‘Kung Fu Panda’ Download and Reviews

December 22, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Animation, Comedy

“Kung Fu Panda” Movie Details

Kung Fu Panda tagline: Prepare for awesomeness.
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Kung Fu Panda DVD Cover

Actors:
Jack Black Po
Jackie Chan Master Monkey
Dustin Hoffman Shifu
Lucy Liu Master Viper
Ian McShane Tai Lung
David Cross Master Crane
Michael Clarke Duncan Commander Vachir
Dan Fogler Zeng
James Hong Mr. Ping
Randall Duk Kim Oogway
Wayne Knight Gang Boss
Seth Rogen Master Mantis
Angelina Jolie Master Tigress
Directors: Mark Osborne and John Stevenson
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 out of 64,276 votes

“Kung Fu Panda” Movie Review

“Kung Fu Panda” Plot Summary

In the Valley of Peace, Po the Panda finds himself chosen as the Dragon Warrior despite the fact that he is obese and a complete novice at martial arts.

Exceptionaly visual, funny, action packed and intelligent movie for all ages.

One of the best comedy movies I’ve seen, this animation feature is both packed with action and intelligent at the same time. It’s yet another variation on ‘You can do anything if you believe in yourself’ and carries strong morale and educational message. But the way it’s done, the incredible visual side of the story, as well as the dialogs, is just exceptional. You can’t but love the fat Panda boy who’s dreaming about being the greatest warrior of all China only to wake up to the reality of hawing to serve noodle soup in his father’s shop. Unlike his father, who also dreamed but never found the courage to act on it, Panda follows his calling and by ‘luck’ get chosen to be the legendary Dragon warrior by the Kung-Fu grand master, the old turtle, to defeat the evil tiger. That’s when his training and troubles start. It’s really for anyone between 3 and 100 and I laughed and loved it from the titles in the beginning to the very end. Much recommended.

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‘Dragonball Evolution’ Download and Reviews

December 4, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Fantasy

“Dragonball Evolution” Movie Details

Dragonball Evolution tagline: This Easter the legend comes to life.
D.B.E. - DVD Cover

Dragonball Evolution DVD Cover

Actors:
Justin Chatwin Goku
Joon Park Yamcha
Christopher Sabat Shenron
Jamie Chung Chi Chi
Luis Arrieta Weaver
Texas Battle Carey Fuller
Richard Blake Agundas
Yun-Fat Chow Master Roshi
Ernie Hudson Master Mutaito
Randall Duk Kim Grandpa Gohan
James Marsters Lord Piccolo
Julian Sedgwick Mr. Kingery
Shavon Kirksey Emi
Emmy Rossum Bulma
Eriko Tamura Mai
Directors: James Wong
IMDB Rating: 3.3/10 out of 18,693 votes

“Dragonball Evolution” Movie Review

“D.B.E.” Plot Summary

The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.

This is cinematic filth of the highest degree.

My childhood is ruined. I have witnessed the death of a beloved franchise millions have come to adore and respect. This movie is not an adaptation, nor is it an homage of any sort. It is a mockery. A sheer insult to all those whom cherish Dragonball deep within their hearts and souls

Why does this video-tape recording (I absolutely refuse to deem it ‘film’ status) fail to such a devastating degree? It does not capture any of the charm, wit, excitement, humor, or bad-assery to be found in its source material. James Wong has simply taken the title, characters, and… errm, hairstyles, and has furtively stapled them to the bloody forehead of a poorly scripted, heavily underdeveloped movie about collecting seven golden balls that when gathered, will summon a flying dragon who will grant you one magical wish! How fantastically whimsical!Who cares

There is nothing compelling about this film. It’s painstakingly difficult to care about any character in this film, and that goes for Goku as well. Right from the get-go, you bare witness to a horribly underwhelming fight session between Goku and his Asian(?) grandfather Gohan, who carries a bizarrely flawless American accent.. go figure. The reason I imply confusion behind Gohan’s Asian ethnicity is that his grandson Goku is, well… nevermind. It isn’t even worth getting into; the casting for this movie made no sense. No consistency whatsoever. Disgusting

The dialogue is cheesy and executed improperly in every way conceivable. You want cheesy dialogue done right? Go watch the Wachowski brothers’ Speed Racer released last year, truly a masterpiece as far as anime adaptations are concerned. What is improper about it, you inquire? It causes you to cringe without the ability to hold back. Every single word muttered is a bleak reflection on each actor’s terrific inability to act in any way, shape or form

Speaking of form.. Don’t even expect half a thrill from this movie’s excuse for action sequences. These actors cannot fight under any set of circumstances. The wirework is so blatant and poorly imposed that I swear to have caught eye of a couple unedited out wires left in some of the more acrobatic scenes

Really? Come on, Hollywood. Come on, Fox

These sort of mistakes became a thing of the past DECADES prior. If a movie based on the almighty Dragonball franchise is going to suck this severely OUTSIDE of the fight sequences, at LEAST refine those few scenes (Dragonball’s saving graces, so to speak) into something worthy of admission price. Get a couple professional choreographers on the set to help out, if you don’t mind. (what a strange and unusual concept, huh!?) I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; if this entire project had been up to the legendary Stephen Chow, we could have had a sheer masterpiece on our hands. (refer to Kung Fu Hustle, what I believe to be the most faithfully Dragonballesque live action movie ever made) I shall continue no further. This movie does not deserve any longer of a review. In fact, slice this eloquently written verdict in half and it would still be far too flattering in length

I feel that if FOX wishes to maintain any credibility they have left with their audiences, they will hold back on dumping this atrocious landfill upon the United States’ precious array of cinemas. Of course, we know this is not realistic

It’s nice to dream.

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‘Ninja Assassin’ Download and Reviews

November 5, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Crime, Drama

“Ninja Assassin” Movie Details

Ninja Assassin tagline:
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Ninja Assassin DVD Cover

Actors:
Sung Kang Hollywood
Randall Duk Kim Tattoo Master
Jonathan Chan-Pensley Yakuza Henchman
Yuki Iwamoto Yakuza Couch
Ill-Young Kim Yakuza Mohawk
Ben Miles Maslow
Naomie Harris Mika
Rain Raizo
Linh Dan Pham Pretty Ninja
Yu Fang Laundromat Manager
Adriana Altaras Landlady
ShГґ Kosugi Ozunu
Kylie Goldstein Young Kiriko
Yoon Sungwoong Young Raizo
Eleonore Weisgerber Mrs. Sabatin
Directors: James McTeigue
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 out of 5,742 votes

“Ninja Assassin” Movie Review

“Ninja Assassin” Plot Summary

A young ninja turns his back on orphanage that raised him, leading to a confrontation with a fellow ninja from the clan.

Pure Ninja Awesomeness

Rain is not only hot and funny in it but you can tell the amount of training he had was tough, Sho Kosugi gives a great performance (& in English) as leader of the clan

In general a great production & direction, it gives praise to the classics of it’s genre. Tho there are kids in it doing martial arts (which are pretty good actors as well) Don’t bring yours to see this movie, unless you don’t mind them watching the hyper violence, which the public I screened the movie with enjoyed quite much; those swords are pretty sharp, trust me.by the end the audience had applauded, cheered, LOL, and where very quiet in those sad moments of Raizo’s childhood

Certainly recommend it.

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‘Anna and the King’ Download and Reviews

September 11, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Comedy, Drama, History

“Anna and the King” Movie Details

Anna and the King tagline:
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Anna and the King DVD Cover

Actors:
Jodie Foster Anna Leonowens
Yun-Fat Chow King Mongkut
Ling Bai Tuptim
Tom Felton Louis Leonowens
Syed Alwi The Kralahome, Prime Minister
Randall Duk Kim General Alak
Kay Siu Lim Prince Chowfa, King Mongkut’s Brother
Melissa Campbell Princess Fa-Ying
Keith Chin Prince Chulalongkorn
Mano Maniam Moonshee, Leonowens’ Indian Servant
Shanthini Venugopal Beebe, Leonowens’ Indian Servant
Deanna Yusoff Lady Thiang, Head Wife
Geoffrey Palmer Lord John Bradley
Ann Firbank Lady Bradley
Bill Stewart Mycroft Kincaid, East India Trading Co.
Directors: Andy Tennant
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 14,306 votes

“Anna and the King” Movie Review

“Anna and the King” Plot Summary

The story of the romance between the King of Siam and the widowed British schoolteacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860’s. add synopsis

I fell in love

I do not wish to cloud this review/comment with highs and low’s. all i want to say is that this movie, the second time that i see it, has become my favourite. i felt the emotion, i felt the anger, and i felt the forbidden chemistry. i cried. it was lovely. i am not ordinarily a jodie foster fan and Chow yun-fat has up until now escaped my notice. i fell in love with both if them in this movie. chow made a dashing king, his performance wonderful, romantic and…well, i fell in love. haha.the sets…breathtaking. i also have to add that the children. where did they find them? i fell in love with the them, the little princess, the kings favourite, all the children.again, my favourite – ever. im so glad i have it on tape, not i can go back and watch it endlessly. yes, the original was great, the later adaptation good too, this, this is different.10!

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