[REVIEW] The Intern (2015)

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This film combines the two actors and actresses of different generations. Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro

Synopsis:

Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) 70-year-old retiree in felt empty his life. He decided to follow the senior intern program at About That Fit owned by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). As the running time, they develop bond of friendship between them.

Remember the Devil Wears Prada? Well this time Anne Hathaway becomes the big boss, but not as bad as in Devil Wears Prada of course. The film is very sweet and warm. Not much conflict or excessive drama. This film makes the conflict is highly relevant to the real world, especially the world of work. Suitable watched with your colleagues.

Robert De Niro usually plays tough guy, acting as an old man who is quiet, wise and sensitive. He looks so adorable. Unexpectedly he was able to build a good chemistry with Anne Hathaway as a friend. I always smile with their interactions.

Does not always require a complicated and hard story to make a good movie. The intern proves that light and simple story can captivate audience

My Rating

80%

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[REVIEW] Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

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Every success animation, comes a sequel

Synopsis: Dracula opens Hotel Transylvania for humans yet another conflict arises in that hotel. Mavis, Dracula’s daughter gave birth to a son named Dennis. Dennis did not show signs of being a vampire and makes dracula worry.

Overall, the story of the hotel transylvania not too good. Too much humor and making this film boring. This movie has repeated joke that is not funny anymore towards the end of the film. Too much slapstick comedy too. I prefer a minion compared this film

Adam Sandler as the voice of Dracula is able to make us laugh with his made-up European accent. The voice in the film is reminiscent of the movie Grown Ups. The film also stars Selena Gomez as the voice of Mavis.

Although the story in this film is not so good, it has very impressive animation techniques. Dennis looks so adorable. It looks like the market for this movie is only for children and less can be enjoyed for adults

My Rating

50%

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[REVIEW] Space Jam (1996)

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In the 90's, Michael Jordan is the hero we all because of his basketball ability are phenomenal. Everyone in the world knows who Michael Jordan.

Synopsis:

Bugs Bunny etc threatened by a group of aliens to become attractions in Moron Mountain on their planet. Bugs Bunny challenge them to play basketball. But the aliens steal the NBA player's capabilities and make their bodies to be much larger than the Looney Tunes characters. Bugs then need the help of Michael Jordan so that they can win the game.

For children, this film is extraordinary. In addition to Michael Jordan factor, of course, because of the uniqueness of the Looney Tunes characters, which until now still favored by adults. I myself watch this movie because he wanted to see the funny behavior Bugs Bunny and his friends.

Obviously the film look is a combination of 2D animation with live action. Although made in the 90's with limited animation, the film can still be enjoyed in today. The humor of the Looney Tunes characters seemed intended not for children.

Space Jam is a basketball themed grossing movie of all time. Not only the film but also merchandise and OST I believe I can fly sung by R.Kelly. Surprisingly acting athlete Michael Jordan's size is not bad. He still biased acting with cartoon characters.

Watching this film reminds us back to childhood

My rating

62%

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[REVIEW] Magic Mike XXL (2015)

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Synopsis :
Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) who has retired in striptease for 3 years back in action with his friends in Myrtle Beach.

In this film, two main cast in the previous film, Dallas and The Kid, which played by Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer have written off from the story. However, other cast able to replace them.  Ken (Matt Bomer) and Big Dick Richie (Joe Manganiello) have more scenes after in previous movie only appeared in films slightly. Unfortunately, the missing characters in the second film is not described in detail.

Admit it girls, you watch this movie just want to see the biceps and abs of the casts and their striptease dance. For story, this film doesn’t have a clear story. From beginning to end, there is no conflict or clear premise about this movie. The story in this film is very flat and boring. Many non-sense dialogues and bad acting from the supporting cast. For this sequel, seemed concerned with striptease scenes which I admit more and better than the previous series.

Besides the striptease show, the strength of the film is in the song. Besides Pony which is the main song of this film, a lot of other songs are all about sex. Matt Bomer sings Heaven with a good voice. Yep make women melt.

Magic Mike, like a stripper, the story is not important. The most important thing is how the handsome cast undressed, dancing sexy and makes many girls horny.

My Rating

40%

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[REVIEW] The Man from U.N.C.L.E (2015)

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In 2015 spy movie success to get the attention of movie lovers start from Kingsman, Spy and Spectre. The Man from Uncle also prove that spy movie is still fun to watch

Synopsis:

This film is set during the Cold War between America and Russia. CIA agent named Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) must work together with Russian KGB agent named Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) to prevent the very dangerous bomb for the safety of mankind.

Seen from the director of this film, which is Guy Ritchie, the film certainly will not disappointed. In accordance with the typical Guy Ritchie, lot of flashback back sound that good and other unique features. For more details, you may be able to watch his other movies like Sherlock Holmes. This film is also very fashionable and several times mentioned the clothing brand. It may sound less important, but for me this is one of the good points of this film.

The story of the film is quite light and not too heavy. Typical spy movie, there is always sophisticated gadgets and incredible action. This film slipped humor and make this movie fun to watch. Cold relationship between the United States and Russia are described clearly in this movie and it looks very funny when the America and Russia agent several times call each other nicknames like `communism 'and` cowboy'.

Chemistry between Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer is good as Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in 21 jump street but with more serious and elegant version. They both can act and work together well  Henry Cavill succeed free from his role as Superman and became cool American Spy. Alicia Vikander who plays woman mechanic also steal the attention in this film. This Swedish actress is able to compete with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in the film.

The Man from UNCLE is an adaptation of the TV series with the same title. I think this film is one of the great spy movie and is very exciting. Possible rival of this film is Kingsman that aired in February 2015

My rating

72%

PS: if you watch carefully, there is a cameo from David Beckham as a projectionist (SPOILER ALERT)

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[REVIEW] Bed Time Stories (2008)

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Once upon a time, before Adam Sandler starred in the failed movie, he has starred in family films that are quite nice and success at the Box Office

Synopsis:

Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler), a handyman at the hotel that was built by his father, but was taken over by a conglomerate. One day, he had to keep both his nephew and niece. In order his nephew and niece to be able to sleep, he read bedtime stories. However, it turns out bedtime stories that are told, become a reality.

The movie opens with a beautiful narrative like a Disney movie. Because this is a family movie, of course, the plot is very light and teaches the importance of a family. The film is very enjoyable if it watched from the child's perspective. Fantasy told that had been told pictured with many effects and colorful.

Adam Sandler is able to act as a nice uncle who cherished by his nephew and niece. Currently Adam Sandler often acting in the family comedy movie but with a dirty joke. This film has the minus side which are when the climax and problem solving. The climax are `too easy 'and` too forced'. 

My Rating

62%

OST end of the film do not stop believing sung Journey is very epic

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[REVIEW] Inside Out

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Pixar made again the animated film that’s very touching after a successful Toy Story 3.

Synopsis:

Riley, an 11-year-old child who was cheerful and loves to play hockey. Her whole life is controlled by five emotions that Joy, Sad, Fear, Anger and Disgust. Their job is to keep Riley stay happy. One day, Riley and his family had to move to San Francisco and everything becomes different. In Riley's head, Sad and Joy lost in Riley’s thought and they must return to Headquarters so Riley can back into a cheerful girl.

Ok first, do not to be late to the cinema because there is a short film titled lava. This movie-themed musical and very nice. Stories and songs worked perfectly. Okay finished with a short film, let's move on to the Inside Out

Okay, seen from the graphic, Hollywood animator is currently compete to present a realistic animation and Inside Out has done it successfully. Pixar’s name no doubt considering they had made Toy Story, Up, Wall-E, Monsters Inc., etc. (See the trailer of Inside Out). Pixar animation always develop their animation technology.

 

Inside out has a story that is fresh and different. I think the theme of Inside Out is slightly less suitable for small children because the theme is about a child's mind to be a teenager along with the conflicts that she experienced. This story may be more understandable for children over 13 years.

Pixar as previous films, can make us laugh, tense and also cry. As I have said, I cried watching this film as same as when watching Toy Story. Damn you Pixar!

I predict that this film will win the Oscar for best animated movie but too bad this film does not have OST such as Let It Go from Frozen

My Rating

91%

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