Assalamualaikummm....[nada Upin & Ipin bagi salam...hehehe]

Seperti yang diduga, aku kembali ke panggung untuk menonton Geng : Pengembaraan Bermula untuk kali ke-2. Bukan sekadar untuk menunjukkan sokongan tak berbelah bagi kepada Les' Copaque Production, tapi juga nak temankan member nih yang masih belum menonton di pawagam.

Ajakan di awal pagi akibat kebosanan di rumah kerana ditinggalkan housemate yang suka kuar tak bagitau...hehehe, Cik Affaf pon menyatakan keinginan untuk menonton filem yang menampilkan Upin & Ipin ini. Aku pon tak keberatan untuk tengok lagi sebab saje je nak refine balik kot2 terlepas beberapa detail masa pertama kali tengok haritu...

Walaupun dah masuk 2 minggu lebih ditayangkan, boleh dikatakan panggung fullhouse pada sessi yang telah dibeli. Kalini aku memilih MBO Melaka Mall sahaja untuk menontonnya kerana malas nak masuk Bandar Hilir hujung2 minggu nih. Tambahan pula jalan agak sesak sebab ada Jom Heboh di MITC. Ramai juga yang baru first time tengok berdasarkan pada komen dalam panggung [yang aku tak suka sebab bising], so tak mustahil derang nak datang tengok lagi macam aku...hehehe.

Cume nak tambah komen berbanding haritu, bukan mengenai cerita tuh tapi mengenai sikap pengurusan MBO yang tidak sensitif dengan kepentingan penonton. Seperti mana yang diketahui, ending Geng agak mengelirukan sehingga ada penonton berasak2 untuk keluar sedangkan ada aksi lagi yang aku suka diantara Tok Dalang, Mak Uda dan Muthu yang menyerupai scene awal antara Upin, Ipin dan Rajoo....Comel sangat. Tapi pihak MBO dah bukak lampu seperti sudah tamat. Orang pun berpusu-pusu keluar. Aku siap bagitau Makcik sebelah citer nih tak habis lagi. Sepatutnya, mereka yang sudah 2 minggu menayangkannya seharusnya tahu ada lagi babak yang belum habis. Bukannya seperti mahu menghalau penonton keluar dengan cepat. So, lain kali nak nasihatkan Les' Copaque jangan buat ending macam tuh lagi. Takot ada yang kempunan tak dapat tengok aksi last tuh sebab dah dihalau keluar....huhuhu.

Mari kita saksikan adegan-adegan dan komen-komen aku....

Assalamualaikum,

Geng : The Adventure Begins is the first Malaysian 3D CGI to hit the silver screen. As a Malaysian, I am very proud about this achievement. I understand that Upin & Ipin will feature in this movie. Les' Copaque achievement in producing fine animation in the Upin & Ipin series have led them to come up with the movie, Geng. Lets read some of the synopsis taken from their official website

"Ada sesuatu yang mengganggu ketenteraman Kampung Durian Runtuh. Penduduk kampung menyebarkan cerita tentang kewujudan suatu makhluk yang menggerunkan menjelang waktu malam, namun tiada siapa yang berani mencari kebenaran disebaliknya...

Sehinggalah Badrol dan Lim, serta rakan-rakan baru mereka terjerumus ke dalam misteri tersebut tanpa disengajakan. Seekor haiwan aneh yang tidak diketahui asalnya, menjalin persahabatan dengan Rajoo dan membawa mereka semua ke suatu pengembaraan, jauh ke dalam hutan hujan Malaysia yang penuh dengan hidupan liar, termasuk seekor ular gergasi yang mistik. Sertai mereka, dalam mengungkap misteri dan merentasi cabaran di sekitar keindahan panorama flora dan fauna Malaysia."

"Les’ Copaque Production Sdn Bhd telah ditubuhkan pada Disember 2005 untuk menerajui industri animasi di Malaysia dan memberi peluang kepada para graduan untuk mengenengahkan bakat mereka. Kemahiran kami adalah untuk menghasilkan animasi 3d yang berkualiti tinggi dengan menonjolkan imej tempatan.

Animasi GENG : Pengembaraan Bermula merupakan produk sulong kami walaupun sebelum ini lebih dikenali dengan animasi mini siri Upin & Ipin. Selain dari memastikan animasi yang dihasilkan berkualiti tinggi, kami juga mementingkan jalan cerita dan mesej untuk setiap animasi yang dihasilkan."

This should be one of the most anticipated local movie that I have in mind. Unlike other movies here in Malaysia. Some of them I rather wait until they show it on TV during Raya. Hiks

As a symbol of my support towards this movie, I have placed a widget of the cute Upin & Ipin in this blog. Hiks.

Assalamualaikum,

It's been a while since I write here. Been kinda busy with the preparation of the new semester and all. Yesterday, I managed to steal some time to bring myself to Melaka Mall's MBO to watch Madagascar : Escape 2 Africa. Oh man, the best animation movie of the year!!

Almost damaged my stomach laughing my heart out throughout the entire movie. If you like the first installment, then this sequel wont disappoint you at all. It's about the four exiled New York's Zoo animal who got themselves stuck in Madagascar trying to work their way back to New York with a bunch of optimistic penguins.

It's a must see movie...so move it... Hiks

Assalamualaikum,

Yesterday, I went to watch the latest game to be transformed into a movie. This game was like 5 or 6 years ago and I liked it very much. The reason why I liked the game at that time was because it's co existence with The Matrix movie at that time. The bullet-time feature resembles Matrix-like movement was the key element that makes the game interesting apart from the captivating comic story line featured in the game.

Unfortunately, as for the Max Payne Movie, for a person who already experienced Max Payne from the game would see Mark Wahlberg is not the most suitable character that resembles Max Payne. I would imagine last time if there were to be a movie, it would be Nicolas Cage to portray Max.

My rate? 3.5/5 stars. Mainly because I was expecting much more Bullet-time scene but it was restricted to only a few scenes. As for the storyline, the original concept of a maverick cop trying to unravel the truth behind the murder of his beloved wife and baby.


My other comment is that this movie is very suitable for those who have played Max Payne before, but I must warn those who haven't might going to think that this is a boring movie. But for those who don't mind watching movie that talks a lot...maybe it's ok.

Max Payne Live-Action Comic http://teaser-trailer.com

by angels-and-demons-trailer
This might help non-gamers understand Max Payne a little bit more...enjoy

Assalamualaikum,

It's my 27th year to be alive in this world and I thank Allah for blessing me with beloved family and friends around me. Nothing special today, but the moment I opened my eyes, wishes came rushing into my inbo. Thanks for those who wished me and sorry couldn't find time to reply some of those SMS's.

Received a must have annual Birthday greeting cards from Abah, Mama, big bro, sister-in-law and even my two little rascal nephews. Hey guys...where's my cake??

Then we decided to head to MARDI next to UPM for the Malaysia Agricultural, Horticulture & Agrotourism Show (MAHA) 2008.

I guess I can't quite explain what I've been through and I think the photo will speak for themselves much better than me putting it into words...enjoy.

All and all it was a great experience. The MARDI center really have change a lot since the last time I visited. Malaysians should go and give a visit...

p.s: FYI there will be no Rodeo show until Friday...that was what I heard the announcement said...

Assalamualaikum

Next in line is The Incredible Hulk Movie.

Synopsis
Scientist Bruce Banner desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk. Living in the shadows--cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross--Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross, and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power. As all three grapple with the secrets that led to The Hulk's creation, they are confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination, whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. To stop it, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside--The Incredible Hulk.

What's the Story?
What began as a sequel has become a complete do-over for our not-so-jolly green giant. This time around, Bruce Banner is on the run from General Thunderbolt Ross as he desperately searches for an antidote to the gamma radiation that has given new meaning to "anger issues." As if it's not bad enough that his ultra-ripped bod is designated official military property, a new nemesis emerges! When Emil Blonsky toys with the power that has made Banner into the Hulk, it transforms him into a true abomination.

Three Good Reasons

1. Edward Norton, whose struggles to deal with rage made him famous in Fight Club and American History X, is the perfect choice to play an ordinary guy with an all-consuming alter ego.
2. If the first attempt at a Hulk movie left you feeling a little green, good news! This version has a whole new cast, a whole new mood, and even a whole new retelling of The Hulk's origin.
3. The filmmakers have said this movie is directly inspired by the "Incredible Hulk" TV show from the 1970s. If you need proof, listen carefully to the music at the end of the latest trailer.

What I think...
This time around, the movie is like trying to make amends for the lack of "something-something" in the first installment played by Eric Bana. Edward Norton is the new Hulk and Liv Tyler is the new Betty Ross. The Hulk even had some face makeover, this version look a little bit more ferocious than the previous one. Take a look....

compared to the previous one....
isn't he cute? Hiks...

Let's just hope they make him better this time...

There are heroes... there are superheroes... and then there's Hancock (Will Smith). With great power comes great responsibility - everyone knows that - everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake.

The public has finally had enough - as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think - until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock's greatest challenge yet - and a task that may prove impossible as Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), insists that he's a lost cause.

That's a little description of the upcoming movie featuring Will Smith. Let's face the facts that not all superhero are well-liked by public and Hancock seems to be one of them. Maybe a little twist to all the too-good-to-be-true superheros that has been hitting the cinema lately. And that maybe...just maybe if there is really any superhero in this world, Hancock is the perfect example of what might really happen....a disaster. Hiks.

Assalamualaikum,

The day had come that I went to watch the movie I've been waiting for these couple of weeks, Iron Man. Went to Berjaya Times Square and got the tickets from the Imax Cinema. This is the first time I've ever tried watching here. It is said to be one of the largest screen in the world. By the way, there is some special promotion with discount on the tickets on Iron Man movie.

Here goes nothing. Overall comment : four and a half star. Here's why...

First of all let's talk about the characters...

Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) :
Fairly ok...but I've expected a taller Tony than Robert Downey Jr. But he fits the job quite well

Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes ;Soon to be War Machine (Terrence Howard):
Terrible selection of actor. I would have expected somebody like Wesley Snipes to fill in this character.

Virginia "Pepper" Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow):
I always imagined Pepper Potts to be a black haired not a blonde. But she was alright to me.

Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger (Jeff Bridges):
This character is a more realistic enemy but I would prefer Iron Man's greatest foe, The Mandarin.

Storyline:
I hated the way the original storyline was altered to suit current issues. For example, the original storyline from the comic was that Tony Stark was supposed to be kidnapped by Wong-Chu, a communist who set up a booby trap at Vietnam (American foe at that moment).

Where in the movie, he suddenly been kidnapped by a Afghan terrorist (American current enemy considering they haven't found Osama Laden). So I guess this part is a bunch of CRAP, STUPID and a CHEAP PROPAGANDA by the director Jon Favreau. I don't appreciate changing the storyline for a cheap shot like that. I would have like it to remain like in the comic book. I believe that any Iron Man's die hard fan would have appreciated originality.

Funny how one of the Afghan in the movie during making the ransom video refer Tony Stark as "Syaitan Nirrajim"...which means "condemned setan"


I also liked it when Jim Rhodes looked at the Mark 2 prototype of Iron Man and said "Maybe nextime...", and I was hoping that the War Machine character will soon follow thus Iron Man 2....Hiks. Oh, lets not forget that Stan Lee always makes cameo appearance during the party Tony Stark attended...thanks Stan for all your wonderful comic characters.

Other than that I like the whole build up process of creating the Iron Man. He is by far one of the most realistic comic character I could ever think other than Batman.

For more detail about the true origin and storyline of Iron Man...read here.

Until then...this is a movie to watch for its effects but it does offend some people...I was one of them.

Take care now bye bye then...

Assalamualaikum,

As we all know this week, the Iron Man movie will be in movies here in Malaysia this 30 April 2008 and I am so all enthusiastic about it. I've read about it and this entry is dedicated for those who do not know Iron Man a.k.a Tony Stark that much and may this entry sparks your interest in the new upcoming Marvel superhero movie..


Origins

Anthony 'Tony' Stark was born on Long Island, New York, the son of Howard Stark, a wealthy industrialist and head of Stark Industries, and Maria Stark. Tony is a boy genius, entering MIT at the age of 15, and graduating at the top of his class. After his parents' accidental deaths in a rival driveby incident, he inherits his father's company.

While observing the effects of his experimental technologies on the American war effort, Stark is injured by a booby trap and captured by the enemy, who then orders him to design weapons for them. However, Stark's injuries are dire and shrapnel in his chest threatens to pierce his heart. His fellow prisoner, Yin Sen, helps Stark use the workshop to secretly design and construct a suit of powered armor that saves Stark's life by keeping his heart beating. Stark uses the armor to escape, although Yin Sen dies during the attempt. Stark takes revenge on his kidnappers, then heads back to rejoin the American forces. Along the way he meets a wounded American Air Force helicopter pilot, James "Rhodey" Rhodes.

Back home, Stark discovers the shrapnel lodged in his chest cannot be removed without killing him, and he is forced to wear the armor's chestplate beneath his clothes to act as a regulator for his heart. He must also recharge the chestplate every day or else risk the shrapnel killing him. The cover for Iron Man is that he is Stark's bodyguard and corporate mascot. To that end, Iron Man fights threats to his company, Communist opponents such as the Black Widow, the Crimson Dynamo and the Titanium Man as well as independent villains like the Mandarin. No one suspects Stark of being Iron Man as he cultivates an image as a rich playboy and industrialist. Two notable members of Stark's supporting cast at this point are his personal chauffeur Harold "Happy" Hogan and secretary Virginia "Pepper" Potts, to both of whom he eventually reveals his dual identity. Meanwhile, Jim Rhodes would find his own niche as Stark's personal pilot of extraordinary skill and daring.

The comic took an anti-Communist stance in its early years, which was softened as opposition rose to the Vietnam War^[3][8]. This change evolved in a series of stories with Stark profoundly reconsidering his political opinions and the morality of manufacturing weapons for the military. Stark, however, often shows himself to be occasionally arrogant and willing to let the ends justify the means.^{[citation needed]} This leads to personal conflicts with the people around him, both in his civilian and superhero identities. Stark uses his personal fortune to not only outfit his own armor but to develop weapons for S.H.I.E.L.D. and other technologies such as the Quinjets used by the Avengers, and the image inducers used by the X-Men.

Eventually, Stark's heart condition is discovered by the public and cured with an artificial heart transplant. However, Stark also develops a serious dependency on alcohol. The first time it becomes a problem is when Stark discovers that the national security agency S.H.I.E.L.D. has been buying a controlling interest in his company in order to ensure Stark's continued weapons development for them. At the same time, Stark's business rival Justin Hammer hires several supervillains to attack Stark. At one point, the Iron Man armor is even taken over and used to murder a diplomat. Although Iron Man is not immediately under suspicion, Stark is forced to hand the armor over to the authorities. Eventually Stark and Rhodes, who is now his personal pilot and confidant, track down and defeat those responsible, although Hammer would return to bedevil Stark again. With the support of his then-girlfriend, Bethany Cabe, his friends and his employees, Stark pulls through these crises and overcomes his dependency on alcohol.

Some time later, a ruthless rival, Obadiah Stane, manipulates Stark emotionally into a serious relapse. As a result, Stark loses control of Stark International, becomes a homeless alcoholic vagrant and gives up his armored identity to Rhodes, who becomes the new Iron Man for a lengthy period of time. Eventually, Stark recovers and starts a new company, Circuits Maximus. Stark concentrates on new technological designs, including building a new set of armor as part of his recuperative therapy. Rhodes continues to act as Iron Man but steadily grows more aggressive and paranoid, due to the armor not being calibrated properly for his use. Eventually Rhodes goes on a rampage, and Stark has to don the prototype suit to stop him. When Circuits Maximus comes under assault from Stane, Stark uses the completed next-generation armor to confront Stane in personal combat. Stark's skill proves superior over Stane's unpracticed use of his own variant suit (known as the Iron Monger) and Stark regains his company when Stane commits suicide rather than be captured.

...articles taken from Wikipedia

So thats why there seems to be two Iron Man in the movie you see...hiks. Well I am guessing that they actually followed the comic storyline this time. Can't wait until this Thursday...

Assalamualaikum

Iron Man trailer



Batman - The Dark Knight Trailer



Why so serious?? Hehehe

The Incredible Hulk Trailer

AssalamualaikumThe Wallpaper says it all...This is the movie I have been waiting for. Robert Downey Jr. will have a very big responsibility becoming Tony Stark a.k.a Iron Man.

Another anticipated sequel is the Incredible Hulk. Unfortunately, Eric Bana won't be Bruce Banner a.k.a Hulk. Instead, Edward Norton is given the opportunity to turn green and smash and bash...hiks.


Can't wait for these movies to come over....Marvel ROCKS!!!

Assalamualaikum

Just got back from my routine day out in KL. As usual in the afternoon I had lunch at the Redbox Ria Karaoke center at Sogo KL. But this time I've decided to rush with my friend to Berjaya Time Square to catch the latest movie, the sequel to the 2004 National Treasure, National Treasure : Book of Secret, starring my favourite actor, Nicolas Cage. I'm so excited over watching this movie, especially after enjoying so much the first one.


The movie casts almost every original line of actors. The director also came back strong with new storyline. This movie never seems to stop to amaze me with all the clues and possibilities that relates to the real historical facts and real locations which involves mostly historical places in the United States.

Mainly the Treasure hunt began when Ben Gates [Nicolas Cage] embarks on a quest to clean his family's name from being associated with the assassination of US President, Abraham Lincoln, by finding the Lost City of Gold.

Need to know more, I suggest that you go see this movie for yourself. Satisfaction guaranteed. It is more like Tomb Raider if you ask me...but much realistic clues and puzzles. However there are certain things that don't make sense like breaking into Buckingham Palace and even kidnapping the President himself seems far fetched if you ask me. Entertaining nonetheless.

About the title. So what about it? What's on page 47 in the President's Secret Book? It was the question ringing in my head after watching the movie. Ben Gates said it would be a life altering. I supposed that there will definitely be a National Treasure 3 to answer this question...damn you Jon Turteltaub [Director] for making me anxious to wait for another sequel. Huhuhu...

Other than that I had so much fun spending time today in KL. I just love spending precious time doing something so much fun. Hope to do some more in the future. Until then take care now bye bye then.

Assalamualaikum,

Bagi mereka yang tidak membaca komiknya, sudah tentu tidak akan mempersoalkan kewujudan New Goblin a.k.a Harry Osborn. Memang Harry dalam komik telah mengikuti jejak langkah ayahnya yang psycho. Tapi bukan sebagai satu character baru, Harry didalam komik telah mengambil semula identiti ayahnya Norman Osborn sebagai Green Goblin II. Satu pembaharuan yang dibuat pengarah kot.

Pemilihan Topher Grace sebagai Venom a.k.a Eddie Brock juga Cikgu rasa kurang sesuai kerana Eddie Brock asalnya adalah seorang yang bertubuh sasa dan tidak sekecil Topher Grace.

Selain daripada apa yang dipapar, memang Spider-Man 3 ini mempunyai jalan cerita yang paling menarik berbanding dengan dua filem yang terdahulu. Adakah Venom betol2 mati sedangkan Venom adalah watak musuh utama Spider-Man?

Meh Cikgu nak bagi hint....Spidey ada musoh lagi satu yang lebih ditakuti dari Venom. Namanya Carnage, dan Carnage tak mungkin wujud sekiranya Venom mati kerana mereka ada symbiote yang serupa. Venom dan Carnage a.k.a Cletus Kasady merupakan rakan sepenjara dimana sedikit symbiote itu Venom telah berpindah pada Cletus dan lahirlah Carnage. Tapi citer nih blom tentu lagi dibuat...hiks.

Adakah ini movie Spider-Man yang terakhir? Entah. Tapi musoh Spider-Man ramai. Bleh tgk kat sini untuk lihat senarai musohnya. Hiks.

Untuk penjelasan lanjut tentang dunia Spider-Man, klik sini dan baca.

Overall dari lima bintang, Cikgu bagi empat bintang untuk citer nih...

p.s: Tak sabar...ada lagi satu movie superhero...Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer.