Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Captain America: Civil War Introduces African Superhero to the MCU Universe

Am pretty sure we were all very thirsty for the next edition of Captain America after Winter Soldier, and I must say it couldn’t have come at a much better time. Released world-wide, just barely a 4 weeks ago, Civil war has already broken Box office and marvel records, reaching a billion dollars world-wide in barely 3 weeks.

Moving to a more juicy part, well as the title suggests the movie was all about a civil war or rather misunderstanding of ideologies between two very good friends, Captain America himself and Iron Man, this thus divides the avengers into two opposing sides, one siding with Iron Man and the other siding with Captain America. This of course leads to an introduction of some very interesting characters, also superheroes of course, the Hilarious Spider man (A new Peter Parker) and the Wakanda Prince, Black Panther (T’challa) who’s movie will premier in 2017. I must say these two new faces to the avengers’ team was quite something, a very thrilling movie adventure and totally worth seeing, The Russo Brothers really did a very good job of bringing the screenplay to life.





Well let me not spoil the movie too much, here are my ratings for Captain America: Civil War 2016 movie. Enjoy the movie, as always next time, #entertainmentzone24-7.

My Ratings Matrix:
Premise
Ratings (out of 10)
Overall Story Line
9
Action Sequencing
9
Time Factor
9.5
Screenplay & Cinematography
8.5
Humour
8.5
Visual Effects
9
Music and Soundtrack 
8.5
Overall
8.86



Monday, January 25, 2016

Hunger Games Mocking Jay: Part II; Pheeeew Finally an Ending


Katniss, Katniss, Katniss, she finally got to storm and face “The district Headquarters” head on. Well as usual, expect some spoilers, but not much, so you still have to watch it, if you planned to. So where do I start, well different form the preceding Hunger Games Movies which were rather more action packed (like more than half of the movie), this one captured a more emotional side of the characters, Katniss’s trust that Peeta would always be on their side. I particularly found the journey to the capital to be very adventure ridden and the capital’s armory was just wooow, some serious fire power action. The best twist for me was that of a meeting between President Snow and Katniss.
The best part of course after the triumph of the districts in overthrowing President Snow was the fairy tale ending of Katniss and Peeta finally been reunited and well the rest you’ll have to find out. Ratings wise, I must say, it started slow but progressed into a more captivating tempo so I give it an overall 8.0/10. Action was quite intriguing, with a 7.0/10, humour well not much but a 6.0/10 will do. Visual effects where flawless at 8.5/10 and the screenplay and cinematography I must admit where quite good too, I will give it a 8.5/10. Enjoy the movie guys, catch me again when we review another blockbuster. #entertainmentzone24/7

Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Adele: 25 and still amazing

Well she came from chasing pavements, rolling in the deep and now she saying “Hello” to the other side. Adele’s latest record breaking album just can’t seem to take a break from being the internets and UK’s most talked about albums. We do recall she did get like Six Grammys (Was it only six) from her last album, 21 and went on to get an Oscar for her Sky Fall ‘Bond Movie’ soundtrack.  Now here she is at 25 and I must say, well we in for more Grammys from her, with this one. Adele calls it a consolation album, but c’mon, if you’ve heard the album, well it’s much more and the usual Adele ‘touchy emotion’ still stands. And of course, she did just beat N Sync’s record of most albums sold in a week, so you know what that means. 
The discography of songs from Adele’s “25” Album below should give you a clue of what to expect, when you listen to the album.

01.  Hello
02.  Send my love (to your new love) 


03.  I miss you
04.  When  were young
05.  Remedy
06.  Water under the bridge
07.  River lea
08.  Love in the dark
09.  Million years ago
10.   All I ask
11.   Sweetest devotion

To put some humour on to it, even a family guy episode puts in a joke about the album. Brian Griffin reads one of Stewie’s twitter posts “I think we should listen to Adele’s ex-boyfriend’s songs before choosing sides”.  That’s got to tell you about just how intense 25 is, so check it out.



Friday, November 20, 2015

Spectre; Just how Spectacular is the new 007 Movie

Seen the latest Bond Movie yet? Well if you haven’t, then you’re in for some spoilers, but that shouldn’t hold you back from eventually watching it. The new 007 Movie “Spectre” well on average, was a little bit disappointing (and I watched it in IMAX by the way) Why? Well main reason being I expected more or rather a bit too much from 007. Looking back at Skyfall, of which Spectre is actually a continuation well am sure a bond fanatic would agree with me that Skyfall was more action packed and the story line, just full of surprises. Now I understand why even the former Bond star, Brosnan was skeptical with the new 007 movie.



First things first, the one we always anticipate in an action movie, the ‘villain’ who in this case was played by the one and only Christoph Waltz (I must say they really didn’t use his role to the fullest); the villain was not as intriguing as the one from Skyfall, and he rather got beat too easily if I may put it that way. Bautista’s role however was a killer one and he actually lightened up the movie for me very much especially that car chase, felt like I was watching Fast 8 for a moment.
In overall the movie was alright, but not too impressive so I will give it a 6.5 rating average. As for the cinematography and visual effects, well that lived up to the 007 movies standards, so it’s a 8.5, humour well it was alright, a 7 will do.
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