Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix: The iMAX Experience

**May contain spoilers.


This is the fifth of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Harry is in his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Lord Voldemort is also back with greater powers.

One of the film's major showcases is Harry's hearing at the Ministry of Magic for the use of magic in the presence of a muggle, particularly Dudley. Potter actually comjured the Patronus curse to defend him and Dudley to ward off the Dementors who attacked them in a tunnel. This scene didn't really come out as horrible as what is described in the book. Of course it is understandable that not everything in the book shall be included.

My friends and I are fortunate to catch the flick on iMAX at the Mall of Asia, with more than 20 minutes of scenes on 3D. I guess that was the only rewarding part, being able to see the awaited Voldemort-Harry battle right in front of you.

Aside from Sirius Black, who was not given much exposure (hmp!), I find the character of Dolores Umbridge really cute. Those who know me will say right away the reason for this. Her PINK outfits are fashionable and her girlish voice has this commanding quality that viewers will find really annoying.

Overall, although Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix may not be the best film of the year, it still is "awfully" good and entertaining.

Three stars for you Harry!

Die HARDEST!!!

**May contain spoilers.

If you are looking for real action, then Die Hard 4.0 is definitely for you! Witness cars flying on top of each other, a car-helicopter collision and bullets coming from everywhere. But with an action-packed flick starring an "older-looking" (for me hehe) Bruce Willis, who plays police detective John McClane, don't expect that something has changed with his acting. You've seen Sixth Sense? or Hostage? I say DO NOT expect.

4.0 tackled cyber terrorism on a higher level--a FIRESALE. That's what they call it. It's a three-stage process to shut down the information infrastructure of the United States. It's computer hacking to the highest level!

McClane, aided by hacker Matthew Farrell, played by Justin Long (Jeepers Creepers II & Dodgeball), was able to stop a gang of virtual terrorists.

I give the film 4/5 stars. A must-see for action addicts.

Bridal Shower AGAIN :-)

Last night I was at Redbox Greenbelt to attend the bridal shower for my friend Michie. Her mom was very creative to set a Princess mood in the room. We all wore a small crown, I chose the PINK one (of course).

The Saint Paul people owned the microphone and performed I think 20+ songs. We wanted really the guests to have fun, even the young ONCE, that's why we all sang--performance level! Hahaha

Fraulie & Abby were tasked to think of games suited for the event. We had the MASHING game (aka Palambutin Mo Baby) using eggplants, the BANANA-eating contest, and BLOW the CONDOM. Surely Michie enjoyed the night especially that she was required to join the games.

Before calling it a night, we didn't know there was another surprise. The crowns we're wearing actually had numbers in them. Each number corresponds to a special gift from the bride. I got a lotion & cologne.


Thanks Michie!!!

Harry Potter is coming!!!

The MOST AWAITED film of the year is just days away. For the meantime, check the trailer.

The TRANSFORMERS Rule!!!

Last Sunday, my dad & I watched The Transformers. Next to Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, I have waited with so much enthusiasm for this flick.

Witnessing my favorite heroes moving again, and this time on the silver screen, brought me back to my childhood days. I'm sure a lot of you would agree. I remember those days when my brother used to draw Optimus Prime on the street because he is his favorite.

Yes, a lot of people would criticize that this film contains so much violence not suited for children but that is how it's supposed to be. Nobody would want the battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons to be boring! C'mon, many of us too have waited for years to see them again.

So, better go to your favorite cinemas to see for yourself!

Two thumbs up for The Transformers.