UP: The Movie

My husband and I watched UP, that animated Disney movie at the Shang Cineplex today and I can say that it is a good movie. It is entertaining though the story is a little simple and quite short. I am touched and moved by the way the movie tackles marriage and old age. The main character, Carl and Ellie seemed to love each other so much. What the movie shows is what marriage should be all about.

Well, it is the story of an old man who instead of settling in a retirement home decided to pursue the dream that he and his late wife always dreamed of but never gets around to doing. Carl is a balloon maker and he attempted the impossible of traveling by making his house fly using the power of what seemed like a million colorful balloons. A little cute boy named Russell accidentally joined him in his trip and together they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. I am glad I have watched this movie and recommend it to both children and adults. Here’s a sneak peek:

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I Enjoyed Watchmen The Movie

My husband and I went to SM Mall of Asia I think two weeks ago for a movie date. We intend to watch at IMAX but we are not so interested with the current movies being shown so we opted for the regular cinema instead. We chose Watchmen and it was a good decision. I was hesitant at first because I thought I would not be able to understand and appreciate the plot as it is based on a comic book.

Watchmen is really PG-13 because many scenes are violent and just not appropriate for younger viewers. But it was a great movie for my taste. I have read a lot of bad reviews though.

I also noticed one trend in action movies nowadays. Just like in Kill Bill, soft music is played while a violent act like murder and fights happens. The irony of it makes it unusual, interesting and much more real. I like the opening scene in the movie where the world and US history is displayed comically, amusing and educational in a way.

It is so unlike me to enjoy movies with lots of actions scenes but I find Watchmen very intellectually stimulating and well done. I think it is artistic and the effects and visuals are great. All characters are interesting and they are depicted as much humans as well as superheroes, with flaws and embarrassing past. My favorite characters are Rorschach and Dr. Manhattan. My favorite dialogue was uttered by Rorschach. He said to fellow prisoners: I am not locked in here with you, You are locked in here with me!

The movie is quite long though and there seem to be no climax (at least not so obvious) but the story unfolds nicely and the ending is okay, both sad and happy . Glad to have watched this film.

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