X-MEN Origins: Wolverine (2009)

This movie has got to be the best comic adaptation ever turned into a movie for years to come. As far as I am concerned, the movie is better than the comic itself. The story line and the effects included into the movie are nothing short of awesome. To cut a long story short, The Origins of Wolverine revolves on how the character Wolverine became his nasty, grumpy, care-less self, and if you have been wondering how he got those sharp blades on his hands, you just ought to catch this movie. Amusingly, I do not recall some of the characters inside this movie in the comic, but that is just something insignificant.

Overall, this movie is worth every penny you’ve got. The only downside is the ending which I thought wasn’t really that cool with Prof. Xavier all of a sudden appearing to save the mutants.

Death Race [2008]

Caught it @ STAR CINEPLEX, KUCHING
Its 1 HOUR & 45 MINUTES of brutality and fantastic car drifting!!
You should catch it because YOU'D ENJOY THE PLOT, AND YOU'LL BE AMAZED BY UNEXPECTED ACTION SCENES.
You should not watch this movie if YOU HAVE A WEAK HEART

Here is a movie which could beat all the other movies I've ever watched. Its got sex, its got speed, its got cars, its got dirt and practically everything you ever want in an action movie. Although the story is actually about the future, but the plot and action never fails to capture your interest, and that to me is a huge plus within this movie. Adding that up is the fact that the movie has sexy chicks as the navigator of the drivers, and also the use of ugly, but really powerful machines to race. Anyway, who'd think of racing cars with live ammunition would be so interesting? I wish the F1 was something like this. It would be really something.

I was actually hoping little from this movie as it is not star studded, but I walked out of the cinema feeling satisfied with the movie. The feeling that I was watching me myself playing the game Need For Speed creeps into me during the whole movie, as I could sense 'unbelievability' throughout the whole movie which was full of scenes I could only see in PC game trailers, and actions only found in games. I don't want to mention much, as I do not want to spoil it for you... but this is definitely a movie I'd recommend.

Susuk

Where I watched it: Metrowealth Cineplex, Kuching
Duration: 1 Hour 55 mins
Description: Weird & Confusing
Should you watch this? : Skip this one. Save your money

I actually caught this movie because of how good of a ratings it had on one of the online movie sites gave. SUSUK is a Malaysian horror movie which revolves on voodoo, and spells to gain fame and glory. Nonetheless, despite having top actors like Ida Narina and Soffea Jane, i have to say that this is not a movie you should spend you money on. I doubt you'd end up understanding the plot, and despite the convincing acting shown, the plot of the movie is the main failure.

The main cause of disappointment towards to movie is the lack of explanation, and the huge derailment of the plot. I walked into the cineplex hoping for a lot of voodoo, and action.. but what I got was slow action, little voodoo... and a huge wondering on what actually happened in the movie. At the end of the day, I could figure out the movie, but still.... I felt there is so many untold tales, making this movie a NO-GO from my perspective.

BATMAN - THE DARK KNIGHT

Where I watched it: STAR Cineplex, Kuching
Duration: 2 Hour 35 mins
Description: Awesome
Should you watch this? : YES!!

The movie started off rather slow,but the ending was nothing short of awesome. At the end of the day, you just have to feel the pain, and if you are kind of wondering how the villain 'Two-Face' came to life, this is the Batman movie to watch.

I can't say the cinematography was that good, if compared to Hell Boy, but being a huge fan of the capped crusader, I felt the good storyline made up for every weakness in the movie. The image played by the Joker was also really outstanding, but I have to admit was a little dissapointed that the ending seemed loopy, or unfinished. Nonetheless, the Dark Knight is a movie you should not miss this year. A 4/5 rating from me.

HELLBOY (2008) - The Golden Army

Where I watched it: STAR Cineplex, Kuching
Duration: 2 Hour 05 mins
Description: Great
Should you watch this? : YES!!

I am not a fan of Hellboy. I didn't really enjoy the first one, but the second one looks promising, and so, I forked out RM10 to watch a movie that seems uncertain to be nice or not, and guess what? I liked this one.

The plot is simple. Hellboy needs to save the world... and all that yada yada yada.. superhero stuff.. Its the lame thing, with Hellboy eventually coming out on top. Putting that boring fact aside... the effects in this movie was just awesome, and the cinematography was fantastic. It wasn't that action packed, but if you love movies like X-men, Fantastic Four or Men In Black, this is one for you. Apart from that, there are small tip bits of jokes spun around the plot making you smile througout the movie, and I guess, at the end of the day it just comes down to the fact that the movie is a good way to sit down and relax with a few friends. There is nothing significant, but I'd give this a 4/5 rating as it was enjoyable.

HANCOCK

Where I watched it: STAR Cineplex, Kuching
Duration: 1 Hour 32 mins
Description: Great
Should you watch this? : YES!!


By all means, this is not the average superhero movie. As far as I am concern, a Will Smith movie has never disappointed me and this is no exception. The movie star's Hancock, which is played by Will Smith whom has supernatural powers(sort of like Superman, without those laser eyes). He is a drunkard, and saves people in the most unorthodox methods, that most New Yorkers hate him due to his high destruction rate to the city's property. Nonetheless, this all changed after he saves the life of PR executive, Ray Embrey whom tries to change Hancock into an iconic figure he should be. The movie also touches on how Hancock gets his powers, and how he meets his ultimate soul through Ray.

To be frank, the plot of the movie is simple, and I was kind of dissapointed to the fact that the middle end part of the movie was not as explosive as I expected. Nonetheless, with the tagline "not your average superhero", I guess, the storyline is also not the typical 'superhero' storyline, and with an ending such as what I saw, I bet my money that there would soon be a Hancock 2. I'd rate this movie at 4/5, as it is worth the money!

The Incredible Hulk

Where I watched it: STAR Cineplex, Kuching
Duration: 1 Hour 53 mins
Description: Great
Should you watch this? : YES!!

One of the famous comic adaptations which made waves when it was first introduced. The movie synopsis is as follows:

A cure is in reach for the world's most primal force of fury: THE INCREDIBLE HULK. We find scientist Bruce Banner, living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote. But the warmongers who dream of abusing his powers won't leave him alone, nor will his need to be with the only woman he has ever loved, Betty Ross. Upon returning to civilization, our brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by The Abomination -- a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression whose powers match The Hulk's own. A fight of comic-book proportions ensues as Banner must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction. One scientist must make an agonizing final choice -- accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or the creature he could permanently become: THE INCREDIBLE HULK.

I felt that the movie passed my marks with flying colours, and I could easily recommend it to anyone. The cinematography in the movie was just fantastic. Acting wise was above average, and the plot of the story was crystal clear. I'm very sure that those whom enjoy action flick movies would enjoy this movie. Highly recommended by all means and I give it a 4/5!

DOOMSDAY (2008)

Where I watched it: STAR Cineplex, Kuching
Duration: 1 Hour 45 Mins
Description: So-so..
Should you watch this? : NO...

A movie without any stars, and it is decent. I'll admit. But, other than that, I didn't feel the movie was up to my standards. It starts with the Reaper virus spreading around the world, forcing a total quarantine of the whole world, and forcing a section only to be guarded and shielded from the devastating virus. To cut a long story short, Eden Sinclair was asked to find out how some humans in the quarantine area managed to survive the virus, and that is when the actual movie begins. During their quest, they were hunted down, and this is when you could see how uncivilized and how bad a world could be without any proper rules and regulations.

I can't say much over the movie as I do find movies like Resident Evil to be more appealing. The movie was kind of weak, and I didn't like the ending. There was a lot of sections in the movie which I thought was exaggerated, and too unrealistic. In fact, I kept wondering when the movie would end as there was always a moment when I felt the movie was at its climax, but in the end... it just wasn't that. In addition to that, the Malaysian Censorship Board removed lots and lots of scenes, making the movie in a total disarray, and I have to wonder why the 18PL tag should be used at all on DOOMSDAY. I should have waited for this movie to hit the TV stations, as it was far from what I expected, and at the end of the day, was just a waste of time and money. I'll give it a 2/5