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3 Big Blockbusters of 2010

So far in 2009 there has been a severe anti-climax of so called blockbusters which has left a sour taste in my mouth. Such films as Terminator Salvation, Transformers 2 and GI Joe have unfortunately had more money than sense thrown at them forgetting that the script and character development is something that should have been invested in.
All is not lost! The year 2010 is just around the corner with a selection of big money blockbusters out that can still deliver the punch you need to justify splashing out for a trip to your local cinema. Take a look at 3 movies with trailers that should be considered in 2010:

Tron Legacy (Tron 2)

For those of you who are unaware on Tron I suggest you buy yourself a copy immediately and get up to speed. For those of you that were not alive when it was released – the film was an 80’s classic hit with a computer games enthusiast being submerged in a computer gaming world and fighting for survival. The film has since become a cult classic but more surprisingly a new film is being released in 2010 which looks very interesting – even Jeff Bridges seems to be on board, anyway, check out the trailer below:

Legion

Now this film is something that I have just stumbled across which looks very exciting. It appears that a group of angels are sent down to earth from above to exterminate the human race and do Gods work. The feel looks very Constantine in a way with the film starring Paul Bettany and Dennis Quaid it’s sure to do well – and quite frankly who doesn’t want to see a mass war between Angels and the armed forces, check out the trailer below:

Avatar

If you haven’t heard of this film in some context then I would be really surprised. It’s the work of Director ace James Cameron (Terminator, Aliens, Titanic) and there is a shroud of mystery as to what the film is about, is it all CGI and why oh why has it taken 12 years to finish! I have every belief that James Cameron will pull something extremely special out of the bag for this possible masterpiece – Judge for yourself:

1.       Star Wars – Lightsabre

I don’t think there’s many people in the world that wouldn’t want one of these in real life. Probably one of the most memorable weapons of any film genre is the Lightsabre. The laser the sabre emits can cut through just about any material, can deflect laser shots and looks pretty damn bad ass. One of the aspects that really make the Lightsabre memorable is the customization between the different models, subtle handle adjustments and different coloured beams.

2.       Terminator 2 – The Gatling gun

The Gatling gun is the “daddy” of all bullet propelled weapons, firing a quadrillion bullets in 10 seconds – fact. The handheld version makes an appearance in a couple of great action films but is most memorable in the Terminator 2 shootout scene. Although the Terminator does not kill a single person with it he restructures an entire city block in under 2 minutes, truly awesome.

3.       Predator – Shoulder Cannon

For those of you that read Real Movie Views regularly you will know I love the predator franchise. Predator has a number of cool weapons but the shoulder cannon is what makes the predator so bad ass and near unstoppable. With the ability to take out multiple targets very quickly and the automated lock on feature, this weapon gets the number 3 spot.

4.       Robocop – Hand Gun

An oldie but a goodie! The classic Robocop semi/automatic handgun was a childhood fantasy for me. Of course it was made cooler by the fact the gun had Robocop at the other end but great sound and ultra slick on screen.

5.       Minority Report – Power Gun

Ok, perhaps this weapon doesn’t belong here but in the film Minority Report there is one particular scene in which Tom Cruise is reloading the gun that seems to push people away. The reload mechanism requires a person to almost swing it 360 degrees in the hand (thing Terminator 2 shotgun too). For this simple feature the weapon makes the list!

1. Director Guillermo del Toro for years considered this film a dream project and had always wanted to cast Ron Perlman in the lead, but could never secure a budget or studio approval. After the massive success of Blade II (2002), del Toro was offered Blade: Trinity (2004) or Hellboy, and though he briefly considered trying to schedule both in, he chose Hellboy.

2. Baby Hellboy, Sammael, Ivan the corpse, Train Driver and Kroenen were all voiced by Guillermo del Toro

3. The studio wanted Vin Diesel to play Hellboy.

4. Ron Perlman broke a rib while filming the subway scenes. He jumped onto a train that was coming towards him at about 45 mph.

5. One of the headstones in the graveyard in Moscow reads “Here Lies Mike Mignola” – the creator of Hellboy.

6. Hellboy’s line to Liz, “I’ll always look this good,” was originally spoken by Guillermo del Toro to his future wife when she took issue with his casual mode of dressing.

7. WILHELM SCREAM: when the Nazi scientist is sucked into the portal.

8. Hellboy was originally going to have cloven hooves for feet, like in the comics, but it was decided that it would be easier and safer for Ron Perlman to perform his stunts with normal, booted feet.

9. The “cover identity” for the BPRD is “Squeaky Clean Up waste management” (seen on the plaque at the front gate as Myers arrives).

10. The motto, depicted in the lobby floor, of the Bureau of Paranormal and Psychic Defence (Defense) is: “In Absentia Luce Tenebrae Vincit”. Meaning, in the absence of light, darkness prevails (or triumphs).

Hellboy 2 trailer:

Well, it’s week-end and once again (just like million times before) I don’t know what to do. Yeah, sure I have a lot of friends and my parents, and there are a lot of cafes, bars and restaurants, but this yearly report makes me feel like a boiled rag, so I just would like to stay alone and watch a great movie (great, I mean a movie that will let me forget about my work).

The next point is not easier than the first, where to buy? What to buy? Oh, my God, my head is spinning. It goes without saying that I know a backers dozen of various sites where it is possible to download movies, but what can I say about their reputation or reliability? Actually, nothing. So, I started searching for a decent site and I was shocked, most of them offer cheap movies but with poor quality, then 24/7 accessibility but I failed to buy a movie there, great selection turned to be not more than 500 movies, let alone absence of really qualitative and well-thought searching system and reviews. What a strange world we live in. There are millions of sites and on a practical note, they are almost useless if you don’t know what to choose.

Oh, really, I tried but it was no-go… But, suddenly one site caught my eye. Its design was simple and yet exquisite, not boring and not annoying. It was called IWatchFilm. Something I really wanted to do. From its own description I found out that “… it is a highly convenient and one of the leading movie download services offering a great choice of brand new and classic movies… ” And many other pleasant things. But I made my own investigation and ready to share its results with you:
- there are 24 categories on this site;
- very convenient navigation;
- latest movies’ reviews;
- and 6 various kinds of searching (simple searching, browse by letters, keywords search, genres search, countries search and years search)…

Since I was looking for something that thrills and touches, I chose this category: Romance and I was impressed to find out that all movies are listed in alphabetical order. Thanks! In the twinkle of an eye I found something I was looking for. Cruel Intentions, I still remember that this movie brought about every single emotion that I think one could have… I bought it! And now I am happy. cheapest software downloadable PRiveDd

1. Was a master carpenter before becoming a movie star, a craft he still does as a hobby.
2. Piloted his helicopter to rescue dehydrated 20-year-old hiker Sarah George from Table Mountain near his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. [31 July 2000]
3. Listed in the 2001 Guinness Book of Records as the richest male actor.
4. Both his Indiana Jones jacket and fedora hat are on display at the Smithsonian Institution.
5. Once described Han Solo as “The great rapscallion of the universe.”
6. Said in an interview that he felt compelled to do his own stunts for the Indiana Jones trilogy because the film was very “action oriented” and that he felt if he weren’t in the middle of it, then were really wasn’t much else for him to do.
7. Indiana Jones was voted the second greatest screen hero of all time by the American Film Institute, just behind Gregory Peck‘s Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).
8. He initially argued against casting Sean Connery as his father Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) because Connery was only twelve years older. He later changed his mind and found he enjoyed working with Connery immensely.
9. Of all the characters he has played, he frequently cites Indiana Jones as both his favorite and the one he is most proud of.
10. The scar from his seat belt injury happened in 1968.

1. Has a tattoo of the Tennessee Williams quote, “A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages.” on her left forearm.
2. Was married to Jonny Lee Miller in a black leather pants and a white shirt. On the white shirt she painted her husband’s name in her own blood (across the back).
3. Collects knives and has an interest in mortuary science.
4. Angelina and her brother, to whom she is very close, publicly spoke out to deny false rumors that the two were having an incestuous love affair.
5. “Jolie” means “pretty” in French.
6. Her favorite Disney character is Dumbo the flying elephant, she has said that she cried when he was able to fly.

7. Started modelling at the age of 14.
8. Used to own several pet reptiles, including two snakes. Therefore she had no problem shooting the snake scene in Alexander (2004).
9. Has a fondness for Liverpool Football Club because her son Maddox “only wants to play for Liverpool”.
10. In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $20 million.

1. At age 14, he enrolled in a seminary to become a priest. He dropped out after one year.
2. Is right handed when writing, but does most things left handed.
3. Cruise earned roughly $75 million for Mission: Impossible II (2000). He did this by turning down any upfront salary, for instead taking a back-end deal that landed him 30% of the film’s gross for both his producing and acting duties.
4. Suffers from dyslexia.
5. Will not allow his likeness to be used in video games or for action figures.
6. When attending a Franciscan seminary in Cincinatti, he aspired to become a priest.
7. Was introduced to Scientology by his ex-wife Mimi Rogers.
8. Is reportedly a huge fan of The Simpsons. However, he has twice turned down guest roles; once for the part of “Tom,” which was written specifically for him, in the episode “Brother From The Same Planet” (eventually voiced by regular Phil Hartman) and the other alongside his then-wife Nicole Kidman in the episode “When You Dish Upon A Star” (eventually voiced by then-couple Alec Baldwin and Kim Bassinger).
9. Is talked about in the song “Though the Wire” by Kanye West.
10. Is a vegetarian.

More facts here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/bio

10. Red Heat – 1988

Arnie plays a Russian policeman sent after a Russian drug dealer who has escaped to the United States and is awaiting extradition in Chicago. Jim Belushi plays his temporary partner on the Chicago police. When the drug dealer escapes, the two police must overcome their differences in order to recapture him. Overall not a bad film but is only just making the list.

Memorable Arnie Quote – “I do not want to touch his ass. I want to make him talk!”

9. True Lies – 1994

I don’t think this film justifies being any higher up this list of Top Arnie films of all times. It has great explosions, punchy one liners, lots of fighting, harrier jets in cities but for some reason it doesn’t quite work. I really rate James Cameron as a director I just think this film is too “family”.

Memorable Arnie quote – “First I’m gonna use you as a human shield, then I gonna kill this guard over there, with the Patterson trocar on the table. Then I was thinking about breaking your neck.”

8. End of days – 1999

I personally feel this was one of Arnie’s great “last films” before unfortunately turning to politics and “terminating worrying issues”. The film is about the spirit of Satan looking for a bride that he can get jiggy with so he can rule the world and kill everyone. Of course there’s a dead beat cop with nothing to lose that gets in the way and saves the world. Good film with a stigmata feel to it, with more action and one liners of course!

Memorable Arnie quote – “Between your faith and my Glock nine millimeter, I’ll take the Glock.”

7. Last Action Hero – 1993

This film is based around a young boy who is given a magic movie ticket which allows reality and movies to interact. Of course the young lad is watching a kick ass Arnie film and one thing leads to another and the movie becomes reality. Arnie tries to battle it out with various villains throughout the film and eventually the movie characters come back to the real world and cause all kinds of mayhem. Arnie kills all and is victorious (no surprise)

Memorable Arnie quote – “I’ll be back! Ha! You didn’t know I was going to say that, did you?”

6. Total Recall – 1990

Set in the future, living on Mars is now standard and is run by an “evil” company. There is a war on the planet between the rebels and this company. The actual storyline is long and complicated but I can tell you there are mutants, dream simulations, 3 boobed women and lots of killing. Another fine Arnie performance in this film!

Memorable Arnie quote – “What about the guy you lobotomized? Did he get a refund?”

5. Running man – 1987

The story for this film is borderline genius! Set in the future (which is now our past) Arnie gets arrested and put into a sick game show where prisoners can play to get “released”. Obviously people bet on this game and the prisoners have to fight of gladiator styled muscle machines along the way. Arnie wins, kills everyone and gets the girl – classic!

Memorable Arnie quote – “He had to split”

4. Commando – 1986

John Matrix (Arnie) is a retired specialised commando (at the ripe age of 30+ lol) some mean baddy tries to kill his entire old unit, they get everyone except the big man. His daughter is kidnapped and he basically destroys an entire army. The action in this film is just brilliant, I suggest everyone watch this if you haven’t to this point.

Memorable Arnie quote – “Let off some steam, Bennett”

3. Terminator 2 – 1991

This time Arnie plays a good guy sent to protect John Connor as cybernet try to have him killed. Not as dark as the first terminator but his performance in this film is awesome. Riding around on motorbikes, destroying buildings, operating mini guns, and in the end destroying a more advanced terminator.

Memorable Arnie quote – “Hasta la vista, baby”

2. The Terminator – 1984

Probably his acting defining role in this gem of a film. Basically in the future robots (Cybernet) rule the world, these robots send a very mean looking cyborg (Arnie) to kill the mother of the humans leader. The last surviving humans send back a soldier to protect her, he dies cause Arnie is just say god damn bad ass.

Memorable Arnie quote – “I’ll be back”

1. Predator – 1987

Here Arnie plays an army Major in an elite platoon of “hard men”, they go on a mission to (in the voice of the big man himself) “rescue the hastages!”. They get hunted by a bad ass Predator alien that picks off his team one by one in dense jungle territory. It ends up with a show down, there is only one winner in the end!

Memorable Arnie quote – “Get to the chopper”