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1:28 PM, Monday 4 August 2008 .. Posted in I love movies .. 3 comments .. Link

Movies, movies, movies. Don't you just love 'em?A few weeks ago.. wait, I think it was last 2 weeks.. hehhe.. Anyway, i brought my siblings to go watch the hugely praised batman movie, The Dark Knight. Although at that time, I had already read one review from a bias batman fan, who said that the movie was "freakingly awesome", I wanted to set my own opinions, so I didn't put any high standards for the movie, in fear that it would be disappointing.

First of all, let me say that.. this is the LONGEST movie I have ever watched! Hahahhaha.. Damn it was long. But I have to agree that it was seriously fabulous. Hhaha.. I know, I know.. some might not agree with me (*winks at tex*) Hhehehe.. but personally, I loved it.

Having been a huge fan of the actor, I might be bias in saying that Heath Ledger was incredible as Joker. He was so dark and psychotic, that I literally had goosebumps whenever Joker came on the screen. I loved how he portrayed Joker as a crazy psychopath who does horrific things just for the joy of it. Man, it was scary.

I didn't really connect with Maggie Gyllenhaal though. Hmmm.. I don't know why, but there was something missing. I was also kinda put off by Two-face's make up and Batman's weird made up voice. Although it made batman sound dark and mysterious, he also sounded a but funny.

Hhehe..But the rest was great! They added dialogues of humor and wit. I LOVED Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne. So cool, macho and sophisticated on the outside, but so passionate and loving in the inside *sighh*..

My most favourite scenes:
1. Bruce Wayne bumps into Rachel and Harvey Dent in the restaurant.
2. Bruce and Alfred after they destroyed all evidence of Batman's hideout
3. Joker during his bombing of the hospital, his expression of disappointment of the little destruction it made -- Hahahhahaha!
4. Joker meets Harvey in the hospital, his expression of false regret -- "Hi.."
5. The scene where Bruce attempts to stop a civilian ramming into a police van, and his clueless reaction to Gordon's praise -- "What..? Trying to beat the traffic light?"

I don't really remember that much, but I'll add other favourite scenes when I remember them. A scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the highest), I'm giving this movie an 8! Hehehhe..

Ok, next movie. The Mummy, Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

We (meaning Me, Aimi and Ahmad) went to watch this movie on Saturday. Having seen the previous awesome Mummy movies before -- and loving them, we -- as in I -- was putting my expectations really high for its sequel. Although we knew that Evelyn O'Connell wasn't going to be acted by Rachel Weisz anymore -- which is disappointing coz I LOVE her! -- we hoped that Maria Bello would at least portray her humorous character.

Imhotep was dead (obviously the movie wasn't about him anymore), but Evelyn's brother Johnathan named his club Imhotep, which I found very hilarious. Hahhaha.. I'm going to start with the characters first. Brenden Fraiser was great as usual. He's both so heroic and funny -- as usual. Ive never failed to love his character as Rick O'Connell. Its the witty comebacks that always make me laugh. Hehhe..

Evelyn O'Connell was rather disappointing actually. *Sigh* I miss Rachel Weisz! She brought the character much better. And she was hilarious as this clumsy, enthusiastic librarian in the first movie, and this sexy but no longer clumsy yet still funny mother in the 2nd one. Mario Bello didn't have any of those characteristics. Evelyn wasn't funny anymore, she lacked the enthusiasm and passion. She looked too sophisticated and posh. Hmmm.. was this just me, or did u guys feel the same way?

Alex O'Connell was cute. Hehhe.. Full stop =P Oh okeyy... hehhe.. I cant really compare his characteristics with the previous movie coz at that time, he was just a kid. Now he's all grown up.

Jet Li... Hmmmm.. I don't like Jet Li being a bad guy. I see him as more the heroic type rather than the villain. Again, this is bias coz I LOVE Jet Li. Hehhe =P. Anyways, since Im not into Jet Li being the evil dragon emperor who plans to conquer the world, this character didnt do much for me.

Michael Yeoh's character was cool though, with the forbidden love and immortality thingy going on.

Ahaa.. I missed one of my most favourite characters, Johnathan -- Evelyn's big brother who's mind is always filled with treasures and jewels. Hehhee.. This guy is wonderful!

Ok then, storyline... Hmmm.. It was ok I guess. I dont know why it didnt really thrill me that much. It was interesting.. but it might be the extreme fantasy of it all.. A little bit too much in my opinion. Hmm.. how should I explain this.. Ok ok.. in the first 2 movies, the story was more of human vs. spirit/immortal beings/witch craft. But this movie was more of both sides being magical/witch craft. But the special effects were awesome! Id give you that. Hehhe..

Overall, it was kinda disappointing for me. I'd give it a 4.5

Anyone with other opinions? Do share.

Ok, next.. I just cannot wait for this movie. Coming out in November, the long awaited 6th movie of HP. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Price. Here's its current trailer. Enjoy! =)

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