Movie Review: Monster University

I’ve been waiting for this film since they announced it two years ago! Monsters Inc. is still one of my favorite Pixar films! (Well, who am I kiddin? I love them all) and to have another Monster movie was too exciting!!!

The Pixar magic started with the cutest short film about a blue umbrella! It’s so cute and the animation is amaaazing! So pretty and cute!! The kids as always won’t enjoy it, but for me it was just the perfect short film to start Monsters University.

So! The story of how Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sully (John Goodman) met at university. I will not comment on the great job the animators do to make the whole university experience come to life because it’s Disney and Pixar, it should be a given thing!

The thing that excited me and I loved was the “Scare Games” so fun!!! I really enjoyed it and it was funny too. Seeing all the games we normally play in the human world transformed to the monster world is so creative!

My only negative comment would be the fact that the story is so predictable (I know most films are), but this was a usual university film. The subject of fitting in and showing everyone how amazing you are, you know, the underdog life. That bothered me, because I wanted something more original (They better do that with Finding Dory!)  

But, it’s still fun, inspiring and really funny! Just to go back to that world is an exciting experience. So there is flaws to it, but don’t let that ruin the experience. Go see it!!

And btw, book your ticket way early!! The cinemas are backed!!

Till the next one,
Kemz
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Movie Review: World War Z

To be honest I thought this film will flop! I didn’t believe in it and as always I LOVE it when I’m SURPRISED!!! Brad Pitt really pulled it off! It really is a summer movie not to be missed!

The film is about a deadly zombie epidemic spreading across the globe and Gerry (Brad Pitt) an ex UN employee is called to help in finding the source of the virus and hopefully the antidote with it. It’s the same old zombie story, but I liked how this film elevated the quality and the professionalism of a ‘zombie’ film.  It was more real and about the virus more than the guns and violent.

I went to this movie picking on everything, ‘cause I really thought it will be horrible, but the more I watch, the more I get into the story. It’s not a horror freaking scary film, but it’s a true suspense and will leave you on the edge of your seat.  The flashing scenes and the running and screaming put you right in the middle of the story. At the beginning I was confused, but then it gets clearer and you get used to the style of filming.

Brad as well was surprising (Although he needed a haircut, but some may disagree with me on that) He was so into his rule and really believable. Also I really enjoyed the acting of Mireille Enos who played, Karin (Gerry’s wife). Their relationship on the screen was so inspiring and moving.

The sound mixing and the soundtrack were amazing and really added to the suspense. There were moments of complete silent which was for me way more frightening! It was brilliant!!

As a friend told me the film is based on a book that tells you how to survive the zombie apocalypse, so to all Zombie fans and those who are getting ready to the zombie apocalypse (Like Me!) watch this film! It has a lot of great survival tips! I loved it!!

Go see it!!

I’m gonna revise my Zombie plan so, till the next film!
Kemz
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Movie Review: Man of Steel

I had my doubts about this film, because I was never a fan of Superman and never bothered to see any of his films, but when you hear that the producer of this version is Christopher Nolan (director of the last three Batman movies) you gotta see it. And I saw it and I LOVED IT!!!

Finally someone put some series magic into this character! Normally it looks so fake and comicy in a very bad way, but this time there was a soul and depth into the story. I know this will sound stupid, but you actually believe it happening!

From the beautiful and very exciting opening in Krypton you can tell there is something different about this version! This time we have almost 15 minutes of scenes in Krypton! I loved it! We know the planet died, but thank you for showing us more of it! I mean that gave depth to the story! The setting was mesmerizing and the destruction of the planet was amazingly amazing!! I loved how the special effects in this film felt effortless. And there was this velvet texture feel to the way it was filmed, so artistic!

Also I loved the cast choice in this film! Russell Crowe (Superman’s real father) who gave a certain nobility to the film and Diane Lane and Kevin Costner (Superman adopted parents) who touches the deepest emotions in your heart, amongst many other great talents!! And OMG, Amy Adams is by far my favorite Lois Lane. She is phenomenon, refreshing and really gave Lois the journalist edge she normally requires. I love her! We can’t also ignore Henry Cavill and his performance as Clark Kent!! He was just perfection in everyway (yes, I wanna marry him!)!!! He was mysterious and he really delivered the sense of his lost soul trying to find home. You will understand my jabbering once you see this film.

The whole film was like a glimpse of Clark’s journey in finding his identity and true calling. But fear not when I say these remarks, there is mind blowing FIGHT SCENES!! With Superman defying his own people and the fist fight in the sky will get you sitting on the edge of your seat!!!

This film has all the right elements of success. Even as I’m writing this review, I’m listening one of the enchanting soundtracks of Hans Zimmer and it’s just got me in the right mood to write!!

I loved all the plot twists and surprises and this movie actually made me fall for Superman once more!! Don’t miss it!!

Till the next fun film!

Kemz

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TV Movies

So it’s Friday night and my brain is dead, so I spent my day frozen in front of the TV. It’s amazing how many movies you can find to watch. So, today my blog is about the movies I watched on TV.  I watched two today, so far  (and a million friends’ episodes) and they are:

The Five Years Engagement:

The romantic comedy about the long engagement of Violet (Emily Blunt) and Tom (Jason Segel) and the challenges and obstacles they faced.

Hmmm, I have mixed feelings toward this film. It was cute and fun, but way too long, it got boring sometimes and I kept thinking, oh, God! Get it over with. 

It was a bit of a bore film and I was playing games on my ipad through the whole thing. 

It had good elements, but really didn't carry itself till the end. 

Complete no no TV movie.

The Makeover:

This film is a total TV movie and the title doesn’t reflect the story so much. I thought it would be a teen film, but actually it was fun discovering it was a modern cute take on  ‘My Fair Lady’ with a twist. This time the language expert was Hannah (Julia Stiles), the politician who just lost the elections to become a member of the Congress. As she mourned her lose, Hannah met Elliot (David Walton), the beer vender and she managed to convince him to run for Congress.

It’s a fun, short and entertaining story and has a makeover too! David Walton is so cute and his progress from being the vender to the politician is smooth and really good. My Fair Lady is one of my all time favorites (hence it’s on my blog design) and I liked how this take on it is simple and smart. It was really enjoyable and moving.

So this is a yay TV film!

Yup, I had a boring day, but I always love been surprised by good films, even though it sometimes means wasting my time watching through bad ones too!

Hope you all have a FUN weekend!

Till the next review!

Kemz! 
Twitter & Instagram: @kemzmovies

SUMMER FILMS!!

YES!

I’m finally back!!! I don’ know what got into me to stop blogging in the first time! But, here I am! With all new design, thanks to Nour Tohme! She did an amazing job! I love my new blog!!

Ok, so back to business! I will be reviewing so many movies!! I mean I have more than 30 DVDs waiting for me to watch and so many more in Cinemas! So we need to start first with the sizzling summer movie season!! I mean nothing is better than the summer season!!!

Let’s start with already released big movies:

Hangover 3: Hahahahahahahahahhahaa!! I LOVE this comedy!!! I know many don’t think that part 2 and 3 will never be as funny as the first one, but it’s still funny and amusing! I mean it’s a feel good film and we got attached to the characters so much! So don’t miss it, thinking you will not laugh, because that’s impossible!!! Just by having Allen in the film is hilarious!!! I mean he is so unbelievable!! I will always watch Hangover, even if it had part 10!

Fast & Furious 6: Read my review in DFI (Where I work) blog. Click here.

Star Trek: Into the Darkness: Sadly and I regret this with deep emotions, I didn’t watch it! I mean it was only released for TWO (maybe more, don’t remember) weeks and the theater took it of the schedule!! I was so frustrated and annoying! Huge disappointment Doha Cinema!!! I’ll review it as soon as I can get the DVD! Ah!

The Great Gatsby: Ok, I’ve read the book ages ago and I really didn’t like it. I mean so many things annoyed me about the plot and since this is a movie blog that doesn’t review books, I will not speak about it. As you guessed, I didn’t see this film. I may never see it. The only reason I might see it, will be the Tiffany jewelry. Yup, that’s how bad I didn’t like the book.

Iron Man 3: Iron Man and Thor are my two favorite superheroes. I can’t help it! Tony Stark is so cute and charming!!! I love everything about this film! The funny take of everything and the iron man suits. I just love love him! I wanna marry Iron Man, if Thor wasn’t around!

Films I’m dying to watch and hope to review:

Man of Steel – After Earth – Monsters University (hehehe) – Despicable Me 2 (wahaha) – World War Z (Although I have my doubts) – The Bling Ring – The Lone Ranger (Johnny Depp, YES!) – Red 2 (Better not to disappoint me) – The Wolverine (Super excited!!!!) – The new 300 film – Smurfs 2 (The cuteness is back!) – Plans (Disney) – Percy Jackson (didn’t know there was a sequel planned, interesting) and many more!

I know that’s a lot of info thrown in this one post, but I’m super excited and have lots to catch up on!!!

Oh! And btw, I might now and then review TV Shows, just cus it’s fun!!

Wait for my CRAZY reviews!!!

Kemz
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Movie Review: Mirror Mirror

“Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all”

The story of Snow White and the wicked Queen is a story we memorize by heart from our childhood; we know how it starts and we know how it ends, but we can never have enough of. It just tickles hearts by the prospect of a great love story and a happy ending. That’s why it’s a timeless story.

That’s why whenever I hear a classic fairytale is being remake as a film, I feel skeptical. What if it got ruined?? I can tell you one thing, readers, NOT in this film!!! Mirror Mirror is just sooo AMAZING!!! I was dying to see it when I first saw the trailer. The movie was hilarious, adventurous and full with LOVE.

Two elements helped this movie to be an awesome blockbuster: the enchanted setting and Julia Roberts!! Let’s talk first about the setting: It was so beautiful. It was as magical as the fairytale itself. It was a master piece. Second, the talented, amazing, funny and beautiful, Julia Roberts; she was hilarious!!!! She took the evil creepy Queen image and turned it to this snarky, sarcastic, coco loony character. Her performance is perfect!!!

I’m really enjoying how movies are recreating the classic fairytales we’re used to see. From “Red Riding Hood” to the coming “Beauty and the Beast”, a new generation of fairytales is introduced to us. This movie has a fun teenager mood to it, but we will see the dramatic mood of “Red Riding Hood” in “Snow White and The Huntsmen” (if you don’t know it, see the Trailer). The other Snow White story which will be released in June. The Queen is Charlize Theron and the Huntsmen is Chris Hemsworth, oh, my god!!! The only bad vibe I get from this movie is from Kristen Stewart, let’s hope her performance in this movie is better than Twilight, eh!

Bottom line, the movie is AWESOME!! Go see it!!!

Movies are so so so so fun these days!! Long Live Creative Imagination!!!

By:
Kemz
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Movie Review: The Hunger Games

The much anticipated movie of this season. Based on the best seller trilogy, The Hunger Games broke records on its opening weekend in USA. I didn’t know about the books, since I haven’t been in a book store for a very long time! But when I saw the movie buzz on TV and online I was slightly curious to read the books and had them in my Amazon cart. After seeing the movie, I will definitely BUY it!!

The movie was AMAZING! Very intense and entertaining! It was slow at first, but then when I get the hang of the story line and setting; it was just a rush of thrilling scenes. I can see there’s a lot of details we need to know are in the book, that’s why I’m excited to be a new fan of this trilogy!!

I liked the concept of the movie, survival of the fittest and all. It’s amazing how people act when they face death! Their true nature appears and it’s sometimes predictable, but can also be shocking. The movie was slightly slow like I said, but it made me believe the game was happening for real. The movie was more drama than action, but in a good way!

I don’t want to talk about the plot a lot, but the main idea is get kids from different districts (the movie is set in a different world), throw them in a forest and let them kill each other; only one can survive. This concept is kinda old, but what I liked is how the writer made a TV show around it. It’s just a reflection of today’s world, on how to survive based on rating and people’s love. True, no one is killing each other in reality shows (even though most of the time they try) it’s just the same concept; let everyone fight and back stab each other for people’s entertainment.

A line I liked that was said in the movie was, “I don’t wanna lose myself in this game”. It says a lot!

There were signs in the last couple of scenes of the movie about part too, and I searched for it, so “Catching Fire” will be released in 2013!! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

The movie is fun and you should go and cheer for your favorite in Hunger Games ;)

By:
Kemz
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Movie Review: The Iron Lady

The story of the only female Prime Minister in Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher and the rule that gave Meyrl Streep her third Oscar!

I love it!! It’s a story we all need to learn. In this movie we meet Margaret (Meyrl Streep) in her late years, and through her memories, we have a taste who she was; an interesting and intriguing taste that makes us want to know more about her intimate life and how she changed the history of Great Britain and how she became ‘The Iron Lady’.

The young generations in these days need a strong role model to inspire them and this is a great movie to be inspired by. One of the lines I loved in this movie was when Margaret said, “One’s life must matter.” A lot can be taken from this line. In these days even in small matters we need to stop being talkers (mostly, whiners) and start to become doers!! It wasn’t easy to be the only female Prime Minister in the country’s history, but Margaret Thatcher exceeded expectations, because she ‘Do’.

I’m totally curious now to know more about Margaret and after I write this review I will try and do some research on her.

To move away from the story line and to talk more about the making of the movie, I feel it will definitely become a Classic! Meyrl Streep was nothing, but perfect in her role and really looked the part. She was completely transformed. No wonder the movie received another Oscar for Best Makeup. It was flawless.  

What I loved as well in this movie (and most biography based movies, I think) is how they show us the human sides of these characters. What I mean is, in this movie we have a sense of her personal relationships with her husband, children and those who were around her; something we can’t read in Wikipedia.

Also, they say the success of a movie is in the details and in ‘The Iron Lady’ we can see a close attention to details in the way the camera moved with Meyrl to capture every small movement Margaret did; from the close ups to her shoes as she walked through the crowds of men, the accessories on her hand as she tapped military charts to the tucking of her handbag under her chair in the Parliament.

The movie was just brilliant!!! And yes, it’s a Classic!!

By:
Kemz
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Movie Review: John Carter

I wanna move to MARS!!

Disney made a movie about a John Carter; a soldier from the civil war in the nineteen century. He was the normal bitter faithless soldier we find in movies, but the fun part is, he magically transported to MARS!! I so want that to happen to me!!

So in Mars, many things happen. He’ll meet new creatures and different tribes. It was so exciting to watch his journey. Even though there is a lot of Disney clichés within the dialogue and plot, it’s a refreshing and thrilling adventure. I wanna express more, but I don’t wanna spoil it :p. I’m so happy it had Romaaaance!!

 The movie didn’t have huge explosive special effects, but it was fun to see how all the flying ships worked on solar energy. I mean if this movie was made in the 70s or 80s, the filmmakers will choose a complete different method.

The only critic I have for this movie was that I felt bored in couple of scenes, so this is my advice: wait for it!! It’ll get exciting soon!!

The movie will not be as big as Star Wars or even Prince of Persia. It didn’t have that much of amazing details, but it’s worth going to the cinema to watch it.

By:
Kemz
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Movie Review: Horrible Bosses

Hehehehehe this is a funny movie!!! If you're bored and looking for a movie to zombie out in front of the TV and just relax, this is a good movie to watch! It made me chuckle and lifted up my mood :D
 
I always thought Charlie Day is super funny since I first saw him in “It’s always Sunny in Philadelphia” hehehe. He was soo cute when he said "I always dreamed to become a husband". Jennifer Aniston was good as the evil character.
   
The story mainly is 3 friends who have horrible bosses (daah) then they decide to kill them and with that their funny journey begins :p.
 
I recommend this movie to anyone who's bored and want to laugh.
 
Caution: You might not like this movie, since some people thought it was lame.

By:
Kemz
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