miscellaneous

The Village (Soon)
Directed by
: M. Night Shyamalan
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Howard, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver...
Tentative release date: July 30, 2004

Night Shyamalan, the writer-director of "The Sixth Sense", serves up another suspenseful film, this time about a small rural town in Pennsylvania whose citizens are frightened by mystical creatures that populate the surrounding woods. Only one young man has the courage to challenge the strange creatures and the policy that keeps the town's citizens confined to the village. VIEW SOURCE HERE

   

Spiderman 2 (Soon)
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, James Franco...

Having graduated high school, mild-mannered science student, part-time photojournalist, Peter Parker--also known as the occasional web-spinning superhero, Spider-Man--is now attending college at Empire State University. Two new villains, Dr. Octopus and the Lizard, set out to ensure his demise. Complications ensue on the romantic front as well, as astronaut and J. Jonah Jamison's son, John Jamison, both try to woo Peter's beloved Mary Jane. VIEW SOURCE HERE

   

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
I have to admit: It was a bit disappointing. Even though they made an effort to squeeze in this wonderfully written story in a 3hr movie, still, they failed to fill in the holes that made the book such a unique read. The film didn't explain a lot of things to the viewers maybe because they thought everyone had read the book. An ordinary viewer would think the words, "Moony, Padfoot, Wormtail and Prongs" are insignificant. But if you've read the book, you'll know they play a much greater role in this 3rd story. They were so in to the new filming techniques and special effects that they somehow "forgot" how the storyline goes. Sorry to say but the film lost most of its magic because of the poor delivery of the story. On the other hand, it was brought up by the humorous scenes the director placed in. The special effects (particularly the makings of the dementor as well as the set) also worked. Oh well even though the movie didn't fully satisfy me, I respect its decision to shift to a new director. It's interesting to see life at Hogwarts from a different point of view.

   

Shrek 2
This film, for me, is funnier than the first. I must admit that the plot was a bit forgettable. Though they got back on the unexpected scenes, which contributed to the humor, in between each dilemma. Though most of their scenes were copied from other movies, it just amazes me how they were able pull off a supposed to be a predictable movie to a very unique one. The characters for this film were okay... esp. Puss hehehe. Other than that, there was nothing extra-ordinary if you know what I mean. So, should you watch it? (if it's still in Cinemas) Well, if you want a good laugh, then do so. No one's stopping you. ;)

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