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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

CAPTAIN AMERICA: The Winter Soldier casts are all set for a great action experince onMARCH 26, 2014

After the Avengers journey in New Your,  Captain America was living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, C.A. becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with Black Widow, to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off assailants sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemies.



The story will likely be in the present day with flashback elements for more period World War II stuff, made baggy enough to refer to more stories in the past of:

■ Chris Evans as Steve Rogers /Captain America

Steve Rogers is a World War II veteran who was enhanced to the peak of human physicality by an experimental serum, frozen in suspended animation, and is now struggling to adjust to the modern world.  Describing his character's adjustment to the modern world, Evans said, "It’s not so much about his shock with technology... It’s more about the societal differences.

He’s gone from the ’40s to today; he comes from a world where people were a little more trusting, the threats not as deep. Now, it’s harder to tell who’s right and wrong. Actions you take to protect people from threats could compromise liberties and privacy. That’s tough for Steve to swallow. Evans received training in parkour,Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, boxing and gymnastics, as the Russo brothers believed that bringing Steve Rogers into the modern day also meant that he had studied and mastered modern fighting styles and techniques.



The story became more exciting with the ensemble table of the following:

■ Scarlett Johansson as
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

A highly trained spy working for S.H.I.E.L.D., who partners with Rogers. Screenwriter Christopher Markus said that Black Widow was a "great contrast" to Captain America, describing her as "incredibly modern, not very reverent, and just very straightforward whereas Steve is, you know a man from the 40s. He’s not a boy scout, but he is reserved and has a moral center, whereas her moral center moves." The Russos added, "She’s a character who lies for a living. That’s what she does. He’s a character who tells the truth. Give them a problem and they’ll have different ways of approaching it. She’s pushing him to modernize, and he’s pushing her to add a certain level of integrity to her life." When asked about Natasha's relationship with Steve,

Johansson said, "By a series of unfortunate encounters, they will be in a situation in which their friendship becomes more intimate. They share many similarities because they live on the defensive without relying on anyone. Also, the two have been working for the government throughout their professional careers. With their friendship they begin to question what they want and what is their true identity.

■ Sebastian Stan as
James "Bucky" Barnes / Winter Soldier:

Steve Rogers' best friend, who has reemerged as an enhanced brainwashed assassin after being thought killed in action during World War II. Winter Soldier has been methodically, almost robotically, following orders for 70 years Stan, who has a nine-picture deal with Marvel Studios including his appearance in The First Avenger, endured five months of physical training to prepare for the role and did historical research stating, "I dove into the whole Cold War thing. Anything about brainwashing Regarding Bucky's transition into the Winter Soldier, Stan said, "You know, the truth of the situation is although he looks very different and there’s different things about him, it still comes from the same person. I think you’ll get to see that no matter what. I think part of my goal here was to make sure that you see an extension of that version but just a different color of that same version in a way. I think he’s still the same guy; he’s cut from the same cloth.

 ■ Anthony Mackie as
 Sam Wilson / Falcon:

An ex-paratrooper trained by the military in aerial combat using a specially designed wing pack. About the role, Mackie stated that he spent five months doing two-a-day workouts and eating an 11,000 calorie per day diet to get into shape for the role. Commenting on Rogers' relationship with Wilson, Evans said, "Meeting Mackie’s character, he used to serve, now he works at the VA counseling guys who come home with PTSD — they connect on that level. I think they’re both wounded warriors who don’t bleed on other people. Cap has no one to bleed on. I think Mackie knows how to handle people like that. … Sometimes when things are bad, trusting a stranger is the way to go.

 ■ Cobie Smulders as
Maria Hill:

A high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who works closely with Nick Fury.


■ Frank Grillo as
Brock Rumlow:

An operative in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s counter-terrorismS.T.R.I.K.E. team.  About the character, Grillo said, "He is a bad ass guy. [He] pretty much beats the shit out of everyone in the movie and that’s really it.

 ■ Emily VanCamp as
Sharon Carter / Agent 13:

A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent assigned to guard Rogers without his knowledge. She had a very complicated relationship with Captain America. Joe Russo said, "We wanted someone that Cap would have an immediate interest in. It had to be a strong-willed person, and we felt that Emily’s work on Revengewas a great test tube for what this character could be. She’s obviously very credible with physicality, she holds the screen really well, and she even looks like the character from the books

■ Hayley Atwell as
Peggy Carter:

A retired officer with the Strategic Scientific Reserve and former love interest of Captain America.

 ■ Robert Redford as
Alexander Pierce:


A senior leader within S.H.I.E.L.D., a member of the World Security Council and an old comrade ofNick Fury. Redford was cast in part as a homage to his roles in 1970s thrillers such as Three Days of the Condor As to what attracted him to the film.

Redford “"I wanted to experience this new form of filmmaking that’s taken over where you have kind of cartoon characters brought to life through high technology’.

 ■ Samuel L. Jackson as
Nick Fury:

The director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Regarding Fury's questionable code of ethics, Jackson said, "Almost everything that comes out of Nick Fury’s mouth is a lie in some sense. He has to ask, is he even lying to himself, too? He has a very good idea of what’s going on but his paranoia keeps him from believing some of it.




●●●●> Additionally, Toby Jones Maximiliano Hernández,Dominic Cooper and Garry Shandling reprise their roles from previous MCU films as Arnim Zola,Jasper Sitwell, Howard Stark and Senator Stern, respectively.
Georges St-Pierre plays Georges Batroc, a mercenary and a master of the French form of kickboxing known as savate.

 ● Chin Han, Jenny Agutter (who previously appeared in The Avengers as a member of the World Security Council)

● Alan Dale and Bernard White were cast as members of Pierce's S.H.I.E.L.D. team.

● Callan Mulvey was cast in an unspecified supporting role in the film.

 ● Stan Lee and Ed Brubaker make cameo appearances.(wikipedia.com)


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Opens March 26, 2014 Wed
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Sunday, March 16, 2014

DIVERGENT - The Most Successful E-Book (to date) is all set at the Bigscreen on March 20

The HarperCollins Publishers most successful e-book to date, in terms of sales and  the Favorite book of 2011 in 2011's Goodreads Choice Awards – DIVERGENT is all set to be shown in the bigscreen on March 20, 2014 in the Philippines and March 21, 2014 in the United States.



Divergent is an upcoming fictional adventure film directed by Neil Burger, based on the debut hit novel of American author Veronica Roth and the first installment in the Divergent trilogy. This story set within a dystopian version of Chicago, wherein the city is divided into 5 factions: Abnegation, meant for the selfless; Amity, meant for the peaceful; Candor, meant for the honest; Dauntless, meant for the brave; and Erudite, meant for the knowledgeable. On a given day each year, all sixteen-year-olds take an aptitude test that will tell them for which faction they are best suited. After receiving the results of their test, they must decide whether to remain with their family or transfer to a new faction.

According to writer Evan Daugherty,  the movie was tough but of equal importance of the love story between Tris and Four played by Shailene Woodley (Tris) and Theo James (Four). It's inherently and inextricably linked to Tris' character journey. There will be plenty of sexual tension and chemistry, but it's important that all of that stuff doesn't just feel like it's thrown in, but that it all helps Tris grow as a character. Other stars included are Zoë Kravitz, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Jai Courtney, Miles Teller, and Kate Winslet. Ansel Elgort will be Shailene Woodley’s brother in this film before they play their roles as lovers in the Upcoming film Fault in Our Stars in June this year.



Author Veronica Roth said about the script of the film:

"Reading a script is a really interesting experience. I'd never read a script before. I was really impressed by how closely it stuck to the general plot line of the book."

Initially budget of the film was $40 million but later Lionsgate increased it to $80 million due to the success of The Hunger Games.  Analyst Ben Mogil said, "Divergent is more similar to Hunger Games in that the company owns the underlying economics and the budget is more manageable.

 Some reviews about the book (Divergent) for additonal ideas on how the book was received since the film was not shown yet: In a review in The New York Times, Susan Dominus wrote that it was "rich in plot and imaginative details", but also that, compared to other such books in the same genre as the Hunger Games trilogy, it did "not exactly distinguish itself".  Kirkus Reviews said it was "built with careful details and intriguing scope".Common Sense Media commented on the book's "deep messages about identity and controlling societies" and on the "unstoppable plot that's remarkably original". It was rated 5 out of 5 stars and given an age 12+ rating.  (wikipedia.com)



Divergent started Filming in Chicago in April 2013 and ended on July 16, 2013. Post-production work began after filming concluded.  In July 18 2013 Lionsgate announced that the film will be released in IMAX format.

Last May 7, 2013, Summit Entertainment revealed that a sequel, related on Insurgent, is already in the works. Brian Duffield, was announced to write the script.The sequel is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2015. The third film, based on Allegiant, is scheduled for March 18, 2016.  Neil Burger will not return for the sequels and was replaced by  Robert Schwentke for the next installment.

Opens March 20, 2014
In PH Cinemas
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Monday, March 10, 2014

NON STOP (Movie Review) Insanely Compelling and Extremely Thrilling

The NON STOP movie was a destruction of the idea that all Liam Neeson action movies are alike and also a proof that if it is a Liam Neeson action flick it is extremely thrilling and insanely good.



NON STOP
was a mystery -thrilling film that happened on a flight from New York City to London. The tension started when U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of text messages from an unknown passenger instructing to transfer $150 million into his bank account, if he fails to comply and secure the money, he threatened to kill one passenger every 20 minutes. With over 150 passengers and crew members, Bill Marks should find the way to solve the mystery and uncover the motives of the culprit.

The newest 2014 Oscars best supporting actress Lupita Nyong'o is also included in the stellar cast joining the beautiful and outstanding Julianne Moore and Michelle Dockery

Reminder:
Non-Stop is not a sequel nor related to the movie TAKEN and UNKNOWN, with lesser action sequences but it has the cognate amount of energy and tension that was trully heart-stopping and worth watching!

It was an insanely compelling action film that can dash you at the edge your seat while wobbling your mind and leaving you breathless:)


Still showing in PH Cinemas

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

300 : Rise of an Empire (Movie Review) Bloody yet Visually Dazzling, Exciting Exceptional Epic

I fell inlove with it's dark yet exceptional Cinematography, it was visually dazzling even with too much blood and war.It was created in such manner that the audience would really enjoy the real 3D and IMAX admission.


It was a bloody masterpiece but was deviated from being too dreadful. It was created for audience to get hooked and engaged even with all the gory encounters.

The movie centers on General Themistocles of Athens and Artemisia I of Caria, as well as Xerxes I of Persia, and Gorgo, Queen of Sparta. But Artemesia played by Eva Green was the outstanding character, Green made a remarkable villain performance. The Battle of Salamis - naval war between Themistocles and Artemisia troops had the most thrilling scenes, the dumbfounding water battle tactics between both parties were created with so much thrill and excitement leading to getting hooked and asking for more.



The film was heart wrenching but engaging, few times I was at the edge of my seat and a lot of times shunning, thingking I might got struck with something deadly from the scenes. It was an action fantasy film that doesn't need stellar casts to showcase brilliance at the bigscreen .


Now Showing in PH Cinemas


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Warner Brother Pictures Philippines
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Mr. Peabody and Sherman (Movie Review) Surprisingly Geeky and Engagingly Witty

Present day animated films created in 3D format are more focus on visual entertainment. We cannot hide the fact, that vibrant colorful festive images are more amusing to the kids resulting to few cartoon films nowadays, focusing on the content to give out delightful experience to the audience of all ages.


Mr. Peabody and Sherman was actually a proof that not all animations are just for visual feast. The movie is about a hyper-intelligent dog, Mr Peabody, and the young boy, Sherman, he adopts. The movie was surprisingly geeky, it was informative without being boring. The plot involves large amounts of time traveling in which Sherman learns about everything from the French Revolution to the fall of Troy, Egyptian marital rites to Leonardo da Vinci's painting technique and the Greek warriors.


It was an engaging witty story that kids and kids at heart would trully enjoy. A delightful experience and at the same time an entertaining snitcher of our affluent history. Fun and fast paced film but creator did not forget affixing a heart on it.


Opens in Philippine Cinemas
MARCH 6 THURSDAY


Distributed by:
20th Century Fox Philippines
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