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!!

Kingdom Of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven is a British-American epic action film directed by Ridley Scott and written by William Monahan. The film consist of many famoust Hollywood starts, such as, Orlando bloom (played in Pirates of the Carribean), Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson, Marton Csokas, Liam Nesson (played in Taken 1 & 2), Edward Norton, Ghassan Massoud, Khaled El nabawy and Alexander Siddig. Ridley Scott is also famous by directing Alien (1979), also Blade Runner (1982), Thelma & Louis (1991), best picture Oscar-winner Gladiator (2000), Black Hawk Dawn (2001), American Gangster (2007), Robin Hood (2010) and Prometheus (2012). Kingdom Of Heaven got 4 wins and 11 nomination. 

The story's set is during the Crusades of the 12th century. A French village blacksmith goes to aid the Kingdom of Jerusalem in its defense against the Ayyubid Muslim sultan Saladin, who is battling to reclaim the city from the Christians leading to the Battle of Hattin. The film script is a heavily fictionalized potrayal of the life of Balian of Ibelin. Most Filming took place in Quarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, Morocco, where Scott had previously filmed Gladiator and Black hawk Down. A replica of medieval Jerusalem was constructed in the desert. Filming also took place in Spain, at the Loarre Castle (Huesca), Segovia, Avila, Palma del Rio and Casa de Pilatos in Sevilla.

The visual style of Kingdom of Heaven emphasized set design and impressive cinematography in almost every scene. It is notable for its "visually stunning cinematography and haunting music". Cinematographer John Mathieson created many large, sweeping landscapes, where the cinematography, supporting perfomances, and battle sequence are mounted. The cinematography and scenes of set-pieces have been described as "ballets of light and color". The film also has a "jaw drooping combat sequences" based on the production design of Arthur Max

The first thing to be said for Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven" is that Scott knows how to direct a historica; epic. I really like movie with historical theme and for me Scoot really succeeded to capture all of the historic battle scenes. This movie not also capture the historic battle of war but also have a depper, more thoughtful, more about human motivation and it just get all the essence of this movie.

This movie was out on 2005 and I just watch it recently on 2013, even though the movie is made almost 10 years ago but for me the technic used in this movie is not that bad compared to nowadays movie. The director is also really braved to make a movie that basically a war between two religions, the Muslims and the Christians. In my opinion that kind of thing is really sensitive and not easy to translate it into a 2 hours movie. basically, the director will make a movie that was based on hundreds years of history, a really important history. After i watched the movie (i watched two times and you can see how i like the movie) i really like how it captures all of the elements, the history, the war and the meaning of hope and faith. 

I personally really recommend this movie because it is not some kind of lame movie that only shows wars and explosions. here is the trailer of the movie:

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August Rush

One of my all-time favourite movies would definitely be "August Rush", directed by Kristen Sheridan, the movie stars some of my favourite actors, like Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Louis Connelly, Keri Russell as Lyla Novacek, Freddie Highmore as Evan Taylor and of course, the tremendously talented actor, Robin Williams as Maxwell 'Wizard' Wallace.  The main plot of the movie is about an incredible journey of a young orphan who finds his birth parents using his musical gift from his parents, who are both musicians. And if you love music and a little bit of fairytale, then this is the movie for you.

The plot of the movie is almost sort of like a fairy tale in a way. The main character of the movie introduced as Evan Taylor, later changed to August Rush, has this absolute belief that somehow music will magically help him reunite with his parents, whose identities he has no idea of. Anyhow, in the earlier part of the movie, we learn that his Louis Connelly is an Irish rock singer and Lyla Novacek, a classical cellist fall in love and conceive Evan. However, the couple is separated by Lyla's father thinking about his daughter's career. Month's later, Lyla gets hit by a car and thus gives birth prematurely. Unfortunately, due to her father's pressure, Lyla signs an adoption paper and the baby is given away. After which,  Louis and Lyla both abandon their careers and search for a new meaning in life.

While Evan grows up in New Jersey after which he moves to New york, where he bonds with some band of runaways living in an old theater in East Village. This is also the place where he meets the Wizard(Robin Williams) who plays a role of a surrogate father to them, while collecting and distributing the earnings from panhandling. There, the boy who have never played any musical instrument in his life, picks an old guitar up and plays it quite impressively,Wizard touched by the boys talent,  names him as the "August Rush", meaning that a potential gold mine exploits for every penny he can earn. After which, the fact that the boy got some talent is reminded again, as he demonstrates his talent on a church organ. His musical journey, which helps him reunite with his parents continues...

One of the memorable quotes from the movie was the quote above which states, “The music is all around us, all you have to do is listen”,  pretty much sums up the essence of the movie. Once again, I highly recommend this movie if you want to enjoy a lighthearted, touching and inspirational movie on the weekends with your friends and loved ones.

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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..

The Conjuring

The conjuring is s 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Ed and Lorraine Warren who were American paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting. Their reports inspired the Amityville Horror. This movie is about Ed and Lorraine Warren who come to assistance of the Perron Family who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island in 1971.

The Conjuring was released in the united States and Canada on July 19, 2013 and in the United Kingdom and India on August 6, 2013. The film has received very positive reviews from critics and has been praise by audiences. The 20 million 70's set possession thriller earned a whopping $41.5 million over its debut frame. consider a reallly big hit that even Paranormal Activity and The Hannibal cannot follow this record. It is also consider really big coming from a Horror movie with a low budget.

The plot of this movie is about a setting in 1971, Roger and Carolyn move into a dilapidated farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode island with their five daughters. during their first day, their move goes smoothly thought their dog, Sadie, refuses to enter the house and one of the daughters finds a boarded up entrance to a cellar. The next morning, Carolyn wakes up with a mysterious bruise and finds Sadie lying dead outside the house. Over the next several days, various instances of paranormal disturbance occur, one of which is Carolyn noticing all clocks in the house stop at exactly 3:07. The activity culminates one night while Roger is away in Florida. After hearing various clapping, giggling, and seeing the picture frames shattered on the stairs, Carolyn is locked up in the cellar. Right after this, Cindy is awakened after sleepwalking into Andrea's room and is horrified when she sees a spirit at the top of a wardrobe in the room, who attacks Andrea.

Carolyn contacts noted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for help. The Warrens conduct an initial investigation and conclude that the house may require an exorcism, but they needed authorization from the Catholic Church and further evidence before that.

While researching the history of the house, Ed and Lorraine discover that the house once belonged to an accused witch, Bathsheba, who tried to sacrifice her children to the devil and killed herself in 1863 after cursing all who would take her land. The property was once 200+ acres but has since been divided up into smaller parcels. They find reports of numerous murders and suicides in houses that have since been built upon parcels that were once part of the property.

Ed and Lorraine return to the house in an attempt to gather evidence to receive authorization for an exorcism. One of the daughters, Cindy sleepwalks into Andrea's room once again and reveals a secret passage behind a wardrobe. Lorraine enters the passage and falls through the floorboards into the cellar, where she sees the spirit of a woman whom Bathsheba had long ago possessed and used to kill her child. Another of the Perron children, Nancy, is violently dragged by her hair along the floor by an unseen force.

The Perron family decides to take refuge at a hotel while Ed and Lorraine take their evidence to the Church to organize an exorcism. While the Warrens were on their way home, their daughter is attacked in their own home by the spirit of Bathsheba, though Ed arrives in time to prevent her from getting harmed.

Carolyn, who was earlier possessed by the spirit of Bathsheba, takes two of her daughters, Christine and April, and drives back to the house. Ed, Lorraine, two of their assistants and Roger rush to the house where they find Carolyn trying to stab Christine with a knife. After subduing Carolyn, Ed decides to perform the exorcism himself, though Carolyn escapes and again attempts to kill her other daughter, April. Lorraine is able to temporarily distract the possessed Carolyn from killing her daughter by reminding her of a special memory she shared with her family, allowing Ed to complete the exorcism, saving Carolyn and her daughter.

Returning home, Lorraine tells Ed that the priest who they sought for the exorcism had called back and left a message, saying that he had gained approval from the Catholic Church to perform it.

For me personally it is really a good movie and need to be noted that i watch it at home not at the cinema  Imagine how awesome it would be if i watch it on a cinema with all the stereo and speaker sound. me, myself is a big fan of horror movie even though when i watch it i will cover my eyes with my hand, but i really enjoy it. I really like when a Horror movie have a good plot with good actor and actresses and the director know how to build the suspense. For me, this is top 5 Horror movie must watch and you're not going to regret it. After finish watching this movie, i , instantly want to watch conjuring 2 (i wish they make that movie) and plus this movie is really interesting because they said it is based on actual event. how scary it is??

Here is the trailer of The Conjuring:

ENJOY GUYS!!

The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey

I am a huge fan of Lord of The Rings. Simple as that. That’s the best movie I have ever seen in my childhood 10 years ago back when everything on screen doesn't look as HD as what we watch now. So, unsurprisingly when The Hobbits came out on the big screen, I’m fanatic of it. Even when I have watched Lord of The Rings trilogy multiple times, I never get bored with the amazingly spectacular scenery of the Elves kingdom, the thrilling excitement I get on the adventure of the dwarfs and hobbits, the beauty of Hobbit village, and the fear and curiosity I got every time Gollums’ act rules the atmosphere.

This time, Bilbo Baggins is the main character, the grandfather of Frodo Baggins who first found the ring in Gollum’s cage and steal it from Gollum. This is the initial story why later on, the relationship between Gollum and Baggin is strong in Lord of The Ring. I personally like The Hobbit because Gandalf is back!!! I admire Gandalf the Grey the most, especially his wisdom and taste of humor. 

I also fancy the elegance and archaic of Lady of Lórien, Galadriel. There's something so mysterious about her that made me long for her role over and over again. Furthermore, there are several returning artists on the film, like Ian McKellen and Howard Shore and Andrew Lesnie, whose work is every bit as good as it was before, and I think for the most part, “Lord Of The Rings” fans are going to feel like this is a welcome return to Middle Earth. My hope is that the three films taken together will work better than this one does on its own.

A little sneak peek of the story.. It all starts in a peaceful village of hobbits, when Gandalf the Grey ask Bilbo Baggins to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was attacked by the flame of dragon long time ago. Refusing the offer at first, Bilbo finally found the adventurous part of himself that has long buried by the comfort of Hobbit village. Joining the other 13 dwarfes and their warrior, Thokin Oakenshield, the group starts to find many obstacles and enemies. While the team was stuck and tried to escape the goblin tunnels, Bilbo Baggins meet Gollum, a lonely creature that was obsessed by a ring. The ring that starts all the war, all the adventure, and the unexpected journey…  

  

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