How To Train Your Dragon movie review

Ahhhhhh! I just love, love How to Train Your Dragon!

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It's a heartwarming and touching tale about the friendship of a boy (Hiccup) and a dragon (Toothless). With a side tale of acceptance from one's family and friends and a coming-of-age story. Dreamworks really outdone themselves this time round with this wonderful tale.

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The animations are done beautifully and the flying scenes are exceptionally well-done. It may remind viewers of the scenes in Avatar. The Vikings and dragons are drawn and portray in such gorgeous tones! The cinematography here is just Wow.

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The soundtrack is especially amazing! It incorporates the use of bagpipes and drums and has a Celtic charm to it. Kudos to John Powell!

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I may be parroting what reviews have said about the movie but the fact is that this movie is great for everyone. So what if the theater is full of children, I'm almost an adult and love the film. I'm sure many people who have watch the movie feel the same.

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What's too bad is that I didn't manage to watch it in 3D. Oh my! I can't help but keep harping on it. Viewers has already said again and again that the 3D experience makes it more worthwhile. I don't doubt it because without 3D, the movie is already wonderful. There is no chance of me watching it in 3D.

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On Good Friday, my family decided to watch How to Train your Dragon at Marina Square. It's just too bad that there's no timing for the 3D version. My brother had tuition in the morning until 10.30am and the 3D was at 10.45am.

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I ended up booking the 11.50am show. Since it is a animated movie, the theater saw many young children with their parents. I don't see anything wrong with going to a movie whose main audiences are young children. I thoroughly enjoy myself.

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The storyline is deep. The characters are believable. The scenes are beautiful. The soundtrack is amazing. What's there not to like?

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My cousin's family was too at Marina, watching Clash of the Titans 3D.

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I figured out the reason behind the no show of How to Train your Dragon in 3D despite it opening only a week in Singapore. First, it should be the lack of 3D glasses available. Second, perhaps the screens?

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Clash of the Titans just opened on Thursday, it's a no-brainer that the 3D slots will be reserved for it.

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Originally, we wanted to book a bowling alley at 4pm, after they came out from their movie. But, the bowling place do not allow specific timing booking. It's on a first come first serve basis. So, in the end, we didn't play.

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Went to Somerset @ 313. Finally, I had my MaggieMoo ice-cream! It's been so long since I wanted to try it. It's pretty nice but the portion is quite big. The others ate at SuperDog.

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After much deciding on the place for dinner, we didn't came up with anything that justified. Therefore, we parted our ways.

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What a non-climax way to end our day.

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What I did not regret was watching How to Train Your Dragon. I'm so going to get it on DVD! Now, if only there's a way to watch in 3D...

Alice in Wonderland movie review

Went for the showing of Alice in Wonderland 3D from Tim Burton at Jurong Point's Golden Village.
It was sort of a last minute decision. We were asked by my cousin whose family were going for the movie at 1.30pm. In the end, the three of us went alone via MRT since the parents had to go for the travel briefing by Chan Brothers.
We were seating quite near to the screen. Put on the 3D glasses when the trailers started and realised that the glasses were flickering and just plain weird by showing an array of colours when viewed. And there were no 3D effects. I was a bit sceptical then but chose to ignore it. I had enough after a while and asked for my cousin's pair to try on.
Hers were so clear! I decided to change mine before the movie started. The person told me the glasses were probably out of battery. Ahh, this second pair were much better. All the better to enjoy the movie with.
The movie is superb! I love the visual effects and the whimsical feel to it. It's truly a Tim Burton's film, what with his special touch and perspective. Just the right amount of humour that is entirely Tim Burton's.

Although, the film does not focus specifically on Alice's adventures from the first book we all knew, it was still awesome. Tim Burton said it was not a sequel, and was an adaptation from the Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass books.
The veteran actors and actresses were great in their roles. But, like many others, I feel that Helena Bonham Carter's portrayal of the Red Queen is deliciously evil and funny. Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter deserves a recognition too. Other notable actors/actresses are Anne Hathaway (White Queen), Alan Rickman (who lends his voice to the Caterpillar), etc.
The movie is even better in 3D, in my humble opinion. I know, more and more films are coming with 3D to tempt the viewers and increase the size of their wallets. It's more expensive for the viewers too. Sighs, it's not possible for me to keep going for 3D movies.
I would love to see the movie again, on DVD. Except it will be without the 3D glasses. Not that I love those glasses. They are heavy and because I'm wearing my own glasses, it can't seat comfortably. Throughout the whole movie, I had to use my hands to keep the 3D glasses on. It will be totally great if the 3D glasses evolute into a lighter, better adjusted glasses which will be well-suited for all viewers.
Well, that concludes the Alice in Wonderland 2010 review.