A Journey to a New World: 2012

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Daniel Hudson Burnham Monument

Daniel Hudson Burnham

Burnham Park, Baguio City

Resident Evil: Retribution 5

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Lead actors: Milla Jovovich
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action

Synopsis: The story is a series film of Resident Evil, Alice was captured by the Umbrella Corporation. She was chased by the people under the control of the Red Queen. They are claiming that she's a traitor of the corporation; the rule of thumb is to terminate her as called Project Alice.

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Review:

The film started with the continuation of the last series, the actions showed by Alice (Milla Jovovich) against the people under the control of Umbrella Corporation, including her friend Ally (Jill Valentine). A fast track of the movie shown when the airships crashed into the ship, explosion happened and she fell projected to the ocean.

Waking up from deep sleep, Alice persona changed into a lovely wife of Todd (Oded Fehr) with a deaf daughter Becky (Aryana Engineer). In this setting, the child played being deaf and protraying a remarkable usage of sign language. But the uttering of words seems so clear enough to hear, the real deaf person used to have slurring of speech or stuttering manner.

In spite of the effects done in the film, some viewers might not appreciate the zombies smarter than the traditional lifeless souls in the old days. Other creatures are in goliath-size figures, it seems a bit unscary to watch. It takes the credit of showing the real type of online game. The story had shown the maze-type of escaping from the Umbrella Corporation. For the online players of this online game would be delighted to view in the big screen.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Friday, December 28, 2012

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame de Paris

France

Thursday, December 27, 2012

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

Director: Justin Lin
Lead actors: Lucas Black, Sung Kang, Bow Wow, Brian Tee, Nathalie Kelley
Genre:Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis: A young, easy-go-lucky man Sean Boswell has the passion of drag racing in the neighborhood. He was send to Tokyo by her mom, since she got tired moving from one place to another due to his being troublemaker. Once arrived to Tokyo, he managed to continue his interest in car racing and things turned into a more complicated situation.

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Review:
The film had showed the indifference of having the car races; the plot circulated more in Tokyo. It is quite unrealistic for some part of the scene that they can have races within the area of Tokyo, a very busy country. Although the proper cues delivered in actions, the actors race within the territory of Japan.

It depicts the real scenario of being foreign in an Asian country that includes the culture and language practiced in Tokyo. As Sean Boswell (Lukas Black) portrayed, the language barrier in the school. Though I find it strange, some international school can communicate in English language.

Living with his biological dad (Brian Goodman), Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) had to make an adjustment period. The last option made by her mother (Linda Boyd). Meeting new friend in school: Twinkie (Bow Wow), love interest Neela (Nathalie Kelly), drifter coach Han (Sung Kan) and an opponent named DK (Brian Tee).

I am not sure if the scenes are just to promote the beautiful places of the country or rather focus more on car races over opponents. The moviegoers would be delighted to watch the movie as it showcased the flexibility of genre. There is fast phase of the story; it might be confusing for some viewers. Although the director directed the movie scenes with style, the plots showed the action stunts.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Our Lady of Manaoag Shrine

Our Lady of Manaoag Shrine

Manaoag, Pangasinan

Friday, December 21, 2012

Christmas Tree in the Circle of Baguio

It is a tradition in Baguio City to have Christmas tree in the town proper. Every Yuletide season, the Christmas tree is used to build in the lower Session Road, particularly the tallest pine tree right across the Maharlika. The traditional practice would be break for this year, but they had installed the tree in the circle located in upper Session Road.

For this season, people are so busy buying gifts or any errands for the upcoming Christmas Eve. Walking along the either side of the road going to SM Baguio, you will not miss to see the simple Christmas tree in town.

Reaching to the top, SM Baguio showcased to celebrate the special occasion. In the ground floor, you will be amazed with the beauty of a house in the center of the mall, decorated with Christmas ornaments. Taking photos insight is so refreshing to be reminded how special the season this year.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Yes Man (2008)

Director: Peytoon Reed
Lead actor: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel
Genre: Comedy, Romance

Synopsis: The man with no directions of his life, making oneself no worth. Along the process of isolating himself, the people concerns to his welfare are starting to detach themselves. Not until, he met a guy and introduced the program and everything turns smoothly by saying “yes”. Though he realized that things are not being taken as an advantage, it needs to do a selfless act.

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Review:

Carl (Jim Carrey) acted of being melancholic in dealing with grief over his former wife in the film. Though I find it not convincing in a serious mode, we used to watch his previous movies that is plainly in comedy genre.

Some of the movie lines are not that appropriate for younger generations. Otherwise, the adult would feel anxious watching with kids. Taking into account the theme of the story is being a Yes Man. It feels so strange to say yes to everything. The positive outlook of life cannot always be in this manner.

There is a scene that it will make the viewers feel not comfortable for an old woman to show endearment to Carl. It would be better to admire him as a young fellow, having a golden heart to give free service.

Jim Carrey is far better being a comic person; drama is not suitable for his character. It reflects in the scene the charm as a comedy actor, courting a woman is a typical way of having a sense of humour.

The character of Norman (Rhys Darby) who is Harry Potter fanatic, it seems so strange for Carl's boss to have this kind of passion. He portrays like a geek or nerdy, it can be justifiable to make the story interesting. Moreover, it is a comedy film and doesn't need to have a serious boss.

Zooey Deschanel had portrayed a very charming and the love interest for Carl as Jim Carrey. She really had the looks to make viewers feel the light drama and appeal to be a girl next door image. The voice so natural and bring no doubt of her talent in singing.

Rating: 6 out of 10

Monday, December 17, 2012

Bedtime Stories (2008)

Director: Adam Shankman
Lead actor: Adam Sandler
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: The story of a handyman that brings the fantasy to his life interpreted to bedtime stories as told to his sister's son and daughter.

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Review:

The film showed the typical bedtime stories for the kids, though the story is based on the life of a handyman (Adam Sandler). The story is unrealistic, but the viewers will be delighted to watch with a touched of comedy.

The comedy type of film was so entertaining not only for the children but for the whole family. But for the teen’s level, they may not view the film due to its effects only focusing for children. As Adam Sandler foretells his story, it made the children (Laura Ann Kessling and Jonathan Morgan Heit) participates in creating the bedtime stories. The imagination for the child can relate for having fantasy.

I find it so weird that Mr. Nothingham (Richard Griffiths), the owner of the hotel where Skeeter works as a handyman. He portrayed having a type A personality, so delicate and overdo of being too hygienic person. A typical brat daughter (Teresa Palmer) enjoyed being high class lifestyle in the society.

The actors portrayed the greediness, inconsiderate, extravagant lifesytle, falling in love and being a dreamer. It is a comedy film that made the story so light to watch. The tales of the stories seems so simple and too unrealistic, but the imagination used to picture the interest in children's level of cognition.

Rating: 7 out of 10

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower

Paris

Arc de Triumphe

Arc de Triumphe

Paris

Human Anime in Robinsons

It is fun to witness the human anime, the participants of the Animax Carnival Philippines 2012. Last 9^th of December, I managed to take my chance dropping by in Robinsons Place Manila Midtown Atrium to see the people dressed up in anime. Personally speaking, it is not my passion to play online animated games. But seeing the people dressed into costumes, I was surprised and the places was like a carnival or visit the Toy Land Kingdom.

The participants showcased their animated costumes with pride, as they parade in the venue. The distinct designs were shown in details; children will be delighted to see the different personas as a human anime or manga characters. It is worth to spend the time seeing the cosplayers for the first time.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Automobile

The transportation is the basic necessities in life; the automobiles bring the eagerness to be mobile. It follows the life into moving forward in facing the reality.

The Classic Old-fashion Automobile
The Unique Transportation

Creative Writing

Let the author moves your mind into imagination and feel the story with inner sentiments. The different emotions sway to your satisfaction of reading more stories to tell. The creativeness will bring you to a new world.

A Ghostly Stranger
A Homeless
A Melody in The Genes
Ancestors Tomb Visit
A Painter with No Paint
A Perfect Simple Meal
A Young Woman in Uniform
Baby Lullaby in Hammock
Baby's Mirror Image
Bear in Cable Bus
Christmas House in The Mall
Church with Bells
Death of an Innocent Soul
Demon Horse in the Philippines
Ethnicity in Stone
Fishing in The Lake Park
Flowers Forever
Footsteps in Volunteerism
Friendship in Brotherhood
Garden Lovers in The Backyard
Handshake Style
Hang Out in College Days
How Beautiful are Your Writings?
Human Existence Camouflage
I Can See Stars in Daylight
Joe Bloggs Blogs to Blog Site
Milk on Wheels
Musical Ethnic Blow Instrument
My Eyesight, Hearing and Voice
My Farm in Facebook
My Life is Over
Native Backpack in Baguio City
Nipa House
Pulling Me Down
Rider's Passenger
Serenade The Lovely Lady
Shop The Window Mall
Star Light, Star Bright..
Talk Like a Baby
The Animal World
The Bunk Bed Shook
The Christmas Collections in The House
The Creepiest Daydream
The Day of Birth
The Flight of Stairs
The Joy in Goodwill
The Idiomatic Expression Usage
The Jeep Beeps Passengers"
The Life with Reason in Education"
The Man in North Pole"
The Official Room for Meditation
The Prophecy of Judgment Day"
The Real Circle of Friends
The Sea Creatures
The Simple Beauty
The Vampire in the Philippines
Top 10 Oldest Personal Hygiene
Trees Bear Golds
Type Like a Pro in a Typewriter
Unveil Your Veil
Walk Like a Princess
Weirdest Myths in the Philippines
Why are You Here?

Drinks

Let the drinks be enjoyable in every occasion in life, the quickest available preparation in the midst of having the real celebration.

Barbie Shot

Bonggaye Juice
Brain Damage
Cali
Dirty Martini
Drunk Monk
Firecracker
Frankenstein
Ginger Tea
Green Dublin
Green Samurai
Halo-Halo Tropical
Ice Tea
Jack The Ripper
King Kong
Manila Sunrise
Rottweiler
Shake The Mango
Windsurfer

Festival

The people celebrate the festival in different ways, but with the same principle; that is, to share the blessings and be recognized as one family in the community.

The Flower Blooms Into Perfection
The Longest Milk Fish Grill in The World

Games

It is very traditional games that need to be learning process, and let the children enjoy their childhood. It is the most active way of being healthy. The games that will be treasured, the children can remember even in the golden years.