The best way to celebrate this New Year besides eating sumptuous foods that might increase your calorie count is to watch a movie with our loved ones and friends. On my part, this the best way for me to enjoy and relax after a completely year round of beating the deadlines as my job so requires. Likewise, watching movies feed our soul mind and body as it automatically recharges like a cell phone when it runs out of power. In addition. seeing a fantastic film whether horror or action lets every human to travel and know about the culture and identity of a nation or a country.
Most importantly, it takes us time to realize that every man is blessed with a talent, which can go beyond his capacities as he makes something unique, exciting, and thrilling if given the right material though the budget is scarce. Combined altogether with creativity and the right kind of people to portray the role, the result will be a box office success. Take a peak of my TOP 20 choices and see it for yourself before it is too late. Be ready, Here they are.
Whispering Corridors 5 : A Blood Pledge ( 2009)
The idea of friendship between four girls is what really amazed me while watching the film Imagine this. Having a compact with their own fresh blood? Isn’t unique and passionate seal love and friendship? Moreover, this film continued with the tradition dealing with themes like teenage friendships Although the plot is morbid in fashion, this film did not make use of General Computer Imagery and the fantastic sound effects were due to time and effort. This movie will never disappoint you. It will let you scream till its over.
Meat Grinder 2009
Release Date March, 2009
Meat Grinder is a Thai movie of 2009 that took every viewer into a bizarre and horrible noodle recipe prepared by a woman named Bus, the owner of a noodle stall. This lady in a movie is a workaholic who was sometimes mysteriously controlled by a “voice” making her do the things that she does not normally do. The twist of the story began when she puts the flesh of a dead man as her secret ingredient of her recipe. Because of this extraordinary experiment, her loyal customers kept craving for more.
Thirst 2009
Release Date April 30,2009
This story of a priest who became a vampire after a blood transfusion. It kicks off with a vey strong element of suspense and playful camera tricks, which tends to disorient the viewers while watching. Using the vampire as a predator, it makes the audience glued to their seats.
Onechanbara Vortex
Release Date ( Japan 2009)
This is a Japanese movie about so called “zombie slayer” whose unique bikini outfit will let every man drool over her sexy physique. Actually, this film was first seen in a video game and due to its unprecedented success, it was decided by its creators to try its luck on the big screen. There were characters of the same mission that will heat up your desires while watching this horror action movie. Tejima Yuu will star as the new Aya complete with her apparel of cow girl hats, fun trimmed bikini. This movie will definitely thrill you and excite you as well as to how a lady combined with oozing sex appeal will save every human from a zombie. Exciting, isn’t it?
My Bloody Valentine
Release Date : Feb.4 2009
This film used the state of the art 3D tricks to thrill the audience, Though this is a retro work movie the blood flows freely and frequently from start till the end. Moreover, its director effectively employed the depth of field illusion making it a must see movie. This allows the audience to have long views of the horrifying scenes making our chest cavity rise.
Phobia 2
Release Date 24th September 2009
This film is a collection of 5 short horror movies compiled into one for a change in presentation of all the horror movies that we had watched in the past. These presentation of different themes were meant to explore the cinematic exploits of each director in terms of the sound effects and the gore element in a horror flick which was meant not only to thrill the audience but also to test the waters if this cinematic approach will be appealing to the audience, To me, it was really something different. Kudos
Zombie Dead
Release Date Japan,2009
This is a story of a female cop, who wakes up from a coma, but she was fully caught unaware that the hospital she is into, is filled with carnal eating zombies! What seems to be the reason behind all these? A mere bizarre scientific experiment or a holocaust, which she needs to get rid of. Watch and see if she could get a new lease of miracle.
The Fatality
Release Date December 3, 2009
This is a story of a mentally deranged man who lives in Taipei. Out from a coma, he suddenly finds himself transformed miraculously. Previously, his face was deformed but in Thailand, it became flawless and soft like a baby. Moreover, he does not have the idea of speaking the Thai language but he did it very excellently How could be possible that he was suddenly in Thailand, if he is from Taipei? Is this a case of teleportation? Or astral projection? See the movie and travel with your imagination.
Ayakayashi
Release Date 2009
This different kind of Japanese movie is one of my personal favorites because primarily it is inspired by the world of animation. A story that says something about the Japanese horror fable classic Actually, this anime made horror flick is made up of 12 episodes, directed by Jun Takeda The main character in this anime horror film is named Yu Kusaka who had lost interest in the beauty of life after his friend got killed. Years after, the main character had discovered that he has an Ayakayashi, a supernatural power which gives supernatural power to its hosts. On the contrary, the parasites takes life force from the host. In general, though the movie has a very graphical representation of violence, it is an exciting and thrilling horror film with the right combination of adventure and fantasy which made me appreciate the movie. It is really one of its kind.
Chaw (2009)
This is a horror movie with a slice and twist of comedy to lighten up the atmosphere. A big budgeted movie that raked 1.25 million dollars on its first day became a plus factor Therefore; I will let you be in suspense why this movie became a blockbuster. This is a story about a monster. However, this monster is not of the usual kind that we often see in horror films. It was something created by the “Force of Nature, who has an appetite and craving for humans. I liked this movie because it is not just an ordinary horror flick but it has a message that conveys a lot about our environment, which made the movie a top grosser of 2009.
On the action genre, I favored the following in my list. Here they are.
Prince of Tears
Release Date October 22, 2009
A story that dates back in the 1950’s in Taiwan during the White Terror era
This is a period of the anti – Communist campaign that swept away the country with fear and chaos. Meanwhile, the story centers on the two sisters whose parents were allegedly communist spies. As a result, their once tranquil and happy home was ransacked shattering all their fondest dreams But despite turbulent phase in their lives, friendship, love and camaraderie and high ideals reign in their hearts. What an inspiring story.
Rainfall (Japan )
Release Date April 25,2009
The movie is about a hitman and a pretty young girl and an evil CIA assassin This movie was released by Sony Pictures, that compliments well, the combination of a thriller genre. The most extraordinary thing about this movie is that though it is based on an American novel, This is truly a Japan produced movie in a new trend in Asian action movies to be in Hollywood in the near future.
The Treasure Hunter
Release Date 2009
This is a story of numerous and however prosperous dynasties, which have flourished and have fallen. Most importantly, it tackled about secret treasures that have been buried in their midst. In the story, guardians have been assigned to guard the locations of the treasure maps till a serious rivalry had cropped up. A notorious gang tried to hunt down the map keeper. Fear haunted him, and so, he decided to turnover the map to Ciao Fei, but this man was forced to relinquish the much-coveted map to save the life of his mentor’s daughter. Will he be able to retrieve the map? Find out.
Aadhavan
Release Date 16th October 2009
This is an action thriller movie about a professional assassin raised by his adoptive father As his job requires, a doctor wants him to kill a judge who presides over a case of child kidnapping and murder cases, wherein the notorious doctor is the primary suspect.
Luckily, the judge was not killed on his first attempt and so the assassin proceeded to his next plan. – TO THE HOUSE OF THE JUDGE. The climax of this movie was when the assassin tried to blackmail the servant to succeed with his mission. Will he do away with the righteous judge now, that he is very much close with his target? Or will he be caught?
Acid Factory
Released 2009
An action film with a bit of psychological nature, is about the characters’ viewpoint about reality For them, a person’s reality is a product of his own imagination. Moreover, the sense of right and wrong is finely tuned with self- distract and the attitude of self- righteousness. Go ahead and see the true meaning and essence of reality by watching this action movie.
Raging Phoenix
Release Date November 5 2009
The story is focused on Jija’s martial arts skills and unique personality. This is an action film with the beautiful combination of a love story. The action flick fuses martial arts and hip-hop dancing on the side making it very different from all action movies that I have watched.
The Sniper
Release Date April 9, 2009
A tale about a police officer who is famous of his legendary shooting exploits. However, behind his illustrious achievements is a dark secret…He is a psychopath. Watch the film and see how a person with a psychological incapacity can be regarded as a “Sniper”
The Samurai Princess
Release Date July 25,2009
A story about a beautiful lady who was transformed into a robot to fight against the mutants and the androids lurking in the city. This powerful killing machine is out to seek revenge and most importantly, to be a hero saving the mutant infested village
The Vanquisher
Release Date November 5 2009
This is a story of Thailand’s CIA Agent, who after having completed the mission in the Southwestern part of the country, was forced to fight off with rival operatives who wanted her out at all cost. After two years of hibernation, she is out in a vengeance ready to face her enemies again. Will she vanquish them for good?
The Sword With No Name
Release Date September24, 2009
The tale is about a dynasty headhunter named Moo Myoung, who tracks down fugitives and lives off their rewards. Among the exciting encounters he had was with a beautiful and noble lady, who eventually became his love interest. A few years passed by, Ja- Young enters the royal palace as the next queen. The lead character became the personal bodyguard of the queen to be close with Ja- Young
After attaining the crown, the queen tried to give the dynasty a sense of modernity. by making allies with foreign nations which became the biggest political struggle for their dynasty. In addition, somebody must assume the role of a “Protector” and that is no other than the “headhunter” himself
In summary, these Asian movies of 2009 allowed me to have the perception that film making is truly a talent and an art . It flourishes the true essence of life with the magnificent portrayals of the character in a way that it is being magnified on the big screen. Therefore, it proves that “Life is a cinema” in its depth and essence. Happy watching.
