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Gabriel official site: http://www.sonypictures.com.au/movies/gabriel/

The fight between the Arc Angels and the Fallen Angels continue. Where it is always the fight to bring back light to earth. I am not a Christian, but movies like this never fails to  attract me. The movie started of with some loud music. Then some modern/confusing fight style which pretty much reminded me of Matrix. Next they had loads of blur filter on the skin and similarly to Ultraviolet, the effects just faded of half way through the show. Towards the ending, the show got a little forceful… in terms of script and the speed of how everyone else die. In the beginning, everyone sorta just die in style… towards the end, it just a quick painless death. Be reminded, there is a short scene after the credits. So don’t miss it~

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Eastern Promises official site: http://www.focusfeatures.com/easternpromises/

I used to think that this would really be a cool show to catch. The trailer is so interesting. The poster is so stylishly done. Nothing but a hand full of tattoos. It really is an awesome poster but the awesome word would just remains at the poster and nothing further. Many said it was superb… probably not my cup of tea. I felt the whole plot is just plain flat and it fails to bring out the climax. Each scene is so predictable. Then again, probably my review might not be right… cause the cinema censored way lots from the show. Sex scene… the chop of all the finger scene… and god knows what else scenes. But I must admit, the cinematography and the colours for this movie is really beautiful. Definately Viggo’s best acting… ever! 

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The Game Plan official site: http://www.gameplanmovie.com/

Ah… finally some heart-felt movie. Movies like this never fails to ligthen things for me. Yes, not much special effect, no green screen, no funky stunts… just plain acting, funny lines with a dash of family bonds. Yes, wake up and get back to reality. Not everyone knows what is the best thing that ever happen to us. Maybe some fail to realize it, probably some just is plain ignorant. 

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In the Name of the King - A Dungeon Siege Tale official site: http://www.inthenameoftheking.com/

Another movie created based on a video game but receive a different faith of review from me. I personally think it is some movie that tries too hard to follow the foodstep of LOTR but fails terribly. I really do mean TERRIBLY. The acting wasn’t that convincing to begin with… not to mention the ugly monsters they refer to as the Krug… haha… it was so laughable. They really look like a mascot went wrong falling and running around clumsily. The worst part, things that the characters do don’t make sense. The wizard tries to make it rain during the war between the soldiers and the Krug but the fact that the rain didn’t give any extra advantage to the Krug. So why bother to do it? Watch only if other movies is fully booked and you wanna watch some movie to kill time. 

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Hitman official site: http://www.hitmanmovie.com/

When I first saw the poster… I figured it looked like Vin Diesel. Guess what, it isn’t. Apparently the role was initially his… which he turned down later one and Timothy Olyphant took up the role. The movie is really cool. When I first saw it… it gives me this impression that it’s a foreign movie. The look and feel of it. I must say they really found the right person to act as Agent 47. The gun fighting scene is really cool. The whole show is just so cool and I just can’t keep my jaws closed. But I must say.. the sword fighting thing is and are kinda weird and forceful.

It’s really a sad start for the 2008 year. Last Wednesday… on the Thaipusam holiday, my boss.. Edwin Lee passed away :(.

Sigh… it really is a great lost. He is more than a boss to me. My yum char kaki… a friend to joke around with… and I must say, I really miss those times when he kept telling us his diving experience over lunch. The office just isn’t the same without his funny and silly jokes… his laughter.

Office felt just so different. Something seems missing from my MSN list. Seems like there won’t be any response even how I try to fight poke over facebook.

I’ll really miss you Edwin. Rest in peace.

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AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem official site: http://www.avp-r.com/

I finally understand why they use the tagline “There will be no peace on earth”. Cause the show is TERRIBLE! I couldn’t understand the show. In terms of making sense. Cause things seriously don’t make sense. Hence, it sorta disturbs me. The fact that the aliens is breeding so fast while there is only one predator that comes to earth is weird enough. How the predator show his true face in the last fight is just funny. Initially, I thought it would be some scary show. But I think I end up laughing out loud. Watch only if you have watch every other aliens and predator movie, cause I know how it feels like to miss one out. 

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National Treasure: Book of Secrets official site: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/nationaltreasure/

I can never get enough of treasure hunting. Of course it’s not as exciting as the prequel. I would say it do me good. The mystery solving, the clue finding somehow just manage to fill up my 2 hours worth of time. This time Nicholas Cage goes all out to clear his family name. That includes kidnapping the current president of the United States. It’s clear that there will be a sequel to it and I will still patiently wait for it show.

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I Am Legend official site: http://iamlegend.warnerbros.com/

I start to think that Hollywood is out of great ideas to produce great movies. It felt so similar to Resident Evil. After the first 30 minutes of the show, I can tell what the ending would be. And for one second in my life, I thought it was deja vu. Will Smith’s character seems weird… he is potrayed as a US Army personnel. He is the only sole survivor from the disease that turned the population of the entire planet into mutant, zombie-like, hive mind, blood-thirsty monsters. He is then seen as someone who tries his very best to cure the zombies and have such high-tech lab. One thing for sure, the cinematography and Smith’s acting really did save the show.

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The Golden Compass official site: http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/

Ever since Lord of the Rings made it’s big name, everyone else just tries to ride on it’s success. Similar to LOTR, The Golden Compass is an adaptation from a famous book. I must say, the movie is simply disappointing. The show is boring… so boring even the talented Nicole Kidman couldn’t save the show. Despite being a long movie, many things still seems so unclear. The animation seems fake and just couldn’t gel with the rest of the look and feel of the show… especially the polar bear. And the best part, they kept showing the polar bear. Argh… the ending made it so obvious that there will be a sequel to the show, but I am still wondering if I will be in the cinema watching it’s sequel. I honestly think it’s bad! I would rather watch re-run of LOTR for the 6th time.

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The Warlords official site: http://www.warlordsthemovie.com/

One of the best Hong Kong movie that actually gather 3 megastar together. I love the fight scenes. I love the true meaning of loyalty. It is really a movie that caught me emotionally. Yes, it’s one of those movie that you can’t actually put any blame on anyone… it’s just a matter of where and how you look at things and which stand do you take. I seriously love Andy’s character. Ah… you just shouldn’t miss it.

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Initially I never plan to watch this show. But after listening to the radio promo for quite some time, it sorta interest me. The radio promo goes asking female listeners what and how are they going to kill all the bad man in the world. Haha…. interesting? Yup, that is what it is basically about. I would say Nick Cheung really impress and surprise me with his acting talents. His character is so beliveable and interesting. Now, some guys caught peeping girls in the toilet. If they say they weren’t peeping… would you believe them? No? You might start to believe them… after you see this show.

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Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium official site: http://www.magorium.com/

If there is such thing as a wonder emporium, I would be the first to queue up and look for a job there. Toys, lots of toys and not to mention it is a place where anything could just happen. It’s almost like what every kid is dreaming about. I think it is a wonderful movie… a great movie to tell young kids, anything is possible. But it is rather boring as the show simply have no spark or climax to it. It just goes on and on and one and on… and not to mention, I expected more from the wooden cube block. Yeap, a movie with great believe but poor ending.

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Enchanted official site: http://enchantedmovie.com/

What can be better than a happily ever after ending. Something really refreshing and fun from Disney. Hahaha… yes, as a person who loves to daydream… movies like this suits my taste. A mixture of some 2D cartoon… to bring back my childhood memories and a mixture of modern show. Best of all, the popup card like look and feel is simply amazing. More to that… the singing and talking to animals thing that we used to see doesn’t really apply anymore in real life. Ah… I miss those good old cartoon days.

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Brothers official site: http://www.brothers2007.com/

It’s been a while since the “5 Tigers” got together. The last was probably a decade or so ago. This time around, Eason join in the crowd to come out with a brotherhood story. A story that strongly talks about trust, brotherhood and power. Of course the fact that Hong Kong triad movies always sell like hot cakes, this movie doesn’t differ. I somehow think the casts over power the show. In terms of all are veteran and great actors. But the story just fails to shine through. It started of strong and solid but towards the end, it just lost it’s charm somehow. Rather predictable but trust me… you will see many powerful acts in it.

Rating: Beowulf official site: http://www.beowulfmovie.com/

One movie I could never understand why on earth they need to work the whole movie in 3D. I seriously still couldn’t figure out why. If you wanted to make a 3D so real that it resembles the real person… and the real person is still alive and living, you might as well just use the actual person in the movie. I mean what is the point? With the current technology, the human still looks fake/plastic and walks as if there’s soemthing sticking at their butt. I personally felt cheated, and I honestly think such a great greek myth could work better if it’s real acting. But I must say, it’s really one of those violent movie with loads of bloody scene.

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Bee Movie official site: http://www.beemovie.com/

The trailer made it clear that it is pretty much boring. If you insist to think otherwise, then be prepared to yawn a little. I personally think it is quite boring… and the movie sorta bring out weird message (in my opinion). It tells how bee’s daily life is. The morale of the story is just weird. It just seems to say, humans can conveniently take away honey from bees because if we don’t bees will have nothing to do and they won’t fly around spreading pollen and flowers will eventually die. So, what happen to butterflies and bugs and birds? Simply misleading.

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30 Days of Night official site: http://www.30daysofnight.com/

More vampires, more blood… more red. I always love the vampire stuff. From Van Helsing to Underworld… it just interest me. 30 Days of Night really is a movie that goes all out to sell Josh Harnett. Really…maybe I watch too little movies to recognize anyone else. But I think it is pretty much a cool story considering how they piece everything together very well. Everything sorta makes sense when flashback. But I really love the classic scene whereby the vampire uses his long nails to scratch the vinyl disc. Ooo… that scene itself scares me more than any other bloody scene.

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Resident Evil: Extinction official site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/residentevilextinction/

If you watch the first and the second one, how could you possibly miss this one out. That is also the main reason why I still ain’t giving up. Of course the fact that Milla Jovovich is in the show does play an important reason as well. What!! Who says I can’t watch a movie for the sake of looking at pretty chicks! After what happened in the first two movie, our world have come to a near extinction. With loads of infected zombies roaming around freely, no where is safe. The one cool part I really love in the show is one can see there are so many Alice being cloned.

Rating: Ratatouille official site: http://www.ratatouille.com/A rat movie to welcome the new rat year. How appropriate. What makes it even better is, the rat knows how to cook good food. For a person like me… yummie yummie food always tempts me. I love the movie it combines and really shows of what Pixar can really do… minus out the lovey dovey section which in my opinion, think that it happens too fast and without much purpose. So yes, if a rat can cook… so can you~ 

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The Bourne Ultimatum official site: http://www.thebourneultimatum.com/

Bourne… bourne, bourne. I can never get over Matt Damon in this one. I guess this character is tailor-made to fit him. Well balance of action and fight scenes. Of course there are many repetative or similar shots from the previous 2 prequel to carry on the continuity. But I must say, I think this is by far the best Bourne movie. Not like I didn’t enjoy any of the previous ones. This one really rocks! Especially the fight scene in the toilet. Hungry for a solid action movie? This is the one for you!

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Flash Point official site: http://www.flashpointthemovie.com/

Donnie Yen… Louis Koo… ah… and many other macho guys in the Hong Kong style action movie. It’s really true, Asian action movie style is just so different from the western ones. Of course being a typical chinese girl, I still prefer the way we asians do it. No doubt I would go wow over explosions and stuff in an English movie but then… they could really never catch up with the stunts. So yes, you will get a similar feel of watching some Jackie Chan movie. All the fight choreography, stunts, blood, wounds and scars. It’s all real! But don’t expect to have a decent and good storyline for the show.

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Rush Hour 3 official site: http://www.rushhourmovie.com/

Yet another Jackie Chan Hollywood movie. The 3rd episode of Rush Hour basically continued it’s story from where it las left off. This time is another scenario with more additional cast in it. I seriously think this movie is done just to ride on it’s previous success. It didn’t really showcase Jackie’s talent. The story and humour for this really isn’t that great. But well, worth the watch… considering when it launched… there weren’t that much competitor.

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Premonition official site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/premonition/

Thursday jumps to Tuesday then goes back to Friday then jumps back to Wednesday. Ah… I seriously would go crazy if this thing does happen to me. Yeap yeap, it’s one of those Sandra Bullock show. Not really highly promoted. Kinda laid back show that would hit me and made a mark. Yup, you would find some mild similarity to her previous movie, The Lake House… also about time travel thing. But this one really have a twisted ending. Really really lovely.

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The Brave One official site: http://thebraveone.warnerbros.com/

Surely isn’t one of those big budget movie… but with Jodie Foster in it, it’s enough to appeal to me. It’s a story that tells how one could change into someone else and there basically is no turning back. How hatred can change everything we see. How revenge is just so powerful it could leave a deep scar in one’s heart. A touching story… with a weak ending But it’s still worth the watch.

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The Invasion official site: http://theinvasionmovie.warnerbros.com/

Aliens~ Would believe it’s all about aliens? As a matter of fact it is. But you don’t get to see those green weird creature with big eyes and three fingers. You don’t get to listen to weird language. It actually takes the form of a human. It’s really quite interesting how they invade the world. How people around you can detect small changes that happen to you. I seriously can’t imagine how the world would be without emotions. You can catch some interesting lines… but ending is dead predictable.

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Live Free or Die Hard official site: http://www.livefreeordiehard.com/

After like a decade, Bruce Willis is back to his Die Hard role. I could still remember how the TV stations would repeatedly show the re-runs. This time it’s different. A whole new Willis, a whole new story. I kinda like this new one. Probably because of the technology now, more things can be done. More cars exploding and flying around, more explosion and of course more technology. Best of all, it’s all about hacking. I must say, Bruce Willis is still a macho guy!

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Dancing Lion official site: http://www.dancinglion.hk/

A comedy solely to make you laugh… and probably used to promote new actor/actress in Hong Kong. Seriously, the storyline sucks. It seems like a no story, no script and “you do and say whatever you like” movie. It’s really disappointing considering the fact that I like all three of Anthony Wong, Francis Ng and Teressa Mo. I watched it twice, it still didn’t change my perception of it being one of those do for the sake of doing movie.

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Perfect Stranger official site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/perfectstranger/

You twist and turn and you twist and turn. You think how strangers are so scary because you never knew anything about them. You chat online and talk to strangers, disclosing secrets… thinking it would be safe since it’s someone you never know. But what if it’s someone you know, trying to find it’s way to revenge and put the blame on others. Things is always not what it seems to be. The eye tells it all~

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Shrek the Third official site: http://www.shrekthethird.com/

Shrek is back! This time he is about to be a king. The trailer itself is enough to make one laugh out loud. Can you imagine… a big and clumsy green orge to be king. Not only is Prince Charming not happy, in fact… Shrek himself isn’t happy. All he ever wants is to live happily in the swamp. Of course in thie episode, a lot of good vs. evil thing is happening. Who could imagine… even snow white has a tattoo and can fight so well. Loads of thing to laugh about… and surely lots of unexpected stuff to expect from.

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Transformers official site: http://www.transformersmovie.com/

Everyone talked about it. Everyone waited for it. Many were amazed with what was done. But I figured it was just alright. Yup, you can tell how much I ain’t such a fan of robotic elements. But of course Micheal Bay’s name is big enough to catch me there. I am really amazed how much effort is placed in creating the huge robots but I somehow think the script was weird in terms of the content. Well.. maybe I ain’t any hardcore fan. Then again, worth the watch… considering so much effort being placed in and not to mention… it’s a hype. 

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Surf’s Up official site:http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/surfsup/index.html

If you love animation, the sea… surfing and cute penguins, then this is the perfect show for you. I personally think this is way better than Happy Feet. Seriously~ Probably because I am not into realism 3D. I had lots of fun, laughing and woohoo… I just cna’t get enough of the surf style~ Ah… now I wish I could surf~

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4: Rise of the Silver Surfer official site: http://www.fantasticfourmovie.com/

Definately not as good as the first one… but the cool Silver Surfer sorta save the show. It’s less action packed and Jessica Alba looks like she grew older by 10 years. What is wrong with the stylist? Of course I personally think it was alright only. Oh, did I mention the fact that the car was built was not fully utilized. It was to my BIGGEST disappointment. I saw the “making of” in TV… and they all say and talk about how cool and interesting the car is and stuff. When I saw the movie, I was immediately disappointed with the fact that it only appears like 10 minutes max in the show.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End official site: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates/atworldsend/

Where is the rum? Captain Jack Sparrow is back, this time… he even bring along Chow Yun Fatt. Sad to say, Pirates of the Caribbean fails to impress me this time. No, Johnny Depp did well as Jack Sparrow. So did everyone else. But I find the story rather complicated… or I should say complicating. Scenes were so messed up. I can hardly tell why is that happening. Why is this happening. How? What? Who? Sigh…. not to mention, they shoo me off the cinema and I didn’t get to see the mysterious ending

Day02 - 21st June 2007

Right after the Grand Tour, we decided to head to the nearest temple. Looking at pictures Loh took months ago before my trip, it has been part of my agenda to visit this gigantic reclining Buddha. How can I miss out such a must visit place.

Everyone keep telling me Wat Pho is just next to the Grand Palace. Yes, even by looking at the map… it is like damn near. But honestly speaking, it is not as near as expected. Okay… it isn’t that far. But after a whole day walk, it just seems far away.

Coming out from the Grand Palace, the guards made us walk one big round around the Grand Palace. And… the norm… being stopped by gazillion tuktuk drivers trying to slaughter us with their pathethic and pricy charges. Not to mention the amount of people who try to stop us by telling us how Wat Pho is closed cause it’s Buddha’s Day and well.. yes, the excuses go on and on and on.

Me and Nicole finally reach the main entrance. Admission fee of 20 baht is required. Wat Pho is one of the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1000 Buddha images, which include the biggest Reclining Buddha.

This 46 meters long and 15 meters height Reclining Buddha is decorated with gold plating on his body and mother of pearl on his eyes and feet. The Reclining Buddha is built during the restoration of King Rama III. Yup… awww, this is the first time I see such a huge bling bling Buddha figure. Seriously, to get a nice and clean picture without anyone’s head inside seems to be a difficult task. There really are many tourist and lots of them just don’t care. They would just push you and some tall people would just simply stand right in front of you and blocking us from taking pictures.

Outside of the main building, one can notice there were around 95 chedis in Wat Pho. Amazingly, Wat Pho also have a massage school. Believe it or not… Wat Pho is known as the birth place of Thai massage. Before the temple was founded, Wat Pho was a traditional Thai medicine education centre.

I still think it is sorta unbelieveable. The statues outside looked quite modern compared to other. Carved in a rather chinese style but each of the guy wears a coat and a hat. Mmmm….. amazing~

After a whole day walking around looking at temples and palaces, we decided to walk back to our hotel and take a good rest. Yup, I need to soak my feet into warm water and just relax. I can’t feel my legs anymore. Finding our way back from Wat Pho to the hotel is bad.

We got a little lost. And did I mention, trying to cross a 6 lane road is like the most challenging thing to do~ Thank god the traffic polices were helpful. I must say, they are really nice to tourist They help us to clear some traffic… and I must really take this opportunity to say… I am really greatful for his help. Or else… I think I am still standing by the side of the busy road.

Address:
Wat Pho
2 Sanamchai Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang
Sub-District Phra Nakhon District
Bangkok 10200
Telephone Number: (662) 222 5910
Fax: (662) 226 9779
Opening Hours:
Daily: 8am - 5pm
Website: http://www.watpho.com/

Yeay… yet another capsule toy. I seriously think the capsule machines are addictive. And it is seriously challenging my luck to the max. This time along, I got the Suzumiya Haruhi’s toy. Looks cute? Yeah… I especially love the pink jumper and the bag.

Awwwww…. just so cute. Yup, a little more expensive than the normal capsule toy which only require 2 token (RM4 for each token), this one requires 3 token. Well, what can I say, it comes in a bigger capsule, and a larger scale toy compare to the others. I think it is worth the amount… considering i think the quality of the toy is really good.

(coloured visual indicates those that I already collected)