The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a 2013 adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune.

An absolute blast. Director, Wes Anderson's best movie in years, once again he dives us into a enjoyable, imaginative and stylistic world and has us enjoying every minute of it. A hilarious, heartfelt and wickedly loveable adventure with a cant-miss all-star cast who all give great and fun performances. Ralph Fiennes steals the show, he gives an outrageous and joyful performance that shines with the work of Peter Sellers. A grand and brilliant comic performance. Tony Revolori is an absolute delight. Revolori and Fiennes have excellent comic chemistry. Its a gorgeous and wonderfully structured piece of comedy heaven. An old-fashioned screw-ball comedy that's smart, zany and wholly original.

References List:
www.imdb.com/title/tt2278388/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grand_Budapest_Hotel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fg5iWmQjwk

LIVE DIE REPEAT: EDGE OF TOMORROW

Edge of Tomorrow is really awesome! It's easily the best movie of the summer so far and you need to see it. An unlikely mix of Groundhog Day, Black Hawk Down, and Aliens, this is one of the most original sci-fi films of the past decade and makes Tom Cruise's previous film Oblivion, feel like a teaser trailer for this.
The mimics are the coolest aliens since...well, Aliens. The premise is equal parts smart, bizarre, and trippy, all while undermining the cliches of the sci-fi action genre. And let's not forget the actors, especially Cruise and Emily Blunt; you won't see a better action team in any film this year.
Strong characters, a great story, and stellar effects make Edge of Tomorrow a near perfect masterpiece. Director Doug Liman has more than redeemed himself for Jumper, making this the best film he's made since The Bourne Identity.

There is a good bit of humor in the movie and the performances of Cruise and Blunt are spot on, with good supporting work from Bill Paxton, who plays a very hard-headed sergeant.

Though lacking the overall conceptual sophistication of modern time-warping classics such as Looper and Inception, Edge of Tomorrow is still more than capable of applying an unshakable grip upon the viewer from start to finish.

From watching this movie, I would rate this movie 9/10! I really enjoyed every moment of it and would recommend you all to watch it.

Reference list:

• http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/?ref_=nv_sr_1
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlEx9WKHE5s
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_of_Tomorrow_(film)

The Conjuring

The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan,Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star as Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were American Paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting . Their reports inspired the Amityville Horror. The Warrens come to the assistance of the Perron family (Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor), who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse inRhode Island in 1971.

Synopsis

In 1971, Carolyn and Roger Perron move their family into a dilapidated Rhode Island farm house and soon strange things start happening around it with escalating nightmarish terror. In desperation, Carolyn contacts the noted paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, to examine the house. What the Warrens discover is a whole area steeped in a satanic haunting that is now targeting the Perron family wherever they go. To stop this evil, the Warrens will have to call upon all their skills and spiritual strength to defeat this spectral menace at its source that threatens to destroy everyone involved.

Caroline’s view

At 1st October, 2014, a horror movie called ‘Annabelle’ has been on show. However this article is not talking about this horror movie but ‘Conjuring’. ‘Annabelle’ is a prequel of ‘Conjuring’, and they are both related. ‘Conjuring’ is talking about a curse made by a mother, who killed her son and curse to everyone that tried to take their land, afterward suicide. After some years, Perron family with five of their daughter bought the house and planned to live in the house, and the curse came to them. Their dag, Sadie, refused to get into the house and dead next morning with mystery. Afterwards, more horror things happened to this family, such as weird sounds with nobody awake, clapping and laughing in a dark and empty room, which makes this family full of nervous and fears. The family finally need to find Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators, for help and save their family. With plenty of research, they figure out what was happening in this house and told Perron family that they have been cursed and it will last forever, even they move to another place to live. However Carolyn, the mother of Perron family, has been possessed and tried to kill two of her daughter. With help from Ed and Lorraine Warren, two daughters and Carolyn have been saved and suffered from the curse. If you wanna scream, it's a good choice.

Reference list

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conjuring#mediaviewer/File:Conjuring_poster.jpg
• http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457767/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k10ETZ41q5o

National Treasure

Introduction

National Treasure was released in 2004 by Walt Disney Pictures. It is directed by Jon Turteltaub. The story was written by Jim Kouf, Ted Elliot, Terry Rossio, Cormac Wibbeeley and Marianne Wibberley. The starring included Nicolas Cage, Justin Bartha, Diane Kruger and Jon Voight.

Plot

Benjamin Gates(Nicolas Cage) comes from a family of treasure hunters. His grandfather told him the stories about the Templar Treasure when he was a young child, and Ben decided to hunt it himself. Ben discovers the Charlotte, which leads him to another clue that is on the back of the Declaration of Independence. In the process of searching, Ben meets and eventually falls in love with Abigail Chase. Abigail doesn't believe him, but he is determined to prove he is right about the treasure.

At the end, Ben was successfully in discovering the treasure.The following series is National Treasure : Book of Secret.

Rating
I watched this movie and really enjoyed it.  I rate it 8/10.

Referencing

https://www.google.com.au

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Treasure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDxiflW57r4

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368891/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Frozen

INTRODUCTION
Frozen was an amazing movie I watched this year. Frozen was released in Australian movie cinemas on the 26th of December 2013. Frozen uses fantastic story lines and music to captivate many young viewers. I too was captivated by the amazing story line and the fantastic story lines and music to captivate many young viewers. I too was captivated by the amazing story line and the fantastic music in the film. Frozen was directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. The cast consists of voices by Indina Menzel (Elsa), Jonathan Groff (Kristoff), Josh Gad (Olaf), Kristen Bell (Anna) and many other actors and actresses.

PLOT
Princess Elsa who is gifted with magical ice powers suppresses her magic and fears against it due to its powerful yet dangerous nature. One day Elsa and her sister princess Anna host a party in their kingdom, but, Elsa unfortunately traps the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. With environments being frozen and temperatures in Arendelle falling to low temperatures Anna, Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven venture into the mountains to find the frightened Elsa who ran away from Arendelle. In finding Elsa to help stop the eternal winter cursed on Arendelle, Anna and her companions face various dangers in their adventure

In experiencing this movie. I would rate it 9/10. I thought the movie was very entertaining with its cinematics, music and story line. If you haven't watched Frozen yet, I would strongly recommend you to watch it.

REFERENCE LIST
http://www.designbolts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Frozen-Movie-Olaf-HD-Wallpaper1.jpg
http://www.impawards.com/2013/posters/frozen_xlg.jpg
http://www.superbwallpapers.com/cartoons/frozen-24539/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbQm5doF_Uc
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

INTRODUCTION

The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was released on the 10th of July 2014 in Australia and was a phenomenal movie I have watched this year. I expected this movie to be terrible and not live up to expectations of the fantastic sequel "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", however the movie lived to expectations and was amazing. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes uses fantastic story lines and magnificent CGI to portray the apes expressions and make the apes feel real. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was directed by Matt Reeves, and the cast consists of Andy Serkis (Caesar), Jason Clarke (Malcom) & Toby Kebbell (Koba)

PLOT

Since the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is based off events after the Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the story line is based off the post apocalyptic stage of the human race. Caesar and his colony of apes was living peacefully in the mountains before they are threatened by a band of human survivors. This brings war between the two races, the two races prepare for war to determine which of the two races is dominant.

From experiencing this movie, I rate this movie 9/10 and strongly recommend that you should watch this movie as well as the Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

REFERENCE LIST

http://static.squarespace.com/static/53323bb4e4b0cebc6a28ffa2/t/5390716fe4b0d00d4a28a4ba/1401975153940/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2103281/
http://assets1.ignimgs.com/vid/thumbnails/user/2014/04/21/caesar_planet_of_the_apes6427.jpg
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/custom/Embeds/Dawn_Planet_Apes_Split_Two_html.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sHMCRaS3ao

Saving Mr. Banks

 This is an utterly captivating origin story on how the all singing, all dancing, iconic technicolour musical (with bells on) -- Mary Poppins came to be. Saving Mr Banks is perfectly gauged to suit its subject matter - the light touch of Disney and the toughness of Travers, the slickness of Hollywood and the roughness of the Aussie outback.

As with so many American films of late, the acting in Saving Mr Banks is superlative...Tom Hanks presents Walt Disney as a lovable extension of his TV persona while Emma Thompson is the stone-heart whose must inevitably soften.

Though about one of the most undeniably commercial movie companies in history, there's something enjoyably strange about Saving Mr. Banks, and its gallery of unusual characters.

I enjoyed Saving Mr. Banks and would rate this movie 8/10. 

Reference List:

• http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2140373/?ref_=nv_sr_1
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saving_Mr._Banks
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5kYmrjongg

He is just not that into you

He's Just Not That Into You is a 2009 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ken Kwapis, based on the self-help book of the same name by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, which in turn was inspired by a line of dialogue in Sex and the city.

Synopsis

The needy Gigi Haim is a young woman seeking her prince charming somewhere amongst her unsuccessful dates. After dating estate agent Conor Barry, Gigi anxiously expects to receive a phone call from him. However Conor never calls her. Gigi decides to go to the bar where he frequents to see him, but she meets his friend Alex who works there. They become friends and Alex helps Gigi to interpret the subtle signs given out by her dates.

Caroline's view

My friend just recommended me this movie. I am not that into romantic drama, but my friend insisted. So I gave it a shot. Fortunately, this was a good movie. It’s worth for every girl to watch. There is an impressive story line: “A man who wants to make a relationship work will move mountains to keep the woman he loves”, which remind girls, don’t embarrassed yourself if the guy doesn’t call you. But there is a question. If the guy is not interested in you, but you do. If you don’t take any actions, it is impossible for you to have a relationship. So girls, you should think about this. In terms of marriage, this movie also tell us, two people in love will get married, finally. Anna, a cast of this movie, who has been dating the same guy for 7 years and he doesn't want to get married. Because of different view of marriage, they broke up. But when Anna’s father got ill, Neil came to help Anna to do housework and support her. After those things, Neil understood if you love her, give her what she want. Marriage is not a cage, is a security.

Reference list

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He's_Just_Not_That_Into_You_(film)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVlqVHKn2dg
• http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001508/

Matrix

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Introduction
The matrix was released on March 31,1999 in the United Stated. It was produced by Joel Silver.
The starring included Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano. The film received well critics and won four Academy Awards. The praise of its innovation include visual effects, cinematography and its entertainment.

The Plot
The story is  about a man named Thomas Anderson who is also known as Neo who lived in an ordinary life. His computer was hacked and a woman named Trinity seeks him to wait a man named Morphus. Morphus awakens Neo to the real world in which humans are captured by a race of machines. To rebel against machines, Neo must return to the matrix to confront the agents.

Rating
I watched this movie and enjoyed it.  I rate it 7/10.
Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk1KWRknrIQ
http://www.blastr.com/sites/blastr/files/styles/blog_post_media/public/the-matrix-reloaded-50598dafd44bf.jpg?itok=YRj3unHH

Taken

Introduction
Taken is an action film directed by Pierre Morel. It is the first film in the Taken film series and was written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. The starring are Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsy, Holly Valance, Katie Cassidy, Xander Berkeley, Olivier Rabourdin, Gerrard Watkins and Famke Janssen.

Plot
Bryan Mills is a retired agent who left the Central intelligence Agency to live near his daughter Kim in California. Seventeen year-old Kim is the pride and Joy of Bryan. Kim lives with her mother Lenore and her wealthy stepfather Stuart. Kim manages to convince her reluctant father to allow her to travel to Paris with her friend Amanda. When the girls arrive Paris they share a cab with a stranger named Peter and Amanda lets him know that they are alone in Paris. Using this information an Albanian gang of human traffickers Kidnaps the girls. Kim barely has time to call Bryan and give him information. He gets to speak briefly to one of the kidnappers and he promises to kill the kidnappers if they do not let his daughter go free. He travels to Paris to search for Kim.

Reference
https://www.youtube.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taken_(film)
https://www.google.com.au/
http://mikeyb185.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/taken-film.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/Taken_film_poster.jpg
https://www.mightyape.com.au/images/products/20983068/Taken-DVD-Digital-Copy-14459231-5.jpeg