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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, a review by addicted2dvd

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li: Unleashed and Unrated (2009/United States) Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak Writing: Justin Marks (Screenwriter) Length: 97 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Kristin Kreuk as Chun-Li
Chris Klein as Charlie Nash
Neal McDonough as Bison / Vega (Japan)
Robin Shou as Gen
Moon Bloodgood as Det. Maya Sunee

Plot:
Brace yourself for the hard-hitting and high-flying excitement of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, including an all-new unrated cut! Based on the wildly popular Street Fighter video game series, this powerful martial arts adventure explores the origins of the Street Fighter universe through Chun-Li (Kristin Kreuk), who avenges her father's death at the hands of Bison (Neal McDonough) and his evil Shadaloo Empire. Now the stage is set, the challenge is clear, the legend will be forged...but who will prevail? Round One. Fight!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Gallery
• Storyboard Comparisons
• Digital Copy

After watching this film I couldn't decide if I wanted to give this film a 3.5 or a 4 star rating as I enjoyed it so much. I really liked the story line but I also liked the fact that there is several familiar faces in it. There is Michael Clarke Duncan, Neal McDonough and of course Kristin Kreuk of Smallville fame in the lead role. This is the first role I seen Kristin Kreuk in that I didn't automatically think "hey, it's Lana!" Which says to me she did a good job in it. Either way, definitely a good and fun film well worth the time put in to watch it.



(From What Movies I Been Watching on September 27th, 2017)

Despicable Me 2, a review by Danae Cassandra

Despicable Me 2
Year of Release: 2013
Directed By: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove
Genre: Comedy, Adventure

Overview:
Gru, his adorable girls, and the mischievous Minions are back with a cast of unforgettable new characters in the blockbuster sequel to the worldwide phenomenon.  Just as Gru has given up being super-bad to be a super-dad, the Anti-Villain League recruits him to track down a new criminal mastermind and save the world.  Partnered with secret agent Lucy Wilde, Gru, along with the wildly unpredictable Minions, must figure out how to keep his cover while also keeping up with his duties as a father.  Assemble the Minions for laugh-out-loud comedy in "one of the funniest, most enjoyable movies ever!" (MovieGuide)

My Thoughts:
I loved everything about the first movie, so it was a given that I was excited - and apprehensive - about a sequel. I had nothing to fear - and neither do you if you loved the first film. This is just as delightful and just as entertaining. It's great to see Gru again, and the girls, especially Agnes who has a nice part here. I liked Gru's new partner, Lucy, and felt she was a good match with him. Of course, the best part of all of the film are the Minions, who are funny and adorable and fantastic. I want some for my very own. There's definitely a lot of heart in the film, but there's also a lot of laughs (courtesy of the Minions), inventive gadgets and a dose of action. If things drag a bit in the mall, the rest of the film is so much fun I would recommend it for anyone.

I want my own Minion!

Bechdel Test:  Pass

Overall: 4/5

(From Despicable Me 2 on January 5th, 2014)

"Stargate SG-1" Marathon, a review by DJ Doena

Synopsis: The Odyssey has been heavily damaged by the Lucian Alliance and has been hijacked. SG-1 goes on a search for the ship but also walks into a trap. Now Cameron is the only one remaining and he has to find a way to infiltrate the Alliance in order to save the others.

My Opinion: It was cool how Cameron managed to make them fight against each other. The relationships between the Lucians were well portrayed given the nature of this organization.

Synopsis: Vala and Daniel believe that they've finally found the planet where Merlin's weapon is hidden. But when they arrive they learn that Ba'al has passed through three days ago. Additionally the warriors of the Ori arrive. The only way out is to find the way to the weapon.

My Opinion: While they've been in the village I didn't suspect anything. But as soon as they left I began to mistrust that old man. I also noticed the ring he gave away, yet I couldn't have known what it represented. The riddles were good, although I knew at once that the fire would require a "leap of faith".

Synopsis: The riddles are solved, now they have to face the dragon. But the weapon isn't there - instead they find Merlin. But Adria is closing in on them and time is running out.

My Opinion: I liked the second part, too. But we have seen people who have been in stasis for several millennia or have endured in a sarcophagus. That makes it somewhat illogical that Merlin's stasis chamber couldn't stop the decay, I especially liked the scene where Sam punches Ba'al, that was really cool.

Synopsis: With the help of "Arthur's Mantle" SG-1 tries to hide an entire village from the Ori. But the field collapses and Sam gets heavily wounded. Vala is caught and meets her husband again who has become a brutal commander of the Ori forces.

My Opinion: The interesting part of the episode is the question whether the Prior took matters into his own hands when he intended to destroy the village. His impressive staff couldn't help him to disable the device.
On the other hand that could be a standard rule: if dangerous then destroy it and find an excuse in the "Book of Origin".

(From "Stargate SG-1" Marathon on May 2nd, 2008)