2011 Asian Packed Summer Tentpole Movies: Episode 2

My Kingdom


Called “Da Wu Sheng” in Chinese, the tale of two brothers' quest for fame, love and revenge in the heyday of Shanghai opera is a "multi-million dollar" co-production directed by Gao Xiaosong and produced by Hollywood and Hong Kong veterans Andre Morgan and Sammo Hung. The 1920s set film that blends martial arts onstage and offstage with a suspense-filled love story stars Taiwan-based actor-singer Wu Chun (14 Blades), Taiwan starlet Barbie Hsu (Reign of Assassins) and Chinese pop music sensation Han Geng in his film debut.
Here’s the synopsis: In the closing days of the 19th century, the Prince Regent of the crumbling Qing Dynasty orders

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X-Men: First Class

PG-13 | Action, Fantasy Movie
X-MEN FIRST CLASS charts the epic origin of the X-Men saga, and reveals a secret story of famous global events.
Synopsis:
Before mutants had revealed themselves to the world, and before Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their abilities for the first time. Not archenemies, they were rather at first the best of friends, engaged together with other Mutants to prevent nuclear Armageddon. In the process, a grave rift between them opened, which began the endless war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men.

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, January Jones, Oliver Platt, Kevin Bacon

Movie Trailer X-Men: First Class

Modernizes the Renowned World of Wu Xia

The word "Wu Xia" is a compound word composed from the words Xia (俠, "honorable", "chivalrous"), which is the philosophy of the Chinese knight-errant, and Wu (武, "martial", "military"), from the Chinese term Wushu (武術, "martial arts" or "kungfu"). A martial artist who follows the code of Xia is often referred to as a "swordsman" in works of Wu Xia, although he may not necessarily wield a sword. Wu Xia is now mostly used to describe a broad genre of Chinese fiction that concerns itself with martial arts adventures set primarily in ancient China. Although traditionally a literary art form, it is now also found in art, comics, films, games, television, theatre, and other media. Wu Xia forms a

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Bridesmaids

Rating: R | Runtime: 2 hr 5 mins | Genre: Comedy Movie
Comedy about a devoted maid of honor whose life falls into ruin as she plans her best friend's dream wedding.
Synopsis:
Annie,a maid of honor whose life unravels as she ranges her best friend, Lillian, and a group of colorful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her dearest best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one opportunity to get it perfect, she'll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you'll go for someone you love.

Director: Paul Feig
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Matt Lucas, Jill Clayburgh, Rebel Wilson, Michael Hitchcock

Movie Trailer Bridesmaids

Avenge The Origin of The First Avenger: Captain America

According to a Dow Jones report, Marvel has already amassed a half-billion-dollar war chest to make a slate of movies with budgets as high as $180 million, drawing on its remaining 5,000 comic-book characters. But can Marvel prevail with this slate of characters in their pipeline? Thor, Captain America and Ant-Man, as examples, were beloved as they are to longtime comics fans but mostly unknown to today's kids. However, this is the real challenge for Marvel Studios at taking what Stan Lee and the brilliant artist Jack Kirby were able to make work in comic books 45 years ago and turn it into a 21st-century Hollywood franchise. And when it comes to Captain America — which also serves to

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Thor

Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins | Rating: PG-13 | Action, Adventure Movie
The epic adventure "Thor" spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the kingdom of Asgard.
Synopsis:
At the core of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a real hero when the most dangerous villain of his universe charges the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.


Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Josh Dallas, Tadanobu Asano, Idris Elba, Clark Gregg, Colm Feore, Samuel L. Jackson

Movie Trailer Thor

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The Epic Conclusion for the Journey Beyond Imagination

With Part 1 has already set up the grand finale, fans of worldwide phenomenal series “Harry Potter” will now have an even more impatient wait for the conclusion. Those who read the book certainly know how “Deathly Hallows” will end, but they are anxious to see if the movie version maintains that power. The first part released last fall has also generated a range of reactions from critics. Some were really excited for the extravagance ending that will cap the series off, while others expected it would redeem the slow pace of the setup. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was an

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Summer Reviews: The Lost Bladesman & Thor

The Lost Bladesman
Score: 7/10

Guan Yu, one of the most valued heroes and generals in Chinese history, lived from about AD160 to AD220 during the final years of the Han dynasty in eastern China. With magnificent fighting skill, bravery, loyalty and righteousness, he even became a deity that worshipped in Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. His titles include Prince, Duke, Marquis and finally the posthumous title of "Saintly Emperor Guan the Great God who Subdues Demons of the Three Worlds and Whose Awe Spreads Far and Moves Heaven". This title was later shortened to "Saint of War" and there is said to be a statue of him in both police stations and triad member gathering places, as Guan Yu represents the values that

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Fast Five

Rating: PG-13 | Runtime: 2 hr 10 mins | Genre: Action Movie
Director Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious) returns to the helm for this sequel reuniting series stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker for their greatest thrill ride yet.
Synopsis:
With the police in hot pursuit and wanted fugitive Dom (Diesel) in tow, Brian (Walker) and Mia (Jordana Brewster) make their way to Rio, and realize they've run out of fortune. In order to get their freedom, they'll have to pull off their greatest job yet. After assembling a crack team of the top racers in Brazil, the gang sets to confront the crooked businessman who tries to silence them forever. Meanwhile, unstoppable federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) has assembled his own team, an intimidating group of top cops whose sole mission is to capture Dom, Brian, and Mia by whatever means possible. But as the race heats up, Hobbs loses his ability to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Now, in order to prevent the lawless trio from being turned into roadkill before he can arrest them, Luke puts his pedal to the metal, and begins to rely more on his killer instinct than his police training.

Director: Justin Lin
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Elsa Pataky, Joaquim De Almeida, Dwayne Johnson

Movie Trailer Fast Five

Third Transformers Goes to the Dark of the Moon

The "dark of the moon" is defined as a phase (approximately three days) when the light of the moon is obscured, and thus absent (i.e. a no-moon time), and precedes the new moon and the beginning of a new lunar cycle. Symbolically, it represents a time of inner stillness and contemplation, and preparedness for a new beginning. "Dark of the Moon" also has been chosen as the final title for Michael Bay’s third -- and apparently last – “Transformers” movie. Is it has something to do with Bay intention to make this third film darker and more emotional, also more serious than his previous efforts? Well, after the

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