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It's A Great Great World

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Posted @ 4:05 PM

Yay gonna go watch It's A Great Great World later on!

~~Will be back to update! :D~~

Oh and P.S: I've put back the tagboard thing!

Updated on 4 Feb

Usually movies with lots of promotions will push up your expectation of it, and most of the time it will fail you, but It's a Great Great world is one that didn't disappoint me at all!

The story flows very well from one (era) to another (era), and I feel that the use of photos to relate to each story of the past of Great World is a nice idea because photos was the only way to retain the memories in the past, and some of the photos were the original ones.

And I must applaud for the efforts of the crew and director - Kelvin Tong for putting up the movie set as similar as possible of the original Great World because the only way they could refer to the looks of it was only through (black and white) photos, and colour-wise, they had the reference of the elders who had been there before.
Papa had thought some of those were original stuff!

The Ghost Train is one that is really able to function electronically and not pulled by the crew!

And Kelvin Tong being the expert of filming horror films/movies, I was highly anticipated during the Ghost Train scene and of course it was superbly done especially at the end part of the Ghost Train ride. It was a LOL scene but rather scary too! HAHAHA...!!
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Every story had the humour that belongs to it, and also parts which will move your heart...

Although I don't belong to the generation that had grew up together with the place - Great World, but I could also feel the emotional ties of the generation with Great World. Maybe that's because I always immerse myself when I watch a movie/show that could take me along with their story. I enjoy being engrossed in a story.

What's more is that there are 4 stories in this movie.
The 1950's - Hui Ge,

Hui Ge is really funny himself... his gong-gong and simple character of wanting to take photos with big stars to make his mum happy... in the end. HAHAHA it's really hilarious how they manage it in the end. But I thought his story was rather short compared to the rest.

1960's - Joanne Peh and Zhang Zhen Huan,

Ghost Train is a big selling point 'cos it was the scene that made the whole theatre laughed LOUD! And the Teochew rhyme of Ah Nan is hilarious too!

But Zhang Zhen Huan's Teochew is a pain to listen to. HAHA

Chew Chor Meng's Teochew rhyme for his lok lok is like another laughing point added!

1960's - 1970's - Xiang Yun and Huang Wen Yong,

This story's focus was on Xiang Yun waiting for a promise to be realised from a man 10 years ago... Then when this man appears... everyone in the cinema went "whoa...~" HAHAHA...!!

It was definitely a right choice to make her the focus of this story because her acting is undoubtedly fantastic. You feel for her.
And the songs are catchy~ It's still ringing in my head every now and then, especially with the promos on TV on and off. Ha!

1940's - Kym, Bryan, Chen Shu Cheng and Marcus Chin.

This story is unique in its own way because it was where the most dialects were used! Teochew, Cantonese, Hainanese... Wa... and it was hilarious at the conversation between Bryan & Zhang Yao Dong with Marcus Chin, it's the Hainanese vs Cantonese battle. HAHAHA...!!

And I'm amazed at the fluency of Kym in Teochew and Cantonese...!

I feel that this story was one which everyone spoke rather accurate dialects!

And it starts off from the modern era - 21st century, with Chew Chor Meng relating these stories. The thought of how the effects were created (split into 4-screen and dissolve from one to another then change to another scene after the 4 screens were dissolved) when Olivia was driving to go look for him went through my head while I was watching... haha!

The reason which he explained why Great World was closed down... was the same as what Papa said. And you couldn't help but feel... that some changes are unavoidable, and these changes... are kinda sad.

The movie would leave you with a smile at the end.

And and! If they are thinking if It's a Great Great World 2 is possible, I would like to believe so because each of the stories could have a further development... especially the last one, where the Japanese came... then the relation of the generations could go in chronological order as the characters grew older... how they could link with the characters in the 1960s and 1970s...

It's a Great Great movie! Mummy and Papa enjoyed it very much too!
Relatives were going to watch today too! Shall ask how they felt about it tomorrow. :D

As far as I know... It's all sold out for today at Cathay AMK Hub! And almost all sold out at GV Vivo... as well as almost full house for the next few days at quite a no. of cinemas! Woo! Congrats!

This movie is a must-watch for families in this happy occasion!

Oh and if you are wondering if you could try on those rides in the movie, you can visit one which they set up at Hougang! It's functional! I think it's beside Hougang mrt or something? It's like a funfair.

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400th post! Happy Birthday Bryan!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Posted @ 12:00 AM

It's my 400th post! Woo!

And Happy Birthday to my idol Bryan!

Hai. Sadded. I should be at one of the roadshows for the movie - It's A Great Great World (大世界) yesterday... but I couldn't make it 'cos of some work to do and... =/ What a pity. Both my idols were there!

Being my most anticipated movie of the year, I should have already watched it by this time! But I'm waiting to watch it with my parents... (hopefully on CNY eve) 'cos it will be a most meaningful way to enjoy the movie as they can relate those memories and share them with me. :)

But I don't mind watching it a 2nd or 3rd time, 'cos I'm sure it will be a Great one! There are many good reviews about this movie too. :D
So anyone? =x

Went to watched SDZ performance at SP which Lum and Steph were involved it! It was rather good! Steph and Lum's dance talent is awesome! And hearing Lum's singing once again is so wonderful! Her voice is a big WOW and should be heard by everyone! Great job to both of them!

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Burlesque™

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Posted @ 2:18 PM

Amazing dance numbers, fascinating moves and fantastic voice.
I was so mesmerised whenever they started dancing and singing~ they stage presence is so captivating and... and it was like watching a concert, except that it was up-close and every scene cut to the beat of the music and dance moves, which makes it all interesting to watch!
You would definitely marvel at Cher's and Christina's singing. They are just so so powerful!

People who love and enjoy dance and music should watch this.

Burlesque™ is definitely worth your time and money.

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That aside, I finally got a chance to land my hands on the much talked about - Monopoly Deal™ card game, with Sam, Jov, Dex, Flo and Ying.

It's a more strategic game than the usual Monopoly™ board game we used to play, you can say that everyone turns 'ruthless', 'scheming' and 'heartless' when they are in the game because you have to in order to win! And that makes it very fun because your brain and attention gets all engaged during the game! The Monopoly Deal™ ends faster than Monopoly™ too, so it won't just be a monotonous throwing of dice, buying properties, building house/hotels and collecting rent until a player turn bankrupt...(or sometimes don't have to be entirely bankrupt) then everyone gave up and keep the game. HA!

It's not that difficult to get how to play the game though, 'cos I won at the 2nd game. =x
I feel like getting a deck now. HA!

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It's A Great Great World in cinemas 27 Jan 2011

Monday, December 13, 2010

Posted @ 7:58 PM

Waa... many meet ups and gift exchanges coming soon! YAY it's a wonderful month.

Oh yeah, Derrick's album will be out this Thursday!

And another thing to be happy about - 大世界 (a.k.a. It's A Great Great World) will be out in cinemas on 27 Jan 2011!
YAY!! It is my most anticipated movie for next year! =x

It’s A Great Great World is set in Singapore’s legendary amusement park Great World, which was also affectionately known in Hokkien as Tua Seh Kai or 大世界. Spanning the 1940s to the present day, the film tells the stories of a multitude of characters who lived, worked, played, sang, danced and fell in love in Great World.

Take a peek into the movie through the trailer below!

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《大世界》 It's a Great Great World

Monday, September 20, 2010

Posted @ 6:37 PM

More details in this week's I weekly!
(Click on picture to enlarge)

Exciting! =x

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《大世界》It's a Great Great World

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Posted @ 1:54 PM

《大世界》It's a Great Great World

Click here and here for more details

Exciting! This new year movie will be up in cinemas next year! The most exciting part is the casting 'cos got Bryan & Kym! =x

“新传媒星霖电影与本地导演唐永健的Boku Film联手打造的贺岁电影《大世界》昨天已开始拍摄，影片除了汇集新传媒知名艺人，
包括白薇秀、林湘萍、周初明、向云、黄文永、张振寰、张耀栋、黄慧、蔡琪慧、杨志龙、钟琴、王禄江、陈澍承、葛米星、郑各评、洪乙心、郭亮和周崇庆等，本地知名喜剧演员程旭辉、陈建彬及港台演员薛家燕与曾国城也将齐齐现身。”

WOW!~ YAY! Very hyped up now.
I am already looking forward to the release! WAHAHA...!!~
All the best for the filming!

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AHAHAHAHA... Just watched New City Beat on xinmsn, must especially watch 21:10 - 21:45 part! The CGs, sound effects and their reactions match so well that it's hilarious! =x

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Bye bye 2009!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Posted @ 9:00 PM

Watched Bodyguards and Assassins today.
Wasn't really up to what I had expected from all the good reviews I've heard about.

Maybe they should elaborate on how important Sun Zhong Shan was to China, like his strategies? His words? I don't know. I just can't really feel the 'worth' for all the people that had sacrifced in order to protect him.

They can have a part 2 to this movie - showing the revolution after Sun Zhong Shan's planning with the 13 delegates.

There's a part where there's a sudden 'noise' in between the scene where Donnie Yen fought the tough guy and the scene where the rest are pulling the rickshaw and escaping with 'Sun Zhong Shan'... did it happen only in the cinema that I watch from or was it a technical problem in the movie?

Nevertheless, I'm attracted to the fighting scenes and all the fast moving actions that will make you clench your fist and twitch your eyebrow! It's not like those fast until your eyeballs got no time to catch it. The chasing scene was marvellous - the tough guy chasing Donnie Yen part. And to add on, this movie has strong casts with convincing acting skills.
Leon Lai's acting in this movie surprises me. Nicholas Tse also acted a role that is really different from his image. I didn't even realise Jackie Cheung made 'special appearance' in this movie!

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This had been quite a fulfilling year, given the opportunity to work on a LIVE show, got to meet new people, learn a lot of stuff and see a lot of STARS from internship. =x

Shared joyful and sad moments with school mates especially on the last day of DMC.

Had lots of joy with my little nephew - XiaoZhu around in the house... missing him now... just had a conversation with him over the phone, he said "Gu Gu~" SO CUTE!!

Though not having much chance to meet up with Jie Meis, but the feeling when we are all together again never changes. :)

Enjoyed the time spent with my family and friends.

Had great shows to watch.

Got my class 3 driving license. HOHO

Sad stuff... can't remember, maybe have to refer back to the older posts this year ba? Or maybe also can't find 'cos I don't really blog about sad stuff.

On this last day of 2009, I hope that you all had your great times too! And...
Hope that 2010 will be a great and promising year!
Wishing all of you a happy and enjoyable 2010!
See you all next year!

With lots of love,
LeeYan

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《花木兰》 ( Mulan )

Monday, November 30, 2009

Posted @ 3:56 PM

《花木兰》 ( Mulan )

This movie will tug your heartstrings.

They had this line in the movie:
"在战场上，绝不能有感情"
You cannot have any feelings at war

But seeing that your men, each one of them dying one by one at war, pushes you further to keep on fighting... is because you have feelings for them, you want to fight, for them. And it is feelings, that gives you a glimpse of hope again.
Hatred, is a kind of feeling too.

The theme song - 木兰情, sang by Stephanie Sun

At war, you have to kill, and everyone can do it:
"你不是害怕，不是不敢，而是不愿意"
It is not that you are scared, not that you don't dare, it is that you are not willing.

The last battle with the Rourans will stir your emotion on the Wei's spirit, to die at battlefield with no fear. You are not able to do anything as your enemies are killing your people in front of you, even if they are killing your friend, you can do... nothing, because you have others, who are equally important to you to take care of.

They had no other choice, no other alternatives, no other way out... at war, or at personal level.

Mulan is a really respectable and strong, capable woman, to be able to fight for her country and stand up for her countrymen.

But she couldn't do the same for love.

木兰 (Mulan):
"你说过，要是能用你的性命去停止这场战争，你早就做了"
You said before, if you could use your life to stop this war, you would have done so.

文泰 (Wen Tai):
"要我放弃我的性命很容易，但是要我放弃我心爱的人很难"
It is easy for me to give up my life, but it is difficult for me to give up the one I love.

It will dawn upon one that some other sacrifices are worth much more than sacrificing your life.

And if things still had to happen this way to solve the problem, what was the 12 years of battle for?

《花木兰》( Mulan ) has left a deep impression on me.

The great cast is also a key which adds to the emotion in this movie. Zhao Wei is really impressive with her portrayal as Mulan. She is the right choice. She is still so pretty! And the weight of the armour she has to wear is comparable to those the guys are wearing, which is slightly lighter than the estimated 10kg or the other estimated 18kg!

Chen Kun is good with his expression of the inner emotions for his character - Wen Tai, and of course handsome =x and though Jaycee Chan plays a slightly minor role next to the two of them, his character - 小虎 (Xiao Hu) lightens the mood in the movie.

The story is is heart wrenching at some parts, and the ending will move you to tears, with a little humour sprinkled over the show, this movie is a must-watch.

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Michael Jackson - This Is It

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Posted @ 2:40 AM

When you are watching it... "Are you sure that's a 50-year-old man dancing on stage?!" will pop up in your mind.

Never mind his plastic surgeries, never mind his looks, all that, never mind.

Michael Jackson is a real music talent. Very sure of how he wants his music to be, how he wants the performance to turn out. He gives his best for every rehearsal, every song, every dance. Which all contributes to what we see in the cinemas today.

A performer should treat every rehearsal like a real one-time performance, because that is when you can be better after each one... and also leave behind memories...

And because Michael did so, it was almost like a complete concert which he wasn't able to put up.

Every dancer and every crew for his concert were really looking forward and honoured to be able to work with him, all of them so dedicated to bring the best concert for the comeback of MJ with a BANG.

25 June 09, 8 days to the first concert in London. MJ left us.

It was a real real REAL pity that he was not able to hold the concert for his fans... anymore.

Throughout the movie, I was worried. Worried that it will end soon... because I can't get enough of him. His stage presence, his X-factor, his music, his dance, every moment captures your attention.

Felt the loss of MJ.

Felt sorry for the childhood he had, but it was that kind of childhood that made who he is today.

When the movie ended, I teared.

His death is so surreal, because 'Michael Jackson' - a name which has accompanied us, our parents and the different generations is so inclined on our minds. He seemed like someone who would always be there, always present, always existing.

But he is human afterall.

Even though none of us got to see his 'This Is It" concert, but we saw it still, Michael.
Thanks to your love and dedication to music, that you gave in all for the rehearsals, and throughout your life.

You are the legend. King of Pop.

*For those who haven't caught This Is It in the cinemas, do stay all the way till the credits finish rolling, there's still some of MJ. Last day in cinemas is on 11 Nov.

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Movies galore!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Posted @ 6:47 PM

Watched Kung Fu Dunk with Bro & cousin last Saturday.

The basketball scenes wasn't very exciting, and the inclusion of 乾坤大挪移 was just for effects.

The Kung Fu scenes on the other hand, was more attention grabbing. There were also some humorous and touching areas in the relationship between Jay and Zeng Zhi Wei.

Then watched Sweeney Todd and Ah Long Pte Ltd on Monday with PS & KF.

Sweeney Todd is a disappointment, not because of the cast, but the story revolves around only the characters doing nothing but shaving, slitting throats, making pies and... yeah, don't doubt it, it's a musical.

Ah Long Pte Ltd was a completely different genre from the previous one, the whole cinema was filled with laughters, and the laughing vital points are mostly gathered in Mark Lee's role.

But the editing at some parts such as the wedding scene wasn't very well done, the voice were cut off at some points. And this movie is still not Jack Neo's best yet, I'm still loving I Not Stupid Too. It touches my heart no matter how many times I watched it.

Lastly, it was CJ 7 yesterday with Jov & Leen.

Wasn't really attracted to watch this movie at first, was just a casual attempt in going into the cinema to catch Stephen Chow's production.

The CJ 7 was so cute!! And the interaction between Stephen Chow and his "son" was well done! And I'm touched by their father-son relationship.

Rather surprised by Stephen's effort this time that he didn't include his usual 无理头 scenes or acting, so this movie was more realistic compared to his other movies despite the inclusion of the sci-fi factor.

So guage for yourself which is the movie you would catch this new year!

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"Secret" revealed

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Posted @ 11:18 AM

Exam-free since yesterday!

Went to watch Jay Chou's movie - The Secret.
The story is beautiful and unique, very touching also! The piano challenge part was very exciting... you can see how his fingers "fly" on the piano keys =x
The setting is beautiful as well... Do catch it if you haven't, and No, I'm not saying that this movie is nice because its "Jay Chou's Movie", but the story plot is different from the love story of "Idol dramas".

Oh yeah, it was blowing crazily last Saturday before it starts to rain so much that I can't see Johor from my house. The bamboos-of-clothes were shaking vigrously and a shirt got blown off, far far away~, and I hear some type of container that dropped to the ground, tree branches fell HAHA sounds like a "storm" =x
Here are some pictures!