Lolita (1997) | Movie Review

Director: Adrian Lyne
Writers: Vladimir Nabokov (novel), Stephen Schiff(screenplay)
Stars: Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith |See full cast and crew »
Runtime: 137 min
Genres: Drama, Romance
Release date: 25 September 1998 (USA)
Synopsis:

A man marries his landlady so he can take advantage of her daughter.




My thoughts:
Watch out! here comes LOLA! Dolores such child is so out of control!very precocious!

to be honest I have no idea what's it all about at first all I know is that there's a book that I haven't read but people throughout the years have been raving about.This story so screwed up! ABOMINABLE! I tell ya hahaha

I like how this story brings some awareness about familial relations,what's right and wrong and mental issues. I think the term would be as they call it dysfunctional family...The guy didn't actually move on and was scarred early on with his first young love at an early age of 14. As for Dolores well she didn't grew up with a father with only her mom by her side who couldn't control her they're always yelling or arguing but there are some times they're okay and civil with each other. Now in real life if children like these do the same they would get spanked and punished a lot I imagined (especially if you have strict parents or coming from southeast asia) haha!

Spoiler alert!

She got pregnant with some guy and she's smoking!? srsly while pregnant? OMG!she's so messed up!
I don't know if anybody told her the consequences of smoking during  pregrancy that poor child!


Sad ending really -_-

Overall 3 out of 5 stars I think they all need some counseling and psyche consult! 

Hannibal Rising (2007) | Movie Review

Source: Imbd
Director: Peter Webber
Writers: Thomas Harris (screenplay), Thomas Harris(novel)
Stars: Gaspard Ulliel, Rhys Ifans, Li Gong |See full cast and crew »
Runtime: 121 min
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release date: 9 February 2007 (USA)
Storyline:
After the death of his parents during World War II, young Hannibal Lecter moves in with his beautiful aunt and begins plotting revenge on the barbarians responsible for his sister's death.

My thoughts: 

REVENGE! AVENGE! JUSTICE?!

Great job showing off how Hannibal's past, how he survived and why he became such a person. I can somewhat understand why but I truly hope he would just stop after that and not go on the wrong path. Overall I gave this movie 5 out of 5 stars superb acting performance!heartfelt storytelling and great character development! those bastards got what they deserved! #goteamlecter #shameshame 

Hannibal (2001) | Movie Review

Source: Imbd
Director: Ridley Scott
Writers: Thomas Harris (novel), David Mamet(screenplay), 1 more credit »
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman |See full cast and crew »

Runtime: 131 minutes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release date: 9 February 2001 (USA)

Storyline

Living in exile, Hannibal Lecter tries to reconnect with now disgraced FBI agent Clarice Starling and finds himself a target for revenge from a powerful victim.

My thoughts:

Revenge better served cold then it turns sour as the tables turn and quickly bite you in the arse or in this case face! 

I didn't really watch this movie series in order of release date or storyline or whatever I just watched them the moment I found them and so happens that I'm available at the time. I've been meaning to watch this film anyway since I started watching Hannibal (tv series 2013-2015). For some reason way back in the day I shy away or really don't want to watch it due to cannibalism involved even the movie cannibal.

anywho the story telling was quite boring to begin with, a bit action pack in some parts though there are other parts that simply failed to capture my attention. I like the last 20 minutes of the film as it truly put the pieces together I appreciated that especially that last meal OMG! truly disturbing!.

As far as the victim who plotted it all and tries to buy almost everyone who said yes to his plans are simply mad! good thing for hannibal being hannibal. 

Julia Moore is simply ageless I can't believe she still look like this now wow! well as Clarice Starling I think she did a fine job quick kickass you go girl! Although I hope she'd go after hannibal herself overseas. The other characters are pretty much predictable and got what they deserve. Overall I gave this movie  3 out of 5 stars not quite as disturbing as I thought it would/should be. Dunno why I still like the tv series modern day take of this better.

The Hunt (2012) | Movie Review

Source: Imbd
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Writers: Tobias Lindholm, Thomas Vinterberg
Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp | See full cast and crew »
Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Drama
Release date: 10 January 2013 (Denmark)
Storyline:
A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son's custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattered by an innocent little lie.


My thoughts:

It is often and almost always a common belief in some countries/places/people that children always tells the truth due to their pureness or that they are naive.

I don't think I believe in such a thing.For children of course are human as well although we think they won't gain anything from it or whatever it's most likely of fear especially if they do know of such fear that they/he/she would be punish for such wrong doings.

This story makes me mad a lot I guess this is to brought upon awareness to society as it does happens sometimes. I cried,sniffled a lot and that ending and the people ugh

Mads Mikkelsen, portrayed the character well I super empathized with him!

SPOILER ALERT!

I didn't really get a sense of justice in it.I thought Lucas would get his revenge or like leave town screw them as they screwed him but he's so nice! herd mentality blows man! some bffs pfft!you know at first I thought it was Marcus Godfather I mean looks like he got a basement ain't it? and isn't that the basement where they drink?

Although I applaud this film for bringing out some of the emotions I got in stored haha! the storyline's basic, normal,so-so that makes it quite realistic and simple.Some of the characters I find irritating and I despise while there are still a few that somewhat restored my faith in humanity in this film. Overall I gave it  2.5 out of 5 stars for the movie itself but 5 out of 5 stars for Mads Mikkelsen, acting truly well done man!

Anna Karenina (2012) | Movie Review

Source: Imbd
Director: Joe Wright
Writers: Tom Stoppard (screenplay), Leo Tolstoy (novel)
Stars: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson |See full cast and crew »

Duration: 129 minutes
Genres: Drama ,Romance

Storyline:

In 1874, in the Imperial Russia, the aristocratic Anna Karenina travels from Saint Petersburg to Moscow to save the marriage of her brother Prince Oblonsky, who had had a love affair with his housemaid. Anna Karenina has a cold marriage with her husband, Count Alexei Karenin, and they have a son. Anna meets the cavalry officer Count Vronsky at the train station and they feel attracted by each other. Soon she learns that Vronsky will propose Kitty, who is the younger sister of her sister-in-law Dolly. Anna satisfactorily resolves the infidelity case of her brother and Kitty invites her to stay for the ball. However, Anna Karenina and Vronsky dance in the ball, calling the attention of the conservative society. Soon they have a love affair that will lead Anna Karenina to a tragic fate. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

My thoughts:

There was a time I got a little bit obsessed with this movie I watched it so many times and played the original soundtrack so many times as well I love it! 

I love how this movie was created it's like an evolving theater very unique and impressive! The casting and characters performance was definitely phenomenal and spot on! the story reflects the society way back in the day but you can still see some those cultural aspect present in modern day in different countries in so many ways.  What I like about this story is that the characters persevere in order to pursue their love and  happiness plus the never ending question of morality. The costume designs by Jacqueline Durran so beautiful! wonderfully made!

My favorite character is none other than Count Alexei Karenin I was actually surprised by Jude Law's acting performance he did really well. I like how he's so righteous despite what happened. He respect and love Anna in his own way even til the very end. He's just so serious and uptight the exact opposite of Anna. What I like about Anna's character the way Keira Knightley portrayed it she's so cheerful and vibrant! very spontaneous! youthful I guess compare to her husband I think they're a lovely couple to begin with yin and yang.

At first I liked  Count Vronsky but I think he's still young and stupid. I don't like what he did to Kitty he left her hanging in the air, continue to flirt to other ladies I don't think he's that exclusive when in comes to girls and dating in general I'd like to think he is with Anna and that his love for her is genuine enough although he can't really measure up to Karenin's standard.He needs to man up! and take responsibility for his actions like Karenin

There are multiple love triangles OMG! I think the love aspect of this film/story transcends over time I think we could all relate and learn from it one way or another. And of course young love like Kitty and Levin these two makes my heart flutter the ways the tables turned for them so sad yet sweet at the same time they're actually a good match it's just that Kitty of course at first think the grass is always greener on the other side with Vronsky and her dream being like Anna but Levin and her actually they both bring the good out of each other.

That ending though....holy moly!  I'm not really expecting it can't really say I saw that coming even though I watched it so many time by jove! It's so sad and painful to die that way. Overall, I'd rate this movie 5 out of  5 stars so heartwarming and brilliant! I highly recommend it!

Hannibal Season 1 + Spoilers | Tv Series Review

About the show:

An American psychological thriller–horror television series developed by Bryan Fuller for NBC. The series is based on characters and elements appearing in the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris and focuses on the friendship between FBI special investigator Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy. (according to wikipedia)

This show explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers. (according to imbd)

First episode: Apr 04, 2013 (13 episodes)
Genres: Psychological thriller,Food ,Drama,Crime,Horror,· Thriller

Characters:

[Left] Hugh Dancy - Will Graham (criminal profiler) [Center] Mads Mikkelsen - Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Will's Psychologist) , [Right] Laurence Fishburne - Jack Crawford (Head of the bureau)

Lara Jean Chorostecki - Freddie Lounds (Journalist)

Caroline Dhavernas - Dr. Alana Bloom (Will's psychologist)

Forensics team

Scott Thompson- Jimmy Price , Hettienne Park - Beverly Katz , Aaron Abrams - Brian Zeller,

see full cast and crew here

My thoughts:

Now running on its third season I truly think it tells a lot about the show. If that poster didn't get to you I don't know what will haha! it's so freakin disturbing I tell ya and yet I can't stop watching it it's that good! I can't even sleep that much it makes me think about human psyche and actions, I hope nobody attacks me when I'm all alone or sleeping or something like that these thoughts hunts me, make me do a double take sometimes, just the mere impact of this show to me made me extra cautious about the world.

I only saw a couple of commercial ads from time to time before I decided to check it out to be honest if they first told me it's psyche and mystery and more brilliant crime ala sherlock I'd check this show out in a heartbeat.

On with the spoilers I can't really talk about this show without mentioning a lot of spoilery bits I'm sorry and some of the spoilers aren't really that spoilery haha I just like you to get a little bit of taste into it so you check it out hope it works? ;)

Spoiler Alert!

Dr. Lecter ,brilliant mind, it's scary how intelligent he is covering his tracks, actions, manipulating people, playing such a very disturbing role acting like God/Devil,Wolf in sheeps clothing. It's really hard to imagine how will they catch him? I hope the table turns soon!

Would you even believe Lecter go to a psyche consult? I guess he can't help himself sometimes, spill some beans without entirely spoiling it let some of his other side show from time to time and 

Dodging Death , I bet this is how the killer thinks in a killing spree

and Dr. Lecter's psychiatrist  (in which you'll find out soon enough or probably know of if you watched the show this is actually a bonus spoiler haha) OMG! I can't believe how calm she is despite what happened are psychiatrist really like this? she handled her situation fairly well although I hope she comes forward and say a couple more statements especially in season 2!

Will Graham's brilliance is also his curse and weakness.It's scary watching him dive into a killer's perspective yet very interesting at the same time his imagination is spot on epic! which kinda reminds me of Sherlock Holmes but more twisted. I like how he use his gift to find whoever did the crime and find justice for the victims. And yet in the end it got into him, he let his guard down. 

NO! why would they do that to him ?!

Will's  love interest Alana  (Dr. Bloom) grew on me although it's not so hard to imagine at all. I like how Alana believes in him in some ways can't help but doubt her decisions is he right? or wrong but how? her professional curiousity blossoms into something more she can't help herself wondering the what ifs in every situation.

Jack Crawford, he's a good man but I think sometimes how he use his manpower and decision making/leadership skills endangers some of his men and he still got long ways to go..

As for the forensics team I love how diverse their personalities are how quirky, funny and how brilliant they are in their own ways.

Final Spoiler Alert! 

Hettienne Park - Beverly Katz  died 

how? you need to watch the show in order to find out. It's so scary I can't believe she did that on her own seriously by herself without telling anyone in her team or whoever her activities and whereabouts before marchin on. OMG! she's such a brave soul!

Overall I think this show is epic and disturbing I can't even sleep! haha so I gave it 5 out of 5 stars!
I might as well check the book out Red dragon by Thomas Harris I love this show!

What about you? please share some of your thoughts down below I'd like to believe I'm not the only one losing it with this show haha ^_^v

I need to sleep

Les Misérables (2012, Movie)

Directed by

Tom Hooper

Writing credits:

Book:

Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil 

Based from: Victor Hugo (novel)

Herbert Kretzmer (lyrics)

(original: French text) Alain Boublil & Jean-Marc Natel 

James Fenton (additional text)

William Nicholson (screenplay)

Genre: Classic,Musical,Drama,Romance,Coming of Age

Minutes: 157

Release Date: December 25, 2012

Storyline:

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.(more)

My thoughts,rating and overall movie experience:

Many thanks to Aunt Susan who treated us for this wonderful Christmas movie it's been quite part of the tradition in our family to watch and go to the movies every year well except for last year. But anyway, I got some ideas about the movie I managed to get a glimpse of some parts from the trailer and advertisements etc. it's been a couple of years since I actually watched the other versions so yeah truly looking forward watching them all unfold.

The Child Cosette is so adorable and absolutely perfect for the role then Amanda Seyfried is the perfect grown up match Cosette and Eddie Redmayne (Marius) he's so french they are the perfect couple in this movie ever! Their love triangle in which I feel so sorry for Samantha Barks (Éponine) 

The moment I saw that they cut off Anne's hair I know for sure that she's gonna win an award!

and she did a wonderful job! she sang her heart out,portrayed a vulnerable character,flexible in many ways.

Sacha Baron Cohen (Thénardier) and Helena Bonham Carter (Madame Thénardier) these two made me laugh a lot of times! Master of the house is one of my all time favorite number such a Cray cray couple.

Éponine, took number one with her ON MY OWN song (timeless piece ever!)

OMG! look at Samantha Barks's tiny waist :O I wish and would like mine's like that haha! I think that's the first one I noticed and the next would have to be is that she's quite a look a like of the one playing Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) in Once upon a time

I haven't heard or know Samantha until I googled her apparently she's been through a lot of broadway shows or so yeah! amazing voice and lovely too.

The last scene in the movie actually is truly a tear jerker I thought I'm the only one but then I heard quite a number of sniffles here and there so I'm relieved I'm not alone! haha! I'll give this movie a 5 out of 5 stars it made me cry especially towards the end I wouldn't even thought of it but the way the musical goes and spoke to my heart w:Ow I actually got a heart! haha! I would most definitely buy this in Blu-ray!