Thirteen

(Movie, 2003)

White. People. Problems. 

Casting & Acting:          8.0

Cinematography:          7.0

Overall Production:      7.0

Plot/Story:                  4.0

Rating:                      6.50

After the Dark (a.k.a.) The Philosophers

(Movie, 2013)

I love the premise, the twists, the puzzles. I find it cute to see Ginny Weasley, Rosie, and Norman Bates together. :) I'm just disturbed about the main protagonist (Sophie Lowe). All throughout the film, I see a young Blake Lively. I don't know if she's doing that on purpose or that if she's even aware of it. Ms. Lowe, Hollywood only needs one Blake Lively, quit it!  Lowe's performance here, just like the first time I saw Lively in the Sisterhood of Travelling Pants specifically the part where she's flirting with the soccer team coach, just gives me goosebumps! What's with the whispering Lowe? It's just lame. For a movie that gives you adrenaline, Lowe is like a buzzkill. Is that what they call "lazy acting"? Without Lowe in it, the movie would be sooo much better! 

Overall, the movie is good. 

Casting & Acting:          8.0

Cinematography:          9.0

Overall Production:      8.0

Plot/Story:                  9.0

Rating:                      8.5

Now You See Me

(Movie, 2013)

I loved this movie. I watched it twice in an afternoon. Never saw the trailer before but I got interested when I read the synopsis. Fun and intriguing, I like it. 

By the way, the background music/theme sounds like The Hunger Games. 

Casting & Acting:        10.0

Cinematography:         9.0

Overall Production:      9.0

Plot/Story:                  9.0

Rating:                     9.25

NCIS Los Angeles S04E16 – Lohkay

(TV Series, 2013)

This is the worst episode by far. Lousiest acting ever! Even the main actors looked liked they got tired of what they’re doing. This episode is just plain horrible.

After watching the first 10 episodes, I decided I will not watch this series after this current one. I liked NCIS LA because it’s light and it’s non-episodical. However, every now and then they show personal stories of the characters. It’s alright to let the viewers understand them but it appears to be pushed too hard. I get goosebumps.

As always, the creators decided to make the season finale a major cliffhanger again. It made me think never to watch season finales again unless the new season starts OR not the watch the series altogether. I might go with the latter.

Casting & Acting:           6.0

Cinematography:           9.0

Overall Production:        7.0

Plot/Story:                   7.5

Rating:                      7.25

The Call

(Movie, 2013)

For a 911 operator to fail calling during an emergency/eminent threat, that’s grossly idiotic. The Last 30 minutes of the film was horrible (plot-wise). Other than that, the movie was great. 

Casting & Acting:        9.0

Cinematography:         9.0

Overall Production:      8.0

Plot/Story:                  7.0

Rating:                     8.25

Dark Skies

(Movie, 2013)

Not that it matters but I kinda predicted the ending. Acting was OK except maybe for the older brother/eldest son. This could have been better if they were able to cast maybe Thomas Jane, not that Josh Hamilton was bad or anything. Kudos to the music/production team! The background music was awesome. It gave me the creeps just by listening to it. 

Casting & Acting:               8.0

Cinematography:                7.0

Overall Production:             8.0

Plot/Story:                         7.5

Rating:                            7.625

I Give It a Year

(Movie, 2013)

One word: WEIRD. It gave me goosebumps. 

Casting & Acting:               8.0

Cinematography:                7.0

Overall Production:             7.5

Plot/Story:                         7.0

Rating:                            7.375