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TDKR Rating & Collection Update

Warner Brothers have said that they wont be releasing the official collection figure till Monday in respect of the people who died in the Colorado tragedy.

TDKR has steadied itself at 87% at Rottentomatoes ,with a strong 94% rating from the audience.

(202+ /30-)

Also IMDB has opeend its ratings for TDKR.As of now ,TDKR is at 9.2/10 and at #18 in the Top 250 list.The IMDB ranking will keep rising & decreasing for the next couple of weeks till a proper reading can be taken.56,128 votes have been cast.

Teaser Trailers for Man Of Steel

2 teasers were released for Man Of Steel ,along with TDKR this weekend.Both are exactly the same but for one small difference.The narrators.
One is done by Russell Crowe (Superman's real dad ,Jor-El) and the other is by Kevin Costner (Superman's human/adoptive father)
The teaser is not only powered by the music but also by some amazing visuals.But this is from Nolan (though directed by Zack) ,and you can expect some completely realistic settings.


Teaser #1   (Kevin Costner -Jonathan Kent) 

Teaser #2  (Russell Crowe -Jor-El)

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

[cheesy and overburden with weak plot points]

Spider-Man 3 (2007)
IMDB- 6.3
Rottentomatoes- 63
RJG Rating- 30

Spiderman, now a big celebrity in NewYork, faces threats from new villains - Sandman & Venom.

Starring- Tobey Maguire,Kirsten Dunst,James Franco,Thomas Haden
Director- Sam Raimi

Every trilogy,especially ones that gives us a brilliant first and second part ,faces great anticipation and hype for the final part ,and with this great pressure it falters and disappoints big time.Very few have succeeded (Lord Of the Rings) ,while many of the greats fail (Godfather,X-Men etc).The Spiderman trilogy unfortunately fails to uphold the quality of the first and second part (though i didn like the 2nd part,its considered by many to be one of the best superhero movies).

Tobey once again dons the mask of Spiderman.Even though he still isnt the right choice to play the superhero ,but he does give his best performance as Peter Parker in Spiderman 3.The scenes in which he is affected with Venom ,is the sort of attitude Parker should have had ,a more carefree and smart-ass attitude.But still Tobey is too innocent to play this role.Kirsten has nothing special to do other than get depressed and kidnapped by the villain (as usual).James Franco has been the only good actor among the main cast.In Spiderman 3 he gets a bigger role ,and once again he gets it right.While the actors portraying the villain have been the highlights in the last 2 parts ,Thomas Haden as Sandman is a complete disappointment ,while Venom should have been given more priority.

The story of Spiderman 3 ,is more diverse and bigger than the previous 2.It brings a couple of important characters from the Spiderman Universe ,but then it fails to give a proper story to any of them.The story just rambles on and on and just doesnt stop.The finale is poor and doesnt bother to close all the loose ends.

Sam Raimi who tipped the scales on the cheesiness in Part 2 ,goes overboard on Part 3.The movie is too long and have too many unnecessary subplots.Raimi fails to connect many plot points leaving him too much to handle in the climax.And unlike the previous 2 ,part 3 is more dark in theme.

The visual effects have been more developed and blends in Sandman ,Venom & Spiderman smoothly.But unlike the previous 2 the movie doesnt have any great action sequences.And the finale fight was too corny.

On release ,Spiderman 3 was a raging box office success breaking all kinds of records.It set the opening weekend record (151million) ,among others.Even though it failed to beat the domestic collection of the first 2 parts,it did great business overseas.As of now ,it has earned the most ($890million) in the Spiderman Series (including the 2012 reboot).
But critics were not too happy and agreed that it was a disappointing sequel.Unlike the first 2 parts ,Spiderman 3 failed to get nominated for any awards at the Oscars.

Overall ,Spiderman 3 is just for the fans .The movie will generally be fun for kids ,but boring & cheesy for others.

Acting- 2/5
Story- 2.5/5
Direction- 1/5
Action- 4/5
Drama- 2/5

TDKR DAY 1 Midnight Collections

TDKR opened to sold out crowds today.Unfortunately the shootout at Colorado has made this day a dark day indeed.Atleast 12 died and more than 50 were injured in the horrible shootout.

Still TDKR made the second highest collection from midnight shows on debut with $30.6 million.In comparison ,The Avengers made $18.7 million on its midnight debut.The first place is held securely by Harry Potter 7 Part 2( $43.5million )

With such an opening ,TDKR was expected to reach Avengers opening record ,but due to the Collarado incident it may affect TDKR heavily.

Meanwhile on Rottentomatoes ,TDKR is at 86% (181+/30-) ,with a strong 94% audience rating

Christopher Nolan's statement on the horrific tragedy in Colorado:

"Speaking on behalf of the cast and crew of 'The Dark Knight Rises,' I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that has befallen the entire Aurora community. I would not presume to know anything about the victims of the shooting but that they were there last night to watch a movie. I believe movies are one of the great American art forms and the shared experience of watching a story unfold on screen is an important and joyful pastime. The movie theater is my home, and the idea that someone would violate that innocent and hopeful place in such an unbearably savage way is devastating to me. Nothing any of us can say could ever adequately express our feelings for the innocent victims of this appalling crime, but our thoughts are with them and their families."

Spiderman 2 (2004)

[Lack of a new story hurts this sequel]

Spider-Man 2 (2004)
IMDB- 7.5
Rottentomatoes- 93
RJG Rating- 40

Spiderman deals with the downsides of being a superhero as a new villain creates havoc.

Starring- Tobey Maguire,Kirsten Dunst,Alfred Molina,James Franco
Director- Sam Raimi

Spiderman 2 is the sequel of the blockbuster 2002 version .The movie unites Sam Raimi and the original cast.

Tobey has definitely improved in Spiderman 2 ,but hes still imperfect as Peter Parker.Kirsten Dunst plays the usual damsel in distress and doesnt bring much on board.James Franco has a larger role and he does his best in such a limited role.Alfred Molina as Doc Ock does a great job.He is able to portray perfectly the split personalities of Doc Ock.

The story for Spiderman 2 is its most weakest point.Watching this felt like deja vu.The story is just a more polished version of the first part.For example:Green Goblin had a split personality,Doc Ock too has dual minds.While Mary Jane is the sole victim in trouble in Part 1 ,Aunt May is the sole victim in the 2nd.Both are rescued and given a swing tour around NewYork by Spidey.While Aunt May is injured by Goblin in Part 1 ,Mary Jane is kidnapped by Doc in Part2.In both these instances ,Parker is the main catalyst.And the list goes on and on.

Another issue with the story is the lack of any development in Peter Parker's personality.Even after 2 years ,hes still the nerdy kid who is still extremely shy.In any other movie,this may be acceptable ,but hes Spiderman in this one !

The story needlessly brings certain issues that is plain silly.Spiderman losing his powers for no apparent reason,Doc Ock creating a 'sun' etc.These could have been good plot points ,but the reasons they give are too vague and are left unexplained.

A superhero uses an alter ego to protect his real life family & friends.Peter Parker doesnt understand this concept.Villains hurt him and his family ,because almost EVERYONE knows that Parker meets with Spiderman and thus in both movies ,Parker is punished for being connected with Spiderman.

As i mentioned in my previous review of Spiderman ,Sam Raimi maintained a very careful balance between fun & cheesiness in the first part ,but he unfortunately tips the scales in part 2.Plenty of scenes are cheesy and forgettable.

The action scenes are very much improved and exciting.The best one is definitely the train fight.The visual effects are utilized better and gives Spider-Man the cool factor that made him a hit in the comics.

On release ,Spiderman 2 was a big hit among the critics but fell short of its record breaking predecessor in terms of box office collection.

Overall ,fans of Spiderman will be pleased but if you are looking for a continuation to where Spiderman let off youll be disappointed.

Acting- 3/5
Story- 1/5
Direction- 2.5/5
Action- 5/5
Romance- 3/5
Drama- 2/5

Oscars
Nominated--2
Best Sound Mixing

Won--1
Best Visual Effects

More new pics from TDKR

 

 

Up (2009)

[a beautiful tale of romance & adventure]

Up (2009)
IMDB- 8.3 (Top 250: #108)
RottenTomatoes- 98
RJG Rating- 100

A grumpy old man sets out on an adventure ,mistakenly taking along an enthusiastic kid.

Starring- Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai ,Bob Peterson
Director- Pete Docter

Up is Pixar's 10th movie and Pete Docter's 2nd after Monster's Inc.

In the animation department,Pixar tops it as always.Up gives a unique touch to their characters.And the amazing scenery and the colourful look of the movie are a sight to behold.

At the time of release, Up's various promos focused just on the floating house.But it was a big surprise to find out that it was just the first quarter of that movie and a whole new adventure lay before you.The whole experience of seeing Up is just fresh.But Pixar never stop at this,it puts in a lot of heart into what it makes.For example,the most memorable scene from Up is the opening scene featuring Carl & Ellie.It lasts for 8-10min ,but within this short time Pete Docter presents one of the most heart warming romantic montages of all time!That entire scene is supported by the equally soulful music by Michael Giacchino.This one scene powers the entire movie forward.

The story is a completely fresh tale.Its propelled by fantasy but makes an effort to be as realistic as possible.Up tells a story thats fun for all ages.It has deep thoughts embedded in the second half for the grown ups ,but it also manages to keep the kids engaged.

Direction from Pete is amazing.Up moves smoothly through romance ,comedy ,drama and adventure.It never dulls even for a second.Pete experiments with a much larger environment than previous Pixar endeavors.The skies and the natural landscape of South America is used beautifully.

On release ,Up like its predecessors was a critical & financial success and made $731million worldwide.Up was nominated for 5 Oscars and was the second animated movie (after Beauty & the Beast) to get nominated for Best Picture.Pixar nabbed its 3rd consecutive Best Animated Award with Up.

Overall ,Up joins the ranks of Pixar's classics and is a definite must watch.

Animation- 5/5
Story- 5/5
Direction- 5/5
Comedy- 5/5
Action- 5/5
Romance- 5/5
Drama- 5/5

Oscars
Nominated - 3
Best Picture
Best Sound Editing
Best Original Screenplay- Pete Docter, Tom McCarthy, Bob Peterson

Won - 2
Best Animated Film
Best Original Score- Michael Giacchino

The Dark Knight Trilogy Trailer

The Dark Knight Trilogy Trailer

A fascinating trailer showcasing the 3 classic movies.A must watch !

Spiderman 2 (2004)

[Lack of story hurts this sequel]

Spiderman 2 (2004)
IMDB- 7.5
Rottentomatoes- 93
RJG Rating- 40

Spiderman deals with the downsides of being a superhero as a new villain creates havoc.

Starring- Tobey Maguire,Kirsten Dunst,Alfred Molina,James Franco
Director- Sam Raimi

Spiderman 2 is the sequel of the blockbuster 2002 version .The movie unites Sam Raimi and the original cast.

Tobey has definitely improved in Spiderman 2 ,but hes still imperfect as Peter Parker.Kirsten Dunst plays the usual damsel in distress and doesnt bring much on board.James Franco has a larger role and he does his best in such a limited role.Alfred Molina as Doc Ock does a great job.He is able to portray perfectly the split personalities of Doc Ock.

The story for Spiderman 2 is its most weakest point.Watching this felt like deja vu.The story is just a more polished version of the first part.For example:Green Goblin had a split personality,Doc Ock too has dual minds.While Mary Jane is the sole victim in trouble in Part 1 ,Aunt May is the sole victim in the 2nd.Both are rescued and given a swing tour around NewYork by Spidey.While Aunt May is injured by Goblin in Part 1 ,Mary Jane is kidnapped by Doc in Part2.In both these instances ,Parker is the main catalyst.And the list goes on and on.

Another issue with the story is the lack of any development in Peter Parker's personality.Even after 2 years ,hes still the nerdy kid who is still extremely shy.In any other movie,this may be acceptable ,but hes Spiderman in this one !

The story needlessly brings certain issues that is plain silly.Spiderman losing his powers for no apparent reason,Doc Ock creating a 'sun' etc.These could have been good plot points ,but the reasons they give are too vague and are left unexplained.

A superhero uses an alter ego to protect his real life family & friends.Peter Parker doesnt understand this concept.Villains hurt him and his family ,because almost EVERYONE knows that Parker meets with Spiderman and thus in both movies ,Parker is punished for being connected with Spiderman.

As i mentioned in my previous review of Spiderman ,Sam Raimi maintained a very careful balance between fun & cheesiness in the first part ,but he unfortunately tips the scales in part 2.Plenty of scenes are cheesy and forgettable.

The action scenes are very much improved and exciting.The best one is definitely the train fight.The visual effects are utilized better and gives Spider-Man the cool factor that made him a hit in the comics.

On release ,Spiderman 2 was a big hit among the critics but fell short of its record breaking predecessor in terms of box office collection.

Overall ,fans of Spiderman will be pleased but if you are looking for a continuation to where Spiderman let off youll be disappointed.

Acting- 3/5
Story- 1/5
Direction- 2.5/5
Action- 5/5
Romance- 3/5
Drama- 2/5

Oscars
Nominated--2
Best Sound Mixing

Won--1
Best Visual Effects

New Pics from TDKR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spider-Man (2002)

[a fun superhero movie] 

Spider-Man (2002)
IMDB- 7.4
Rottentomatoes- 89
RJG Rating- 85

Peter Parker ,a teenager ,is bitten by a radioactive spider turning his life around.

Starring- Tobey Maguire,Kirsten Dunst,Willem Dafoe,James Franco
Director- Sam Raimi

Spiderman was one of the biggest and most anticipated movie of its time and rocketed its lead superhero to great heights.Directed by Sam Raimi (director of Evil Dead Trilogy) and starring Tobey Maguire it propelled both to super stardom.

Spiderman is played by Tobey Maguire.Even though he has done good work as Spiderman, he isnt the perfect choice for the web slinging superhero.Spiderman is known for being a smartass,and for delivering puns and catchy lines.And even though the movie does show Spiderman doing such stuff ,his alter ego (Peter Parker) is still the nerdy kid we saw prior to his change.Tobey doesnt let the audience believe even for a second that he could be the guy delivering the lines but instead only manages to convince that hes extremely a shy guy.
Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin does a great job.James Franco doesnt get enough time to properly let his character develop,while Kirsten Dunst also is ok as Mary Jane.

The Spiderman origin is one of the well known stories of all time.The writer (David Koepp) sticks to it and theres not many twists.The rest of the story is well maintained.

Sam Raimi,brings to Spiderman the fun level that mirrors the comics.Its campy and colourful but it doesnt go overboard and maintains a balance between fun & cheesy.The movie starts off slow ,but once Spidey hits the screen,its a fast paced action movie till the end.

The movie will relate more to teenagers ,but it manages to engage everyone.The visual effects on Spiderman are spot on and takes the audience on a breathtaking ride through the streets of New York.

On release Spiderman shattered single day collection records among many as it opened with $114million ,the biggest at that time.It was the highest grossing movie of 2002 in the US.At present ,it currently is at #31 in the all time charts ($821million) and #13 in the domestic charts ($404million) [as of 18/7/12]

Overall the movie is a crowd pleaser ,and extremely fun for all ages.A must watch.

Acting- 4/5
Story- 4/5
Direction- 4.5/5
Story- 3.5/5
Action- 4.5/5

Oscars
Nominated--2
Best Sound
Best Visual Effects

Posters for The Campaign

Walking Dead Season 3 Trailer

Trailer for Walking Dead Season 3

Trailer #1

Even though Season 2 was a BIG disappointment ,ill be still checking out this season.

REC 3:Genesis Trailer

Trailer for REC 3:Genesis
Trailer #3

REC3 is the third part of the REC series and takes place at a wedding and not a continuation of REC2. REC is one of the best horror movies ive seen ,and im excited for REC3 as well.
(PS:Its in spanish)