Fame [2009]

I was so looking forward to see this movie because I've always loved musical, dancing and singing type of movies...but somehow I was disappointed.  Oh well I'm not too sure is it because I was tired of that day.  But I felt asleep after 15 minutes into the movie.  The set of the movie is too long showing their freshmen, junior and senior years.  Well I guess that how they tried to establish the storyline but I could not follow it.  In addition, it flip forward and backward to too many characters and I could not keep track on.  But it's a good movie showing all the upcoming young talents these days!

Fame directed by Kevin Tancharoen is based upon the 1980 film which follows NYC talent attending the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, (Known today as Fiorello H. Laguardia H.S.) students get specialized training that often leads to success as actors, singers, etc. In 1936, New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia founded the High School of Music & Art in order to provide a facility where the most gifted and talented public school students of New York City could pursue their talents in art or music, while also completing a full academic program of instruction. In 1948, the School of Performing Arts was created to provide training in performance skills to students who wished to prepare for professional careers in dance, music or drama.  

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen [2009]

After seeing the first Transformers movie in 2006 (I think), I'm so anticipated to see the sequel.  Although I like the first movie better, I guess maybe I'm not into robots and machines, but the sequel is packed with a lot of action and adventure.

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen is directed by Michael Bay.

Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.

The Ugly Truth [2009]

A very entertaining movie, The Ugly Truth directed by Robert Luketic is fun and contemporary although the story line is a bit overrated about the main character.  Well that's just my personal perception.

At first I thought the doctor, the main character love interest, is actually gay rather than a perfect guy.  Despite all that, it's an easy and fun movie to relax in the evening.

A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result.

In Sacramento, Abby Richter produces a morning news show that's about to be canceled. To boost ratings, her boss hires Mike Chadway, a local cable call-in host who promotes the ugly truth: sex is the only glue in a relationship, men can't change, and they only respond to women's looks. Mike offends Abby's sensibility: she has a checklist about the perfect man, and she's found him in her new neighbor, Colin, a hunky doctor. Mike offers to help her reel in Colin if she'll work with Mike on the show; she accepts the deal, ratings go up, and, with Mike's help, so does Colin's interest in her. Craig Ferguson, a hot air balloon, and the ugly truth help this take on "Cyrano" play out.

Julie & Julia [2009]

This movie is the reason why I start blogging.  Julie & Julia directed by Nora Ephron was a bit hard to grasp the concept and the changing scenes between the two era of two women.  I didn't realise that it was a shift in time until 1/3 of the movie.  Maybe I'm a bit slow.

I have to admit Meryl Streep is a great actress, I have seen quite a few of her movies and each character she portrayed at totally different from each other and her acting was so great.  She really deserves her title.

Julia Child and Julie Powell - both of whom wrote memoirs - find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.

The Proposal [2009]

Sandra Bullock, what can you say about her? She's a wonderful woman and all her movies according to me are great!

The Proposal directed by Anne Fletcher is one of a kind.  The comedy is great, the scenes are beautiful and the romance, soft and sweet.  I would never want to miss watching this.

In New York, Margaret Tate is a successful self-made chief-editor of the Ruick & Hunt Publishing and loathed by her coworkers. Margaret lost her parents when she was sixteen and is tough with the employees of the office. Her executive assistant and aspirant editor Andrew Paxton has been working with her for three years without any recognition. When Margaret has problems with the immigration due to an expired visa and is threatened with deportation, she blackmails Andrew to agree to marry her. In return, he would be promoted to editor and she would publish his book. Meanwhile, the skeptical clerk of the immigration department Mr. Gilbertson schedules an interview with Margaret and Andrew after the weekend. The couple travels to Sitka, Alaska, to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of Andrew's grandmother and Margaret is welcomed by his warming family. Over the weekend, she grows closer to Andrew's family who ask her to marry Andrew in their barn, a family tradition in the Paxton family. And the tension increases when Mr. Gilbertson appears out of the blue in Sitka promising to charge Andrew for fraud.

Centre Stage: Turn It Up [2008]

Dance movies are one of my favourites.  Centre Stage: Turn It Up directed by Steven Jacobson is the sequel to Centre Stage (2000).  Although the story line does not link to the first movie it very much revolves around ballet academy.

Compare to the first movie, I think the sequel has a great plot.  It truly shows you have to work hard to be where you want to be.  A fabulous movie with great music and cool dance moves.

All self-taught dancer Kate Parker has ever wanted to do was perform with the American Academy of Ballet. But when she doesnt make it after auditioning, she learns that it takes more than precision and perfection to succeed in the dance world. With a turn in a cutting-edge hip-hop club and the help of a good-looking former hockey player, she may just find the passion she needs to make her dreams come true. Peter Gallagher (TVs The O.C.) and a cast of hot up-and-coming stars including newcomers Rachele Smith and Kenny Wormald rock to a new beat in this unmissable sensation!

2012 [2009]

I have to admit this movie is an epic.  Although I am not a fan of doomsday kind of movie but the pictures are great.  Even my dad and step-mum have to lie down and watch it with me.  They were hooked.

2012 directed by Roland Emmerich is a great movie to watch, it displays relationships between family members and compasion between humans.  I have to admit some scenes brought tears to my eye.

When the geologist Dr. Adrian Helmsley and his team discover that the core of Earth is heating due to solar radiation, he advises the North American President about his findings. The American Govern collects money from the worldwide leaders to build arks to save them with necessary people to rebuild civilization. Meanwhile, the unsuccessful writer Jackson Curtis discloses that the world is near to end and tries to save his son and his daughter from the tragic end.