Teenage lovers, singer Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted spending some lazy time, sunbathing in Mexico.
Gomez came to Mexico to walk down the aisle as a bridesmaid for her close friend, but she was seen soaking up the sunshine in Cabo, Mexico, reports dailymail.co.uk. The 19-year-old singer displayed her slim and trim figure in a stunning, bright aqua blue bikini as she lounged next to her Baby hitmaker boyfriend. Bieber, 17, seemed more than happy to capture his girlfriend and was seen taking her pictures. He was seen relaxing in a pair of cut-off denim shorts but also had a bandage on his left leg.
He was occasionally playing on his phone and was seen teasing Gomez, who stretched on to his lounger to see what he was doing. Gomez teamed her bright two-piece with a pair of hooped gold earrings for a chic poolside look.
It’s been roughly 65 years since the Muppets first appeared, giving Jim Henson’s creations, collaborators, and artistic descendants plenty of time to learn their strengths. And they don’t disappoint in The Muppets, the latest film from the company, that is seen as a revival for the aging franchise. Every door slam, leaping pig, and flying chicken here is perfectly timed for maximum laughs; and the breezy film seems to squeeze in every musical number, celebrity cameo, and poignant moment necessary before coming to a satisfying ending.
Don’t be fooled by all the pictures of Jason Segal and Amy Adams on the posters- they might have large roles, but the true star of the film is Walter, an orange Muppet with a shock of dark hair and a powder blue suit, who is inexplicably the brother of the very human Gary (Segal).
Walter grows up worshiping the Muppets, but (similar to real life) the group has disbanded and lost their former glory. When he travels to LA and learns that an evil oilman is planning to tear down the Muppets’ old studio, Walter sets out to stage a Muppet reunion performance that will raise enough money to save the day.
The human performances are full of well-cast, punchy cameos. But Adams gives the true standout performance as Gary’s neglected sweetheart Mary, highlighting her musical theater roots. Her singing, dancing, and comedy chops are first class, and well above those of most Hollywood starlets thrust into musicals.
Underneath the save-the-day plot, The Muppets shows a solid internal journey, as Walter struggles to find his place in the world, and Gary realizes that he risks losing Mary if he doesn’t step up. (These plots lead to the showstopping power ballad, “Am I A Man, Or Am I A Muppet?)
Actually, I found all this coming-of-age too cloying in parts. While a real emotional story is what many big budget movies desperately need, the characters here seemed like they couldn’t go five minutes without a pregnant pause or “poignant moment” cued by appropriate piano music. And when did Kermit become such a sad sack? Of course, I still go crazy watching him sword fight in Muppet Treasure Island, so take that into account.
Overall, the movie wins with a mix of kid-friendly antics and smart jokes for grown-ups. And I’m looking forward to much more 80′s Robot in the next movie.
Just watched this computer-animated holiday offering with my movie theatre-working friend. It's about the operation that goes into what makes a Santa Claus perfectly deliver all those presents to millions of children every Christmas Day from the North Pole with the help of millions of elves and the sons of this Christmas icon. But on this particular holiday, one present gets undelivered. So one of those sons-the title character-decides to make sure it gets to that person before she wakes up with the help of an elderly Santa from long ago and a particular strategic elf. I'll stop there and just say while some of the dialogue and jokes went too fast to confuse me a little, I did manage to laugh at what I did get and I was eventually touched when the inspiring climax came when it did. So on that note, Arthur Christmas gets a recommendation from me.
I was really looking forward to seeing this film and it did not disappoint. Although Happy Feet Two was not as good as its Oscar-winning predecessor, there were still plenty of toe-tapping moments. I liked the fact that the songs were recognizable. I am sure that L. L. Cool J is just tickled pink that they included his "Mama Said Knock You Out". In this film Mumble (Elijah Wood) is all grown up and learning how to be a better father to his son Erik (Ava Acres). Erik was just the cutest little thing and he pulls at your heart-strings right from the beginning. The main story line was a good one, but I think that I found the story between Bill the Krill (Matt Damon) and Will the Krill (Brad Pitt) even more entertaining. Those two had their own thing happening. I liked the way that the writer (George Miller) had two stories going on at the same time and the fact that they blended together in the end was excellent. I think that you have to have a lot going on to keep the attention of kids these days. I did not see this film in 3D, but you could tell by some of the scenes that the price of a 3D ticket might have been worth it for this film. The animation in this film was simply stunning. Animation has come a long way since Casper the Friendly ghost (I'm dating myself, huh?) Anyway, it was great. It was also refreshing to see the development of numerous female characters in this film such as Gloria (Pink) and Carmen (Sofia Vergara). I have to give props to the ladies. Robin William's character, Ramon had me cracking up throughout the film. It is not surprising that Robin really knows how to make his characters stand out since he has done numerous voice projects in the past (Genie in the Aladdin films, Dr. Know in A.I. and Fender in Robots). This film contains numerous life-lessons that I think that the target audience will understand (one person can make a difference, keep your promises, don't run away from home, etc.). If you enjoyed the first Happy Feet, then you will also enjoy this one (just not as much). Anyway, I say put on your dancing shoes, shake a tail feather and go out and see this film. I am giving this film a green light.
A ‘Twihard’ fan may believe the release of this movie is once in a lifetime phenomenon, ever more so than 11.11.11! Well, for them, the day has come. One of the most anticipated movies of the year, does it live up to the hype and the hoopla? For the bunch of Robert Pattinson freaks, yes. For the bunch of anti-twilighters… well who cares about them? Because if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already read the book, already booked the ticket and have already liked the movie before seeing it.
With Breaking Dawn Part 1, the directing responsibilities have passed from David Slade to Bill Condon. And we must admit that he, along with cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, have done a delightful job in keeping the twilight trademarks intact. From Bella and Edward’s fairytale wedding in the woods to their luxurious honeymoon on a private island, they definitely succeed in transporting you to a fantasy world.
The movie opens with Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) fulfilling their promise of getting married and starting their ‘eternal’ life together. After a romantic wedding ceremony and some funny toasts, Edward sweeps Bella off to the secluded Isle Esme near Rio de Janeiro for their honeymoon. Sadly their honeymoon doesn’t last long, because soon they realise that Bella is pregnant with a half-human, half-vampire baby.
With no one wanting the child, including Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) and Edward himself, Bella not only has to fight to convince the two men she loves the most about the baby not being a demon; but she also has to fight the baby from preventing him/her from ‘blood’-sucking the life out of her.
Kudos to make up artists for transferring Bella from a beautiful bride to a skeletal zombie by the end of the film. Kudos to the director for keeping the movie virtually free of foul language, drinking, and smoking (unlike other teen movies). And of course a big highlight is the wedding scene when Bella is a nervous wreck while walking down the line, but all her worries and jitters disappear the second she sees Edward’s smiling face. Their soul-deep connection is such that however cynical you are, for that one moment even you will believe in ‘forever love’ and a ‘happily ever after’.
The notorious outlaw Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), also known as the Gingerhead Man, Chupacabra, the Furry Lover and Frisky Two Times, wasn't always a legend – he had humble origins at a poor orphanage in San Ricardo. It was there that he was taken in by the kindhearted, motherly Imelda (Constance Marie) and befriended by Humpty Alexander Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis), a forward-thinking, inventive dreamer with wild ideas of locating magical beans that could raise an enormous beanstalk to transport them to the castle of a giant. Awaiting them would be peril, glory, and a golden goose that lays solid gold eggs. Their childhood quest was fruitless, however, and instead they both started down a path of petty thievery – until a tragic night separated them for more than a decade.
During the Festival of the Fire celebration, Puss in Boots is approached by Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek), a highly skilled burglar, swordswoman, dancer and seducer, to aid in the recovery of the genuine magic beans. Her boss is Humpty Dumpty, and although Puss reluctantly agrees to join the group, he refuses to forgive the over-sized egg for the past events that split them up. The first step in their plan is to acquire the glowing green legumes from the repugnant duo Jack (Billy Bob Thornton) and Jill (Amy Sedaris), which could be so dangerous they might not be able to proceed further.
You'd think that Puss' clunky boots would interfere with his ability to always land on his feet, scale buildings, and engage in all sorts of swashbuckling activities, but instead they're a significant part of the visual comedy and character design that makes the film such a striking work. There are also plenty of cute cat jokes and gags that contrast Puss' ferociousness with his diminutive frame and preference for gently lapping leche with his tiny tongue (along with his signature eye-swelling, hypnotic negotiating). A particularly funny dance fight, inspired editing to mimic live action movie-making, Dumpty's hilariously awkward image and background cats with strange voices ("Ohhh Cat" by Robert Persichetti Jr. being the best) are all elements that showcase the creators' clever artistry.
The laughs are mostly derived from situational comedy that makes Puss in Boots more universal than Shrek's pop-culture-heavy referential skits. The script edges in adult content too, subtly hinting at sexual innuendo, inappropriate tattoos, drugs, egg genitalia and nudity (completely inconspicuous to children), as well as darker themes of betrayal, imprisonment and death. But its overt adorableness subdues any negativity. The animation itself is of a superlative quality and the level of fast-paced action is superior to the last couple of Shrek sequels, with awe-inspiring visuals, complex stunts and truly suspenseful adventure, smartly utilizing a supporting role that never once hinted at the irritating nature of Donkey. Puss in Boots definitely deserved a film of his own and the lack of Shrek doesn't diminish the entertainment value in the least.
