The Dark Knight (2008)

I think the big question...or the question everyone actually cares about is this: Is Christopher Nolan's follow up to the critically acclaimed 2005 film "Batman Begins," The Dark Knight, as good as everyone is saying? 

Quite simply, yes, yes it is. There is no doubt about it, one of the most anticipated movies of the 21st century duly deserves every amount of praise lavished onto it. This is no ordinary superhero movie, this is a character and dialogue driven piece, not as action orientated as you might expect.

I will not go into plot details, because there is a lot of it. However, a basic one sentence summary is: Batman now has to face his most cunning and psychotic enemy, someone with no real motives...The Joker. Now that that is out of the way, I will start off with the actors (and boy, is there a lot to talk about). Christian Bale has done a tremendous job as our beloved Caped Crusader, with him already blowing everyone else out of water with "Batman Begins." Bruce Wayne has a flawed personality that hangs on the balance between righteousness and criminal. His perception of justice causes an emotional and personal shift, whether he is a wealthy businessman who fights crime in a gadget-riddled suit or just a normal man who is sick of all the scum in Gotham City and decides to give the law-breakers a dose of their own medicine. Because of this, and Bale's tremendous acting, Bruce Wayne is justified, and we emphasise with Bale's flawed hero more than any of the other actors. If there ever was an excellent Batman, this is it. The theme of right and wrong is played well with his character here.

Of course, I am sure you all want know if Heath Ledger was that good. And I can safely say that he most definitely was. Ledger's Joker is not only the best, but is now the greatest superhero film villain ever. His performance is truly terrifying, chilling, brilliant; any synonyms of the previous adjectives. Every scene he is in is stolen. The Joker truly is Batman's worst villain; cunning and psychotic, nothing quite matches his laugh and sinister makeup. If Ledger nabs the Oscar for Best Actor, I honestly will not be surprised. It is a true tragedy to see such a talented actor fall at such a young age...

All the other actors cannot be forgotten, though. Aaron Eckhart has definitely proved himself previously ("Thank you for Smoking") as someone to watch out for. Here, as Harvey Dent (and later Two Face) he is very powerful. All he wants is justice; to bring down every single criminal. Eckhart is the definitive Two Face. Maggie Gyllenhaal as Wayne and Dent's love interest, Rachel Dawes is much better than Katie Holmes. Gyllenhaal's performance has substance, I really cared for her and her future and she was terrific in every scene. Michael Caine can do no wrong, and as Alfred Pennyworth he provides some comical and emotional scenes. Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, although a limited role, does inject some sly humour and much needed morals into the story. Finally, Gary Oldman's Lt. James Gordon is riveting. He at least needs a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance as another crime-fighting hero who faces some challenging situations.

Wally Pfizer’s cinematography is simply stunning. Gotham has never looked so good, so big and deep. His wide shots purvey a dirty aura and contribute to the feel of the film. Without it, it may not have been the same. Another Oscar worthy portion, THE MUSIC! With Hans Zimmer AND James Newton Howard at the helm, how could it go wrong? The score sets the mood in every scene, giving an epic and thrilling tone. During the action sequences it really ups the adrenaline. And on the topic of action, The Dark Knight succeeds in having the best fight sequences and car chases in a comic book adaptation yet. With no obvious or over-use of CGI, the explosions and accidents are the real deal. Thrilling, edge of your seat and violent, this is brutally awesome stuff.

Nevertheless, none of this would be possible without Christopher Nolan, the man behind it all. Pairing up with the writer (and brother) Jonathon Nolan, the darkest Batman movie yet is the best, and the best so far this year. This does not feel like a comic book film, the dialogue and situations feel so realistic. And, it IS the script that drives this film. The dialogue is very, very well written and is the centre of the conflict and the movie.

It may be bold to say this, but this is the best superhero film of all time. There are others that are magnificent ("Superman" and "X-Men" are two examples) but this is the most complex, the most dark and the most spectacular and epic of them all. See it for Bale, for Ledger, for the music, the action and for Nolan's flawless direction.

10/10 !!!

Watch the trailer here:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

The Illusionist is a 2006 drama film written and directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel. It is based loosely on Steven Millhauser's short story, "Eisenheim the Illusionist". The film tells the story of Eisenheim, a magician in Vienna, who uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. 
The film begins in medias res as Chief Inspector Walter Uhl arrests Eisenheim during what appears to be a problem in the magic show. Later, the film recounts the story of Eisenheim's life through his struggles in searching his true love and the passion to be one of the greatest illusionist of all time. 
The Illusionist is by far one of my favorite movie of all time. The story is so intriguing and creative that I repeatedly watch the movie over and over again. To me this is also one of the most underrated movie of all time. It was given only a 7.6 out of 10 in IMDb. It deserved to be at least a 9 out of 10. 

From the beginning till the end of the movie, the story is full of twist and turns. The movie was so unexpected that it makes the watchers even more interested in the movie. At least to me it is. 

This movie is one where you need to concentrate, but nothing like the concentration of inception. A wonderfully created plot really holds the movie together as well as talented actors.Filled with suspenseful moments. I would recommend this movie to all movie lovers. I can guarantee that this will be worth your time!!

Inception

Inception

This blog is about one of my all time favourite movie "Inception" directed by the tremendous and genius Christopher Nolan. The film stars a large ensemble cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page and so much more.  DiCaprio plays Dom Cobb, a thief who commits corporate spy by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets. He is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

Inception's premièred in London on July 8, 2010. Since then, it It has became a box office success, Inception has grossed over $800 million worldwide becoming the 37th highest-grossing film of all time. Inception has received wide critical acclaim and numerous critics have praised its originality, cast, score, and visual effects. It won Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects and so much more. 

For those of you out there who want to actually watch a thrilling movie,watch Inception! No seriously,it will be the time of your lives.

When my friend asked me to watch Inception I thought to myself, ‘What kind of movie is this? That's a weird movie. What the hell is it even supposed to be about?’ But when I went to actually watch it, I had no clue what movie I was watching. 

I'm not going to tell you what the movie is about, because if you don’t know then you will get the same kind of surprise. All I can really say is, SENSATIONAL!

Please go watch this movie, or download it, or whatever. Trust me, it will BLOW YOUR MIND. Non-stop mind blowing action, superb story, graphics and sound. Finish the movie and you will understand the story. One thing for sure" Every thing that is seen or seem is but a dream within a dream."

World War Z

World War Z

So, since our blog is about movies we have watched. I have decided to share my experience about the movie I have just recently watched in World War Z. Enjoy reading it :)

World War Z is a 2013 British-American apocalyptic film directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay by Matthew Michael Carnahan is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Max Brooks. The film stars Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane, a former United Nations investigator who must travel the world to find a way to stop a zombie outbreak.

I’m not an expert on horror movies, but I know when my heart rate is killing me. “World War Z” explodes right after the opening scenes, in which we see warnings that things are going crazy. From the beginning until the end of the movie was great. Great story plot and definitely great graphics.

“World War Z” is the most gratifying action spectacle in years, and one reason for its success is that Pitt doesn’t play a superhero. Gerry Lane is tough and infinitely resourceful but he doesn’t fly, he doesn’t pass through walls, and, in the long tradition of unpretentious movie heroes, he’s reluctant and terse. Early in the film, the Under-Secretary-General of the U.N. (Fana Mokoena), who seems to be one of the most powerful men left alive, tells Gerry that entire cities have fallen to the creatures, and he is the only one who can save the planet. So Gerry sets off in search of the first victim in order to find the cause of the outbreak and then a cure. As he flies around the world, the audience is pulled slowly by the horror.

I would recommend this movie to all movie watchers. The heart-pumping action will amaze you. I can guarantee you guys that this movie is worth your time. Thanks for reading..

300

300

300 is a 2007 American Fantasy action film based on the 1998 comic series telling a history of the Battle of Thermopylae. It was directed by Zack Snyder and filmed mostly with a super-imposition chroma key technique, to help replicate the imagery of the original comic book.

The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who leads 300 Spartans into battle against Persian "god-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his army of more than 300,000 soldiers. As the battle rages, Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey) attempts to rally support in Sparta for her husband. The story is framed by a voice-over narrative by the Spartan soldier Dilios. Through this narrative technique, various fantastical creatures are introduced, placing 300 within the genre of historical fantasy.

In a way, it’s a blog about how good 300 is, that I’d be interested in taking in a longer time writing this blog. I left the movie wanting more of it. First and foremost the film is breathtakingly beautiful with full of non-stop action. It’s a visual masterpiece. I’ve heard the producer say he doesn’t want people to think of it like it’s a painting, but there are moments in the film when that’s exactly what it looks like. To me that’s part of what makes this movie so unique. 

And while the script may be short, 300 gets great performances. Gerard Butler’s Leonidas dominates the film, his presence is breathtaking whenever he’s on screen. When he bellows for his men to follow him into hell, his voice is chilling and full of raw power. 






To me this movie is must watch movie. It is underrated, why? because it is only rated 5.8 out of 10. Bad movies like super 8 is rated 8.0. To me it is unfair because 300 has a great storyline and insatiable graphics. What makes me so happy is there will be the second part of 300 with the same producer. This will be one of the most anticipated movies this year. Below is the trailer of the upcoming 300 rise of an empire.