The Purge Anarchy (2013)
The U.S government mandated an annual purge which enables every citizen to
kill anyone out on the street (for 24 hours) once the purge hour
begins. I know it sounds really crazy but whoever thought of
this movie has a ridiculously dysfunctional mind. Nonetheless, it was
never boring.
The Awkward Moment (2014)
Bestfriends Jason (Zac Efron) and
Daniel (Miles Teller) agreed to not get into any
commitment/relationship with women (only flings and booty calls). Mikey (Michael B. Jordan), the only married guy in their bunch
started to have marital problems thus advised he should join in their
quest to not get romantically attached to someone. In the end they
eventually failed and all ended up being in a serious
relationship except Mikey because he got his wife back/regained his
marriage.
The Giver (2014)
I don't know what's up with either post
apocalyptic, Dystopian, Utopian kind of flicks nowadays. They're just
growing in numbers. Anyways, this is another movie adaption from a
book of the same title by Lois Lowry. The story is about 'sameness' and
'equality.'
Jonas
was chosen to become the
Receiver of Memory, someone who
stores all the past memories of the era prior to Sameness (what the current society is called) thus, he would be useful when it comes to decision-making since he stores history. In this
Utopian society, everyone adheres to rules thus privacy is out of the
question because all households have an intercom to easily track
those who disobey
the rules. It was fun at first because of the order in the society and all but later on, I realized how demented things would be without chaos and opposition.
The Maze Runner (2014)
As oppose to The Giver's 'Utopian' society, The Maze Runner is 'Dystopian' which mean there's still order
and structure however everything is allowed to decay and all the ugly
extremities there is for the benefit of some, there's no equality.
The setting is called the Glade,
enclosed in tall walls wherein no one can find the way out.
Every month, a
new boy is sent through an 'underground service elevator' with no recollection of his past life and is only able to recall his first name. The Gladers all tried to find
their way out but no luck. No one survives the maze because a techno-organic alien called Grievers live there and once stung you're dead.
In the end, the maze runners succeeded and defeated
the Grievers which seemed to be the hindrance for them to find the way out from the Maze. Once out, they entered a laboratory where almost all
scientist are already dead. They later on learned that the earth was
hit by solar flares resulting to incurable virus of which some
were immune and some weren't and they were used as experiments.
They also found the experiment was a success and as the helicopter
carrying all of them ascends they found out that the maze is nothing but a vast deserted area.
The Hunger Games, Catching Fire (2013)
Another Dystopian movie based from
Suzanne Collin's novel of the same name and the book after The
Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.
Katniss Everdeen and Peeta
Mellark returns to District 12 after winning the 74th
Hunger Games. Later on President Snow visits Katniss and warns that
her actions seems to incite rebellion across districts thus she needs
to redeem herself and divert the district's attention to her and
Peetra's love affair. The two were mentored by Haymich Abernathy and
was advised to keep their love affair 'show' going. They later on
publicly announced their engagement at the Capitol.
Then came the 3rd Quarter Quell, a
special Hunger Games which occurs every after 25 years wherein
winners from previous hunger games will play but there's a different
twist to the rules of the game. The previous winners were enraged as
to why they were returned back to the game.
Let me fast forward, Peetra announced
that Katniss is pregrant thus the audience fume mad and that the game
must stop because of Katniss' condtion. The Quell pushed through despite the so called 'pregnancy.' A lot of challenges went wherein majority
of the district victors died. Peetra almost lost his own life after
he was electrocuted but was fortunately revived by Finnick, with whom
Katniss couldn't trust. She found they were inside an arena, shot the
arena forcefield with an arrow which brought about major destruction. Katniss was
taken to an aircraft and afterwards attacked Haymitch after
overhearing that Peetra was not rescued. Katniss found through Gale
that District 12 is gone.
I love the special effects really and
even though I wasn't able to watch Part I, I actually liked this
movie because of Katniss' rad costumes especially the wicked wedding
gown. I don't know what the hell is Lenny Kravitz doing in this movie
though but what the heck I guess If I don't him as 'the' Lenny
Kravitz then I could possibly mistake him for a real hollywood actor not a
rockstar.
The Longest Week (2014)
Conrad Valmont (Jason Bateman), born
with a silver spoon being the son of the Valmont Hotel owners, unemployed
and was evicted from their very own hotel which already served as his
home. He technically disinherited by his parents I think because he's
old and he needs to learn to fend for himself. As a child Conrad's
parents travel the world leaving him behind under the care of the
hotel employees. In the subway Conrad saw Beatrice and was instantly
attracted to her. Beatrice wrote her number on a ripped page of this
book she's reading.
Homeless and unemployed Conrad crashed
in his best friend's apartment Dylan Tate who happens to be an
artist. Beatrice happened to be already dating Dylan (yes, what a
coincidence) and happened to be a model as well. Beatrice likes
Conrad more than Dylan.
The two had this love affair behind
Dylan's back. Conrad told Dylan about it and he was kicked out of
Dylan's flat. Conrad went to Beatrice since he's homeless again and
admitted he's broke. Fast forward, Conrad and Beatrice had an
argument, Conrad was hit by a truck, he survived though.
Conrad finally finished the book he's
been writing for ages, the book became a success.
He and Beatrice got back together but
Conrad finally learn how to live life as an adult without any aid
from his rich parents.
This movie is a classic. I thought
t'was boring but it was done quite beautifully that you wouldn't even
notice how boring it is really. I liked it though. I even noticed
that Jason Bateman can dance haha.
The 'F' Word a.k.a What If (2013)
Main character Wallace (Daniel
Radcliffe), a med school drop out, with a terrible job and resides at
his sister's apartment. Wallace was forced by his friend Allan to go
to a party and later on met Allan's cousin Chantry. The two talked
after Chantry saw Wallace playing with fridge magnets (made out of
words). He walked her home and later on found that Chantry has a
boyfriend. Chantry gave Wallace her number but he decided not to call
her.
They met again at a movie theater after
Chantry's BF was a no show so she went alone instead and what a
coincidence Wallace was there too. They had dinner and chit chat.
Chantry learned that Wallace was cheated on by her ex girlfriend.
Wallace met Chantry's BF Ben who works
for the United Nations. Ben fell out of the window after Wallace
accidentally bumped him whilst trying to find a cure for his eyes
badly squirted by onion's juice I think. I actually noticed that Ben
is kinda weird. To make the long story short Ben flew to Dublin due
to a job commitment. Chantry decided to fly to Dublin to see Ben but
she later on found that Ben will be extending his stay and is looking
forward to possibly staying for good in Dublin. Chantry broke up with
Ben. Chantry's relationship with Wallace though went deeper than
friendship although she wouldn't acknowledge the fact that she's also
falling for him.
Chantry and Wallace did not see each
other after Chantry accepted a job offer in Taiwan.
Wallace continued med school.
Little did we know Wallace followed
Chantry in Taiwan, proposed to her and yes the two ended up getting
married.Oh wow. What a long and winding road.
Ok, enough of Utopia and
Dystopia and let's go for love stories.
If I Stay (2014)
I could watch this movie
over and over and I mean it. I like this flick a lot actually
although it's tragic. Another movie adaption from this novel of the
same name by Gale Forman. Movies derived from books are just good.
Ok, so Mia Hall (Chloë
Grace Moretz) grew up with bohemian parents. Her Dad used to be a
rocker/band member and quit his band to have a real job as a teacher
after the birth of her younger brother Teddy who she thinks is the
reason why her Dad quit his band.
The movie's chronology is
fragmented as it used flash backs every now and then.
Mia became passionate
playing cello as a kid thus her parents hired a music teacher to
enhance her musical prowess. Later on when she was still little her Dad sold
his own guitar to buy her a cello.
One day Adam Wilde, an
upcoming rock star who studies at the same school heard Mia playing
cello from outside her classroom. He then instantly fell in love
with her and pursued her. Mia liked Adam, although he's a little
older than her. Adam was in good terms with Mia's family not because he's
also a musician like her Dad but because she showed how affectionate he is with Mia.
Suddenly tragedy strucked
the Hall family. One their way to visit the grandparents house one
snowy day, their car collides to an upcoming truck and this is when
Mia's astral journey starts.
Mia's life came to her in
fragmented past from how her and Adam met etcetera. After senior
high school Adam decided to leave town because his band got signed to
a label and that's when their relationship went rocky due to frequent
music engagements/travels.
One night whilst Mia is
having dinner with her family, her grandpa advised why not she
audition for Julliard, a prestigious music school. Mia at first was
reluctant but she eventually decided to apply for Julliard later on.
Mia told Adam about Julliard they had a fight because Adam felt
disregarded after not having to consult him beforehand. In the long
run Adam realized how selfish of him to stop Mia from pursuing what
she loves the most, playing her cello. He paid Mia a visit later on
and even created a replica of Julliard Hall's ceiling in her bedroom
so she could get used to it prior to her audition. The two were able
to patch things up until the accident happened. Mia went into a coma
but her astral self travailed thus she saw everything that happened
at the hospital, from her grandpa crying near her whilst her body
lays in a coma telling her how proud of her he was while watching her
as she auditions for Julliard and how he regret it that he never told
her son (Mia's dad) how proud he was of him as well back during his
band days. Mia finally learned that Adam wrote a song for her whilst
at the hospital, the later even sang it as Mia listens without Adam
knowing Mia's astral self yonders.
Mia lost her entire
family due to the accident, the last to go was Teddy.
The movie ends as Mia
wakes up from coma.
This movie will set you
to tears if you're a little emotional because it's just really sad
but yeah that is life's harsh realities, you lose those people you
love sometimes because no one's ever ready for death anyways?
This is a must watch, if
you believe in the power of love go watch this flick.
My favorite part? At the bonfire when Adam played Today (Smashing Pumpkins)
acoustic version which happened to be one of my favorite songs and it even got better when Mia infused cello to it.
The whole crowed sang
along. It was epic.
The Theory of Everything (2014 Film)
Adapted from the memoir
Travelling to Infinity:
My Life with Stephen by Jane Wilde Hawking.
A true story.
Stephen Hawking, a geek who studies astrophysics met
Jane Wilde, a fellow student at Cambridge University who is studying
literature at a party. Jane left Stephen her numbe but
he was not able to call her because he was so busy. The two met again
at a bar and that's when their liking for each other flourished.
Unfortunately, Stephen was afflicted by motor neuron
disease which means although his brain will remain unchanged, his
muscles will soon be uncontrollable and soon will be unable to walk,
talk, swallow or do things on his own. He was given two years to
live. Jane was heartbroken after seeing how Stephen's condition
slowly deteriorates. Jane marries Stephen, had a child one after
another and even surpassed the two years despite his condition. Stephen even finished his doctorate degree with flying colors.
Jane's mother told her to
join the church and be busy with other things which she eventually
did. Jane met Jonathan, a pianist at the church choir. Jonathan and
Jane became good friends. Jane hired him to be her son's piano
teacher. Jonathan was a widower and he's a good guy, he often helped
Jane in taking care of Stephen but things took a different turn when
Stephen's parents suspected Jonathan for fathering Stephen and Jane's
last baby because of Stephen's worsening motor ability. Jane
dismissed the accusation right away as there's no veracity to it.
Jane and the kids went on
camping without Stephen one day, the supposedly camping turned awry
when Stephen was rushed to the hospital whilst watching a concert
in Bordeaux. The doctors told Jane that Stephen needs a
tracheotomy, which will leave him unable to speak. She tells them to
operate anyway because she strongly believes Stephen will be able to
surpass it.
Jane bought a spelling
board for Stephen to help him communicate and eventually hired
Elaine, a helper who became really patient with Stephen. Elaine and
Stephen went along really well. Stephen soon receives a computer with
a built-in voice synthesizerr and used this to write his very own
book called A Brief History of Time, it became an international
best-seller afterwards.
Stephen fell in love with
Elaine and took her to the States to receive an award, he asked Jane
for a divorce. Jane although heartbroken agreed as she's already in
love with Jonathan. The two married. Jane and Stephen nevertheless became good friends.
This is a very good film,
also a must watch. Cheers to the power of love.
Anddddd this wraps up my movie bloggie for
now! I'll try to write more when I'm bored.
