Day 38 continued - My First Mister (German/American)

 

 

"A 17-year-old girl has a troubled relationship with a 49-year-old man."

 

A wonderful film that's not breathe the classical stereotypes of life. There's a nice conflict between these two characters that truly makes you enjoy the ride of this film. The struggles of the seventeen year old girl is shown not to be a phase she is really struggling as is the 49 year old man who doesn't really live until he meets her. This film has so much heart that you want to see the story continued. This is a wonderful film that I recommend to all ages that can truly understand the struggles of the people in this world.

 

 

4/5

 

 

little info

 

Albert Brooks, who plays the 49 year old man, fought hard for this role because some people didn't think he could handle the seriousness of this role. He is famous for acting and voice acting for instance he was the voice for Merlin the fish in Finding Nemo.

 

Leelee Sobieski, who plays the 17 year old girl, went on to star in Public Enemies (2009), Night Train (2009) and many other tv/movie roles. 

Day 38 - Fatal Ecounter (Korean)

 

"King Jeongjo (Hyun-Bin) attempts to protect his royal powers from the conflict of two factions: Noron and Soron."

 

Visually this movie is great but I felt like they moved the camera too fast in some areas in the movie. Hyun Bin did a great job as a King, he really stood out in the film. I was quite impressed with his range of acting skills. I even enjoyed Ji-min Han's performance it was so different that her other roles. I did like how they didn't rush the film and set a time limit they followed well. The plot could have been a little better, some of the characters could have had more depth. The progression of the film was good and the character development was almost spot on. There is a lot of room of improvement in this film but it has a nice feel to it.

 

3.5/5

 



Day 37 continued - Art Idol (Thai)

"Art is a young boy looking for fame, but he is uncertain if he has the talents for that. Foon, a young girl is completely the opposite of Art. She knows what she wants and is reaching her goal, but she has feelings towards Art, but will Art know it? "

I wasn't a big fan of this movie when I first started to watch but it grew on me. I enjoyed Foon but wish we could have seen more of her world. I hated the character Art until the last half of the movie when he finally discovers his true passion. I like the idea behind the movie and the statement it makes.


2.5/5

Day 37 - Just Do It (Korean)

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rowning in debt and evicted from their house, a family of four comfort themselves with a few drinks at a food cart. The drunken father stumbles off to take a leak and gets hit by a truck. Their saving grace? Insurance! They find themselves with a slightly injured father, a handful of insurance money, and an ingenious new way to get rich quick. One by one, they find new ways to hurt themselves, making enough money to buy their dream house. Their luck almost runs out when an insurance investigator finds out the truth, but with a beautiful daughter and a very loose dressing gown, the family traps him and forces him to marry her. All five of them are determined to get one last big payoff… life insurance. The only question is, who dies? "


Such a boring movie with over the top comedy that makes you roll your eyes rather than laugh. Poor directing and acting also bring this film down. I suggest you skip this comedy

0/5

Day 36 continued - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (French)

"The true story of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby who suffers a stroke and has to live with an almost totally paralyzed body; only his left eye isn't paralyzed."

 

The reviews for this movie are very positive but for me this movie was completely boring with little value. The first few minutes of the film are completely annoying with poor camera techniques. There is no real heart in this film and I felt nothing from or for any of the characters present in the film. It shows us a kind of dull feeling that you really don't want to see. I suggest you skip this film and maybe watch The Intouchables.

 

1/5

 

little info

Johnny Deep was originally casted as Jean-Dominique Bauby but he pulled out because of Pirates of the Carribean At World's End.

 

 The director successfully got the studio to allow her to shot the film in French in order to stay true with the character. She actually learned French in order to make this film.

Day 36 - Destiny (Korean)

 

When a man and woman who first meet their tempers get the best of them as it does the second time they meet and so on. They start to realize maybe its destiny that keeps bringing them together.

 

Not bad honestly but it wasn't that good either. It was a nice take on a love story and I enjoyed watching it. I felt like the direction could have been better but I understand that this was the director's first movie. I liked the interactions between the main characters which was give and take. It was funny to see at times but felt natural. I didn't really like the ending I felt like it was rushed and there was really no drama involved which makes a more good hearted romance film.

 

2.5/5

Day 35 continued - The Coffin (Thailand)

"A young man, and several years later, a woman, undergo a Thai ritual of lying in a coffin, which is supposed to ensure long life and banish bad luck. The ritual is also seen as a solution to fatal genetic diseases and diseases like cancer. The man, Chris, wakes and is brought to the hospital where doctors say he suffers from hallucinations. It turns out that the hallucinations are paranormal visits by his ex-girlfriend and trying to kill him, who dies, along with her child, just when his wife is cured. The woman on the other hand is rid of her lung cancer, however is haunted by her boyfriend, Jack, whom she was supposed to marry. The woman consults an expert in the paranormal, and later Chris, to try to solve her supernatural difficulties."

 

A very confusing horror film that features good and bad English speaking actors. I like the concept of the film but the execution was bad. This is probably one of the worst horror movies I have seen. I suggest you skip this one.

 

0/5