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