Movie Review: Preview Screening - Trolls

Movie/Film Review - Trolls

Rating : 4.5/5 *

Genre : Animation/Comedy/Musical

Director : Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn

Produced by : Gina Shay

Screenplay by : Jonathan Aibel and Glen Berger
Story by : Erica Rivinoja

Based on : Trolls Dolls by Thomas Dam

Starring : The voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, James Corden and Gwen Stefani

Production company : DreamWorks Animation

Distributed by : 20th Century Fox

Release date : 3 November 2016

Running time : 1 hour 32 minutes

Country : United States

Language : English

Synopsis:

After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) the happiest Troll ever born and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

Plot - Trolls

Theatrical Poster

Trolly Makes Me Happy.

Review:

If you're a fan of Dreamworks animated musical films and love Troll the doll, then you're not going to miss this movie! This film has been released on November 3, 2016.

Trolls is a 3D computer-animated musical buddy comedy film based on the dolls of the same name by Thomas Dam. The film stars the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, James Corden and Gwen Stefani revolves around two trolls on a quest to save their village from destruction by the Bergens, creatures who devour trolls.

A colorful pallet of visuals, a fantastic combination of songs, funny, awesome fantasy adventure and a genuinely emotional scene makes this film a strong stand-out for DreamWorks. Great feel good movie with brilliant vocal performances (hits all the right notes every time they belt out a song), the songs, the dances, the characters everything will make you smile.

Trolls is a fun movie to watch and sing along, it is definitely the perfect movie to watch with the entire family. Such a sweet film with great music, a lovely heartwarming story and fabulous hidden meaning bits for the grown ups!

All I can say that it was very entertaining for kids and adults. I'd give 4.5/5 * because I thoroughly enjoyed this movie--loved the bright colors, the characters and the upbeat songs! I really like light-hearted films like this eventhough I cried a bit at one scene but a good movie gives you feels and I think this one certainly gave me plenty! Can't say how much I love this movie, it was the most pleasant and entertaining kids movie I have seen in years!

Preview Screening

Me, twin sis Erin, sis Sasha Saidin & her son Adam Arya

Me, Erin with friends Jeff & Yvonne

"Can't Stop The Feeling"

Everybody sing!

(I can't stop the feeling)

Got this feeling in my body

(I can't stop the feeling)

Got this feeling in my body

(I can't stop the feeling)

Wanna see you move your body

(I can't stop the feeling)

Got this feeling in my body

Break it down

Got this feeling in my body

Can't stop the feeling...

Anna Kendrick as Princess Poppy & Justin Timberlake as Branch

Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond, Quvenzhané Wallis as Harper, James Corden as Biggie, Ron Funches as Cooper, Gwen Stefani as DJ Suki, Aino Jawo as Satin (twin) & Caroline Hjelt as Chenille (twin)

Princess Poppy, Branch & friends

Movie Trailer

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Movie Review: Preview Screening - The Accountant

Movie/Film Review - The Accountant

Rating : 4/5 *

Genre :  Action/Thriller

Director : Gavin O'Connor

Produced by : Lynette Howell Taylor and Mark Williams

Written by : Bill Dubuque

Starring : Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor and John Lithgow

Production company : Electric City Entertainment, Advanced Underwriting Concepts, RatPac Entertainment and Zero Gravity Management
Distributed by : Warner Bros. Pictures

Release date : 20 October 2016

Running time : 2 hours 8 minutes

Country : United States

Language : English

Synopsis:

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is a mathematics savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Using a small-town CPA office as a cover, he makes his living as a freelance accountant for dangerous criminal organizations. With a Treasury agent (J.K. Simmons) hot on his heels, Christian takes on a state-of-the-art robotics company as a legitimate client. As Christian gets closer to the truth about a discrepancy that involves millions of dollars, the body count starts to rise.

Plot - The Accountant

Theatrical Poster

You’ll never see him coming.

Review:

If you like action and thriller drama, then you wouldn't want to miss this movie! This film has been released nationwide on October 20, 2016.

The Accountant is an action crime drama thriller film follows an autistic, small-town certified public accountant who makes his living uncooking the books of dangerous criminal organizations that are experiencing internal embezzlement. In this film we shall see Ben Affleck as 'The Accountant' stars together with Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor and John Lithgow.

Our attention is on an autistic math prodigy who happens to be an accountant for criminals and third world dictators. The film starts slow and simple but builds up well as the story progresses, things become more and more interesting. The premise of the movie was intriguing - seeing autism presented in a positive light is refreshing. Smart movie, intense, intricate and darkly amusing.

A fun ride with a twist on the protagonist. A little bit dragged out in parts but Ben Affleck plays his character extremely well and also there were some few comedic parts too. And there's some pretty intense violence though - so be warned.

Despite some indifferent reviews, surprisingly, The Accountant was such an enjoyable adult entertainment with a sensitive look at autism. I'd give 4/5 * because it's a thriller with an original script and an interesting protagonist with unexpected plot twists that seeks to surprise, plus Ben Affleck strong performance is both engaging and mesmerizing, at his best so far. I enjoyed the characters + story line and particularly liked the ending which I found endearing and close to my heart as I had special needs little sister!

Preview Screening

Me, twin sis Erin & friends Cecilia & Ely

Me, Erin & friend Amanda

"Solomon Grundy"

Solomon Grundy,

Born on a Monday,

Christened on Tuesday,

Married on Wednesday,

Took ill on Thursday,

Grew worse on Friday,

Died on Saturday,

Buried on Sunday,

That was the tale,

Of Solomon Grundy.

Anna Kendrick as Dana Cummings & Ben Affleck as Christian "Chris" Wolff

Jon Bernthal as Braxton "Brax" Wolff & John Lithgow as Lamar Blackburn

Movie Trailer

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Movie Review: Premiere Screening - The Girl On The Train

Movie/Film Review - The Girl On The Train
Rating : 3.5/5 *
Genre : Mystery/Thriller

Director : Tate Taylor

Produced by : Marc Platt

Screenplay by : Erin Cressida Wilson

Based on : The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins

Starring : Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Laura Prepon and Lisa Kudrow

Production company : DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Marc Platt Production

Distributed by : Universal Pictures

Release date : 6 October 2016

Running time : 1 hour 53 minutes

Country : United States

Language : English

Synopsis:

Commuter Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan (Haley Bennett) from the window of her train. One day, Rachel witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers' home. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw after learning that Megan is now missing and feared dead. Unable to trust her own memory, the troubled woman begins her own investigation, while police suspect that Rachel may have crossed a dangerous line.

Plot - The Girl On The Train

Theatrical Poster

One memory can change everything.

Review:

If you love mystery, thriller drama and fan of adaptation film, then you've to watch this movie! This film has been released nationwide on October 6, 2016.

The Girl on the Train is a mystery thriller drama, based on the British 2015 debut novel of the same name. In this film we shall see Emily Blunt as a struggling alcoholic stars together with Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Laura Prepon and Lisa Kudrow.

The book by Paula Hawkins had three strong female lead characters each telling their own miserable worldview of trying to live up to social standards of motherhood and marriage. The movie seems to have shorn most of the focus on character included every twist and turn, no matter how absurd.

While others might have torn apart on some film adaptations for not being anywhere near as great as the novels they are based on, for not having read the novel I have to say that as a film it is quite good. Eventhough the dull and slow pacing of this film made me feel slightly uncomfortable most of the way through. The film tries to makes you think too many things before the big reveal, which was ultimately effective, but not the greatest way. Too many puzzle and twists to get to that point.

Despite the critics have been complaining that this movie does not have the same suspense factor that it's novel had, I must say that Emily Blunt is fabulous before the story embraces it's inner 'Gone Girl'. I'd give 3.5/5 * because I felt that eventhough this movie isn't going to blow your mind but there's enough in it to enjoy a tense trip with some pretty strong performances especially Emily (well maybe because I adores her) who is incredibly amazing in her role and delivers it perfectly well. Against all odds, I had a great time watching it!

Premiere Screening

Emily Blunt as Rachel Watson

Luke Evans & Haley Bennett as Scott Hipwell & Megan Hipwell

Rebecca Ferguson & Justin Theroux as Anna Boyd & Tom Watson



Movie Trailer

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Gala Premiere Of My Stupid Boss

Movie/Film Review - My Stupid Boss
Rating : 
Genre : Comedy
Director : Upi Avianto
Produced By : Frederica
Based On : Book adaptation by Chaos@Work
Starring : Bunga Citra Lestari, Reza Rahadian, Alex Abbad, Chew Kin Wah, Bront Palarae, Atikah Suhaimie
Production Companies : Falcon Pictures, Madness Film Sdn Bhd
Distributed By : Skop Production
Release Date : 19 May 2016
Running Time : 1 Hour 48 Minutes
Country : Indonesia
Language : Indonesian

Synopsis:
Bossman (Reza Rahadian) is an Indonesian man who owns a large but disorganize company in Kuala Lumpur. His first principle is that 'Bossman Is Always Right' meaning whatever Bossman wants, he'll get it done. His another principle is 'Impossible We Do Miracle We Try', meaning he will get everything done his own way even though his idea never made any sense at all. Diana (Bunga Citra Lestari ) moved to Malaysia due to following her husband, Dika (Alex Abbad) prior to his worked for an oil & gas company. After being there for 3 months, she feels bored staying at home & decided to look for a job even though her ​​husband disagreed. She then got an interview with a company owned by Dika's college friend, Bossman. She thinks that she & Bossman will eventually click because they are both Indonesian. But turns out that Bossman is the worst boss ever! Not only that he's annoying, Bossman is also stingy, cunning & he doesn't even trust his own employees. On top of that, he doesn't has the ability to lead the company. Diana who stuck in the midst of this, had to juggle everything with the odds but it never seems to solve anything. Diana's patience & good efforts are all put to the test. She then confronts with Bossman after no longer stand with his crazy antics. Will Bossman finally change his absurd & ridiculous ways managing the company? Will Diana eventually quit her job? You need to watch this comedy to find out.

My Stupid Boss Poster

If you're a fan of Indonesian film or love comedy, then you'll have to catch this one! This film will be released nationwide on May 19, 2016. My Stupid Boss is an action comedy film adapted from a nоvеl by Chaos@Work with the same name based on a true story. In this movie, we shall see another collaboration between Rеzа Rahadian & Bunga Citra Lestari following the successful 2012 film Habibie dan Ainun as well renown Malaysian actors; Chew Kin Wah, Bront Palarae, Atikah Suhaimie & Iskandar Zulkarnain! This film directed by Upi Avianto is the story of an absurd boss & his employees. With the retro visually appealing, this film is expected to gain a lot of viewers when it shown on cinemas in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei simultaneously!

All I can say that this was definitely a funny movie to watch! I'd give 4/5  just because it's simple storyline is punctuated with a sequence of comedic punchlines. From it's beginning till it's very end, the movie never fails to try & evoke laughter. It was packed with humor but with a message of humanity & tolerance delivered in the end. There was also a moment that did touch my heart when Bossman & Diana visited a Welfare Homes for Disability-Kids as it reminds me of my little sister who is also a special needs kid. Eventhough this is my first time watching an indonesian movie on cinema, I found it's quite amusing & I enjoyed watching it! You guys should go & watch it too! 

The casts, director & producer of My Stupid Boss during Gala Premiere

The casts, director, producer together with Embassy of Indonesia during Gala Premiere

With the main cast - Bunga Citra Lestari

With the casts - Bront Palarae & Chew Kin Wah

With the casts - Iskandar Zulkarnain & Atikah Suhaimie

With the casts - Sherry Alhadad & Nadiya Nisaa

With the emcee of Gala Premiere - Yasmin Hani

Spotted actress Nur Fazura during Gala Premiere

Spotted actress Lia Natalia during Gala Premiere

With fellow bloggers; sister Erin & friend Eina

Graphic Novel 'My Stupid Boss'

Preview Screening Of Mother's Day

If you love family + romantic-comedy film, then you're not gonna miss this one! This film will be released nationwide on May 5, 2016. Mother's Day is a romantic comedy film similar to #GaryMarshall's previous two ensemble romantic comedies, Valentine's Day (2010) & New Year's Eve (2011). In this film we shall see star studded ensemble cast, led by Jennifer Aniston, @katehudson, Julia Roberts & Jason Sudeikis, featuring Timothy Olyphant, Britt Robertson, @shaym, Héctor Elizondo, Jack Whitehall & Jon Lovitz, a celebration of mothers everywhere. As Mother's Day draws close, a group of seemingly unconnected people come to terms with the relationships they have with their mothers. Sandy (#JenniferAniston) is a stressed-out, single mom who learns that her ex-husband Henry (#TimothyOlyphant) is marrying a younger woman named Tina (#ShayMitchell). Her friend Jesse (#KateHudson) is a fitness freak who doesn't tell her parents that she has a family. Bradley (#JasonSudeikis) is a widower who's trying to raise two daughters on his own, while Miranda (#JuliaRoberts) is too busy with her career to worry about having children gave up her only child, Kristin (#BrittRobertson) for adoption at birth. When their respective problems start coming to a head, the Mother's Day holiday takes on a special meaning. This movie is what it is - a clean, funny & delightful date nite escape! All that I can say that this is a great movie anyone would enjoy! I'd give 3.5/5 🌟 bcoz this big-hearted warming comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears & love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother's Day! Thanks to my sis @sweetpeareen n @sunway_pyramid for d invites! 😢😚🎥🎬

Gala Premiere Of My Stupid Boss

Movie/Film Review - My Stupid Boss

Rating : 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Genre : Comedy
Director : Upi Avianto
Produced By : Frederica
Based On : Book adaptation by Chaos@Work
Starring : Bunga Citra Lestari, Reza Rahadian, Alex Abbad, Chew Kin Wah, Bront Palarae, Atikah Suhaimie
Production Companies : Falcon Pictures, Madness Film Sdn Bhd
Distributed By : Skop Production
Release Date : 19 May 2016
Running Time : 1 Hour 48 Minutes
Country : Indonesia
Language : Indonesian

Synopsis:

Bossman (Reza Rahadian) is an Indonesian man who owns a large but disorganize company in Kuala Lumpur. His first principle is that 'Bossman Is Always Right' meaning whatever Bossman wants, he'll get it done. His another principle is 'Impossible We Do Miracle We Try', meaning he will get everything done his own way even though his idea never made any sense at all. Diana (Bunga Citra Lestari ) moved to Malaysia due to following her husband, Dika (Alex Abbad) prior to his worked for an oil & gas company. After being there for 3 months, she feels bored staying at home & decided to look for a job even though her ​​husband disagreed. She then got an interview with a company owned by Dika's college friend, Bossman. She thinks that she & Bossman will eventually click because they are both Indonesian. But turns out that Bossman is the worst boss ever! Not only that he's annoying, Bossman is also stingy, cunning & he doesn't even trust his own employees. On top of that, he doesn't has the ability to lead the company. Diana who stuck in the midst of this, had to juggle everything with the odds but it never seems to solve anything. Diana's patience & good efforts are all put to the test. She then confronts with Bossman after no longer stand with his crazy antics. Will Bossman finally change his absurd & ridiculous ways managing the company? Will Diana eventually quit her job? You need to watch this comedy to find out.

My Stupid Boss Poster

If you're a fan of Indonesian film or love comedy, then you'll have to catch this one! This film will be released nationwide on May 19, 2016. My Stupid Boss is an action comedy film adapted from a nоvеl by Chaos@Work with the same name based on a true story. In this movie, we shall see another collaboration between Rеzа Rahadian & Bunga Citra Lestari following the successful 2012 film Habibie dan Ainun as well renown Malaysian actors; Chew Kin Wah, Bront Palarae, Atikah Suhaimie & Iskandar Zulkarnain! This film directed by Upi Avianto is the story of an absurd boss & his employees. With the retro visually appealing, this film is expected to gain a lot of viewers when it shown on cinemas in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei simultaneously!

All I can say that this was definitely a funny movie to watch! I'd give 4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟 just because it's simple storyline is punctuated with a sequence of comedic punchlines. From it's beginning till it's very end, the movie never fails to try & evoke laughter. It was packed with humor but with a message of humanity & tolerance delivered in the end. There was also a moment that did touch my heart when Bossman & Diana visited a Welfare Homes for Disability-Kids as it reminds me of my little sister who is also a special needs kid. Eventhough this is my first time watching an indonesian movie on cinema, I found it's quite amusing & I enjoyed watching it! You guys should go & watch it too! 😡😂🎬🎥

The casts, director & producer of My Stupid Boss during Gala Premiere

The casts, director, producer together with Embassy of Indonesia during Gala Premiere

With the main cast - Bunga Citra Lestari

With the casts - Bront Palarae & Chew Kin Wah

With the casts - Iskandar Zulkarnain & Atikah Suhaimie

With the casts - Sherry Alhadad & Nadiya Nisaa

With the emcee of Gala Premiere - Yasmin Hani

Spotted actress Nur Fazura during Gala Premiere

Spotted actress Lia Natalia during Gala Premiere

With fellow bloggers; sister Erin & friend Eina

Graphic Novel 'My Stupid Boss'

Premiere Screening of Criminal

If you love action-thriller film + Ryan Reynolds (even only a cameo), then you're not gonna miss this one! This film will be released nationwide on April 21, 2016. Criminal is an action thriller drama film, about a convict who is implanted with a dead CIA agent's memories to finish an assignment. In this movie, we shall see the second collaboration between Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman & Tommy Lee Jones following the 1991 film #JFK, @vancityreynolds as CIA agent Bill Pope & @gal_gadot as the wife! CIA agent Bill Pope (#RyanReynolds) dies while traveling to a secret location to meet a hacker who can launch missiles at will. Desperate to find his whereabouts, officials turn to an experimental neurosurgeon who can transfer memories from one brain to another. The guinea pig for the procedure is Jerico Stewart (#KevinCostner), a violent and dangerous death-row inmate. Now gifted with Pope's skills and knowledge, Stewart must race against time to stop a sinister international conspiracy. The movie is a little more fun than it has any right to be, thanks to its super-serious cast (including #TommyLeeJones, Ryan Reynolds, #GaryOldman & #GalGadot) & the straight-faced approach to its ridiculous shenanigans. All that I can say that this movie allows us to experience with giddy vicariousness a brutal psychopath wreaking havoc on bad guys for all the right reasons! I'd give 3.5/5 🌟 just bcoz of RYAN REYNOLDS + almost criminally entertaining, this preposterous thriller mixes buckets of humour & emotion into the violent, twisty action. Thanks to @klips_my for d invites! 😱😯🎥🎬 @sweetpeareen #TantalizingTuesday #TGVCinemas #Klips #Criminal #PremiereScreening #Movie #Sister #Friend #Selfie #Wefie #Camwhore #Camwhoring #LifestyleBlogger #StarClozetter

Premiere Screening of Before I Wake

I'm not really a fan of horror movie but I'd give this an exception bcoz of the adorable @jacobtremblay whom u might seen him in the Oscar nominated #Room! Go & watch this if you're a fan of supernatural horror! This film is set to be released nationwide on April 7, 2016. Before I Wake is a supernatural horror film where we shall see @katebosworth, Thomas Jane, #AnnabethGish, #DashMihok & Jacob Tremblay try to figure out why the dreams & nightmares physically manifest while sleeping! In this intense & heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (#KateBosworth) & Mark (#ThomasJane) adopt a new foster child, Cody (#JacobTremblay) after their son Sean dies. They soon find out that Cody's dreams become reality, but his nightmares are deadly. Jessie & Mark must figure out what to do before one of his nightmares kills. It was an interesting storyline, much about psychological impact than a typical horror film. The director manage to control the thrilling atmosphere with bizarre visual. The ending feel rushed & unsatisfied, but still work well with the story. In the end it still kept people thinking where actually all the people go? All I can say that this was one of the haunting, emotionally absorbing supernatural thriller & not so scary but touching movie. I'd give 3/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟 just bcoz the promising young actor, Jacob Tremblay have touched my heart. Thanks to @klips_my n @im4ufm for d invites! @sweetpeareen @jeffsoo83 😨😦👻🎥🎬

Premiere Screening of London Has Fallen

If you love action-thriller film, then you're gonna like this one I guess? This film is set to be released on March 3, 2016. London Has Fallen is an action thriller film a sequel to Antoine Fuqua's 2013 film Olympus Has Fallen. After the death of the British prime minister, the world's most powerful leaders gather in London to pay their respects. Without warning, terrorists unleash a devastating attack that leaves the city in chaos & ruins. Secret Service agent Mike Banning (#GerardButler) springs into action to bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher (#AaronEckhart) to safety. When Asher falls into the hands of the sinister organization, it's up to Banning to save his commander in chief from a horrible fate. There is nothing more pleasing than a product (or an individual for that matter) that is completely self-aware. It just makes everything less awkward when the fated time comes where one must be honest and up front about things. This is what makes both London Has Fallen & its predecessor, Olympus Has Fallen, so easy to like & enjoy. All I can say that if not for the cheesy dialogue, the creaky acting & the plot preposterous, London Has Fallen is not I hoped it would be. I'd give 3/5 🌟🌟🌟 bcoz of the outrageous action mixed with over-the-top one liners makes for a wild fun ride across the pond! Thanks to @sinarfm for d invites! 😥😰🔫🎥🎬