World War Z

Amanda and I got a pair of premiere tickets to World War Z at The Cathay. So, we got to watch this film before it is out in cinemas with MM and Char.

I feel that World War Z is quite an entertaining film. In a sense that the film flow well and it is not draggy. The pace is fast and hyperactive. What's best is that the film feels like a perfectly well-made zombie video game adaptation and I kind of feel like I am watching, for instance, the L4D game. Hahaha

Overall, I feel that World War Z is a moderately good zombie movie. It is entertaining enough to worth your time and money, so watch it if you want to get some entertainment.

Introduction
World War Z is a 2013 apocalyptic horror film directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay by Matthew Michael Carnahan is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Max Brooks. The film stars Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane, a retired U.N. employee who must travel the world to find a way to stop a pandemic that is defeating armies and collapsing governments.

Story
The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), who leaves his wife, Karen Lane (Mireille Enos) and two children to traverse the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.

Monsters University

Got a pair of premiere tickets to Monsters University in 3D at The Cathay. Thanks to Nuffnang, I got to watch this film before it is out in cinemas with Char.

I had to rush down to The Cathay for the movie. Hence, I do not have much time to eat my dinner and had to settle with a fast bite at the Popeyes. Bought a small popcorn + nuggets set to the theatre as Char wanted it.

It had been a long time since I last watched a 3D movie because 3D movie makes me rather giddy after watching. However, I think that the 3D now have improved ever since. It doesn't makes me feel giddy and the glasses is much lighter now.

Prior to the film, there's a short film called The Blue Umbrella which is rather entertaining and funny. It was very enjoyable watching it.

The Blue Umbrella is a 2013 Pixar computer-animated short film that is released alongside Monsters University. The short film is directed by Saschka Unseld of Pixar's technical department. The six-minute film is about a blue umbrella that takes a fancy to a red umbrella and, in trying to follow that fancy, gets weather-beaten and wind-blown during a rainstorm.

Alright, now let me talk about the main film, Monsters University!

In my opinion, the film is really cute and funny. I would say it is a film that is very suitable for families with children. I feel that the storyline is good and the animation is done really well. It makes me want to see more but the only possible way to see more is to watch the 2001 sequel, Monsters, Inc. Haha. And lastly, if you are going to watch this film, do wait till the end of the credits for a surprise!

Read my previous post to know more about Monsters University!

Island Cafe @ Tangs + David Loman

Got a pair of premiere tickets to《大尾鲈鳗》David Loman at Shaw Lido. Thanks to Amanda, I got to watch this film before it is out in cinemas with G.

Before the movie, G and I ate our dinner at Island Cafe, Tangs. The Island Cafe have a rustic and cozy ambience and the lighting is soothing. I find that it is a perfect place to stop by for some bites in-between shopping sessions.

The Menu

Well, I like variety, so we ordered Asian Platter and Big Prawn Mee Soup to share.

Asian Platter - assortment of satay, fried wonton, chicken wings and spring rolls

Big Prawn Mee Soup

The Big Prawn Mee Soup have a super big prawn! Look at how big the prawn is, it is as big as the plate! Take a look at it below and you will see...

Big Prawn

The big prawn is very big isn't it? On the whole, I find that their satay and spring rolls are nice, and their Big Prawn Mee Soup is yummy - the prawns are big, juicy and fresh. I like the big prawn the most! We had a complimentary cake due to birthday month I guess and we choose to get the carrot cake. We take-away it as we were running late for our show.

Luckily, even though we were late for the show, we were allowed to collect our tickets and we did not miss any part of the show, the show start just nice after we settle down in our seats! Furthermore, we got our seats at the centre of the theatre even though we went in late and it was free seating by the way. How lucky! ^_^

David Loman is quite a funny film. In my opinion, one will enjoy the film better if one is able to understand Hokkien well because very often, I find myself having to read the sub titles in order to understand what they are saying. I feel that this film uses clever twist of languages and dialects (English, Mandarin and Hokkien) to create humour and puns. However, the humour and puns in this film seldom deviate away from cheap jokes and sexist jokes, hence, it can be offensive to some. Other than the humour, I find that the comic-like feature that link between the film and the inspiration gathered from comics were pretty well done. This film put much focus on humour, so one should not put too much expectation on their storyline as it is the comedy that drives the film after all. All in all, I would say watch this film if you're looking for some good slapstick humour. But do be sure that you know your Hokkien well enough and also be open about the sexist jokes as it can be entertaining but also offensive to some.

Introduction
David Loman is a mob comedy by first-time director Madam Chiu Li-kuang who strike gold with her gangster-inspired comedy that came top in the box office sales, amounting to a NT$100 million in just 5 days in Taiwan! David Loman stars Chu Ko Liang as Zhu Dade (David Loman) and Old Ho, Amber Kuo as Jin, daughter of David Loman and Tony Yang as Xiao Ho.

Story
In 1990s, a Taiwan local phtographer Zhu Dade (De Go Liang) accidentally becomes a Mafia boss. And to catch up with trend of internationalization, later changes his name into “David Loman”, in Taiwanese means great gangster. Xiao Ho (Tony Yang) who is a nerd has a Feng shui Master father Old Ho (De Go Liang), who looks like the same as Boss David the Mafia boss, exchange their identity coincidentally, but unfortunately murdered as a substitute for Boss David. In order to fight for the justice in this sin world, Xiao Ho, Boss David and his daughter Jin (Amber Kuo) team up “DL Special Force”.