Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

I didn't expect that there will be another sequel to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Maybe I didn't know that there many series to the book or maybe I didn't read it because its a children's book.

However, after watching the first two, the show can be quite enjoying. It's very much like Malcolm in the Middle, less weirdness yet enjoyable and easy to relate.

Same kind of story just a different scenario, it's just relatable for the a family movie.


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Frankenweenie

Another stop motion film for the year and this is by Tim Burton. Still with his gothic genre and still I grew bored.

Visually, the goth scene is typically Burton but the story is slightly interesting the others, it's funnier. Closely related to the original Frankenstein, Frankenweenie is a bit of a spoof.

I can't recall the name but one of the girl character is freakily funny. Igor, the hunchback is around and irritating.

Frankenweenie is really a freak show gone wrong with many known spoof but it's just a giggle and nothing of the ROFL.

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Resident Evil: Retribution

Somehow it is a must to catch this many sequel of the beloved gaming franchise. Recently, I've watched the animation but it has no direct connection to the RE: Retribution. Then again, the movie has no direct connection to the game.

Retribution takes off directly after Apocalypse. The opening credit was uniquely amazing (even though it has been commonly used) but after the credit is over, whatever that you've watched seems to quick. Back again is Milla Jovovich as Alice, Michelle Rodrigues character (Rain) and Jill Valentine. There are other known characters from the game franchise but they seem like a smaller role,

This time round, the action sequences are better but like most sequel, the storyline is very bland. I've stopped playing at RE:4 hence a bit unfamiliar with the characters. The line-up of enemies are quite vast with seekers, zombified soldiers and the thing-with-the-axe (featured in Apocalypse which look similar like the boss from Silent Hill). The fight sequence with the thing-with-axe got interesting when there's 2 of them and the seeker seems to huge than the game (or is there a huge seeker in the game that I'm not aware of).

Overall, expect a great sequence and the lovely kick-ass Alice. Storyline line is typically bland. Stick to the action and the game references for satisfaction.

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Life of Pi

I've been yearning to read the book for the longest time but sadly I still have not managed before the movie releases. I took my chances and went without reading.

Directed by Ang Lee, the novel adapted movie was a visual magnificent. The beauty of life and survival, and most notably Richard Parker. Even in the bare vast ocean, Ang Lee managed to captivate me with beautiful visual of the ocean and the chemistry of Pi Patel and Richard Parker.

For those who've read the book, the scene of plankton and jelly fish is truly beautiful. No to forget the calm sea reflecting the fluffy clouds of day and the million stars of nights. Even though I wished to experience such scenery, being shipwrecked is not one of them.

The story is captivating too. The film is great and I would expect the book would be better or as similar to the movie. If it's similar, Ang Lee did a perfectly good job. Some point it's humorous, some beautiful and some remarkable. Though what I love is the twist at the end, there were 2 stories being told of the life of Pi after the shipwrecked and both are similarly gelled. You'll wonder which is the true one, the exuberant tale of Pi with Richard Parker or the other.

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Ted

When I was little, I do remember having toys that I love (I wasn't the bookworm kind of kid back then - it was only recent). I don't really have a soft toy but I have tons of action figures like MASK, Ghostbusters, Starcom etc (every adult guys dream now). Thank god they didn't sprung into life like Ted.

After a fateful wish, Ted came to life and became bestfriend to owner John (Walberg). The world was astound by the miracle and Ted became a star but still faithful to John. As John and Ted grew older, think of it as the rise and fall of Macauley Culkin.

It's quite surprising how a cuddly teddy bear became obnoxious and crude. For godsake, how could a dickless teddy bear able to have sex. Even humping can turn into a lustrous experience. Really?

Overall, the show started fine but as the show progresses, it was foretelling.

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