A Thousand Words Trailer Impressions: A Comedy Film that Shuts Up Eddie Murphy

A Thousand Words is a 2012 comedy film distributed by Paramount Pictures starring Eddie Murphy slated for a March 2012 release. Will this be another awfully made comedy film or will there be actually be substance to it? Let's find out.



A Thousand Words
Plot / Synopsis

After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak.

A Thousand Words is under DreamWorks Pictures and Saturn Films, distributed by Paramount Pictures, written by Steve Koren, directed by Brian Robbins; starring Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis, Clark Duke, and Allison Janney.

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A Thousand Words Official Movie Trailer Impressions
A Thousand Words Film Trailer Review

Eddie Murphy is known for his loudness and his usually non-stop mouth in comedy films. He has been in various good comedy flicks in the past, but then there are some really awful ones. To what does A Thousand Words movie trailer tells about this 2012 comedy film?



A comedy film about ala game of charades? If it gets the message over, then why not? A Thousand Words trailer looks promising as a comedy film. It gives off that "Bruce Almighty" feel to it, in a sense that the film also associates itself to another religious sect, Buddhism. A Thousand words might actually be a good comedy film that may teach the value and weight of words, and honesty. I just hope that A Thousand Words blends it all together, writing and story-wise. Hope it does not just feature nonsensical slap sticks but good intellectual comedy with the heart.



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Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Trailer Impressions: TV Comedy Show Now on Film so Get Ready to be Smothered with Chaotic Comedy?

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie is a 2012 comedy film written, produced, directed and primarily stars Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, creators of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. Absurd as it may sound, it is exactly what you are getting, it is literally the movie version of the Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's comedy surread sketch show in Cartoon Network's Adult Swim Block. So what does this trailer has to offer, or is it even trying?



Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Plot / Synopsis

Two guys get a billion dollars to make a movie, only to watch their dream run off course.

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie is under 2929 Productions, Funny or Die, and Gary Sanchez Productions; distributed by Magnet Releasing; Directed, Written, Produced by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, Starring Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Zach Galifianakis, and Will Ferrell.

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Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Film Trailer Review

Comedy is a challenging genre to tackle especially on film. Fall short and feel the wrath of enraged and disappointed movie goers; offer too much to the point of offensive humor and get ready to received accusations of discrimination and racism from both people who watched and didn't even watch it. If you have followed the Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim comedy surreal sketch in Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, then you already know what you are getting, but what about those who haven't?



Coming from someone who haven't seen their humor this trailer made me face palm my self, scrached my head, gin and smile a little which is supposed to be good, I guess? This is the trailer and the best punchlines are not probably even included or previewed here, for what are you paying for if they showed it. But it has some pretty interesting concept, mainly the use of various internet meme like humor. Further investigation behind what the two stars, writers, directors and producers has to offer is their unique form of humor which features satire and anti-humor and basing from this trailer it has plenty of those. I am somewhat intrigue and curious about this comedy film. I am willing to wait for it, whether it is on theaters or home video format.



What about you guys? Are you familiar with Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and their humor? Do you think this is a much awaited film version for the fans of those show? For someone who has no clue about their previous Cartoon Network show, does this trailer want to make you see it? Share your thoughts about Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie in the comments section below:

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations Game Trailer Impressions: A Massive Full Feature Naruto Fighting Game

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation is an upcoming fighting game with single story adventure game with RPG elements developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is the video game sequel and a major update to CyberConnect2's 2010 Naruto fighting game entitled Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 also for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Let's check out this latest Naruto game for the seventh generation consoles.




Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation
Plot / Synopsis

This is it! The clash of generations extends to a global scale.

Faces from the past make a burning comeback with beautifully (re)designed moves and Jutsus to face eagerly expected newcomers from the latest episodes of Naruto Shippuden.

This trailer reveals more about the 65 minutes of new anime sequences created by Studio Pierrot exclusively for the game, and concludes with the annoucement of the preorder offer that should make fans jump in trance as this is the first official rap single of Killer Bee!!! Yay, bro!

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations will be available on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 30th 2012.

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation Video Game Trailer Impressions
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation Game Trailer Review

I bought the original Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 for Xbox 360 and it is both good as a single player adventure RPG game and a multiplayer fighting game. although it doesn't require you to input complex commands ala Street Fighter, Tekken, or mortal Kombat, I ca say that Ninja Storm 2 was a good game and worthy of its price that time. And now Storm Generation?




Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm is a complete game itself. It is mainly focused on the Naruto Shippuden story from Naruto's return to Konoha all the way to the destruction of Konoha and the attack of Akatsuki. The first game provided a good number of hours as you plow through from one arc (from the anime/manga) to another. It was a bit waste though as when the game was released that time, Japan already finished airing the end of Akatsuki arc, and the the beginning of the Fourth Ninja War. So gamers who also are resourceful netizens have already seen the anime or read the manga which was miles ahead from the game, but it was still an entertaining experience to unfold the story in video game format. Not to mention playing as Jiraiya, Madara, and Killer Bee.




Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation game trailer is impressive. Impressive in a way that it features more character than its predecessor. Impressive that it has so many new features like a never before seen anime scenes intended for the game, an extensive online multiplayer match up which was lacking in the first game, and the mere thought of using most of the characters in the first generation of Naruto (Naruto as a kid). If you are not a follower of the Naruto franchise or have bought the first game, all of these talk might all be confusing, if not strange. But if ever you decide to buy a Naruto game, this would be it. It doesn't only feature all playable characters from the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 game but also includes a standalone story (not seen in both the anime and the manga counterpart), additional characters like the Kages, and characters from both past and present. As fans of any of the Naruto franchise, you'll sure get excited to see some new playable characters not included in the Ninja Storm 2 and Naruto's new form where he already mastered the nine-tails chakra.




What about you guys? What do you think about this latest Naruto game from CyberConnect2? Share your thoughts about the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation game trailer at the comments section below:




Check out the extended nine-minute Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations Never Ending Ninja Storm Trailer here. Also check out 2013's Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Teaser Trailer here.

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Prometheus Trailer Impressions: A 2012 Sci-Fi Film Set on the Alien Film Series Universe

Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction horror directed by Ridley Scott film distributed by 20th Century Fox. Prometheus is a sci-fi film is said to be a prequel to the Alien film franchise but approached in a different manner. You might see some elements from the Alien film franchise here but don't expect the xenomorphs to be the main antagonist in this 2012 Ridley Scott sci-fil film.



Prometheus
Plot / Synopsis

Ridley Scott, director of “Alien” and “Blade Runner,” returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Prometheus is a sci-fi film under Scott Free and Brandywine Productions, distributed by 20th Century Fox, written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof, directed by Ridley Scott; starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, Charlize Theron.

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Prometheus Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Prometheus Film Trailer Review

Fans to the Aliens film franchise might have mixed emotions with this rumored prequel to alien. The film/trailer might feature some familiar elements to the popular Alien film series, but fans should also understand that it is set prior to the cult classic Alien film which only means one thing, no xenomorphs (monstrosities for all Alien film series), but that doesn't mean that there won't be any horrors that awaits the unfortunate team set on this perilous mission.



It as that very familiar "Inception" music playing in the Prometheus movie trailer's background which either relates to Inception's "epicness" or just some annoying to those who think that this doesn't even come close. In a way the trailer works, both for Alien film fans and to the newer generation of movie goers. What could be the horror behind all of these? Well, this is just the first official trailer for the film, and it is a long way to go before its June "Summer" 2012 release, so it is expected that they will release more and unfortunately spoiler-full trailers. Hopefully they keep that mystery in tact. There aren't many mainstream sci-fi films created nowadays and Prometheus is a just perfect for sci-fi film fans.



What about you guys? Did you like or even understood what the trailer is supposed to do? Did you liked the Alien film series? Share your thoughts about the Prometheus 2012 first trailer at the comments section below:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer Impressions: An Epic Prequel to The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is Warner Bros. 2012 prequel to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It is a film under the same people behind the successful first three film adaptations of the J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books, so expect the same "epicness" that the Lord of the Rings movies have been known for. Let's all watch and await for this seemingly film of the year for 2012.



The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Plot / Synopsis

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.



The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a film by New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and WingNut Films distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures directed by Peter Jackson, Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester McCoy, Bret McKenzie, Graham McTavish, Mike Mizrahi, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Lee Pace, Mikael Persbrandt, Conan Stevens, Ken Stott, Jeffrey Thomas, and Aidan Turner

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Official Movie Trailer Impressions
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Film Trailer Review

It has long been on both Tolkien and film fans alike, finally it is here... well the official The Hobbit trailer that is. The Lord of the Rings is probably one of the best epic fantasy film adaptation fantasy of all time, and who better else handle tits prequel that Peter Jackson (director of all LOTR Movie Trilogy) himself.



Bilbo Bagins holding out the Elvish Knife "Sting", Frodo's Sword in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy that glows a blue light when orcs are near.

I am not that much of a fanatic but a mere enthusiast of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, but just the mere sight of Middle-Earth's Bree at the start of the trailer brought shiver down my spine. As someone who hasn't read the books, there are seemingly new faces and places shown here and that is just fine. It is a prequel for Pete's sake. But as soon as you see Gandalf, orcs, trolls, elves, dwarves and a silhouette of a very familiar corrupted hobbit you'll feel at ease that they made this prequel right. Said to be just the first out of a two part prequel, this trailer is just perfect for fans of the Lord of the Rings book and film trilogy, and even to the newer generation who wanted to start their Tolkien film experience right from the very beginning.



What is your favorite Lord of the Rings film amongst the three and why? What are your thoughts about this Lord of the Rings prequel film for 2012? Share your thoughts about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at the comments section below:


Check out The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey Trailer 2 HERE with a scene featuring Gollum and Bilbo

Jack The Giant Killer Trailer Impressions: Hollywood's Latest Fairy Tale Film Adaptation

Jack The Giant Killer is a 2012 fantasy adventure film adaptation of a British fairy tale legend entitled "Jack the Giant Killer". "Jack and the Giant Killer" is different from "Jack and the Beanstalk" as it has a more darker tone, violence and gore to it even if they have similar elements. Let's check out this darker Hollywood movie adaptation of the tale of Jack the Giant Killer.



Jack The Giant Killer
Plot / Synopsis

An ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

Jack The Giant Killer is written by Darren Lemke and David Dobkin based from the fairy tale of the same name; directed by Bryan Singer under New Line Cinema, Legendary Pictures, Original Film, Big Kid Pictures, and Bad Hat Harry Productions; distributed by Warner Bros. and stars Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, and Ewan McGregor.

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Jack The Giant Killer Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Jack The Giant Killer Film Trailer Review

Unfamiliar with the "Jack the Giant Killer" fairy tale, this one can easily be mistaken as a dark "Jack and the Beanstalk", but further in the video you'll notice that there are more giants and a glimpse of war and these proves that this is not what you first thought of it. It can be a variation of it though.



Yes, another Hollywood film adaptation of a fairy ale and who's complaining, right? If you want to see another fairy tale story we grew with put to film by Hollywood for a more adult audience, then this is just perfect. Some scenes in the trailer show actual actors not blending well with the CGI environment and IO hope this doesn't take anything away from the film experience or hope hey flawlessly blend it while it is on its final production phase. The trailer is a good teaser for he film, providing the mystery of what the giants are like or the conflict between men and giants.



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Wrath of the Titans Official Trailer Impressions: A Fantasy 3-D Sequel to Clash of the Titans

Wrath of the Titans is is a 2012 fantasy action adventure sequel to 2010's Clash of the Titans which was also loosely based on the 1981 classic Clash of the Titans. Slated for a March 2012 theatrical release will this make up story for a sequel be better than its first film? Let's find out.



Wrath of the Titans
Plot / Synopsis

Perseus embarks on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, who has been targeted for capture by his traitorous son, Ares, and his brother, Hades.

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Wrath of the Titans Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Wrath of the Titans Film Trailer Review

Wrath of the Titans picks everything up from where 2010's Clash of the Titans last ended. This means that it is another movie adaptation which is very loosely based on the that title it is based upon, the 1981 Clash of the Titans film, the Greek mythology of Perseus and the War of the Titans. Don't expect to get a reliable information about the story of Perseus and the Olympians here. This is not your school Greek class, but an over the top hyped up Hollywood 3-D fantasy action adventure film. That generally summarizes this 2012 film.



Again it is up to the valiant hero to save the day. Why is it always have to be the meta-human (half-human and half-god) who is responsible for saving the world? Well, it always works and this time the trailer actually looks good. It features a slew of great looking 3-D CGI monsters (Titans). I am just hoping that the script is tighter - no irrelevant words in the script like "Bitch" which is a modern day curse word and should not supposed to even exist during an ancient Greek era); a more polished and seamless 3-D and CGI animation (the conversion to 3-D on the last film was rushed and was very sloppy); a much more decent and convincing acting, and an engaging storyline. All the things I mentioned in that my Wrath of the Titans wishlist is what Clash of the Titans fell short of. Hopefully the studio listened to the feedback and criticism made by critics and movie goers alike. Hope the sequel provides a better movie experience than the first one. A good trailer is essential but what truly matters is the actual film.



What can you say about the first film, Clash of the Titans (2010)? How about he sequels trailer, what can you say about it? Share your thoughts about Wrath of the Titans official trailer at the comments section below:

The Dark Knight Rises Official Trailer Impressions: Christopher Nolan's Batman Ends with the Rising

The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 super hero film from Warner Bros. Pictures which stars Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway is the third (sequel to 2010's The Dark Knight) and the last Batman film under Christopher Nolan. Christopher Nolan's Batman film series as of this post is said to be the best film adaptation of the popular DC super hero. Let's check out what Christopher Nolan's Batman 3 official movie trailer has to offer.



The Dark Knight Rises
Plot / Synopsis

Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes in order to protect Dent's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Batman is forced to resurface when the terrorist leader Bane arrived at Gotham City with plans to destroy the it, and to discover the truth regarding the "enigmatic" Selina Kyle.

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The Dark Knight Rises Official Movie Trailer Impressions
The Dark Knight Rises Film Trailer Review

All good things must eventually come to an end. The epic finale for Christopher Nolan's Batman is soon at hand and for those who watched the first two films , there will be no doubt that they will see this conclusion. For those who haven't seen the first two films, all I can say is that you are missing out on something very special and I suggest you go watched them first if you are curious with this third Batman film installment.



It is a good trailer for Batman 3 The Dark Knight Rises. It didn't spoil the fans of the DC super hero by showing too much of the villains, heck it didn't even showed you Anne Hathaway in her Catwoman costume and Bane in his juiced up hulking form, if that is not effective teasing for Batman i don't know what is. Then we have the very generic plot as to why Batman must eventually come out. But to what part will Selina Kyle/Catwoman play in all of it is still left to movie goers and fans enthusiastic imagination and this is why this is such a great movie trailer. It is a definite recommendation for CMAQUEST, and we can't wait for The Dark Knight Rises July 2012 release.



What can you say about Christopher Nolan's confirmation that this is going to be the last Batman film that he'll be directing? What about the Batman 3 trailer, what do you think and notice about it? Share your thoughts on The Dark Knight Rises official movie trailer at the comments section below:

Rock of Ages Movie Trailer Impressions: From 2006's Broadway Musical to 2012's Musical Film Adaptation

Rock of Ages is a 2012 musical film adaptation of the Chris D'Arienzo book which later became a rock/jukebox Broadway musical "Rock of Ages". A tale of romance set in the raving 80's, a time when rock musical was on its prime. Let's check out this (similarly) musical trailer.



Rock of Ages
Plot / Synopsis

Set in 1987 Los Angeles, Drew and Sherrie are two young people chasing their dreams in the big city. When they meet, it's love at first sight, though their romance will face a series of challenges.

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Rock of Ages Movie Trailer Impressions
Rock of Ages Film Trailer Review

Before we even had movies, people were already going into theaters for theatrical plays and musicals. Musicals are one of the first forms of public and even sophisticated form of entertainment. There have been and still are, a slew of various Broadway and theatrical play artists that have entered Hollywood (Bollywood, etc.), and this is probably why the entertainment industry came up with the musical film genre. To cater to the same musical loving film audience.



Rock of Ages is another musical film based on a similarly entitled and popular broadway musical. Hollywood has this of attitude of taking something that works and making it into film and in a way that worked well up to this day. The plot is vaguely hinted on the trailer and it is how it should be. For the plot, acting and production value are the main and only factors that makes musical films successful. This musical film trailer somehow put a smile on my face as I watched it and I am not even into musicals so that itself is a testimony that this trailer works. Nostalgia and rock music plays a major role in the marketability of this title, and this is why I am fearlessly predicting that this would be an entertaining film.



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The Expendables 2 Trailer Impressions: When One Mega Movie Starring Action Superstars is Not Enough

The Expendables 2 is a 2012 ensemble cast action film sequel to the similarly awesome The Expendables back in 2010. The Expendables 2 is distributed by Lionsgate which stars action film superstars of both past and present which includes Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth, Randy Couture, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture. What do we think of his trailer, find out here.



The Expendables 2
Plot / Synopsis

After taking a seemingly simple job for Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) the Expendables find their plans going awry and one of their own is brutally murdered by rival mercenary Jean Vilain (Jean-Claude Van Damme). The Expendables set out into hostile territory — with their new members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan) — to put a stop to a deadly weapon and gain their revenge against the villain who killed their brother.

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The Expendables 2 Movie Trailer Impressions
The Expendables 2 Film Trailer Review

There are some movies that are meant to be left alone, untouched for any sequels, remakes or reboots. Once Hollywood don't take such heed, well let us just say that both fans and critics would bash it like a pinata with its content all over the place. But then there are some films that are just asking to be continued and Expendables is one of them.



Where do action film superstars go when they have lived their golden days? Well, besides their multibillion retirement life or a life of charity, some actually decided to actually cast them into one mega movie which Lionsgate did in the first The Expendables action movie back in 2010. With such successful sales and reception, it is expected for the studios to make a sequel and that is what they did with The Expendables 2. What can be said about the ultimate action star collaboration sequel? It is just that! Setting aside my usual critical taste when reviewing trailers and films, The Expendables 2 movie trailer just show one actual scene which doesn't tell or preview much about the plot (which is both a good and bad thing when I usually review trailers) then it's all just faces of past and present action movie superstars flashing afterwards. Why would not the trailer do that? It is not the complex storyline or the acting that would make movie goers flock the theater to watch this, but the actual idea of putting all of these once were and probably still are popular action film into one good solid two and more hours of mindless action fun. If you grew up watching action movies starring any actors in this film, then this is a no brainer and you'll eventually watch it... in any format you like.



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Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie Trailer Impressions: The Live Action Film Adaptation of the Epic Tale of Kenshin Himura

Rurouni Kenshin is a 2012 live action movie adaptation of the popular manga and anime series "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story" or simply "Rurouni Kenshin", or popularly known in the US as Samurai X. When I first heard that Warner Bros was behind the movie adaptation of the highly acclaimed samurai series, I was very dubious and skeptical about it at first. Luckily that impression was changed after watching the Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie's first teaser trailer.



Rurouni Kenshin
Plot / Synopsis

A live-action film adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin was announced on June 28, 2011. Produced by Warner Bros., the film will be directed by Keishi Ōtomo which stars Takeru Satoh (played the main character Ryotaro Nogami in Kamen Rider Den-O) as Kenshin Himura, Emi Takei as Kaoru, Yuu Aoi as Megumi Takani, Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara, Taketo Tanaka as Myojin Yahiko, Koji Kikkawa as Jine Udo, Yosuke Eguchi as Hajime Saitou, and Teruyuki Kagawa as Kanryuu Takeda. The film is scheduled for a August 25, 2012 release, and is slated for an internationally release later on as the Rurouni Kenshin a.k.a. Samurai X is a very good anime series.

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Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie Trailer Impressions
Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Film Trailer Review

Japan is known as the home of manga and anime. The Rurouni Kenshin series is considered to be one of the best anime series that came from Japan, and has since been released worldwide as Samurai X. Making a live action film of something as nostalgic as the Rurouni Kenshin series is guaranteed to receive both positive and negative criticism.



Rurouni Kenshin holds a very high nostalgic value and is probably the main reason why fans of the anime or manga series might have mixed reactions over it. Basing from the feedback received by the first teaser trailer for the live action film, it is looking good for the Rurouni Kenshin Japanese film adaptation. Thank the samurai gods that it is made in Japan. Various U.S. entertainment companies had a bad habit and established an awful reputation of adapting various Japanese series and "Americanizing" them. Just look at what they did with poor pronunciation of names and lame voice acting after dubbing an anime series in question, and even completely bastardizing a franchise just like what they did with Dragonball Evolution. So I cannot be blamed when my expectations plummeted to hell when I heard that an American company like Warner Bros. is responsible for making a live-action movie adaptation for Rurouni Kenshin. Luckily, the Studio is only responsible for the distribution and funding of the film and it is all Japanese to put it to words. This doesn't mean that everyone will welcome a live-action film of the animated series or the comics they grew up with. But even so, this is one train that cannot be stopped. I for one am curious to how they will put to film the epic story and romance of Kenshi and Kaoru. I have followed the Kamen Rider Den-O tokusatsu series and I can say that Takeru Satoh is a nice pick to play as the reformed Hitokiri Battousai. I for one am excited to get my hands in this live action movie adaptation of Samurai X.



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The Dictator Trailer Impressions: Sacha Baron Cohen as the Most Revered Dictator?

The Dictator is a 2012 comedy film from the man behind "Borat" and "Bruno", Sacha Baron Cohen. This time Cohen drops off the mockumentary (mock documentary) style of film presentation in exchange of a more mainstream Hollywood presentation as he plays "The Dictator". A film based on an romantic allegorical novel supposedly written by Saddam Hussein, will this film be as funny as Sacha Baron Cohen's mockumentary? Let's find out.



The Dictator
Plot / Synopsis

The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

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The Dictator Movie Trailer Impressions
The Dictator Movie Trailer Review

Comedy is probably one of the hardest genre for Hollywood. It walks a very thing line. Sacha Baron Cohen's past comedy films walked that line. Most liked his style of humor, others received it poorly, while others are offended. This time he is back with another satirical form of humor as he plays the role of someone that everyone hates, an oppressive dictator.



Personally speaking, I somehow find myself smiling at a few scenes in this trailer. Hopefully the film offers a more laugh out loud experience than its trailer. Although some humor featured in the trailer are very traditional and bordering to slapstick level, it somehow gets away with it. Let us just see on how well America received this kind of comedy? can they laugh at themselves or at someone who has the status that caused their nation great pain? Well, guess that is what we will find out come May 2012.



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The Flowers of War Trailer Impression: War was Never Beautiful but this Historical Film Interpretation Might Be

The Flowers of War previously known as The 13 Women of Nanjing by is a 2011 historical drama war film based on "The 13 Women of Nanjing" by Geling Yan is directed by Zhang Yimou which stars Christian Bale, Tong Dawei, and Shigeo Kobayashi. The Flowers of War is another historical war drama film that let's us have a small glimpse of what it is like to live in a time of uncertainty and gruesome brutality. Let's watch this spectacular trailer.



The Flowers of War
Plot / Synopsis

In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John (Christian Bale) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. When he finds himself in the unwanted position of protector of both groups from the horrors of the invading Japanese army, he discovers the meaning of sacrifice and honor.

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The Flowers of War Movie Trailer Impressions
The Flowers of War Movie Trailer Review

Although the world has not completely rid itself of war, most of its parts have been enjoying peace and freedom. But before all of these came to be, there once were bloody and pointless war. It was a hard time to live during those time and we can only imagine the horrors of what it was like. War films usually provide us the knowledge and awareness of our history and the right decisions to correct those mistakes.



The Flowers of War movie trailer looks amazing. It gives us what to expect but does not spoil everything away. If you are into war films with a heart, then there is no question, you will see his film. Featuring superb acting from the best of the East and West, The Flowers of War has a seemingly perfect trailer which makes the film riveting and worth watching.



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Goon Trailer Impressions: This is One Goon You'll be Cheering For

Goon is a 2012 sports comedy film and a movie adaptation of Adam Frattasio and Doug Smith's "Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey". Seann William Scott plays as the brute numskull Doug Glatt who eventually got hired as a Hockey player not for his skill but his savagery. Let's check out the Goon film trailer.



Goon
Plot / Synopsis

Doug Glatt (Seann William Scott) is a very nice but also not very bright man who feels ostracized from his family, his father and brother both being doctors. One day he visits a minor league hockey game with his friend Ryan (Jay Baruchel). Ryan taunts the visiting team during a fight and one of their players climbs into the stands. Doug, in defense of his friend, headbutts the hockey player and knocks him out, which prompts the rest of the crowd to cheer him. Soon after, Doug gets a phone call from the coach of his home team who offers him a job as an enforcer, a players whose role is to protect his teammates and acts as a deterrent by hitting or fighting opposing players who take liberties with his teammates. Written by Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg, co-writer of Superbad and Pineapple Express.

Watch the Goon official movie trailer here:



Goon Movie Trailer Impressions
Goon Movie Trailer Review

Goon looks promising as a comedy film. Although the protagonist is your typical generic stupid brute juxtapose to dumb blonde stereotype, he has the heart. This is where it probably shines. Although the book is is based on received mostly mixed reviews, maybe a Hollywood makeover will give the story a successful launch off.



As for the Goon trailer, all I say is that it was awful but decent. Awful in a sense that it generally summarizes the movie and that is a big No! in my book. Decent in a way that although the trailer already spoiled most of the story, it somehow still able to captivate one's attention. How will the protagonist goon eventually become more of an asset as a hockey player rather than just the mindless brawn. With that I can say this trailer is awful and decent as a trailer.



How about you guys, what do you think about the story in general? Share your thoughts on what you think about the Goon 2012 movie trailer at the comments section below:

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Master of Monsters Trailer Impressions: Take Control of Cocoon and Gran Pulse Monsters

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is Square Enix' direct sequel to its 2009's Final Fantasy XIII rpg title for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Received with mixed reviews, predominantly negative ones, Final Fantasy XIII adapted a more passive game mechanics using a more action oriented live combat system and the use of paradigm shifts rather than the traditional turn-base ATB style of gameplay that the rpg series was known. Final Fantasy XIII-2 will hopefully improve on the last title with new game mechanics like the ones feature in the Masters of Monsters trailer.



Final Fantasy XIII-2
Plot / Synopsis

The worlds of Gran Pulse and Cocoon in Final Fantasy XIII return in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Players will be able to revisit old areas that have changed in appearance like Lake Bresha, now called the Bresha Ruins. A re-created version of the city of Bodhum had been made on Pulse, known as New Bodhum. Many of the civilians from Bodhum now live here. The Yaschas Massif on Pulse reappears with its ruins now inhabited by Cocoon soldiers and scientists like the Bresha Ruins. The Sunleth Waterscape is no longer a lush-green nature reserve. The Archlyte Steppe is now inhabited by hunters. Valhalla, the realm of death and chaos at the edge of time in the distant future, otherwise known as "the invisible world" will also be a playable area. Serendipity is a floating casino city packed with minigames like Slots and Chocobo Racing. The city of Academia replaces Eden as the new capital city, and is Hope Estheim's new hometown. Augusta Tower, an area with a maze-like interior.

Watch Final Fantasy XIII-2 Master of Monsters trailer here:



Final Fantasy XIII-2: Master of Monsters Video Game Trailer Impressions
Final Fantasy XIII-2: Master of Monsters Video Game Trailer Review

As a Final Fantasy series fan and someone who played Final Fantasy XIII, this is a very welcome added feature to the sequel. If you ask me, this feature should have been in the first game, I guess the developers had other plans for the game. If only the first game has adapted a more manual job and battle system, this might have been incorporated in the first game. Sadly there were no Beastmaster job in the first one, so to how will they make use of the monsters is what I am curious about.





I had a few complaints on the first game for its linearity, lack of towns to explore and side quests from human NPCs, but it didn't break the gaming experience all in all. It is a different Final Fantasy and they might have been trying out a few things and as to whether it has succeed or not is what they later found out. I actually liked the first game and finished it from beginning to end. Hopefully with new game features where you are able to take control of either Gran Pulse or Cocoon monsters, it will add more fun hours to the Fnal Fantasy XIII-2 gaming. AS we countdown to Final Fantasy XIII-2's official video game release on February 2012 release, every new feature will be warmly embraced by gamers who adored and excited for this trailer and will change the minds of those who bashed it the first game.



Seeing the Master of Monsters trailer, are you more excited in using a Chocobo's in battle rather than just riding it in the open world of Gran Pulse? What can you say about this new monster system in Final Fantasy XIII-2? Share your thoughts in the comments section below:

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Cinematic Trailer Impressions: These are the Droids You're Looking For

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is the 2012 video game sequel to the successful and popular 2010's Transformers: War of Cybertron for the Xbox 360, PC, and PS3. The first cinematic teaser trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron was first seen on Spike TV's Video game Awards. Let's look at this masterfully crafted cinematic trailer.



Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Plot / Synopsis

Fall of Cybertron continues the story from Transformers: War for Cybertron with the civil war between the Autobots and the Decepticons over control of their home world, Cybertron. The developer, High Moon Studios, hopes to show a darker tone than the original game; as Game Informer states, this game "changes and improves upon so many of the fundamental ideas that the developer considers the game a natural successor rather than a true sequel." Fall of Cybertron depicts the final battle between the two robot factions which results in the destruction of their home world, forcing the Autobots to seek refuge in our galaxy, the Milky Way. Characters expected to appear in the game include: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Grimlock, Ironhide, Jazz, Megatron, Blast Off, Brawl, Bruticus, Onslaught, Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream, Swindle and Vortex.

Watch Transformers: Fall of Cybertron video game cinematic trailer here:



Behind the Scenes: The Making of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron cinematic trailer:



Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Game Trailer Impressions
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Game Trailer Review

Many of us grew up and old patronizing the many by-products of Hasbro's Transformers toy franchise. Whether it is the actual toys (action figures), the many incarnations of the animated series, the more recent films series, and video games; people will always support and look up to this pop culture icon. Gamers have been sick of being presented with poorly conceived and developed Transformers video games that is until the release of Transformers: War of Cybertron back in June 2010. It re-imagined and masterfully crafted the story behind the dispute between Autobots and Decepticons in video game format. With tight game play and mechanics, good storyline, and familiar characters (and even voices), the game was herald to be the best Transformers game ever. Transformers: War of Cybertron ended with a cliffhanger and that is where Cybertron: Fall of Cybertron picks up.



The trailer looks amazing. Whether you are a fan or not, it cannot be denied that the trailer looks, sounds and feels right. A superbly crafted video game cinematic trailer. There sure will be future actual game trailers with game mechanics ad all, but this game trailer alone is already enough to effectively market the title. Being a video game sequel there is a lot of expectations for the developers of this 2012 Fall title. To whether this would be the last of this video game series or not, Transformers fans and gamers who played the first game will be looking forward at the progression of the story and the overall improvements it will implement on this video game sequel.



Are you a transformers fan? Have you played the first game? If not, will this trailer make you check out the video game titles? Can you name all the transformers featured in the game trailer? Share your thoughts about Transformers: Fall of Cybertron cinematic trailer in the comments section below: