Entries Tagged '2004 Movies' ↓

Cellular is not your regular horror movie closely associated with the supernatural yet I find this movie more terrifying than those slasher stories and urban legends. Cellular revolves around the story of an abducted woman who randomly dials a cellphone number. The number on the other end happens to belong to a Ryan (played by Chris Evans). Ryan then desperately finds a way to rescue the kidnapped woman (ably played by early 90s screen siren Kim Basinger).

This situation can actually happen to any one of us. If we receive an anonymous emergency call on our cell line, will we treat it as a prank or as a real one? If it is a real emergency, will we risk our lives to help a stranger out or left him/her in the cold? That is a real dilemma. Watch how this film turns out.

Chris Van Allsburg authored this wonderful book more than 2 decades ago, and it just goes to show that something really wonderful is never really outgrown by many. This is his legacy for the coming generations to enjoy. The power of imagination is endless, especially for kids. Come aboard the Polar Express, be elated, delighted, and enjoy the amazing artistry. It wouldn’t really hurt to buy the DVD, you won’t regret it. It can pretty much be a treasure to keep.

Trivia: This was the first mainstream film to be simultaneously released as a 3D IMAX presentation

Plot Outline: On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home.

The tagline says “Journey Beyond Your Imagination”…well, damn right it is! This movie definitely came right on time during the holiday season of 2004, therefore it was rightfully dubbed as the holiday film event of the year.

Now this is the perfect definition of family entertainment. It’s always nice to see the whole family in action. This is a story of a family of superheroes, who tried their best to be (un)super, but the times would just call for them to be such. I loved each of the lead characters because they’re well-developed, and they depict REAL lives of REAL people.

Elastigirl is so interesting in this movie! Having kids does not prevent one to be cool. Stretching yourself to grab a falling bottle five yards away or eavesdropping a conversation also from that distance is awesome.

Mr. Incredible’s sagging belly (which he eventually had after retiring as a superhero) was one of the things that made his character so relatable.

But the character that I loved most in this movie was the feisty midget costume designer. I thought she’s cute and amusing, and damn filthy rich!

The Incredibles is an extraordinary family-oriented CGI film. It has great animation, great storyline, screenplay, and direction. Truly a Pixar masterpiece! Rated PG

Shot in the beautiful island of Hawaii, 50 First Dates is another one of Adam Sandler’s romantic offerings. It has also become popular because of its reggae theme song Hold Me Now performed by Wayne Wonder. In this movie, Adam Sandler finely explores both worlds of slapstick comedy and romance. Why slapstick comedy? Simply because the plot is ridiculous enough, there has to be something to save it. Adam Sandler’s girlfriend in the movie (played by Drew Barrymore) suffers from short term memory loss every time she wakes up. Yes folks, that’s every single day that she wakes up. That’s what makes all the movie scenes hilarious because Henry Roth(Adam Sandler) has to court Lucy Whitmore(Drew Barrymore) every morning after. But don’t worry, the short term memory loss portrayed in the movie doesn’t exist in real life medical conditions or does it?) hmmmm…. Still, this movie will make every girl on the planet crush and crumble (not literally though). The plot may be silly, but in an imaginary world, this can be viable and super romantic. Imagine a guy wooing a girl everyday of his life? Even I would want to be that girl.

Check out the soundtrack too…All good hits

1. Hold Me Now
2. Love Song
3. Lips Like Sugar
4. Your Love
5. Drive
6. True
7. Slave To Love
8. Every Breath You Take
9. Ghost In You
10. Friday I’m In Love
11. Breakfast In Bed
12. I Melt With You
13. Forgetful Lucy