Watchmen.. don't watch... mostly becuz the entire plot is rather whimsy, despite the fact that this is a super long film. In addition, half the time, the plot didn't even seem to be progressing as there were multiple indulgent "mtv-like storytelling moments" accompanied by inappropriate music. I found myself wanting the plot to continue, and half the time I was trying to figure out the plot. Suspect the graphic-novel would make a better read.
Unfortunately, the most exciting part of the movie was when two-thirds through the movie, I needed to pee... however, the pace of the movie was such that I never did know if we were about to reach the final battle... or something.. well, in the end, there wasn't much of a final battle.. and I shd have just disturbed the patrons sitted next to me.. and just went to the ladies... I reckon the fact that I was in physical discomfort kept me up through the movie. Haha..
And.. I think my previous job has spoilt me.. if the movie isn't good, I have the urge to just stand up and walk away.. cuz previously, I had so many movies to watch that I wouldn't waste my time on not-so-good movies. So the funny thing is.. this habit has followed me ... so I am extremely impatient with bad movies.
but it was nice going to a nearby spot for a movie... went to bishan with synco.. where we had mos burger for dinner.. .. haven't been there for ages.. and it's only two stops away from home.. ahh.. it's a good place.
that... and I have to thank dear Synco who so kindly bought cakes to celebrate my b-day... although I don't take durian*.. hehe... sorry about this babes... BUT.. I am still extremely touched by your effort!!! Thank you very much.
Having said that.. I did watch Red Cliff II.. DVD is out people.. anyway... it was GREAT! My only regret was that everyone I knew had watched the movie, so I didn't watch it at the cinema.. I love the battle scenes and I love the strategies.. and the filming.. I didn't even dislike Lin Chiling... hahaha.. cuz though she can't quite act... she is believable as that ethereal beauty... I love Zhou Yu (have the Dynasty Warrior version image as my wallpaper now), and of course, Zhuge Liang.. my love for Takeshi is an ongoing one... I wish I was that smart...
Going to put the movie into my ipod.. so that I can re-watch... :)
Oh.. and I bought this pocket encyclopedia.. on World History. Absolutely intriguing.. been reading through it.. and while reading, searching through the net for additional info for interesting nuggets... like... Sparta (think 300), china's era of the warring states (think romance of the three kingdom, which is over-romanticized), rome, greece... and the chronological timeline of how the different parts of the world was evolving at the same time... riveting stuff!! All that for only $9.90... the best things in life are free.. or in this case, really cheap. Hehehe...
*Disclaimer: FYI, I only take the fruit durian.. for some reason... i don't take any byproducts, so no durian cake/sweets/puff/etc....
All About the Grouch
- The Smiley Grouch
- Past forty and excited about reaching this milestone in life. Should I celebrate with an African Safari or head to the Poles for a dog-drawn sleigh ride? Ups and downs, opinions about life and things in general, my country (my beautiful red dot) and oh yah... Left the rat race and started my own business some time back. Still surviving, still having fun and still learning... What's your life story?
2 comments:
Ahahahaha YOU WERE WANTING TO PEE THROUGHOUT THE MOVIE?! XD / you should have just gone you wouldn't have missed much. :P
Do agree with you on some levels, I think the movie was trying to cram too many 'backstories' into one movie. But personally I didn't find it atrociously bad or sparklingly good... just long. (Bad in my book would have to be something more towards "Golden Compass")
And the moral of the story is you should not buy large coke and stick with medium, lol!
My brother thanks you for the cake. It was donated for a brillant cause, so it's not a complete waste. ;) *My verdict is I think 4 seasons' durian better cos more pure durian was used.
Synco.
haha... yah. it was an extremely mediocre... which translates to bad in my opinion.
Ah well, yeah, I shd have peed. but you know how the story was, it seemed conclusive and inconclusive at each round... so I was sorta stranded.. and yah.. no more large cokes (which was a lemon tea btw). haha..
hurhur.. for those who like durian cake... hear hear! Four Seasons is better!
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