Fighting 2009

no one would ever guess i would watch a movie like "Fighting". and yes, it is about fighting, underground fighting. this movie was not even on the top of my "to-watch-list" because i knew what kind of movie it will turn out to be- simple story, predictable plot and ending. having an urge to watch just about any movie after class today, i found out that there is limited choices for the 2 pm screening slot. Not planning to wait for extra two hours for 17 Again, i made an impulse decision at the counter (it was exactly 2pm that time), and chose Fighting over Drag me to Hell and a Hindu movie.

for the past few weeks, i watched X-men Wolverine, Star Trek, Angels and Demons, Terminator Salvation, almost all summer blockbusters. xD thus my choice for movie of the week is down to a few not so well received movies.

It turned out that, I liked "Fighting" afterall. not because of the actors, but because it is so simple that i liked it. The movie totally reflects the majority of the people living a hand to mouth existence. "I NEED MONEY" was what the main character Channing Tatum always had in mind. "I NEED MONEY" is what they all yearn for, not to be really wealthy, but at least, a secure income that can feed their young, and in the case of Channing Tatum, to prove that he has IT (as an inborn street fighter).
It not only portrays the realistic life of New Yorkers (not the white collars or blue collars, but those who live a life similar to the pirated CD peddlers/ Toy peddlers/ Gadget peddlers we have in our country).
unsurprisingly, this movie were granted the smallest theatre (cinema 5), and there were barely 15 audience at the 2pm slot (in comparison with Hannah Montana, Monster vs Alien, Night in the Museum 2 which was FULL). it is understandable, because people look for something that can take them away from the realistic side of the world, even for just a few hours. movies like Fighting, that portrays almost REAL life situations, won't get a second look at this movie.

from a rating of ten, i would give this movie a 5/10. it's a good try.

Movie Heroes

Movie Heroes...


i just love Aragorn no matter what you all say!! and yes i like this character more than Legolas! ^^

all thanks to Bryan, who reminded me of the saviour of human race (whether from the view of capitalism or totalitarianism or not)

银幕英雄的英姿总是让人那么的陶醉~
相信有好多观众都希望自己拥有众英雄们的超能力或能耐~ 拯救世界、改变世界。。。
回归现实，其实未必要拥有超能力才能够成为英雄。
大家都可以是其他人生命中的英雄。。 只要能为他人帮上一点绵薄之力，也能够为他们带来一些些正面的改变。。
各个定义都是我们自己设下来的~
英雄，你我也可以当。。
one simple act might change the life of others.
even normal people like you and I can do it.
it depends on whether you have the faith.
and whether you are willing to lend a hand to others.

some superheroes are pretty cute eh.. xD