Christmas Movie Marathon

Christmas isn't more about opening the presents under the Christmas tree. For me, it was to catch up with the biggest blockbuster movies of the year; the most sought after show, the most anticipated display on the big screen ... Forget 'bout Transformer 2: ROTF and G.I Joe! Yup, it is Avatar alongside Bodyguards and Assassins that steal the headline to sum up the year 2009. Two shows in two days, watched them with my buddies ... Cool :)

Rumors had said this movie took a total of 15 years to produce. Due to lack of technology years back, the production of Avatar was postponed until today. The storyline is simple, straight forward. Each character has its role of its own, well-defined with clear purposes. The plot of the story is an amazement, led by hero Jack Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). Overall, it is a great movie to watch filled with awesome graphics and animation and actions packed. I suppose to watch Avatar's 3D, but then, the cineplex was so congested that I had to settle with normal Avatar. Oh well ... Still worth a word, man! 3 hours long show, woah ...

Rating: 9/10

Named as Shi Yue Wei Cheng (The Bodyguards and Assassins) centers around the fight for revolution in imperialism China. Set during the last period of Qing Dynasty (1900-an), a group of revolutionists with the inspiration of Dr Sun Yat Seng (Sun Wen) fought to topple the weak Qing Dynasty in order to form a new democracy government, thus, re-witting a new piece of history. Plenty of main characters involve include Donnie Yen (The Gambler/Policeman), Leon Lai (The Beggar), Tony Leung Ka Fai (The Editor) and Nicholas Tse (Ah Si). If you are a fan of kick-the-ass action with cool stunts and extreme martial arts skills, here it is, this movie is a must watch! Don't be surprised to see blood flowing out, splashing apart as if the blood of fountain. Bruises and cut, blood and scars, kill and survive, politic assassinations and spirit of nationalism were themes for this movie. Good show ... At least, it serves to remind us of the hardship and sacrifices of all the nationalists who fight for human rights and the formation of new political system in a country. Close to 3 hours show also, nevertheless, it is another thumb-up movie!

Rating: 8/10

So, what 'ya waiting for?
Head to nearest cinema and go go go; watch the movies ...
They are more than worth a single cent you pay for the show.
Fill your year on high with
the joy and blessing!
Merry Christmas again :)

Cheers,
KeithK :)