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Quantum of Solace Preview

Release Date: November 14, 2008

Runtime: 1h 46m

Director: Marc Forster

Genres: Action, Spy, Adventure

Cast: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini

Rated: [ PG-13 ] intense violence and action, some sexual content



I would like to introduce you to the latest chapter in the Bond Movie Series: Quantum of Solace.

My favorite Bond has always been Pierce Brosnan, and when Daniel Craig was given the chance to play 007 in Casino Royale, in 2006, I didn't like him at all. In his second movie as Bond, Daniel Craig is developing this image of a vengeful and cynical Bond never seen before. This might turn against him but I think it's a good thing, because he is making it his own, and this may help him stand out and make it into the Bond hall-of-fame.

Quantum of Solace will manage to have one of the darkest plots and 007 agent in any of the series along with the James Bond Seal, that will guarantee overflowing action and suspense content that fills the audiences with glee and gives them a bang for their buck!

Definitely looking forward to see this one.


-Smaug


Want to find out more?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_of_Solace
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/quantum_of_solace/
http://www.fandango.com/quantumofsolace_113939/movieoverview

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Cow & Worm Showcase

Release Date: Feb 28, 2008

Runtime: 1m 39s

Director: Mauricio Garcia-Montes

Genres: Friendship, Stop-Motion Animation

Cast: Cow, Worm, Human Boy

Rated: [ G ] all audiences

I wanted to make a blog about this animation film i made. It's more like a short movie, but a movie alas. The type of animation is called stop motion, which basically consists of taking inanimate objects and animating them by positioning- take a picture- change position- take a picture- etc... this process took about 9 hours and in the end there were over 500 pictures to put together and edit.

The whole process, including pre-production (creating storyboard, characters, and set, which were all my original concepts) and post-production (editing, cleaning, etc), took a bit over 12 hours, and it was kind of strenuous, but I was so into it that the hours just flew by and it definitely totally worth it in the end. I am happy with the outcome and I want to thank for the help of two classmates (I can't remember their names anymore) that helped me by taking the pictures after i would position the characters, helping in the making of the human boy and some of the background. Music Credits go to Patrick Watson - Luscious Life.

If you want to see it and find out what it's all about then click on the picture at the top or follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzNt_PaMIes

Enjoy and let me know what you think of it!

-Smaug

Want to find out more?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzNt_PaMIes

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Braveheart ( 10/10 )

Release Date: May 24, 1995

Runtime: 2h 57m

Director: Mel Gibson

Genres: Adventure, Drama, War

Cast: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCornack, Brendan Gleeson

Rated: [ R ] blood, violence and some sexual content/nudity

Braveheart is hands down my favorite film of all time. The Movie is just mesmerizing. Every aspect of it is flawless and proves it by winning 5 Oscars and not to mention the obscene amount of other nominations.

The movie made such a great impact when I first saw it at the early age of 13 years old, the fact that the good guy dies at the end was a concept i hadn't seen or experienced before in any other movie or cartoons, and I think the fact that he dies makes his message all the more important and stronger. Oh, and I also have to mention that I had not really understood the pain of his death until I saw it at an older age, it was only THEN I could admire the tragedy and great deal of suffering he must have felt during those final torture scenes.

To know that such great passion can exist within a human being is uplifting. It truly makes life magical in every aspect. Sometimes you just realize how full of life, love, passion, and energy you are, this movie will definitely twist all sorts of feelings and by the end you will not stop thinking of FREEEEDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!

-Smaug

Want to find out more?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braveheart

http://www.fandango.com/braveheart_825/movieoverview

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RockNRolla Preview

Release Date: October 8, 2008

Runtime: 1h 53m

Director: Guy Ritchie

Genres: Action Comedy, Caper, Crime

Cast: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Mark Strong, Idris Elba

Rated: [ R ] persuasive language



Ohhhhhh my beautiful RockNRolla, I can't wait to watch you. Here are the reasons why:

1. Guy Ritchie's Snatch bursts with explosive action, plot and humor. Now he presents us with what seems to be another roller coaster of a film: RockNRolla.
2. It's a mafia movie! I am not completely sure what this movie is all about but it seems to be a witty crime, mafia blockbuster.
3. I see myself slowly becoming a Gerard Butler fan because of his acting, which i enjoyed in 300 and P.S. I love you, and mostly because of the selection of films he stars in.

I was talking to a friend the other day and I mentioned how great this movie will be. He responded negatively saying how he didn't want to go to the movies to watch a film about Rock and Roll. I laughed out loud and gave him a better picture of what this movie is about. I know this will be one hell of a ride!

-Smaug


Want to find out more?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RocknRolla
http://www.fandango.com/rocknrolla_113212/movieoverview

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Doomsday ( 7/10 )

Release Date: March 14th, 2008

Runtime: 1h 45m

Director: Neil Marshall

Genres: Sci-Fi Action, Action

Cast: Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Adrian Lester, Alexander Siddig, David O'Hara

Rated: [ R ] strong bloody violence, language and some sexual content/nudity

Doomsday is the kind of movie that takes you by surprise. It appeared in theaters out of nowhere and the plot of the movie itself throws you off balance here and there.

It starts with the generic virus taking over the generic capital city and zooms into the potential Armageddon and complete destruction of the human race UNLESS an antidote is found in one of the previously affected cities with remaining survivors. Captain Eden Sinclair (Rhona Mitra) and a small group of elite personnel are assigned to find survivors and with them, the cure to the virus.

What's interesting about Doomsday is that it has a fresh approach to the whole apocalyptic virus genre. It clashes Medieval settings with destroyed post-apocalyptic scenarios. I personally loved the concept of having a modern soldier fighting a Medieval Knight, while keeping the plot as realistic as possible.

Even though the movie has a couple of twists here and there, it flows nicely which should guarantee a fun and enjoyable ride.

-Smaug

Want to find out more?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomsday_(film)

http://www.fandango.com/doomsday_109234/movieoverview

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