The Goblet of Fire, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

This blog needs some reviving.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire pretty much sucked. In fact, it sucked so much, well, I think it's a disgrace to the Harry Potter movie franchise. This movie, sadly, didn't do justice to what I thought was the best book of the Harry Potter series.

It's been quite ago since I watched the movie, and being a sucky movie that's not worth any of the 7 bucks I've spent, I only have a vague impression left in my mind. But do allow me to briefly explain why it sucked.

Firstly, it wasn't even engaging nor impressive! I think the director should have made the movie more interesting for viewer who have read the book. Chris Colombus managed this by having wow Quidditch in the first and second movie. Alfonso Cauron just blew me away with his stylishly dark sequel. Pity this director failed to breathe any life to this movie, that even the superb CGI can't save it.

Secondly, Dumbledore sucked big time. This dumbledoraemon actor failed terribly in portraying the fatherly image. Dumbledore would never have strangled anyone, or yelled or shout. HE IS A SIAO GINAH DUMBLEDORAEMON IN THE MOVIE! I cannot stand him!

Thirdly, I felt that Patrick Doyle's soundtrack for the movie was a major letdown. Not really his fault anyway, cos few can surpass John Williams' standard set for the previous 3 movies. Patrick's score didn't quite make the mark and was unable to produce any catchy tunes.

However, I have to strongly encourage all advocates of racial harmony not to give this movie a miss. There's nothing more politically correct, than having Indians and Chinese attending balls in saris and cheongsams respectively.

Doh, enough of Hairier Potty. Introducing...

Finally catched in Malaysia Truly Cheapo! Wonder how come Singaporeans so loser-ish, release 2 weeks so late.

CHRONICLES OF NARNIA IS SO COOL CAN OR NOT?! *faints*

This is easily one of my favourite movies of all time! Not very easily will I like a movie as my favourite, as my favourite movie has to have depth and meaning, and must truly touch me. Narnia succeeded in these.

Why it rocked? Firstly, the movie (as well as the book) is a Christian parable, giving the movie its depth and meaning. For me, it's like watching a fable bloodless version of Passion of the Christ (which I watched too!). The movie was so sad lo, nearly wanted to cry when I see the symbolism of Jesus' sacrifice.

Secondly, the superb cast! Ahdoi! Peter Pevensie is so SHUAI! Lucy Penvensie is so adorable (makes me wanna cry whenever she cries)! Liam Neeson is probably the only candidate fit for the voicing of the majestic Aslan (Aslan is turkish for Lion). Tilda Swinton did the most amazing job as the White Witch! She's so cold and evil. And the beavers are so CUTE!

Thirdly, the movie is such a beholding spectacle. The director made the movie so stylish. Stylishly funny, and stylishly touching too. Really wanted to cry at the end when they were crowned kings and queens. =(

Fourthly, I just loved the entire soundtrack! Especially loved the lullaby played by Mr Tumnus. And the other songs that vaguely remind me of March of the Penguins soundtrack. Love it love it love it!

WANNA WATCH IT AGAIN!

Do stay a lil while after the credits too, as they'll be an extra scene of Lucy and Professor Kirke.

I LOVE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA!