Just an Update

I've been watching a few movies over the past week, three to be precise. And have been going out A LOT. I went to both Queensbay Mall and Gurney Plaza like back to back. They are like the ONLY malls here worthy of going. If only there were more. I miss KL...malls.

But ever since I've been back in Penang, I've totally stopped shopping. Haven't bought a single item back here. Not as many choices and brands here I guess. Even the sales here are just mediocre. The last time I shopped was like two weeks ago back in KL when I was staying at the Concorde hotel and KLCC and Pavilion were just around the corner. But i'm happy now that i've stopped shopping, seeing as I've attained my Chinese New Year outfits.

-At Sandra's...after American Idol-ing and KOF-ing


- Zhi Xiang and me...and Jeff (who's camera shy) at Queensbay.

I've been told I look thinner since coming back from KL. I'm kinda bummed on that. But nevertheless this gives me the opportunity to eat more FOOD...*drool*. I've got curry mee, char koay teow, hokkien mee, char siew fan, chicken rice, mee goreng, and a few others down. But i'm far from completing the list of things I wanna eat here. Phew.


MOVIE REVIEWS


+The Heartbreak Kid



The Heartbreak Kid starring Ben Stiller was kind of a let down in my opinion. quite typical. A few laughs here and there which was okay and also Ben Stiller's signature skits throughout the show. Overall, I didn't really enjoy the movie. But DO check out the Eva Longoria cameo at the end!!! Her appearance saved the movie from giving me a bitter aftertaste.


+ The Golden Compass



My friends say this movie was a disaster. But I have to disagree. Infact, people are already comparing this movie to the LOTR trilogy. I've never read the book before but I did enjoy the movie somewhat even though i'm not a fan of fantasy. Nicole Kidman's performance was fantastic! She totaly made her character seem cold and cunning. I wished she appeared more in the movie. Daniel Craig had only a small appearance and Dakota Blue Richards was pretty good displaying her cheekyness, curiosity and courage throughout the movie. And the scenary and filming locations were breathtaking. Overall, I think this movie was satisfying.


+ I Am Legend



This movie was shot around the time when I was in the states last year!!! AND it's shot in New York! That's why I absolutely HAD to watch it. I went into the cinema expecting to watch the last man on earth (Will Smith) frolicking around the earth looking for a way to reproduce his own species...seriously. But little did I know it was going to be a bloodbath filled with foul zombified human beings wreaking gruelling havoc...oh the gore...It's the kinda movie which makes my eyelids fly up when the thrilling scenes unravel. Will Smith portrays his character well, displaying an array of emotions some bordering on insanity (who could blame his character?). It's a good watch. It's thrilling, horrifying but is also injected with a few laughs and sadness. Between the three movies, I would recommend this one.