger (Justin), which then finds them being forced to follow a convicted man (Krug), while being sexually abused and molested during the whole course. After being raped by Krug, Mari motivated herself to swim back to her parents vacation house, while Paige was stabbed to death. The movie goes on highlighting how Krug and gang became instant house guest to Mari's parents due to an incoming storm, and how Krug's members were brutally murdered by Mari's parents upon knowing that Krug has raped his daughter.

Of all the movies this year, I think that this is a must watch movie. The cast of the movie played their roles to perfection, and the action looks nothing short of realistic. A reminder for the ladies tough, do watch this movie with companions or a companion as this is a movie which can do huge damage, emotionally.

Terminator Salvation [2009]

I honestly thought that this movie would seem weird without Arnold, but guess what?? He was in the movie after all! And he was NAKED!! Well, the movie is an awesome treat for those wanting action. You have all sorts of excitement within this movie, and it is definitely worth to watch it in the cinema if you want to enjoy the effects. Nonetheless, it is a typical action movie with the typical plot; “guy wants revenge and goes after who ever made him mad”, so do not expect much from the plot. The ending was anti-climax, as the rest of the world is said to be still controlled by terminators, yet their head(Skynet main base) base has been destroyed.

At the end, you’d be left guessing what happened to Marcus Wright and the Blair Williams. I was also a little entangled between logic as I couldn’t find the logic of releasing without conditions, a traitor (Lisa) whom has just released a prisoner. Other than that, the movie also made me hugely wonder on how Marcus was resurrected from the dead after his heart was punched until it burst in the first place. At the very list, I think the movie was illogic, but then again, what part of science fiction movies are? A movie I recommend if you have extra time, but not a must watch.

Paul Blart Mall Cop [2009]

Paul Blart Mall Cop is a nice family movie. Despite having trailer which may seem to give the impression the the movie is largely based on comedy, my observation generally differs. The story line is strong and easy to understand, but there are moments when I feel that the movie could be greater.

On a positve note, I did enjoy the movie, but I do not think it is worth to see in the cinema. One thing special in the movie is the moves and also stunts made by the robbers whom display fantastic if not awesome extreme sport jumps and moves.

The ending was mediaroce, and rather romantic, but it will not give you 'the feel'. Overall, a decent movie, but it will not score any box office any time soon.