Rurouni Kenshin 2014 Movie Review

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If you grew up watching Animax, you'd probably be familiar with Samurai X. A story of a handsome ex-assassin who decides to head on over a new leaf and change for the better. He has this push and pull relationship with a head strong girl and yeah, you know, the typical Japanese anime love story / drama / action rolled into one ... Like sushi.

This movie is basically the whole anime series in installments, they're making this movie franchise a worldwide sensation. Don't expect a Marvel movie but you can, however, expect a lot of sword fights and Japanese acting. What is Japanese acting, you ask? It's that kind of acting where the actors think they're anime. They pretend they're not blinking and theyre movements are calculated; limited, just like animated characters. So yeah, it's not Hollywood-made but it's a great movie. 

I actually regretted not researching about the movie before watching. I usually don't watch movies if I haven't seen the first installment, but it was too late. I was at the ticket booth when I saw the title: Rurouni Kenshin 2. LOL. The cast was able to portray the characters just as I remember them. So, yeah. You can say I felt the right emotions for the characters. I laughed at the right places and I loved the unique quirkiness of each one. 

The movie was based and made in Japan. The characters and language of release was in Japanese. So if you can't understand Nihonggo, you have to be the type of movie-goer that loves reading subtitles.

Should you watch the movie or not? Despite my 4-star rating. It's not an assurance that you would like the movie as much as I did. Samurai X and I had a little history so I guess you can say it has this thin string attached to my childhood memories. But if there's a soft spot for Japanese culture in your heart; action scenes with sword fights; pretty girls in kimonos (the most intimate thing in this movie is a goodbye hug, don't expect anything more); interesting storyline about samurai assassins, etc. this movie would be interesting enough for you. So, yeah, please make time to watch it. The sword fights are amazing.

It also touches the topic on murder as an addiction. Himura (Kenshin) is a recovering assassin you can correlate this idea with addiction. His new life is based on living on a new era of peace (recovery) and to live-by this new life, he wields this back bladed sword (imagine the sharp end facing the weilder of the sword). Which basically means that every cut he makes is dull and cannot really slice the opponient. Death is not imminent. Despite his new cause of not killing anyone, he was able to take part in the fight against Shishio (antagonist, ex samurai). Which boils down to the idea and concept that when you believe in something (with the help of friends and loved ones) you are able to overcome the temptations of reverting back to old habits. A lot of morals can be learned in the film. Watch it. It will exceed expectations.

Which reminds me. Does anyone know of a sword mastery school in CDO?

I am back, indefinitely.

Okay, so I have been trying to find myself the past couple of months and I hope my sweet followers haven't given up hope. Yes, I am still here, and yes, I have been actively posting (on Instagram). But I feel like I should get back to making movie reviews because insomnia has been haunting my nights and I haven't been sleeping well. My constant companion the past few days have been HBO and Star Movies, I should give back to the citizens of the world. (after this weekend) HAHA. My friends and I will be partying tonight and tomorrow so good luck to my Mandarin exam and my dental
session tomorrow! I will bid you all goodnight and pray that I will have enough energy to post anything on Monday.

Elegy [2008]

A beautiful, well-laid out movie. The cast, characters, acting and the plot was well meshed that i enjoyed the whole film whole-heartedly. It started out as an erotica, but it simmered down to the plot half-way through. Maybe its because Penelope Cruz is such a stunner and her accent is beautiful, to boot! I'm actually trying to learn Spanish after seeing Vicky Cristina Barcelona (another one of her films, which i've yet to make a review of.)

So, back to Elegy, it's mainly a story about a famous professor who falls in love with a young student who invigorates and brings his manhood back to life. It's that feeling you get when you feel in love and jealous and possessive, all at once. 

"The fact that you're jealous and possessive doesn't help me, at all. Even little kids are jealous of their toys until they get tired of them.and want new ones. So...is that how it's going to be between us two?" --Consuelo (Penelope Cruz)

The beautiful part of this all is that she falls in love with him too and that's what makes it all the more beautiful and heart-warming to the viewers. Or maybe it's because i'm going through the same phase? Hahaha. This movie is definitely worth watching. 

The plot and the characters make it all the more interesting. :) take time to watch it. Keep the crowd PG 18. for mature audiences only. *smirk*
This is sort of an artsy film, and yes, I would categorize it that way.

Battle Royale [2000]

Featuring a cast of good-looking Japanese actors, this morbid film is actually a very interesting one. The plot is unusually weird and grisly, but the acting and effects were rather good. If you don't like a movie that screams 'bloody murder' at every turn, i suggest you put this film down and watch something else. It's not a James Bond movie, even though the title may seem like one.

I did enjoy looking up the boys in the cast and I found myself, once again, smitten by Japanese men. 

• Tatsuya Fujiwara
• Tarô Yamamoto
• Sosuke Takaoka
• Takashi Tsukamoto

I drool to shirtless photos! :) HAHA

excuse my indolence. I don't like being unemployed. :)
I shall make a follow-up of all the movies i've seen in the past 2 months and not keep you in the dark.

I'll try my best to make my future reviews good and updated.

The Roommate

April 22, 2011

My friend and I had another movie date, The Roommate, it's one of those thriller chick flicks that make teenage girls, like us (ahem...), end up calling each other names from the movie. HAHA. The plot is entertaining enough for veiwers to keep their eyes on the screen for the whole movie, but for some people, it may seem a little cliche, but it works for me.

It's a bit bloody, but it didn't totally gross me out, i did catch myself wincing while staring at the screen. I found myself quite confused with the actresses though, Rebecca and Sara looked alike maaan! :) haha pretty pretty girls. I'm going on a diet, for real this time. HAHA

Month-Long Delay

I missed my dear blog. I haven't made movie reviews for quite sometime. (2 weeks!)
Well, here goes another post, a random outburst of my rantings. A lot has happened in my 2-week leave. In case you're wondering, I stopped alcoholic beverages (which i don't always do, btw.), i haven't eaten rice (for a little over a month.), and i've been crushing on this boy! :) Okay, i know you don't really care, but life's been great fun.
Another justificiation to why i stopped posting is my undeniable problem with my internet connection. If you've noticed, my facebook profile is not as up-to-date as it used to. There's nothing wrong about it. I'm on a diet... on everything. Except for one particular boy. HAHA
I'll post my movie reviews as soon as the internet connection in my room is fixed and stable. I don't want to stress myself with the connectivity.

Lots of love,
I've missed you dear http://happylovefool.blogspot.com.

:-*

I Am Legend [2007]

You may think that there has been an endless stream of zombie movies release to the public lately. You're actually right. It's not unusual that this phenomenon has become quite fad. It's probably because of Plants vs Zombies (lol, kidding.) Haha.

So here's the plot for I Am Legend. The last man on New York City, is a doctor (Dr. Neville: Will Smith), he and Sam, his pet dog, survives the plague that kills everyone else. For a few years, he covered New York city, studying the infected, looking for a cure. In the final minutes of his life, he discovers the cure and hands it over to 2 acquaintances and blew himself and the zombie horde that took over his lab. The other 2 survivors bring the cure to an oasis near the city and shares the cure that Dr. Neville had discovered. After so, he became a legend to the other survivors.

I give it 3.5 Stars. Because it was too tragic. The story could've been shorter because the cure was right in front of him. and it has a low rating because his dog died. I hate stories like that. haha
P.S. Will Smith is truly an amazing actor. Definitely talented and one-of-a-kind.