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X-Men III: The Last Stand Review

I finally went to see X-Men III: The Last Stand with my family today. It wasn't a spectacular movie but it was at least entertaining. There are a lot of surprises and a stunning conclusion that brings a tragic romance to a close (or a new beginning...).

Unfortunately, the movie really needed more time to better flesh out the characters. At 104 minutes long, the director seems to have tried to cram too much information into a small time frame. Several of the characters leave you asking questions as to their motives, their thoughts, their feelings... basically, you are left questioning their existence in the movie.

The action and special effects are quite impressive but the timing of some scenes might leave you wanting. The story seems to float but has many plot holes. All in all, I'd give it a 3/5 - worth the price of admission but definitely not Oscar material.

Also, as I've mentioned before, make sure you stay after the credits. There is a coda I am sure you don't want to miss! :P

Now, I'm just waiting for the release of Over the Hedge and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest in theaters here in Hong Kong. ^_^

X-Men III: The Last Stand Tip

Just a tip for all you people who are planning to watch this movie: Make sure you stay to watch the stuff after the credits!

That is all... move along. :P

Hello From Hong Kong!

Well, I've just recently arrived in Hong Kong. I've got a few days before I have to finalize my plan for the summer (ie. where to take an internship) but in the meantime, I'm just going to take it easy.

My mom was nice enough to buy me a Canon PowerShot A700 yesterday. I can finally take higher resolution images of stuff at high quality too! I guess I'll start posting pictures eventually as well.

Anyway, I'm getting ready to head out to do some shopping but I'll post again sometime in the next few days. ^_^

Twenty-Five Answers

Heh, I was quite surprised to discover that even one person commented on the Twenty-Five Questions post. To those who spent time to comment, thanks. ^_^

To be honest, those questions do not have a definitive answer; they were meant to goad readers into thinking.

The following consist of some of my thoughts. The answers do not mean I believe them firmly, they are merely thoughts. :P

1. There is no reason, I just do.
2. Good and evil are subjective; there is no answer.
3. When something changes.
4. How would I know?
5. Who knows? :P
6. There is no purpose, it just happened.
7. Success and the meaning of life are subjective; again, no answer.
8. It is an illusion but even illusions can't always be ignored.
9. It is impossible to fail indefinitely, you will eventually accomplish something somewhere.
10. S-e-c-r-e-t-! ;P
11. I already have.
12. Subjective; no answer.
13. It makes no difference to me.
14. No idea!
15. Day and night are subjective; no answer.
16. If I didn't remember my past, how would I know I was sad?
17. Maybe. Heh.
18. It's real as long as you believe it is.
19. Right and wrong are subjective; no answer.
20. Why not? Life's short anyway. (Completely subjective answer. *lol*)
21. No.
22. Selfishness - not sure how to explain it. Please don't jump to conclusions.
23. Finish the remainder of my life.
24. You tell me. :P
25. What is hell?

Keep an open mind and you may discover an answer for yourself someday. Cheers! ^_^