These are the new movies that I’ve seen lately…  Share lang ko sa akong comments ani nila… you could also share yours…

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  Apocalypto [Directed by Mel Gibson] {****} - "a heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent times of the once great Mayan civilization.  When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him.  Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family, he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life." (from Apocalypto official website) ~This is a really good movie inspite of the subtitles!  It’s just like Mel Gibson’s last film, "The Passion of the Christ" it was really moving and informative, too.  I wasn’t shocked about all the beheading stuff because I already knew that the Mayans worshipped the Sun god and made offerings to him.  What really amazed me was the birthing process…yeah Jaguar Paw’s wife gave birth in the movie while she was inside the well which was already filling up with water because of the rain.  I was a bit shocked to see the violence e.g. killings and the sacrificing part but I think it was very well depicted.

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  Happy Feet [Warner Bros. Animated] {**} - "in the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in Antarctica, you’re nobody unless you can sing -  which is unfortunate for Mumble (Elijah Wood), who is the worst singer in the world.  He is born dancing to his own tune…tap dancing."  (from Happy Feet official website) ~ I didn’t really liked this movie.  That’s all I can say.  I didn’t enjoy it at all…it’s just too bad since I loved the actors who voiced the characters.

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  Just Like Heaven [Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo] {**} - "When David (Mark Ruffalo) rented his quaint san Francisco apartment, the last thing he expected - or wanted - was a roommate.  he had only begun to make a complete mess of the place when a pretty but decidedly controlling young woman named Elizabeth (Reese Witherspoon) suddenly shows up, adamantly insisting the apartment is hers.  David assumes there’s been a gian misunderstanding…until Elizabeth disappears mysteriously as she appeared.  Changing the locks does nothing to deter Elizabeth, who begins to appear and disappera at will - mostly to rebuke David for his personal living habits in her apartment.  Convinced she is a ghost, David tries to help Elizabeth cross over to the "other side."  But while Elizabeth has discovered she does have a distinctly ethereal quality - she can walk trough walls - she is equally convinced that she is somehow still alive and isn’t crossing over anywhere.  As Ellizabeth and David search for the truth about who Elizabeth really is and how she came to be in her present state, their relationship deepens to love.  Unfortunately, they have very little time before their prospects for a future together permanently fade away."  (from Just Like Heaven official website) ~ A totally lovable romantic comedy.  There were funny parts and… parts that didn’t make any sense at all and I just didn’t get it.  Was that thing possible? Hmmm.. well, for those who love romantic comedies, this one is sure to be fun.

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  Eragon [Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Robert Carlyle, John Malkovich] {***} - "The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not… but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live on in memories. That which you will hear is imperfect and fragmented, yet treasure it, for without you it does not exist. I give you now a memory that has been forgotten, hidden in the dreamy haze that lies behind us…" - Brom the Storyteller
  Before your grandfathers’ fathers were born, and even before their fathers, the Dragon Riders were formed. To protect and guard was their mission, and for thousands of years they succeeded. Their prowess in battle was unmatched, for each had the strength of ten men. They were immortal unless blade or poison took them. For good only were their powers used, and under their tutelage tall cities and towers were built out of the living stone. Wealth flowed into the cities of Alagaesia, and men prospered.  Though no enemy could destroy them, they could not guard against themselves. And it came to pass at the height of their power that a boy, Galbatorix, was born. At ten he was tested and it was found that a great power resided in him. The Riders accepted him as their own, and he exceeded all others in skill. Gifted with a sharp mind and strong body, he quickly rose among the Riders’ ranks.
  The Riders grew arrogant in their power and ignored caution. During a reckless trip Galbatorix and two friends were ambushed, his friends killed, and his dragon slayed. For months he wandered, becoming more and more mad, until he was found unconscious by a kind farmer, and returned to the Riders’ council.  When the Riders refused to grant him another dragon, Galbatorix grew mad with rage. Vowing revenge on the Riders, he began to hone his use of dark secrets, learned from a Shade. Then, in the dark of the night he stole a dragon hatchling, and convinced Morzan, a weak-minded Rider, to join him in his practice of dark secrets and forbidden magic. Together they gained strength, and waged a war of revenge against the Riders. Twelve more of the Riders, desiring power and revenge, joined Galbatorix, and they became the Thirteen Forsworn.  In the last bloody battle, Galbatorix gained dominance over all, and anointed himself king over all Alagaesia. And from that day on, he has ruled.  When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it’s the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. (from Eragon official website) ~ I’m sure this is just the debut of a strong of Eragon sequels because it wasn’t that exciting.  This movie just introduced most of the characters and also showed us how Eragon became a Dragon Rider.  Basically, this movie just showed the main plot - evil Dragon Rider wants to rule the world, kill all the other riders, steal and kill all Dragon, and kill the main actor, yadda, yadda, yadda.  I’m not saying that this movie wasn’t good but it’s just too, if I may coin our Bisaya dialect, "bitin."  I’m just looking forward to the sequels and I hope it would be very enjoyable.

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  The Guardian [Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher] {***} - Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher star in The Guardian, the poerfil, action-packed drama thaat takes you inside the neve-before-seen world of the elite Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers.  Reeling with grief in the wake of a mission gone tragically wrong, legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randal (Costner) is given a mission he doesn’t want; training new recruits.  Once there, he knocks head with cocky Jake Fischer (Kutcher), a swimming champ driven by a painful secret, who’s more interrested in breaking Ben’s records than saving lives.  But Ben also sees Jake has what it takes to be the best of the best.  Filled with spectacular rescues in the lethal waters of the Bering Sea, The Guardian is a riveting and compelling story that dives straight into the heart and soul of real heroes, the unsung guardians of the sea.  (from The Guardian official website) ~ It’s a very good movie but I still think of Ashton as Kelso in That 70’s Show and the guy from Punk’d so it’s really hard for me to see him doing serious roles.  Now I know why it’s really good!  I just found out that this was based on a book written by Nicholas Sparks one of my favorite writers.  He has also written several books that have become big screen movies, too.  For those of you who are not familiar with them, to name a few they are: The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Message in a Bottle. You can also visit Nicholas Sparks official website.