Kung Fu Slam Dunk

功夫灌籃 Kung Fu Dunk brings back together 杰伦 with action director 程小東（by the way 此程小東非比陈晓东）and cinematographer Zhao XiaoDing. The trio formerly worked together on the Chinese epic “满城尽带黄金甲” which is the only movie starring Jay that I did not watch.

I think Kung Fu Dunk is by far the only movie that u get to see the most expressions on Jay’s face. Plus u gets to see Jay displaying his comical or should I say nerdy performance. Being completely unlike Jay’s previous three films, filming for this movie must have been more physically exhausting. In fact, to prove himself as a serious actor, Jay physically suffered during the filming having suffered up to 16 bruises on his first day on the set.

The whole movie’s attraction is just Jay 耍帅 , Jay 耍球技 & Jay 装可爱, i think they also focus too much on the fighting scenes loaded with CGI, that they did not even unravel the story well enough for the audience to understand the plot. Esp the ending part, the director seems to just want to end the storyline hastily.

In general, i would say watch this movie for a good laugh (u get to catch Jacky Wu too!) & to admire Jay’s display of his charm!

i want a 七仔!

i entered the movie theater tonight with much anticipation for 长江七号 (CJ7) as i did enjoy "Kungfu Hustle" and "少林足球" though i was never a fan of Stephen Chow's slapstick comedies.

However, i left the theater somewhat unsatisfied & was phew that i paid $8 for each tix.
Coz as usual, u will see that usual few personalities Chow used in his every movie, doing those same old funny practice mainly expressed through the exaggeration of physical actions and scripts. Honestly speaking, some of them are good if at their own (like the “fat girl”), but put everything into a show, it seems too scattered.

The vital problem is that Chow doesn’t even appear very often in this whole 88mins show and whenever he appears, his lines are always the same; "We may be poor but we must have courage, we must have backbone, we must not steal”. On the other hand, the kid actress Xu Jiao gave a pretty convincing performance of a young poor boy.

The only thing i like about CJ7 is the heavily CGI-ed furry-head-elastic-body-dog-like alien which strongly reminds me of my own alien at home – toto. That alien will wag his tail antenna in this case when he is happy; roll over for a belly rub & make cute puppy-like sounds to communicate with his owners. Just like what toto does.

The supposedly "tear-jerking" scene does not turn on my tears tap, not even nearly. But my mum was sobbing away (but then she can cry even while watching 还珠格格!). i personally find CJ7's storyline totally unconvincing & uncreative coz it seems too much like a rip-off from ET which is a way better movie.

Overall, i would say CJ7 is amusing, but far-off from being Chow's greatest. It only make me yearn for a 七仔!

Gone

Ah Meng, the only orang utan i recognize has passed away yesterday. *sad*

& i have yet to take breakfast with her yet! *even more sad*
May u rest in peace Ah Meng.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Gong Xi! Gong Xi!

Under my mum's dayz of never-ending nagging supervision & countless arguments discussions, my family finally "presented" a sparkling clean house with loads of yummy steamboat foodies & finger-licking-good goodies for those who visit!
What a nerve-wrecking period!

Actually what i like about CNY are the delectable foodies esp those home made cookies made by relatives (esp luv OngLai饼 & that evil yet tasty BakKwa) & the gatherings with relatives (selective few) who i see like maybe once or twice a year. Well, it's not that i don't want to meet them more often, but u know lah! Every1 has got their own life to go on mah! Work work work. . . weekendz gotta acc family, bf, diff group of frenz not to forget my dear toto. But i don't understand why such a joyous period, some "adults" can complicate things by going into some silly arguments over meaningless issues or trying to 贪小便宜 or "showing off" their high earning salary or good results kids etc etc
Hiaz. . .

Anyway, i shall not let these mindless matters disturb my mood to enjoy this CNY.
Coz it's a once a yr cheena event man!
Here's wishing u peps:
those who gamble, win more money (but not from me)
those who study, obtain good grades
those working, achieve high performance
In all, earn more, stay healthy, be happy!
As happy as toto!

27 Dresses

The script of 27 Dresses, written by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada), is full of predictable stock characters: Katherine Heigl (from Grey’s Anatomy) gave a surprisingly good performance for the physical slapstick requirements while radiating a plain-jane-girl-next-door appeal that is difficult to resist; James Marsden is the talented news journalist specializing in wedding news while maintaining his charm just as in Enchanted; Malin Ackerman is suitably the irritating slutty baby sister (similar to her role in The Heartbreak Kid), the attractive boss is Edward Burns (whom I can’t recall his other acting works).

There is totally no novel in this Cinderella story. It is very obvious that the plot draws majority of its ideas from the other predecessor romantic comedies. Although there is no creativity in the whole movie, i guess predictability is pretty acceptable by audiences. Despite the relatively superficial storyline, this film keeps the audiences entertained with the sheer charisma of the charming cast.

i esp love the ending narration about Jane wearing her 28th dress and admitting that though Kevin wasn't what she was looking for, he looked at her the way she always wanted to be looked at as she walks down the aisle. *Awwww so sweet*

27 Dresses is a standard romantic comedy fare which provides you some very pleasant and witty performances. Sure it is predictable, but what do you want in such movie? A sad ending? Nah… that will not be suitable for such season where V Day is approaching.

Whirlwind KUNG FU DUNK Singapore Star Tour

Surprisingly, i was pretty calm during the press conference yesterday.

Gotta behave professionally since i'm representing my co. So can't behave like a 小歌迷!

As per my colleague's request, i taped the entire press conference, snapped some shots, took the press release kit & attended the Gala Premier; go back office shared what happened to 交差.
Woo~ what an easy breezy job! If only all my job duties is as simple as that!
Maybe i should consider transfer to editorial team instead! lolx

By then, all i have to do is to attend some interesting events like new product launch, sample food at some ridiculously priced restaurants, listen or watch latest music or drama, try out new beauty products esp from those co. that give us some source of income, talk to those high EQ & beautifully packaged celebrities. . . hiaz. . . if only life is as simple as that.

But in reality, it's not.
It's no fun been manager to some inexperience yet stubborn ah beng look-alike with "good" sponge absorbing quality. He was employed to help lighten my burden but why do i feel more stress & my shoulder feel heavier.
Btw, im no longer listening to Jazz music or 蔡琴.
Now is “啊哈. . 给我一杯忘情水. . .” or “我和我追逐的夢. . .” How >.<''''' is that! i'm pretty easily satisfied in terms of work wise. Just give me a conducive working environment with great colleagues & bosses, manageable works & pay me well enough for some savings & travel & shopping needs. Is that so difficult to find such a job???

最屌的任务

我想这是我有世以来， 最屌的任务！

老天爷 一定是听到我的祈求
因为我真的梦想成真了！
i'll be representing my co. to cover the press conference of Kung Fu Dunk tomorrow!
Yeah yeah yeah! *jump around in joy*
Will get to see 杰倫 up close & personal liao!

In fact, we were also invited to the so-called Gala Premiere.
Initially i was full of hope to get another tix so that i can bring my dear ah ma along.
But when i check with the PR of GV, her reply nearly make me fell from my chair.

"Oh! This is only for media ppl where you will be sitting at an exclusive area for media. Once the movie starts screening at 8.30pm, you will all have to take your leave."
i thought i interpret wrongly, so i double confirmed " U mean we have to leave without watching the movie?"
Her reply:" Yes. That's right." *thunder + lightning*
WTH rite!

Gala Premiere without watching the movie which is the main reason of the Gala Premiere!
I don't understand the rational at all. Are they worry that the media ppl with the high tech photography & videography skill record the 1st movie screening & sell to the pirates?

Anyway, i shall not let this small incident affect my once a life time chance to see 杰倫 up close.
Cause it's obviously GV's insensitivity, unprofessional & idiotic way of handling PR.
i'll just watch it at some other cinemas vendors then. hmph!