CJ7 (2008)

I was watching the annoying English-dubbed version of the movie, since I couldn't get the original Cantonese one. It did take some fun out of the movie, as dialogues lose their original intent when subjected to the boundaries of lip-sync. I liked the father's intro scene with him atop a really high skyscrapper eating his lunch. Since this is essentially a kids movie, I didn't mind the cringeworthy bullying-at-school scenes. & I liked the first interaction between the boy & CJ7. & that doesn't happen for the first 30 minutes. So the initial 30 minutes is spent on building up characters & scenarios & plotlines. Even Iron-Man would be envious of Dicky's new sneakers. I loved how the little boy's imagination run wild; & what really happens.

For a kids movie, the potrayal of death & the subsequent revival is a very strong point. But it also made sure that CJ7 was not shown to be a wish-granting genie.

Favourite scenes include: roach-killing while dinner; Dicky's dream; the final summer-picnic scene

Alternate Ending: CJ7 used up all his Chi & turned into a rag-toy, he can't come back !! the bunch coming in at the end should be depicted as a whole new group called in by CJ7 to aid Dicky.

First Viewed: Alone at Harborne in Parramatta.

Rating-2.5*

What's Up, Doc? (1972)

Frankly, the only reason I gave this movie a shot was because of Barbara Streisand. She's really cute & a delight to watch & she's got the most amazing blue eyes. They distracted me from the craziness happening with 4 identical bags. I couldn't figure out who was after which bag & what was happening in the background. The chemistry between Howard (Ryan ONeal) & Judy (Barbara) overshadowed everything.

I had never seen Frisco like the way shown in the car chase; culminating with 4 cars jumping off the pier. & then there's the ridiculous court scene.

Favourite scenes include: her pounding heart; Eunice's heel-marks as she's dragged out of the banquet; "I hope it's not your coccyx"; the uphill-downhill car-chase;

Alternate Ending: There was never any other way it could have ended. But what's the explanation for Howard's improved eyesight?

First Viewed: Alone at Harborne in Parramatta.

Rating-2.5