How to train Your dragon

Remember that feeling you had when you watched/read your first adventure? That tug you felt on the inside that made you believe that if you were in that world, in those shoes, you would do just what the hero/heroin was doing and it would be Awesome?

If you've never felt this way, then I suggest you add a little whimsy into your life, believe in adventure and go watch How to Train Your Dragon (in 3D cause you pay a bit more but it's that much better).

The story follows Hiccup, a young hapless viking who wants to become a dragon hunter. When he shoots down a Night Fury (rarest and most dangerous of dragons) he finds that he cannot kill it. Their inevitable friendship lead both boy and dragon into danger, discovery and revelations that will change both their worlds.

With captivating visuals and a wide range of satisfyingly comedic characters, the movie can't help but be cool. From the sweeping thrills of flight to the eye-widening view of the viking village, the dreamworks animators do not disappoint. But its not just that the movie looks cool, its got the substance to back it up too. Each character is well developed and used to their best to tell the story. From Hiccup's Father, the viking leader worried about his quirky son to the two havoc wreaking twins in Hiccup's class, they all play their part superbly.

What ultimately drives the story though, is the relationship between Hiccup and Toothless, the dragon. As their bonds of trust, friendship and love are formed, you can't help but be attached to them as much as they're attached to one another. As you watch them become a team, you won't be able to stop yourself from cheering them on.

So, be ready for adventure, prepare to put your heart out there, let your mind suspend your disbelief, sit back, strap in, and prepare to want a dragon of your own.




Rating : 9/10 . watch this movie.

The bounty Hunter

people don't make good romantic comedies anymore.

what happened to romcoms actually having romance? it used to be that you wanted the main leads to get together, you knew they belonged together, there's a sense of sublime satisfaction at the end of the movie when they finally realize that they're in love.

its not like we dont know where the story is heading. we just want to be thoroughly entertained and absorbed on the way.

'The Bounty Hunter' is one of those stories that has a great premise and a promising trailer, but no follow through what so ever and very little actual romance.

When bounty hunter Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler) finds out that his next target is his ex-wife (Jennifer Aniston) he gladly tracks her down, intending to take her into custody, not knowing that there's a killer after her because of a story she's working on. All this leads to mayhem and shooting and lots of running.

But sadly, the plot is underdeveloped, the reasons for the killings never really seem to surface and the two main leads never seem to be in much danger.

There's not much spark either. Sure they both look good, Aniston rarely has a hair out of place even while on the run and although Butler looks hungover most of the time there's still a scene where he's topless and lookin fine. There's no doubt that they're attractive people, but theres no reason to believe that they're attracted to one another either.

On the whole, with Aniston's experienced ability and Butler's great screen presence, the movie could have done so much more. But the lazy development of both plot and character means that its just your run-of-the mill romcom. Funny at times but forgettable.

If you're looking for romance this weekend, something that'll really pull at you heartstrings and make you smile, I suggest pulling out your old DVD of 'You've got Mail' or 'While you were Sleeping'.

Now those, are romantic comedies.

melancholy

maybe its cause i've just read an article about love and how it sucks to be single, maybe its cause i just watched 'My sister's keeper', maybe its cause its raining. 

I miss home.