Avengers (2012) Rating: 4 / 5 "Making Transformers looks like amateur"

Avengers is good. In fact, with the same theme like Transformers, Avengers make Transformers look like an ordinary movie. Unlike Transformers which largely focusing on big action, big explosions and loud action scene but less on humane aspect, Avengers do put extra bit in it to distinguish itself from transformers. It involves deeply the characters in the story rather than plotting them in different action scene. Despite them working together as a big team, it is quite amazing to see all the actors playing the character really stays in the character like what they did in the individual movie. Yes, Tony Stark is just what a  Tony Stark looks like in Iron Man "an arrogant rich man with intelligence mind". There is nothing complicated and special about the premise of the movie, but the way they put it together and gives each character a proportionate scene makes it a very well balanced Avengers.

The setting is amazing. Located right in the middle of the city just like Transformer 3. The scale of destruction and explosion is as well a tight contender of Transformer 3. Some special effect like floating Battleships and flying monsters are flawless and acceptable. The battle-scene on the lifted road reminded me on the scene in "The legend" where Will Smith character trapped himself. Is it the same setting? Perhaps so. 

The ability of the writer to give a well balanced action scene for each character is amazing. Despite Nick Fury looks like supporting character, all the heroes have the chances in all the fighting scene. One hero does not overwhelmed other hero, in fact they are being developed in each plot to create the Avengers.  Even though, Hawk-eye and Black Widow do not really have  super power, their role is just as crucial as Thor, Iron Man, Hulk and Captain America. On the other words, each character role is just as important as it is. Except Nick Fury that suppose to lead but end up being set aside for the super hero bonanza. 


The storyline has lifted the movie and distinguished it from movie like Transformer that only focus on the action and less character developing. Mark Ruffalo make the green monster "Hulk" alive. Mark executed the character very well, as if he is portraying it seriously. A emotional connection could be felt from the way he executed the line. Especially the part when he told that he tried to kill himself but then the green Hulk puked it out the bullet.  

Here is the trailer for you to enjoy =>

X-Men: First Class (Genre: Action, Adventure) Rating : 4 / 5 "Listen carefully my friend, you should watch it"

Directed by Matthew Vaughn

Produced by Gregory Goodman

                      Simon Kinberg

Story by Sheldon Turner

               Bryan Singer

Starring James McAvoy

              Michael Fassbender

              Kevin Bacon

Studio Marvel Studios

            Dune Entertainment

            Bad Hat Harry Productions

                                                       Distributed by 20th Century Fox

                                                            Release date 1 June 2011

                                                              Running time 132 Minutes

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Quick Synopsis

Charles Xavier (Professor X "McAvoy") and Erik Lensherr (Magneto "Fassbender") was a good old folks who pursue different paths. Erik is in the a deep grief to avenge his mother death. Been through the pain of Nazi eras, Erik soon discover his dark personality. While, Charles Xavier lives alone in a big mansion since young and have a  idealistic view of the society between mutants and humans. Both Charles and Erik met in the middle of the fight with Shaw "Bacon" the dangerous mutant. Erik is blinded by his hunger for revenge and Charles tries to find Erik's inner peace. However as time goes by, both Erik and Charles are not destined for the same path.  

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Review

X-Men first class is refreshing the franchise that is going downward since the last Wolverine X-men origin. This whole new concept of the story did really bring up the franchise to a new level. The story is beautifully crafted and for those who followed all the series of X-men movies, this first class really explained all of it.

McAvoy executed the Charles Xavier greatly with the punch line that I would never forget "Listen carefully my friend, killing shaw will not bring you peace". The audiences are brought to better understanding of the Professor X and Magneto characteristics. This whole concept of rebuilding the atmosphere of mutants world by bringing the founders of X division "Charles Xavier" and mutant brotherhood "Erik Lansheer" and put it in a new perspective did surely revived the dying franchise. The character building which is the part that needed to be praised even though the special effects are a bit patchy as some says. 

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X-Men First Class

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Do you know that the opening scene of X-Men first class (2011) and X-Men 1 (2000) is similar? You should check it out!

The Karate Kid (2010; Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport) Rating: 4 / 5 "Watch it or regret it"

The new karate kid is "the modern" version of the previous original version or in other words, Karate Kid is both interesting for young and adult to enjoy. Still keeping the original plot, Karate Kid bring the audience to a new level of story telling. Unlike, the original version that is enjoyable to many age, the new karate kid has the dark side of the story so do a bit violence for children under 10 to watch. Like in Australia, many critics claim that the movie is too violence for children. Well, I admit it in some part of the scene where the kid brutally beaten by his peers but then I would say screw the critics!!!.

Who is in "The Karate Kid"?

Jackie Chan as Mr. Han

Jackie Chan has been acting as good police in Police Story, the best detectives in Rush Hour and Luckiest spy in Tuxedo. Now, Jackie is back not to kick some a** but to teach how to kick some a** in the New Karate Kid. Jackie Chan executed his character "Mr.Han" very well and as usual, Jackie fighting choreography is interestingly fun and appealing to watch and I would love repeat the fighting scene until I am sick of it. 'The spy next door' might let you down, but you will definitely love this movie.

Jaden Smith as Dre Parker

You might have seen this great young actor in pursuit of happiness. His great acting skill is unquestionable, guess it is inherited from his father "Will Smith". Haven't seen him in any fighting movie, Jaden Smith surely surprises his audience with his kung fu skill in this karate kid.

The movie begins with Parker family moving to China in looking for a better life. Like any other foreign kids, Dre is a subject of inevitable bullying at school. One day, Dre faith brings him to a fighting tournament where Jackie is the one who is going to train Dre Parker from zero to a tremendous kungfu fighter.

Still keeping the original plot, the new karate kid is enjoyable to watch with a greater level of story telling. Unlike, classic karate kid, this remake include the dark element which makes the story much more interesting for today tastes. I would love the story dragged a bit longer, but unfortunately it has already running for 140 mins which kinda long for this movie genre. Well, this movie is a "spot on" for my entertainment this week.