Year 2011 Ended

Year 2011 is indeed a better year than Yr 2010.

I have survived from all odds, challenges, opportunities and even the kind of people who I do not wish to face at different places.

Gain and knew friends of the same interest within the years which also redefine the network and circle of friends which I used to hang-out with.
Yet 2 political elections let me realise, some people are just too rigid and stubborn-minded, and if you are different from them in terms of ideology, well, its better to keep a safe distance to avoid angry moments.

Best friends do not exist, as the older you are, people are always thinking of their own interest than others. (Others before self.. has extincted)

My accomplishment for FY2011:

1. Undergo and survive a surgery for my lower jaw in March which took me 2 months to recover.
2. Academic results in Late May semester was good, which justify the fact that if I work hard, I will be able to score well for exam.

Accomplish 4 marathon and a charity run

1. Sundown Marathon (21km)
2. Yellow Ribbon Prison Marathon (10km in Aug)
3. Safra Run (10Km in Sep)
4. 1st Happy Feet Slippers Race (Oct)
5. Standard Chartered Marathon (42.195km in Dec)

The Movies in November

One of my sources of inspiration is watching a favourite movie, enjoying a medium Coca Cola and let the story tellers and illustrators creative thoughts flows.

To me, watching an animated film is an safe move to avoid disappointment.

1st Movie - Happy Feet 2

Immersed in the world of lovely penguins, The Happy Feet 2, is back to rock our world with adorable characters and refreshing, heart-warming songs. With the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in 3D, Mumble, the Master of Tap, has a problem as his tiny son, Erik is choreophobic. Reluctant to dance and sing with the gang, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven, a penguin that can FLY!

Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when their world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns from his Dad's 'Guts and Grit" as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures including Tuny Krill, Giant Elephant Seals to restore things right.

Starring (Background Vocal): Eljiah Wood, Robin Williams, Hank Azaria

Genre: Animation

Director: George Miller

Language: English

Date of Release: 17 November 2011

Running Time: 100 minutes

Personal Rating: 3.5 out of 5

The plot, animation, values, and the music deserve 3. 5 popcorns.

2nd Movie - You are the apple of my Eye (Chinese Film)

Regrets we do have.

Love at the first sight, we do experience in our life.

These two themes, love and regrets have touched the hearts of my movie lovers for the past 1 month. With posting of the OST of "You are the apple of my Eye", and the "Must Watch" postings, which sort of influence my decision to watch a Chinese film out of the blue.

Newcomer: Chen-Tung Ko who won the Golden Horse Award 2011

The newcomer just release his debut album, released by SONY Music.

The story illustrate Ko-Teng with a several close friends had a crush on Shen Chia-Yi. Ko's and his gang of friends moved in unison from Ching Cheng Junior High School straight into the senior high school divison in pursuit of her. Naughty in nature, Ko was ordered by their teacher to sit in front of honor student, Shen Chia-Yi to keep close tabs on him. The two hadn't hit it off at first but Ko gradually feel for her.

Taiwan Artiste: Michelle Chen

She do look like Singer, Beauty Ho Xiang Ting in certain angle
Shen's and Ko-Teng began starting late in class to practice their homework and motivated to achieve their goals making it to the top Universities. On the other hand, Shen became impressed by the contrasting values Ko represented. Ko started pursing Shen yet eventually Shen remained hesitant.

Moving to the second part of the story, after graduation from senior high school, Ko and Shen starting dating like a couple but their relationship was spoilt by a dukeout competition organised by Ko.

Well, growing up together witnessing their beloved eye-candy, Shen walking down the aisle to become someone else's wife, the gang had learnt their coming-of-age lessons and continue to pursue their individual happiness.

Starring: Chen-Tung Ko, Michelle Chen, Ao-Chuan

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Director: Giddens Ko

Language: Mandarin

Date of Release: 11 November 2011

Running Time: 110 Minutes

Personal Rating: 3.8 out of 5.

Storyline and setting hilariously portrayed the "good old times" we used to have, probably trying hard to date an ideal girl, skipping school, and the fond memories that is hardly remembered thus it is a right strategy and the success of this movie.

I will not be surprise if this is one of the most selling Chinese films in Singapore for FY2011.

3 months!

1.02am, Friday, 18 Nov 2011, Windy

I had almost forgot about this little space that I have.

I had been busy earlier on, or should I say, I had been busy all the while.

But I do question why am so busy?

For myself, others or because of no choice, or because the chance of all events having at the same time?

I do not have answer myself.

Probably, I had been overloaded with many commitments which I should not.

Well, I do regret on sometimes on certain things if I do not do well, thus, when opportunity comes, I do try my best to strike my best putting effort to prove that people have not trust the wrong person to do the right things.

Well, I think this 1st paper, I am not well-prepared.

Blame it on the reservist enlistment which I had spent one day at camp to clear the reservist status which it is due to system error.

Blame on the fact that heavy commitment with YEC.

Blame it on my poor time management.

Blame it on the fact that the work load is unmanageable which I had hardly time to read my textbook.

Blame it on myself, as I am the source of the cause of things happening on me!

Well, as I finish this last sentence to vent our the little frustration at this little space that belong to me, I make sure, I do pull myself up as quickly as possible, to do well in my exam ( the last paper).

After so many setback in 2009, and pick myself and believing myself again in 2000, and after the operation in mid 2011, a new beginning, yet, when looking back at all these incident, people I had encountered, whether are they true to their self or to me, it does not matter.

What it really matter is: at least these encounters had lead me to know what I do want in life, hopefully.

For the time being, I will say sayonara to this little heaven which I almost forgot.

The month of August

The reason why I had decided to name this post "The month of August" is because as the blogger and owner of "Jeff Space", I had hardly spend quality time to share things, places, music or even movies that inspire me lately.

Well, thanks for my regular viewers who do drop me a note to remind me that its time to update the blog which I used to be rather active writing.

The month of August was a busy month. I had not failed to continue to "impress" or "inspire"people with my artwork and design which I hope one day more people will at least have a smile on their faces to the little things I tried and put in effort to do.

Though these months are tough, but in a positive note, these are standards for a more important role in future. I hope I am well, and continue to have the synergy to persevere in things I used to believe in.

I realise the fact, I may make a wrong choice sometimes but if I had to live with it, I will try my very best to make a little difference to all the opportunities instead of calling them "problems."

July Movie of the Month_Larry Crowne

Larry Crowne - the crowne with an letter e!
This is one interesting line that I had remembered how Larry Crowne wants others to know his name.

Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts reunite for a dramatic comedy about how the hard knocks from today's recession inspire one everyday guy to undergo a personal reinvention: Larry Crowne.

Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks) was a superstar team leader at the big-box company where he's worked since his time in the Navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on what to do with his suddenly free days, Larry heads to his local college to start over.

There he becomes part of a colorful community of outcasts, also-rans and the overlooked all trying to find a better future for themselves…often moving around town in a herd of scooters. In his public-speaking class, Larry develops an unexpected crush on his teacher Mercedes Tainot (Roberts), who has lost as much passion for teaching as she has for her husband.

The simple guy who has every reason to think his life has stalled will come to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason to live.

Personal Rating:
3.8 out of 5
Watch it! It's defnitely an awesome movie for the month or even for the year! For those, who are like me, lost my "sense" of direction yet this movie has re-defined the importance of everyone in his life! We might even be in Larry Crowne 's role when our life is at 40s.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Julie Roberts, Bryan Cranston
Director: Tom Hanks
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Language: English (*Do note: No chinese subtitle)

June & July Album of the Month_ Valen Hsu 許茹芸 Greatest Hits

Discovered by talent scout at the age of 19, Valen Hsu made her professional debut in 1995, and shot to fame a year later with her sophomore album, Tear Sea ( 淚海).

Valen is known for her tender, transparent voice, and over the years has established her unique vocal style, which has endeared her to many pop music lovers.

The Taiwan singer-songwriter last issued an album nearly two years ago with My Love Journey 1km, and now Universal Music releases a new compilation of her early hits including 39 songs from her What's Music era (1995-2000) on 3 CDs.

Rating: This 3 CDs compilation is not to be missed, as there are only limited stock in Singapore for music lovers in the late 90s of the Mando-pop!

Playlist:
CD 1 01. 淚海 02. 愛情電影 03. 四季 04. 如果雲知道 05. 難得好天氣 06. 破曉 07. 沙漏 08. 心蝕 09. 恆星 10. 我們的愛情病了 11. 貓與鋼琴 12. 相片生活 13. 星星是窮人的鑽石


CD 2 01. 美夢成真 02. 日光機場 03. 一直是晴天 04. 我依然愛你 05. 我有一簾幽夢 06. 你的眼睛 07. 你是最愛 08. 執著 09. 沒有你的聖誕節 10. 看透 11. 騙自己 12. 鄰居 13. Don't Say Goodbye


CD 3 01. 獨角戲 02. 突然想愛你 03. 真愛無敵 04. 愛在黑夜 05. 不愛我放了我 06. 永不結束的故事 07. 討好 08. 金絲雀 09. 承擔 10. 半首歌 11. 秘密 12. 單身日記【四季歌】 13. 蝸牛

Artiste: Valen Hsu

Album Title: Valen Hsu Greatest Hits

Date of Release: May 19, 2011

Music Publisher: Universal Music Group & What's Music

Do you youtube?
A recommended track from CD 2 -number 7 07. 你是最愛

June & July Album of the Month_ Sticky by Cyndi Wang

The "Sweetheart Princess" has grown into a big girl, and she's all Sticky for her long-awaited new album! Top the taiwan G-music chart for 2 weeks, she is coming back to the entertainment buzz strong with her new album, Sticky.

Picking up from her previous album Heasrt 2 Heart, Cyndi Wang's latest album was once delayed for her acting engagement in a new idol drama, but it's finally coming out in May 2011.

Inspired by the way a couple interacts in the café, the first plug off the album is notably written and composed by the popular Taiwan singer herself, who has longed for a simpler life that allows her to enjoy a normal relationship like ordinary people do.

Album Title: Sticky
Album Artiste: Cyndi Wang
Music Publisher: Gold Typhoon Taiwan

Playlist:
01. 想你想你
02. 愛太空
03. 陪我到以後 Feat. 羅志祥 Show Luo
04. 黏黏黏黏
05. 搖滾吧姑娘
06. 不哭 (Taiwan Drama "Love keeps going" theme song)
07. 自行浪漫
08. 下一頁的我
09. 一直幸福
10. 愛的ATM

* Songs in bold are recommended tracks

Do you Youtube?

July Movie Pick

The finale of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow Part 2" is the final adventure in the Harry Potter series. The much anticipated motion picture event is the second of two full-length parts. In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The skates have never been higher ans no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer the the climatic showdown with Lord Voldemort.

What will happen next? Will evil rules? or Will Harry Potter win the battle?

Watch it to find out!

Rating: 3.6 out of 5

Starring: Daniel Raddiffle, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson

Director: David Yates

Genre: Fantasy & Adventure

Running Time: 131 Minutes

June & July Movie Pick

Thomas Popper has spent his entire life working to become the Number 1 real estate mogul in New York City. He has sacrificed everything - time with family, friends and even his own happiness. But on the brink of the biggest deal of his career, he receives a gift - a mysterious crate from Antarctica - from his long missing father.

What's inside the crate marks the end of Mr Popper's comfortable and well-ordered existence, and the beginning of his life as a caretaker, landlord and parent figure to six unforgettable penguins, each with a distinct personality.

Will his nightmare ends? or is it a start to bond with his family? What will happen next to his life, career and his family?

Watch it to find out.

Rating: 3 out 5

Starring : Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury

Director Mark Waters

Release Date: 16 June 2011

Running Time: 95 Mins

May Album of the Month_ R U Watching? by A-Mei Chang

A-Mei Chang makes her triumphant in 2011 with a brand new album, R U Watching! The Taiwan Pop Diva resumed her original identify as Mei, after 2009 releasing a rock album with her nickname, AMIT (In short, it means: Ah Mei Music Is Transforming), which went on to sweep the prestigious Golden Melody Awards 2010 with six major wins from ten nominations.

Not wanting to repeat herself, she is now a brand new Ah Mei in the highly anticipated new album she co-produces with producers, Jim Lee, for which she has taken a hand-on approach in every detail of the production.

Pouring the very best of her into her latest album, R U Watching! featuring five ballads penned by lyricist Lin Xi as well as five uptempo tracks written Ah Mei's manager, Chen Zhen Chuan (commonly known as Chuan Ge) including first plug, Du Shen Me Shi Hou Le, which is the most representative leap to her future albums.

*Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5

(Playlist of the song is next to the album picture attached)

Artiste: A-Mei Chang

Title: R U Watching!

Music Publisher: Gold Typhoon (Taiwan)

Date of Release: 29 April 2011

Recommended Youtube MV from R U Watching! Album

My beloved by A-Mei Chang

Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH5ZecYkrXo&feature=related

May Movie Pick_ Kung Fu Panda 2

In Kung Fu Panda 2, Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow Kung Fu masters, The Furious Five. But the Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy Kung Fu.


Po must look at his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will Po be able to unlock his strength he needs to succeed and to save China.


Starring:
Po by Jack Black
Tigress by Angelina Jolie
Crane by David Cross
Viper by Lucy Liu
Mantis by Seth Rogen
Monkey by Jackie Chan
Shifu by Dustin Hoffman
Mr. Ping by James Hong


Remarks:
A movie for all ages, and animation never fail to cheer you up.


Rating:
3.5 out of 5

Sun-day temporary left!

I had been busy lately not for myself, but its for others.
The first week of May was supposed to be focusing on my preparing on my studies, but it seems like I can't as there is a change in plan for the election and the candidate that is supposed to represent the constituency.


Well, is it planned or just that it is a process to be learnt from a long journey?

I don't know, this election is seriously lead to people of both different sides, one is a supporter of the ruling party, the other is the opposition and the other is total "none of my business."

But yesterday (14 May 2011), I had watched the Show Luo Encore Concert at Indoor Stadium, it was supposed to be a happy occasion, yet the entire concert, the partner whom we had decided to get the tickets during April and had decided to happy enjoyed the concert was not a good experience at all. There was little interaction, I don't know why? Probably he is troubled or because we had different belief and views.


Second, the group which I surpised to know that they went for bowling, well, I was disappointed but the fact that I was not called or asked to come, well, probably they think that I am busy with something related community service on Friday. Well, assume to be busy?!
Anyway, it's all right, life can be be great without me.


Third, after the concert, I was supposed to have dinner, it was unplanned to meet another common friend of ours, however, he drove us to a food centre to have dinner. Well, its seem that the 2 are not happy, thus, instead of happily had my dinner, there are little conversation and interaction, well, its all right. I 'll rather be quiet.


The part I was annoyed is that, my own schedule and things that I had been doing lately had to be updated by someone who seems to act as though he knows me well. As the fact that, I had not reveal that, I was part of the party in doing my community service. Well, my intention is to help, no matter, which part I am at, somewhat if you guys are not supporting the party, or we have different views? I still respect it, so just have the basic dilligent to know what is to be known and mention as I did not mention anything about me belonging to the party, it is that, a friend of mine, just tagged a pic of me with the the party tee-shirt.


Last, I hope I am not thinking too much. Probably, you guys like to stick to the same stick group. However, please don't mention that you guys will call me to join to all to study, and in the end, I saw from the fb status - the place where you guys check in - when reflected, it just show how unwelcome I am, or just that the rest are too busy to contact me, or assume that I will be busy to reply? Well, I did not reply once. As my phone is silent, yet I know you guys might be expecting that I will not be coming?! Well, its all right cos its does not matter if I am welcome to the group?!


Though such details might place me into difficult situation if anyone mention happened to read this, yet in another presepective, I just wanna write them down, and not use my voice to argue things to make them ugly. Well, its all right if I am not important, cos it is a stage of life whereby people whom you think they are your friends will leave, or because you are different from them in terms of the party you support.


Its all right. Life goes on from here, no matter how tough and difficult things can be, I just hope to do well in things I do and my exam and not let negative things flood my minds as it keeps coming into my heads. Just simply hate it as it can't get away from me, though in the past, I might just want to end everything...But I know, life is precious!


Today (15 May 2011)

April Movie Pick_ Rio

From the creators of Ice age, set in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush rain forest of Brazil, the comedy-adventure centre on Blu, a rare macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind.

When Blu discovers there's another - and that she's a she - he leaves the comfort of his cage in small town in Minnesota and head down to Rio.

But it's far from love at the first sight between the domesticated and flight-challenged Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female, Jewel. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, where they learn about friendship, love, courage and being open to life filled with wonders and most importantly, knowing how to fly.

Rio - the movie, brings together a menagerie of vivid characters, a heart-warming story, colourful backdrops, energizing Latin and Brazil contemporary music and wonderful dance moves.

A movie not to be missed!

Personal Rating:

3.9 out of 5.

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Leslie Mann

Director: Carlos Saldanha

Genre: Animation

Language: English

Date of Release: April 7, 2011

Running Time:96 minutes

April Music Pick_It's Time by Stefanie Sun

Four years since her last album in 2007, Against The Light, It's Time Stefanie Sun makes her long-awaited return to the pop scene! With a different hairstyle that witness by her fans which the singer, herself, had highlighted the "freedom" to do her music she desires.

This time, the beloved singer from Singapore is fully involved in the music production as well as the planning of her 11th album since last debut with EMI _Capitol Music.

Titled "It's Time, this album's first plug "Telling the World the Words from My Heart" is an epic-sounding number unlike any of the pop diva's previous works, expressing her heart and soul after laying low for the last four years.

With her magnetic voice, Stefanie also works wonder on the other new songs such as the heartwarming ballad "When the Wintry Night Gets Warm".

Title: It's Time

Artiste: Stefanie Sun Music

Publisher: Make Music & Wonderful Music

Date of Release: March 11, 2011

Playlist:

01. 世說心語

02. 追

03. 當冬夜漸暖

04. 時光小偷

05. 空口言

06. 明天的記憶

07. 180度

08. 快瘋了

09. 愚人的國度

10. 是時候

*The songs highlighted in Bold are recommended tracks!

Personal Rating: 4 out 5

This album has a number of great tracks worth recommending, I will not be surprised if this is given the title "Top 5 albums of the Year 2011."

April Movie Pick_ Natali 3D

Starring Sung Jae Lee, Hyunjin Park, Jihoon Kim featuring in 3D, rated as the first 3D Erotica In Asia, R21 movie, critically acclaimed for its breathtaking beauty, the famous sculpture "Natali" is now back for the public to view at maestro sculptor Jonnhyunk Hwang's private exhibition, after being covered in veil for a decade.

The original model remains anonymous until the final day of the show when Joonhyuk tells art critic Minwoo Jang of his memories of passionate love with Natali's actual model, Miran Oh. However, Minwoo claims she was in love with him. Crossing memories of Joonhyuk and Minwoo surrounding Miran, as well as secrets revolving "Natali" start to unfold...

A romantic, sad story featuring in 3D.

Main Cast: SungJae Lee, hyunjin Park, Jihoon Kim

Director: Kyungjoong Joo

Genre: Romance

Language: Korean

Release Date: 31 March 2011

Do note: This movie is rated R21- Nudity and contain sexual scenes

April Movie Pick_ Let the Bullets Fly

Watching a movie is a luxury. Back in the early days, often, I watched movies in a group of 4 at least, yet often, we will go by the majority of the group of the final movie selection. Thus, it does bring some disappointment. Probably maybe, there are a couple of moments when you would like to watch a movie yet the rest are not interested, so what is the move?

Watch it alone.

Well, unless I wanted to watch it badly, I will enter the movie theatre and buy a single ticket, a coca cola and enjoy the rest of the movie on my own. It used to be such lonesome feeling, but, once you get used to such moments, it is a freedom. But this time round, this movie that I will be introducing was brought to my attention by a friend of mine with surprises.

Cast starring like Chow Yun Fat, Carina Lau, Ge You, Jiang Wen, the movie set in China during the warring 1920, notorious bandit chief Zhang (Jiang Wen) descends upon a remote provincial town posing as its new mayor, an identity that he had hijacked from Old Tang (Ge You) and his wife (Carina Lau) , himself, a small-time imposter.

Hell-bent on making a fast buck, Zhang soon meet his match in the tyrannical local gentry Huang Si Liang (Chow Yun Fat) as a deadly battle of wit and brutality ensues.

With no strong promotion in Singapore but something to highlight, this movie has hit the box- office in China with remarkable record-breaking of 7 Billion dollars. Let the Bullets Fly, a movie packed with laughter, and unexpected twists.

Personal Rating:

3.6 out of 5

Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Carina Lau, Ge You, Jiang Wen

Genre: Action/ Adventure

Language: Mandarin

Release Date: 31 March 2011

Running Time: 132 Minutes

The Courage Dairy - Episode 2

I was feeling weak when i heard my name is called " Jeffrey Lim" announced by one of the operation theatre staff. It was followed by " The operation is over" heard over my ears. At that moment, I was unable to move, too weak to even open my eyes. But I knew the nurses are pushing my bed from the major operation theatre to the ward. As the bed was moved to the high dependency ward (ICU unit), on the way along the corridor, my eyes were starring at me. In my heart, I knew how ugly I might look ... But I was mentally prepared as I knew the effects on my face as my surgeon (Dr Lye) did mention to me. The clock reflected is 5.15pm. It was rather a long operation, around 6 - 7.5 hours long. The back of my head was rather painful. I requested a nurse to move my head to the over side of the bed as the pain was unbearable. At the high dependency ward, it was like a war zone after the quake, nurses were busy monitoring the patients condition especially the elder patients who is next to me was depending on a tube to breathe. I was feeling rather sleepy after the operation. Closing my eyes to rest as I was also unable to move from the advice of the nurse who was checking my condition to ensure I was feeling all right. I can't talk, only murmured my words...even for a cup of water. Even when I realise that water was on the table near my bed, the time reflected on the clock is 7.05pm... My sisters who had just finish with their work was at the hopsital to visit me hours later. I was requesting for water as I was feeling rather thirsty. I was a long night. The only thing I can do is rest. Though I was eager to look at the mirror yet, I know, I can only do so probably when I discharge from SGH.

March Movie Picks_Rango

Whenever I am lost in the next step to take in life or need inspiration at a moment of my life, watching a movie does help. Whether you have a partner or friend to watch it with you, or the seat next to you is empty, it does not matter. Most importantly, I can have the luxury to choose the settings I wanted.

This week, my pick is Rango.

From the director of "The Pirates of the Caribbean" comes Rango, featuring Johnny Depp in an original animated comedy-adventure that take moviegoers for a hilarious and heartfelt walk in the Wild West.

The story follows the comical, transformative journey of Rango (by Johnny Depp), a sheltered lizard living as an ordinary family pet, while facing a major identity crisis. After all, how high can he aim when his whole purpose in life is to blend in?

When Rango accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt - a lawless outpost populated by the desert's most wily and whimsical creatures - the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new to the hilt. Until, in a blaze of action-packed situations and encounters with outrageous characters, Rango starts to become the hero he once only pretended to be.


With a cast that include Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Bill Night, Harry Dean stanton, Ray Winstone, and Timothy Olyphant as the Spirit of the West, Rango is an exciting new twist on the classic Western legend of the outsider who saves a town and himself in the process of knowing his real purpose and identity in life.

Personal Opinion:
This is the fourth movie for the month of March, love it because it does highlight the importance of having fresh water and we need to conserve our water supply which many people at the other parts of the world faces such problem of lacking of water.

Though it was a serious issue, yet, it was presented in an animated and colurful way with 4 little owls singing at different turning points of the story, a good way to draw attention and educate viewers.

Definitely, a 4 out of 5.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
Language: English
Main Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean Staton, Ray Winstone, Timothy Olyphant
Running Time: 107 Minutes

March Movie Picks_Big Mommas

Big Momma is back, starring Martin Lawrence as FBI agent, Malcolm Turner and as Turners deep-cover alter-ego "Big Momma." But this time, Turner is joined by his teenage stepson, Trent, as they go undercover at an all-girls performing arts schools after Trent Turner has witness a murder. Posing as the Big Momma and as Hefty coed Charmaine, they must find the murder before he finds them.

The success of the first two "Big Momma" films led to this third offering, but Martin Lawrence, David T. Friendly (Producer), John Whitesell (Director) and screenwriter, Matthew Fogel wanted the new film to reinvent the franchise, and not merely continue a successful formula. In doing so, they opened the film up to an audience largely untapped in the first two films: teens. Essentially, as Friendly notes, " we're starting over and making something that is not a shadow of the first two films."

The film is set in equally surprising setting: an all girls' high school, and several music and dance sequences feature not only Lawrence and Jackson, but also a talented ensemble of bright young stars.

Watch it! You will love it!

Personal Rating:
3.5 out of 5




Cast: Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson, Jessica Lucas


Release Date: 10 March 2011


Genre: Comedy, Action


Running Time: 108 Minutes

March Movie Picks_Gnomeo and Juliet

The greatest story ever told starring garden gnomes!

In Gnomeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's revered tale gets a comical, off-the-wall makeover. Directed by Kelly Asbury (co-director of Shrek 2) and showcasing both classic and original songs by Elton John, the film features the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as Gnomeo and Juliet, who have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbours.

But with plastic pink flamingos and thrilling lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find a happy ending? Will they live happily ever after? Or will Juliet will be separated from Gnomeo because of their colour they represent?

Watch it to find out!

Personal Rating:
3.5 out of 5.

Cast: James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine.
Director: Kelly Asbury
Genre: Family/ Adventure
Language: English
Release Date: 3 March 2011
Running Time: 84 minutes