Wednesday, December 30, 2009

My Top 4 Best Movies...

Another day, another movie...and this particular movie has GOT to be one of the BEST movies ever produced this year. Although, it rates as the 2nd on MY TOP 4 BEST MOVIES I've ever seen, it is still rather enjoyable with its witty dialogue and minimal effects which stays true to its form (film adaptation by the way). Anyway, here's my said list.

The 1st on my list of the Top 4 Best Movies is none other than the 2009 film which goes by the name, 'Watchmen'.

Although a little long and draggy at some points (clocking in at close to 3 hours plus of screening time), it was indeed a VERY out-of-the-ordinary superhero movie one will ever watch. The scene in which Nite Owl and Silk Spectre found in the embrace of each other's arms up in the clouds explains it all - it IS rated 18PL for a reason, you know? And did I mention that without a doubt, the MAIN character of this movie is none other than, Rorschach?? I mean, out of all the many characters found in the movie (and I mean, MANY), the most outstanding of them all was the dude wearing an ink blotted mask, smartly dressed with a coat (leather I presume) who dons a fedora (correct me if I'm wrong) with a matching peculiar outlook on justice. Besides the cool outfit and swagger, I guess it was ALSO due to the fact that he was narrating the movie for the MOST part of the time.

Anyhow, moving on to No.2 on my list. This novel adaptation which was directed by Guy Ritchie (Madonna's ex-husband, for those who are unaware) was such a joy to watch in so many ways. But, keeping it simple...it is DEFINITELY of your money's worth. The said film is entitled, 'Sherlock Holmes' (which I watched yesterday with my good friend, Fung Kai and his brother who are back here for holiday :P).

Robert Downey Jr. has indeed outdone himself with the portrayal of the ever popular sleuth, and no less said of Jude Law too as the ever faithful Dr. Watson. In comparison to 'Watchmen', the extent of the CGI effects present in THIS movie is downright puny and minute - which in fact, adds to the air of authenticity of the film (kudos to Guy Ritchie for that). The highlights of the film IMHO are definitely the fight scenes in which Holmes will calibrate and anticipate every move to take in order to deliver a breath-taking assault on his enemies to appall them. Apart from that, if you are one who, like myself, enjoys clever play of words and extensive wittiness in dialogue, then this film will definitely NOT disappoint. Besides, it is MUCH less complicated and lighter as compared to No.1. Not contradicting myself by the way, I have my OTHER reasons as to why 'Watchmen' is rated as the TOP of my list instead of 'Sherlock Holmes'. :P

No.3 - 'V for Vendetta'. The leading role for this movie whom is aptly named 'V' is played by the same actor who portrayed the prim and proper (and lethal) Agent Smith in the Matrix trilogy: Hugo Weaving. Also present is Natalie Portman who plays Evey Hammond, a young woman rescued by the vigilante.

This movie has one of the MOST complex word plays in their dialogue that my ears have ever heard. I mean, MAN!! DAMN!! Hugo Weaving really knows how to twist his tongue with all those Vs in his words...and for the fight scenes, I especially enjoyed the part where V (the main character who wears a Guy Fawkes mask) tells the corrupted party leader, Creedy, who killed the Chancellor, that he (V) is about to kill his men with his daggers and kill him (Creedy) with his bare hands. And just after Creedy's men fire away and waste their ammo on V, who by the way, is wearing a bulletproof vest under his suit...Creedy pops this question (paraphrasing of some sort might be present), "Why won't you die?!". Then, V replies aptly, "Behind this mask lies an idea...and ideas are bulletproof...". Then, as Creedys' men try to reload their fire arms...the scene changes into slow-motion and here is where we witness the impeccable wielding of daggers and execution of the men with super precision by V and the inevitable strangulation of Creedy......and that is NOT even the ENDING!! ;)

And last but not least, No.4 on my list is none other than 'Casino Royale'. This film stars the versatile Daniel Craig and the very mysterious Eva Green who has also starred in 'The Golden Compass', but forget that...let's delve into the juicy bits, shall we?

Firstly, as the title suggests, this film is revolved MAINLY around gambling and money and MORE money (Casino?). Oh, and also a bit of action and twists and all that. But, this movie is ALSO rated 18PL. It seems that I have a 'liking' for '18' movies ;) Anyway, yes...the juicy bits, as promised. The scene which would DEFINITELY be ENGRAVED at the back of my cerebrum for the rest of my life is the scene where our hero is found to be naked with his hands and feet tied, sitting on a chair in which the middle section where one's buttocks are supposed to be located is removed so as to leaving a hole. So, technically...to put things in simpler terms, Mr. Bond is sitting helplessly naked on a 'structure' of a chair. And just take a guess what the evil Le Chiffre will do to him. Alright, I'll tell you...He TORTURES him of course!! By lashing his testicles!! *and all the guys go "OUCH!!!"* Yes, with that...enough said...go watch the movie if you haven't already...

So, yes...there you have it...my top 4 best movies I have watched thus far (IMHO)...and I was supposed to clarify about those non-mellowing wedding bells right? Well, I guess that will have to wait for my NEXT post, which will be soon...I hope *gulps*...if not, ms. sarah would give me a little piece of her mind with, "who asked you not to update your blog?" :P haha..sorry, about that... ;) anyway...signing out for now...

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