Movies to look out for in 2017

[AuntAnnie]

That depends on whether you are catering to his needs or yours..

 

Baywatch?

Alien Convenant?

Pirates?

Alien convenant sound good. Pirates I like

Pirates of the Carribean: Salazar's Revenge

 

Wonder Woman

Thank u! I shall read up the review

[Beregond]

Alien convenant sound good. Pirates I like

Thank u! I shall read up the review

i am disappointed with alien convenant .

 

and i am a alien fan myself.

[DACH]

i am disappointed with alien convenant .

 

and i am a alien fan myself.

Actually don't really understand the time-line.

It says Aliens are created in the near future, but in ALIEN vs Predator, it says the fight started in Earth thousands of years ago.

So when is alien created?

[therock]

Who's going to watch?

 

 

Wonder Woman - movie review

 

When you compare the fortunes of the studios that base their movies on Marvel versus DC comics, you see a rather different series of outcomes.

 

Barring a couple of less than sterling box office outings by the Wolverine / X Men series, the Marvel Universe has been consistently making good money, and they have been garnering some good reviews in the process.

 

However, on the other side, in the DC Universe, the last movie that had good reviews was the Dark Knight, and that was a long time back in the movie making world.

 

You would think that Superman and Batman are sure bets, given their popularity with comic readers. So it was a surprise that the movies based on these superheroes fared rather poorly, especially the newer Batman vs Superman outing. The common theme is Zack Snyder. He made 300 and Watchmen, and that made him famous enough for the studios to handle the responsibility of bringing Batman and Superman to life. However his directing has been dark, onerous and it does not help that Ben Affleck is a bulky but slow Batman, and the angst filled stories have been difficult hard to digest. 

 

So it was with a great relief when I read that the studios were going with a different director for Wonder Woman (WW). Patty Jenkins did Monster, and that effort garnered Charlize Theron an Oscar. So we know she can do complex shows with lots of emotion. But can she handle one of the most iconic superheroes, and probably the most popular woman in pop culture? 

 

Firstly the casting has been perfect. Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman. As much as Christopher Reeve was the definitive Superman, Gal has done something which many women could not: she has managed to persuade us that someone other than Lynda Carter could step into that outfit and make us believe a princess of the Amazonian tribe lives amongst us. No doubt, her experiences as an instructor in the Israeli Army made her quite believable as a soldier. She wields the sword and shield with great aplomb, and the physical training has paid off. 

 

Now make no mistake, we do not have a MMA champ trying to look lady-like. Here is a Miss Universe, who can kick ass, whilst looking fabulous in an evening gown, even one with a sword sticking out of the back.

 

She is at once tough, caring and yet vulnerable and innocent. You can see the guys all watching with great interest as she first steps onto the WWI battlefield and fends off the Krauts, inspiring the Allied forces to win on a battlefield which has been at a stalemate for a year, costing millions of lives. Yet in the final scene, she can look vulnerable, and I am sure there was a tear or two amongst both men and women in the audience during the final farewell.

 

Not often will a female superstar, who looks good, and fights well, will appeal to both members of the sex in the viewing public.

 

But a great Wonder Woman also needs a man who can match her on screen. Honestly I thought George Clooney in his younger days or a Gregory Peck might have made a good match, and I wonder if Chris 'Star Trek' Pine could do the same. But he surprised me and did well as the romantic interest, who only locked lips with Miss Israel, but added a certain dimension to the show, making us think about what we think of war and mankind. Not bad for a superhero flick.

 

As for the plot, well it could have been tighter, and the 141 minute runtime was a tad long if you ask me. There is plenty of action, with humor interspersed in between, giving a certain lightness missing from the past DC outings. The leads have excellent chemistry and the setting helps. 

 

Are there things I didn't like? YES! Firstly the CGI was disappointing for such an expensive production. Come one, the CGI from the 1996 Jurassic Park looked better. It didn't help that there was a trailer from the latest Transformer just before the show began. That movie franchise showcases how good CGI can make the interaction between humans and CGI objects look seamless, even in daylight. Here, in the fight sequences, especially those at night at the airport, look really fake, especially the movements of Wonder Woman. Certain scenes felt forced, like the attempt at her cuddling a baby, the woman's rights parts and the fish out of water stuff. 

 

Surround and action fans will be pleased. The surrounds and bass are active throughout the movie and this should be a solid demo disc when the Blu Ray comes out. 

 

But all in all, a solid outing and I hope this effort persuades DC to ditch Zack. 

 

3.5/5

 

Yeah, nothing like a bunch of fit, lithe ladies kicking butt...

Edited June 3, 2017 by therock

[Kb27]

Saw Wonder Woman.

It's a great movie.

I thought I'll get tired of the superheroes movie, but this one is worth to watch.

[Jman888]

Saw Wonder Woman.

It's a great movie.

I thought I'll get tired of the superheroes movie, but this one is worth to watch.

last time all superheros are men, this time woman of course different feel

[Angcheek]

Saw Wonder Woman.

It's a great movie.

I thought I'll get tired of the superheroes movie, but this one is worth to watch.

 

is the wonder woman better than the wonder gals ? 

[Blueray]

Wonder Woman is passable entertainment, story telling is average but character and story development nowhere near what Christopher Nolan achieved for Batman Begins and Man of Steel. 

 

Some scenes and dialogue were actually quite amateurish and made me   in my seat.

 

3/5 stars. 

 

I guess a sequel (if any) should easily better this. 

 

 

Side question ....

 

In Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, Batman is interested in Catwoman.

 

In this one, Batman seems to be interested in Wonder Woman.

 

So Batman actually like who hah  ? Or he is one leg step 2 boats ... 

Edited June 3, 2017 by Blueray

[Blueray]

last time all superheros are men, this time woman of course different feel

 

Maybe Hollywood can reboot this one too ... 

[Ysc3]

dun say never share lobang ...

 

here's $5 off for a movie ticket ... but at seletar mall only .....

[Blueray]

小男人周记3

 

Something light with a bit of nostalgia for the weekend.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_hF7CyOdj0

 

 

[Pocus]

Wonder Woman is passable entertainment, story telling is average but character and story development nowhere near what Christopher Nolan achieved for Batman Begins and Man of Steel.

 

Some scenes and dialogue were actually quite amateurish and made me in my seat.

 

3/5 stars.

 

I guess a sequel (if any) should easily better this.

 

 

Side question ....

 

In Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, Batman is interested in Catwoman.

 

In this one, Batman seems to be interested in Wonder Woman.

 

So Batman actually like who hah ? Or he is one leg step 2 boats ...

I think Nolan batman is in their own league. Nolan's storytelling suits the character because batman and a very dark character and it's villains are equally dark....thanks to Frank Miller's influence in the 90s.

 

Wonder woman is quite different. Here you see that Diana is quite a naive and idealistic girl who haven't seen the world, got shock of the realities of war..but instead of resigning to fate manifested her powers to conquer the challenges, giving hope to the battle hardened troops... plus the fact this takes places in the 10s or 20s so I give character portrayal some benefit of doubt.

 

I find the script quite witty and the humor is straightforward, no complex gags. Overall wonder woman is a fresh experience as she shines in a world were women had no place all.

 

I had goosebumps on she first fight in the front like a beacon of hope..

 

In whole I find it entertaining and my oc definitely enjoyed it.Something that alot of superhero movie lost as their plot thickens and get more complicated.

 

This movie aims to be a simple feel good straight forward superhero movie. Its stand well as its own movie and to think about it. Its the first movie to have a female leading superhero...that is if you dont count the failed catwoman movie in the 90s.

 

Overall 7.5/10 from me.

 

As for Bruce Wayne. He is sort of a playboy anyway. In the comics batman and catwoman's is sort of a flirty one and didn't developed to Nolan's version.

 

Batman and wonder woman did have a thing in Justice league comics and cartoons....although it didn't last long. I assumed the movie will do the same. Nolan's batman is not part of the DC extended universe so Alfeck's batman is a reboot.

Edited June 4, 2017 by Pocus

[Blueray]

I think Nolan batman is in their own league. Nolan's storytelling suits the character because batman and a very dark character and it's villains are equally dark....thanks to Frank Miller's influence in the 90s.

 

Wonder woman is quite different. Here you see that Diana is quite a naive and idealistic girl who haven't seen the world, got shock of the realities of war..but instead of resigning to fate manifested her powers to conquer the challenges, giving hope to the battle hardened troops... plus the fact this takes places in the 10s or 20s so I give character portrayal some benefit of doubt.

 

I find the script quite witty and the humor is straightforward, no complex gags. Overall wonder woman is a fresh experience as she shines in a world were women had no place all.

 

I had goosebumps on she first fight in the front like a beacon of hope..

 

In whole I find it entertaining and my oc definitely enjoyed it.Something that alot of superhero movie lost as their plot thickens and get more complicated.

 

This movie aims to be a simple feel good straight forward superhero movie. Its stand well as its own movie and to think about it. Its the first movie to have a female leading superhero...that is if you dont count the failed catwoman movie in the 90s.

 

Overall 7.5/10 from me.

 

As for Bruce Wayne. He is sort of a playboy anyway. In the comics batman and catwoman's is sort of a flirty one and didn't developed to Nolan's version.

 

Batman and wonder woman did have a thing in Justice league comics and cartoons....although it didn't last long. I assumed the movie will do the same. Nolan's batman is not part of the DC extended universe so Alfeck's batman is a reboot.

 

Yes, Nolan's Batman trilogy really raised the bar in story telling. Bold and confident reboot. 60 mins into Batman Begins and still no Bat-mobile and no Bat-suit. I was like wow ... see bay steady lei ... 

 

He also did the screenplay for Man of Steel and that was a great movie too. Nolan's dialogue is very matured and engaging. But I did not watch Batman Vs Superman cos Zack Snyder was the director and Nolan did not do the screenplay.

 

Thanks for explaining on the love life of Batman, I did not follow the comics so I only know that Batman and Catwoman were an item in the end (and wearing mama Wayne's pearl necklace too) of The Dark Knight Rises.

 

So Batman and Wonder Woman has a thing but didn't last long .... hmmm ... Maybe she used the golden lasso of truth on Batman   and found out something ? 

[Lala81]

Yes, Nolan's Batman trilogy really raised the bar in story telling. Bold and confident reboot. 60 mins into Batman Begins and still no Bat-mobile and no Bat-suit. I was like wow ... see bay steady lei ... 

 

He also did the screenplay for Man of Steel and that was a great movie too. Nolan's dialogue is very matured and engaging. But I did not watch Batman Vs Superman cos Zack Snyder was the director and Nolan did not do the screenplay.

 

Thanks for explaining on the love life of Batman, I did not follow the comics so I only know that Batman and Catwoman were an item in the end (and wearing mama Wayne's pearl necklace too) of The Dark Knight Rises.

 

So Batman and Wonder Woman has a thing but didn't last long .... hmmm ... Maybe she used the golden lasso of truth on Batman   and found out something ? 

 

Batman is tortured by his past. even in Batman of the Future animated series, he's portrayed as an old man alone in wayne manor.

[Blueray]

Batman is tortured by his past. even in Batman of the Future animated series, he's portrayed as an old man alone in wayne manor.

 

Hmmm ... or maybe Bruce Wayne is ....

[Lala81]

Hmmm ... or maybe Bruce Wayne is ....

 

well he does have a father son relationship with the Robins 

[Blueray]

well he does have a father son relationship with the Robins 

 

Yes ... 2 guys into masks and costumes and gadgets staying together in a big mansion in the suburbs ...

 

Can be a bit lonely at times ... especially when The Joker, Penguin, Cat Woman etc are away for their Shangri-La Dialogue ... 

[Pocus]

He also did the screenplay for Man of Steel and that was a great movie too. Nolan's dialogue is very matured and engaging. But I did not watch Batman Vs Superman cos Zack Snyder was the director and Nolan did not do the screenplay.

 

 

Storyline aside, BVS imho was quite entertaining too, contrary to what the reviews thing. I believe anti-DC pro-marvel fanboys play apart in influencing the ratings.

 

While Marvel movies outshine DC movies at the moment, the realm of animation is very different.

The animated DC series like Justice League, Batman, etc were light years ahead of it's Marvel animated counterparts. The stories are often engaging and animation quality were top notch. They won many awards too compare to Marvel's animations. 

I was wondering why their cartoons are so successful yet their movies cannot make it.

 

Luckily Zack Snyder took a backseat for Wonder woman, else I might be another disaster.

 

BvS were often criticised for their weak built up between Superman and Batman that lead to their confrontation. The whole "save Martha" speech didn't help.

 

But BvS was actually inspired by another award winning series from DC "The Dark Knight Returns". This series is about an aged batman coming out from retirement to battle his arch enemies and eventually superman who represents the US Gov.

 

Just watch the animation. I tell you it's definitely more entertaining than the movie. I like the last speech that Batman said after he defeated Superman. It was badass!!

 

I recommend you pick up the whole movie. Or if your are old-school, pick up the graphic novel by Frank Miller instead!