I watched Mural 《画壁》!

Story: Young scholar named Zhu, accompanied by his servant, Hou, journeys to the capital to take the imperial examinations. Near an ancient temple, they clash with a swordsman named Meng but later befriend him thanks to the intervention of a monk. Inside the temple, Zhu discovers a mural of painted fairy maidens. To his delight, one of the maidens in the mural comes to life before his very eyes. Unable to resist her beauty, Zhu finds himself and his companions, Hou and Meng, embarking on an adventure as they are transported into the world of the mural.

On the surface, the magical fairy kingdom of the mural appears to an idyllic world where men can fulfill their dreams as long as they obey the rules of the Fairy Queen. Surrounded by a multitude of beauties, Hou and Meng, each meets his fantasy lover. Zhu, however, finds himself torn between two women. But this fantasy world is actually a trap where theirs souls will ultimately be lost. Oblivious to the danger, Zhu tries to appeal to the Fairy Queen with the power of love. Determined to prove that love is merely an illusion; the Fairy Queen decides to destroy the magical kingdom...

After 3D Sex Zen, Mural was the 1st Chinese Epic Movie I have watched so far. The story line was about love triangle among the maidens and all the people kept their feelings inside (Typical Chinese Romance).

For audience who are from the western culture, the movie was kinda like "Sense & Sensibility". I would like to remind some of you might find the movie hard to understand. You might focus on checking out the fashion, animation and graphics. They were unbelievable gorgeous and stunning.

Plus, Director Chen picked the 10 actresses with distinguish classic beauty. The way they looked, talked, moved, paused and showed their emotion... very elegant and different from their personality.


"Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.' This is the message I have got from the movie. It reminded me "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", my favorite movie.


Don't take everything grant, too serious or careless!

Hope you like the movie too~ Thank you!

HELEN THE BABY FOX

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Original Title: Kogitsune Helen Director: KONO, Keita
Year: 2006
Running Time: 109min
Genre: Family
Country of production: Japan
Release in Japan: 2006 
Cast: Takao  OHSAWA
      Yasuko MATSUYUKI 
Official Site: http://www.helen-movie.jp

Introduction:
A young boy finds a deaf, blind and numb baby fox, lost from its parents in the wilderness. Based on a true story, a heartwarming story of the care and love of the boy and a vet who try to save the baby fox. 

Story:
Taichi, a young boy who has just arrived from the big city, discovers a `northern fox' puppy crouching near the side of the road and despite the objections of those around him, decides to take care of the charming creature... But, somehow the baby fox puppy cannot see, cannot hear and cannot bark. The baby fox, now named `Helen,' responds to Taichi's devoted efforts to care for her and begins to strive to live. The boy and his veterinarian family watch over her with encouragement and love. The story is based on an incident actually experienced by TAKETAZU Minoru, who is involved in wildlife conservation in Hokkaido. This charming animal story is deeply moving...perhaps to the point of tears.

It is a heart felt movie that I have not watched for age. Beautiful views, a simple story line, the baby fox and Taichi are very cute... I strongly recommend to people watching this movie, which helps us to think positive in life.

Gladly, Mandy and I watched it last night and heard a lot to nosing sneezing sounds in the theater.

Here are my tips before you watch:
1) Bring Tissue
2) Go with a Close Friend
3) Be Open Mind and Relax

Happy Mother's Day

So relaxing today! My parents and I got a chance to watch a movie which was called "Take The Lead". The movie was about Dancing and Class Conflict in the society. After the movie, my parents went shopping and I had the Yoga and Bacis Step Classes in Shatin. At the end of the night, we had a great dinner in Chalon. My mother enjoyed the Mother's Day so far...

Fun... isn't it!

SEPA Gathering Part III

SEPA is planning to have Photo Sharing X Movie night next weekend. We shall share our photos of our exchange student year in a cozy cafe and watch a movie- The Da Vinci Code.

Event: SEPA Gathering Part III
Date: May 20, 2006 (Saturday)
Time: 7:30pm
Location: To be confirmed
Participants: Steven, John, Queenie, Erika, Wing, Candy, Rita, Barry, Kenji, Tony, Garen and more.
Must Bring: Photos and other memorial items.

It's gonna be FUN!

Inside Man

Inside Man (2006)

Genres: Drama, Thriller and Crime/Gangster
Official Website: http://www.insideman.net/index.php
Running Time: 128 min.
Starring: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe, Chiwetel Ejiofor  Directed by: Spike Lee  Produced by: Daniel Rosenberg, Brian Grazer 
Four people dressed in painters' outfits march into the busy lobby of Manhattan Trust, a cornerstone Wall Street Branch of a worldwide financial institution. Within seconds, the costumed robbers place the bank under a surgically planned siege, and the 50 patrons and staff become unwitting pawns in an airtight heist. NYPD hostage negotiators Detectives Keith Frazier and Bill Mitchell are dispatched...

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Did you have a chance to watch the new movie "Inside Man" which has Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster?

I just watched it with my Hong Kong friends. Personally, I think it is great. The story line was simple, but the director presented wanted to say something more than a bank robbery story.

Luckily, I got a chance to live in the United States once and experience the racism. It was not easy to be a non native speaker. Some locals just look down on people who speak different accents, wear different skin colors and the cultures. Of course, I met many nice friends throughout my overseas studies.

Anyway, the script was great. Let's give it a try!

Perhaps... Love

Perhaps... Love. What a wonderful movie!!

Erika Mok and I watched this movie together in MK last week. I felt so touch! Although the story line was very simple, the scripts and the lyrics were written with a group of thoughtful artists.

外面- 周迅

作曲：金培達
填詞：林夕
編曲：褚鎮東
製作：金培達

＊外面的世界很精彩
　我出去會不會失敗
　外面的世界特別慷慨
　闖出去我就可以活過來＊
REPEAT＊

＃留在這裡我看不到現在
　我要出去尋找我的未來
　下定了決心改變日子真難捱
　吹熄了蠟燭願望就是離開

　外面的世界很精彩
　我出去會變得可愛
　外面的機會來得很快
　我一定找到自己的存在
　一離開頭也不轉不回來＃
REPEAT＃

我離開永遠都不再回來

Anyway, go and check it out!

www.perhapslovemovie.com

Paparazzi

Received two free movie tickets from M Power Credit Card Promotion... the movie name was Paparazzi. The movie showed a lot of scene in Malibu. It was beautiful place to live and have fun. The houses were huge and the beaches were cool. If I move for my family to live, Malibu will be in my top 5.

Proof

Anybody is interested in watching Proof? The movie will be released on November 17, 2005. It gonna be Great!

	情來，算盡愛(Proof)

The Family Man

Switching through the TV channels last Friday night... there was an interesting movie caught my eyes. The name of the movie was "The Family Man" and Nicolas Cage was in it. I really like the story and the scripts. It made me think of my priority in life and my perspective toward relationship and family.

Live a life with no "What if..."

Appreciate how much my parents have given up for me.

A fast-lane investment broker, offered the opportunity to see how the other half lives, wakes up to find that his sports car and girlfriend have become a mini-van and wife.*

- ARNIE**

Look, maybe I’m not as good a consigliere as you are but you have to trust me on this one. A little flirtation’s harmless but you’re playing with fire here. The Fidelity Bank and Trust is a tough creditor. You make a deposit somewhere else, they close your account forever.

- JACK

Look, you’re making this into something it’s not. This isn’t a referendum on our lives, Kate. It’s a step forward... (appealing to her) Don’t you see? I’m talking about us finally having a life other people envy. Silence. Kate looks him in the eye – a deep, piercing look...

- KATE

They already do envy us, Jack... - JACK This is New York City, it’s like the needy people capital of the world. Those Jersey clients of yours aren’t a tenth as pathetic as the ones you could get here...

- JACK (CONT’D)

...the house is a mess, but it’s ours... (chuckling) ...well, after a hundred twenty two more payments it will be...

* Credit to www.imdb.com/title/tt0218967/

** Credit to http://www.imsdb.com/scripts/Family-Man,-The.html

Chris Grand = Wes Bentley ??

Watching the movie of American Beauty at home by myself last night, it was an absolutely impressive one.

The story line was dramatics and told the truth about human nature in the material world. I can see the same thing happening in Asia. People are searching for the best and perfect idealistic way to live, which is closed to American Dream.

Also, Wes Bentley, an actor looks like Chris Grand, my handsome Seattle friend. Let's check them out as below!

Chris

Wes

Tony Jaa's movie

TOM-YUM-GOONG... maybe you think of the Thai Food first. Eva K Leung, Sam ( Her Potential One) and I watched the Movie in Shatin UA last night. The movie name sounds attractive, but the food has nothing related to the movie. It was just a name of the restaurant that cooks loads of Endanger Animals.

It is the story of a young man named Kham (Tony Jaa) whose life is turned upside down when an international mafia syndicate, based in Australia and captures his two beloved elephants and smuggles them thousands of kilometers away to Sydney. Kham has no choice but to risk his own life for the animals he loves…

The Artwork and shooting skill are Thai Style. The message is simple and the storyline is not too complicated. You could see lifestyle of the Thailand Countryside and the Asian Immigrants in Western Country. I can feel the culture of Chinatown.

Overall, I give an A- to the movie and recommend you to check out the movie. It is a fun one!