Monday, 21 January 2013

The Hobbit 48fps Review

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The Hobbit, there are those who love it, and those who loathe it! And those who haven't seen it but have felt the need to jump on the hobbit bash wagon under the flag of the ones who have named it 'the floppit' bah, fools!
So, The Hobbit, is it good yah or nay (^_^?) who to believe?!?
The answer is obvious! Go to the movie and make up your own mind! That is the best way, but here, allow me to share my thoughts on the movie with you.
I found the movie to be, rather..... AWESOME (^_^!) The 48fps made everything super clear! polished, shiny like a kingdom crystal, but not to clear that it's bad, just the right amount of sharpness. The 3D was put to good use on subtle things, like embers from a fire and less subtle things like the flying moth, over all it was used quite well.
I've heard alot of people complain about the lenght and that some scenes weren't necessary. I felt it went for a good amount of time, and was engaging the whole way through. The few back stories into Thorin and the dwarves past were good, they help to build both the characters and the plot. So no complaints from me. I didn't mind seeing Frodo in the begining either.
What did i like about the movie (^_^?) N#1 it would be the wargs! They looked magnificent! so, so evil! It was great to see Gandalf again, and he used some magic in this which was nice i thought. The elvish blades they found were super cool, and from Gondolin! woooooo! It was cool to hear alot of name drops after having read all the books and played most of the games, i was able to conjure up images in my mind (^_^!)
I also noticed that Radagsts staff looks HEAPS like the staff Gandalf has in the fellowship of the ring! So maybe there is a cool staff plot twist ahead! And i can't wait to see what happens at Dol Guldur! Epic battles ahead!
Bilbo! I think they casted Bilbo's role perfectly! Watson, (Martin Freeman) brilliant! He plays such a good hobbit!
I enjoyed the hobbit and can't wait for the second movie! (and hopefully an extended version of this one!)

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Seirei no Moribito

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There are alot of great animes that fly under the mainstream radar, they don't get alot of advertising and you don't see them for sale on the shelves of your local store, which is a shame.
Seirei no Moribito, or 'Guardian of the sacred spirit' is one such gem of an anime! It follows the story of the heroine Balsa as she guards the young prince Chagum from a sinister plot to assassinate him. Why assassinate him you ask (^_^?) An ancient water spirit resides within Chagums body, the water spirit is a creature of legend, they know no truths abouts its purpose, and through out the series the secrets are slowly revealed.
Balsa is an exceptional spear master, making her a formidable opponent for her foes. Not only does she wield strenght, but kindness and wisdom also. It is a very thoughtful anime with an inspiring story containing moral and philosophical undertones.
(^_^!)