AVATAR (2009)

AVATAR (2009) - THX

As usual, how can I miss watching this in THX! Excellent OST featuring Love theme from diva "Leona Lewis - I See You". Can't wait to get a copy from store. 3rd collaboration of James Corner & James Cameron after Titanic and Alien. My favourite will be track 6 "Climbing Up Iknimaya - The Path To Heaven'' and track 7 "Jake's First Flight".

Rating : 15/5

Genre : Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy,

Actor : Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

URL : http://www.avatarmovie.com

Avatar (2009) - 3D

AVATAR (2009) - 3D

James Cameron is more than just best writer and director. He's also show us what a true 3D movie means with beyond imagination visual extravaganza. Revolutionary director is what he is as the visionary director of film making history of all time!!

Rating : 20/5

Genre : Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy,

Actor : Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

URL : http://www.avatarmovie.com

Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

十月围城 (2009)

A new GEM produced by Director Teddy Chen! Haven't seen any chinese movie of such quality for a decade till this. The movie takes us back to HK a century ago, with 145mins of thriller that is provoking, excellent cinematography that'll be the next classic of the making.

Rating : 4½/5

Genre : Thriller, Action, Epic

Actor : Donnie Yen, Tony Leung, Nicholas Tse, Jun-Hu, Leon Lai, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam

URL : http://www.cinemapopular.com/productions.php#bodyguards-and-assassins

Avatar (2009)

AVATAR (2009)

James Cameron has been, and will be the film creator of the century! It's has been more than a decade since TITANIC in 1997. And it's definitely worthwhile! 162mins of runtime over breath taking action and adventure, Blockbuster Master is back with never-seen -before experience! Another CLASSIC that's gonna write the film history of future! Salute to James Cameron!

Rating : 10/5

Genre : Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy,

Actor : Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

URL : http://www.avatarmovie.com

Last Ride (2009)

Last Ride (2009)

Rare Australian Production -- Excellent Cinematography but didn't get a really good chance mostly becos of it's poor plot and storyline.

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Drama

Actor : Hugo Weaving, Tom Russell, Anita Hegh, John Brumpton

URL : http://lastridemovie.com

Year One (2009)

Year One (2009)

Rating : 2½/5

Genre : Comedy,

Actor : Jack Black,

URL : http://www.yearone-movie.com

Storm Warriors (2009)

風雲 II (2009)

Sequel to Storm Riders released a decade ago...

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Action, Fiction, Drama,

Actor : Ekin Cheng, Aaron Kwok, Charlene Choi, Simon Yam, Nicholas Tse,

URL : http://www.thestormwarriors.com

Zombieland (2009)

Zombieland (2009)

Stupid yet hilarious... This movie share tips & rules if you have to deal with Zombie. Though I'm not into Zombie movies, but this is a enjoyable movie and surely you'll laugh your ass off. Cheap production but very entertaining for a sweet evening hangout.

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Horror

Actor : Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray

URL : http://www.zombieland.com

The Princess and the Frog (2009)

The Princess and The Frog (2009)

Excellent voice acting featured many famous actors. Another Disney's classic is born -- Tina and the untold stories of frog prince which most of us thought we knew it already. Not to be miss for Disney's production lover. First 2 minute of the film, I thought I was watching Angelina Jolie's "Changling" in animation version. Hahahhaha...

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Musical, Family

Actor : Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Jennifer Cody, Oprah Winfrey

URL : http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessandthefrog

Love Happens (2009)

Love Happens (2009)

Maybe another prototype Dra-Mance to most, but this is definitely more than that. It's a heartfelt, warm and inspiring if you have been there before. The title is perfect for the movie and that's all I can say. Jennifer is still a all-time "Poppysmic" .

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Romance, Drama

Actor : Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Judy Greer, Dan Fogler, Martin Sheen,

URL : http://www.lovehappensmovie.com

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

Sequel to Twilight gets right into drama and this time talks more about the both type and even more about their covens. This time it concentrate more on drama and story which will prepare the audience getting into Eclipse releasing in 30 June 2010.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Actor : Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Dakota Fanning

URL : http://www.newmoonthemovie.com

Mulan (2009)

花木兰 (2009)

Movie based on famous epic of a lady warrior in Chinese history.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Epic, Adventure, Drama,

Actor : 赵薇, 陈坤, 胡军, 房祖名, 李玖哲

URL : http://mulan.ent.sina.com.cn

Ninja Assassin (2009)

Ninja Assassin (2009)

Pure entertainment of action with expected plot and some drama. No doubt Rain has been working so hard to make his way for this. However I felt the movie is over-hype especially in Asia for Rain's topless scene than ninja flick itself.

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Action, Crime, Drama,

Actor : Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, 小杉 正一, Randall Duk Kim, Sung Kang

URL : http://www.ninja-assassin-movie.com

Once (2006)

Once (2006)

A low-budget yet successful film.

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Romance, Drama, Music

Actor : Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová,

URL : http://www.foxsearchlight.com/once

Personal Effect (2009)

Personal Effect (2009)

Sad enough this didn't make it to cinema, but straight to video hence no one really knows of this. Wonderful match of Kutcher & Pfeiffer. Ashton proves he's more than just a douche. Kathy Bates acting is superb as usual. Warning : This is for serious drama lover viewing.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Drama, Drama & Drama

Actor : Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Spencer Hudson,

URL : http://voltagepictures.com/Completed.php?selected_title=4

Moon (2009)

Moon (2009)

Unusual Sci-Fi story builds on mystery, thriller and drama. Something you don't see everyday yet I felt something is missing. Gives me a very strange feeling inside between -- Me & I. It may be low-budget but surely be the next Sci-Fi mystery classic.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Actor : Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Robin Chalk,

URL : http://www.moon-movie.com

Planet 51 (2009)

Planet 51 (2009)

Another less successful one from SONY Animation. However this is better than Surf Up. Lack of originality of it's cartoon character. It didn't have the oozie green of Shrek and Captain-T has the look of Buzz Lightyears from Toy Story. Not crap but suffice for discounted movie ticket night.

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Animation, Family, Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy

Actor : Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, Seann William Scott

URL : http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/planet51

Astro Boy (2009)

Astro Boy (2009)

From Classic to Modern, I must say this is way better than expected. So if you are already a Astro-goer, don't miss this ok. Good thing is that the trailer didn't expose most of the movie and storyline. Wanna know more, then go check out the movie. Wish there's 3D version too.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Animation, Japanese Anime, Action, Sci-Fi, Family

Actor : Freddie Highmore, Nicholas Cage, Kristen Bell, Donald Sutherland

URL : http://www.astroboy-themovie.com

A Christmas Carol (2009)

A Christmas Carol (2009) - 3D

Excellent 3D CG, however storyline and plot are rather ordinary i find it. Jim Carey still does best and perfect for all voice acting roles.

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Animation, Fantasy, Drama, Adventure, Fiction

Actor : Jim Carey, Robin Wright Penn, Bob Hoskins, Gary Oldman

URL : http://www.disney.com/ChristmasCarol

2012 (2009)

2012 (2009)

Roland Emmerich brings even greater disaster movie this time. Breath-taking CG like never seen before so surreal and gave me a 4D sensation. And for the 1st time I actually got carried away and so moved by the CG and thought audience in the hall are doomed. This is definitely Top 10 movies of the year!!

Rating : 5/5

Genre : Disaster, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Thriller, Action

Actor : John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Thandie Newton

URL : http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/2012

The Fourth Kind (2009)

The Fourth Kind (2009)

Milla in this movie remind me of Milla in Joan Of Arc. Real event based take us to the 4th kind which how an abduction looks like. But that first depends on what do you see or get from the movie which similar to other

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Sci-Fi, True-Based, Thriller, Mystery

Actor : Milla Jovovich,

URL : http://www.thefourthkind.net

(500) Days Of Summer (2009)

(500) Days Of Summer (2009)

Almost wanted to watch this is Australia... But since it's AUD15. Rarely there's this kinda love story where centered and from Male's prospective. So I guess that's why it was over-famous. What I liked about the movie is the truthness (thou maybe little too dramatic) about one's lesson out from a relationship no matter if it's a MAKE or BREAK in the end. Good for dating couples.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Romance, Comedy, Drama

Actor : Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Moretz, Clark Gregg

URL : http://www.foxsearchlight.com/500daysofsummer

Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend (2008)

ドラえもん : のび太と緑の巨人伝 (2008) - Cantonese

Doraemon : Nobita to midori no kyoujinden

Finally... it's here and for Dorafans out there, don't miss this!! And this is by the new author, and it's great and the adventure continues... Very educational and inspiring through vision... Good go for all audiences. Especially for the young ones -- Men of earth tomorrow. (Call me Bias) : P

Rating : 5/5

Genre : Animation, Adenture, Family,

Actor : Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo, Gian

URL : http://doraeiga.com/2008/index.html

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

Gerald Butler is more than SPARTANS!!

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Crime, Action, Thriller,

Actor : Gerald Butler, Jamie Foxx,

URL : http://www.lawabidingcitizenfilm.com

Phobia (2008)

Phobia (2008) - Thai

Pretty good collaboration from Horror directors from Thai. Original, Suspense and one should not be miss for horror movie-goers. Personally I think these short stories are perfect for it's length, plot and level of horrorness. Which explains why it was franchise to part 2.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Horror, Suspense, Drama

Actor : Various Thai actors and actresses

URL : http://www.4biamovie.com

The Box (2009)

The Box (2009)

Definitely not for the commercial movie goer. It's dark, provoking, controversial and the hidden message may vary depends on which audiences. Breakthrough for both Marsden and Diaz. I need to watch this for the second time to be and see if I can discover other messages. Some strongly loving it and where most hate it.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Suspense

Actor : Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella

URL : http://www.thebox-movie.com

The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

Classisc and time travelling... I wonder how it feels to be him. And it truly show what fate can be means really. Refreshing and it's been quite a while for time travel movie since many years ago. For those who love time travelling, never miss this!

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Romance, Drama, Fiction

Actor : Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams,

URL : http://www.thetimetravelerswifemovie.com

Ninja (2009)

Ninja (2009)

Due to the release of Ninja Assasins, I actually didn't look good at this one. However it turned to to be much better than I expected. In fact it delivers quite a good action movie from only a small production house. And I think I could've been better.

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Action, Crime, Drama,

Actor : Scott Adkins, 伊原 剛志, 肘井美佳, 伊川東吾, Garrick Hagon

URL : http://www.ninja-themovie.com

Juon : Kuroi Shoujo (2009)

呪怨 : 黒い少女 (2009)

Yet to watch... still looking for source for this movie.

Rating : ?/5

Genre : Horror, Suspense, Mystery

Actor : 加護亜依, 瀬戸康史, 中村ゆり, 高樹マリア, 松本花奈

URL : http://www.juon2009.jp

Juon : Shiroi Roujo

呪怨 : 白い老女 (2009)

Special released in celebrating 10th year anniversary of Ju-on series. Both Black n' White released the sametime in Japan.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Horror, Suspense, Mystery

Actor : 南明奈, 鈴木裕樹, みひろ, 中村愛美, 福永マリカ

URL : http://www.juon2009.jp

Phobia 2 (2009)

Phobia 2 (2009) - Thai

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Horror, Mystery, Suspense

Actor : Jirayu La-ongmanee, Charlie Trairuth, Marsha Vashanapanich, Nicole Theriault

URL : http://www.phobia2.com

Raging Phoenix (2009)

Raging Phoenix (2009) *Thai

Excellent martial and stunt directing although plot maybe too unrealistic when the 2nd half talks about Pheromone and syndicate crime. For Jeeja lovers, this is not to be miss after FURY in 2008. She looked more pretty than ever and fights more furious than ever too.

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Action, Drama,

Actor : Jeeja Yanin, Kazu Patrick Tang, Nui Sandang, Sompong Lertwimonkasem

URL : http://www.jijaragingphoenix.com

Jennifer's Body (2009)

Jennifer's Body (2009)

I can believed the only Platinum movie hall experience gave to this movie. In short, this movie is cheap, plotless and such a failure. It will not be nay audience if wouldn't becos men got to see her cleavage or simple she's too Clever at her Age?? If you miss this, there's no reason to regret.

Rating : 2½/5

Genre : Horror, Mystery, Thriller,

Actor : Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Ryan Levine, Adam Brody

URL : http://www.jennifersbody.com

Pandorum (2009)

Pandorum (2009)

Dennis Quaid again?

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Suspense, Action

Actor : Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Antje Traue, Cung Le

URL : http://www.pandorummovie.com

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (2009) - 3D

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) - 3D

Best Animation production from SONY.

Rating : 4½/5

Genre : Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy, 3D

Actor : Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Bruce Campbell, Andy Samberg

URL : http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/cloudywithachanceofmeatballs

Whiteout (2009)

Wihteout (2009)

Movie

Rating : 3½/5

Genre : Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Actor : Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht,

URL : http://www.whiteoutmovie.com

Rebellion (2009)

同門 (2009)

Another great movie from happening director Herman Yau after "Turning Point". Exclusive cameo of Ada Choi and Shawn Yue acting is getting better and darker. Shall not review too much of the movie, in short this is not just another Triad HK production.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Thriller, Mystery, Triads

Actor : Shawn Yue, Ada Choi, Chapman-To, Elaine Kwong

URL : N/A

Surrogates (2009)

Surrogates (2009)

Another original and great Sci-Fi movie not to be miss. Jonathan Mostow, director of Terminator 3 did great job on giving the future world of Surrogates concept. Personally I find it AWESOME and CREEPY at the same time. But 104mins runtime rather is too short for action scenes.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller

Actor : Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Cromwell

URL : http://chooseyoursurrogate.com

A Perfect Getaway (2009)

A Perfect Getaway (2009)

Wanted to go Hawaii? Watch this and think twice... Great suspense movie with scenic Hawaii places that is so deep inside where mostly not accessible. Well crafted and written yet simple. However is not typical thriller that is predictable.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Actor : Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez

URL : http://www.iamrogue.com/aperfectgetaway

G-Force (2009) - 3D

G-Force (2009) - 3D

Not an ordinary Hamster... Typical Disney's production with intelligent animal agent, thanks to 3D version and the movie is so much enjoyable due to the effects and animal angle. Good for weekend family day with kids. Voice acting is well played.

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Action, Comedy, Animation, 3D

Actor : Nicholas Cage, Penélope Cruz, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Steve Buscemi

URL : http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/gforce

Gamer (2009)

Gamer (2009)

Another Gerard Butler movie in this month!

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Acton, Game, Sci-Fi, Thriller,

Actor : Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C.Hall, Ludacris, Aaron Yoo

URL : http://gamerthemovie.com

Where Got Ghost? (2009)

Where got ghost? (2009)

Cheap, stupid but hilarious if you understand Hokkien well. This time spoof comedy by Jack Neo who also broght "Money Not Enough" & "Money Still Not Enough"

Rating : 2½/5

Genre : Horror, Comedy, Drama, Spoof

Actor : Marcus Chin, John Cheng, Lai Ming,

URL : N/A

The Ugly Truth (2009)

The Ugly Truth (2009)

Must go for all men and women. You hate but outta agree with almost every little fact that was mentioned in this movie. I thought Proposal was good, but this is even BETTER!! I especially like the line that says : " You'll never know..." and the truth about "CHECKLIST" . I voted this the best ROMCOM of 2009! X D

Rating : 5/5

Genre : Comedy, Adult, Romance

Actor : Gerard Butler, Katherine Heigl, Eric Winter, John Michael Higgins, Bree Turner

URL : http://www.theuglytruth-movie.com

Ashes Of Time Redux (2008)

Ashes of Time Redux (2008)

Not remembering what and how was the original released in 15yrs back. Due to director Wong Kar-Wai, so this is not a commercial chinese film about martial arts and love story. But for Wong movie-goer, you should not miss this. Seem to me this is prequel to a list of legendary character of an epic however integrated in this prequel fiction. And it's all about internal emotions. >__< ''

P/S : REDUX is an adjective meaning "brought back, restored" from the Latin which used in literature and film titles to denote a new interpretation of an existing work by the restoration of previously removed material.

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Action, Drama,

Actor : Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung x 2, Brigitte Lin, Maggi Cheung, Carina Lau, Jacky Cheung, Charlie Young

URL : http://www.sonyclassics.com/ashesoftimeredux

The Final Destination (2009)

The Final Destination (2009)

I hoped this is final, as the movie is predictable and can't impress audience anymore. Personally I still prefer the previous episodes. Although director tried hard to bring new 3D to the movie, however failed to suprise as before moreover it's only had 82mins runtime.

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Horror, Thriller, Gore

Actor : Bobby Campo, Shantel VanSanten, Nick Zano, Haley Webb, George Lanter

URL : http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com

Cold Prey 2 (2008)

Fritt vilt II (2008)

For those who missed part 1, it's ok. It's only a thriller without plot really. Overall 86mins of Norwegian thrilling experiece. Movie is predictable however with nice camera work. For those who watch part 1 will know what I meant by that.

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Thriller, Crime, Suspense

Actor : Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Marthe Snorresdotter Rovik, Kim Wifladt, Mats Eldøen

URL : http://www.frittvilt2.com

I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)

I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)

Typical teen and college comedy, but thanks to the crude & sexual content that made up 102mins of joke. Without all that, it would be a cheap and boring romance movie. Plotless yet hilarious, a bit too nerdy and too wild at the same time hence unrealistic for high schoool story.

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Teen, Coemdy, Romance

Actor : Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust, Jack Carpenter, Lauren Storm, Shawn Roberts

URL : http://www.iloveyoubethcoopermovie.com

Vengeance (2009)

Vengeance (2009)

Director Johnnie To brings us his latest work which will be compete for Cannes this year. It's not the about the plot, but about the choreography that make this a Cannes qualified movie. Not to be miss for Anthony movie-goer. Hitman action with touch of artiste. Now you can tell what is Vengeance rather than Revenge after viewing this.

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller,

Actor : Johnny Hallyday, Anthony Wong, Lam Ka-Tong, Felix Wong, Cheung Siu-Fai

URL : http://www.vengeance-lefilm.com/_en/vengeance.html

Murderer (2009)

殺人犯 (2009)

Controversial plus original, I always give high rating on them. The crime are somehow terrifying and the make up is gruesome too (for HK production). I think 2-time Golden Horse Award winner - Aaron Kwok should do more of this genre than his previous movie "C++ Detective". Rookie director Roy Chow did great on this, also not forgetting mystery-writter master To Chi-long who also written for Jay Chou's Secret (2007).

Rating : 4/5

Genre : Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Actor : Aaron Kwok, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai, Josie Ho, Janine Chang, Chin Kar-Lok

URL : N/A

Fired Up (2009)

Fired Up (2009) - unrated version

Chick-flick for the boys. Typical high school movie about dude after girls in hilarious way. 90 mins of teen crude and sexual comedy, yet another American Pie to me. Well not for everyone but I'm sure most will enjoyed it somehow. Tag lines says "2 Guy 300 Girls... You do the math."

Rating : 3/5

Genre : Teen, Comedy, Chick-flick

Actor : Nicholas D'Agosto, Eric Christian Olsen, Sarah Roemer, Juliette Goglia, David Walton

URL : http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/firedup