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The film’s title is “Persepolis” It was originally made in the French language and it may be dubbed in to Korean while it plays in the theaters here in Korea. On my last year’s top 25 films, I placed this film at #4. The unusually drawn animation tells us about a poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution and ends with her leaving Iran forever. This is a great story and I think that all young ladies need to read her book and to watch her movie and see how one little girl became a woman. What originally drew me to this film was that I had read the book first and seen the movie. I could not believe the artwork in the book. It was drawn like a comic book, but this was not like a normal comic book. The book was drawn with a very simple style and takes you on one girl journey into war, death and ultimately her individual freedom. I found the book to be very honest and it was written for ladies about life and how she dealt with. It was basically the first anime book that I had read directed at girls. I then decided that I had to find this movie and watch it. I had to watch it a few times, just to make sure that I had really seen everything that this film had to show. The film is made just like the book, it has black and white animation and because of this, it makes her life more real. I felt like I was watching someone’s home movies. I was able to watch the film in the original French Language with English subtitles and honestly, I hope that the film is shown here in that language. I feel that a dubbing into Korea will destroy this film. The film is about the life of Marjane Satrapi and it needs to be seen when it arrives in Korea. Opened in Korea. MAY 8,2008

Well its now weeks 2 in summer 2008 and the next film is Speed Racer For those who do not know the background story of Speed Racer please read this next part.... Speed Racer is the title of an English adaptation of the Japanese anime Mach GoGoGo (マッハGoGoGo, Mahha GōGōGō) which centered on automobile racing. The series is an early example of an anime becoming a successful franchise in the USA. It cartoon run was 52 episodes in 1967-68 and is still seen on the Speed Channel in the USA and their are DVD's sets sold with all of the original shows. This week I have seen the film two times. Once at a Digital cinema and once at an IMAX. I cam away with one very real fact. "The Korean New Wave Artist "Rain" can not act and hurt this film in every scene that he was in. I knew that he could not speak English while he was filming this movie, but the wooden delivery had me wondering why he was cast in this film. Now lets talk about the film itself. I could not believe how clear the film was on both of the formats that I watched the film in. It was like I was watching a live anime film and the background colors were great. I loved seeing Susan Sarandon and John Goodman as Mom and Pop Racer. Every seen that they were in made you fell like you were watching real parents deal with every day issues with their children. (The scene of all of them working on a car is what worked best for me) I also liked 3 of the co-stars work in the film. I felt that Christina Ricci (Trixie), Mathew Fox (Racer X) and Benno Fürmann (Inspector Detector) had really done their work and captured the soul of the carton that made it work. I also liked that they included the American voice of speed Racer into the movie as the hometown announcer. I was mixed with the job done by Emile Hirsch(Speed Racer). At times he was worse that "Rain" It was only when he was driving, did I feel that Emile had captured the heart of "Speed Racer" For fans of the cartoon it offers very little new. You know the background story, (Which I have not included in the review to leave it AS SPOILER -FREE AS POSSIBLE)You know the car and its' driver. For new fans of the film it might come across as way over the top and you will miss a lot of the little inside tips to the original cartoon. Do not stay for the end of the credits, their is no surprise at the end. Please see it when you can. It is worth seeing one time. Grade B Racer X: Every one of us has to find a reason to do this. You don't climb into a T-180 to be a driver. You do it because you're driven. IMDB LINK Opened in South Korea on 8 MAY 2008.

Well the first summer film of 2008 is out and its name is "Iron Man" I have been trying to think how to write this review. I have a very diverse readership and this has left me to write these 2 very different thoughts. For those who hate the typical Hollywood film, then this film will do nothing to change your mind. It is your typical low level plot, you will see everything coming and it will not stimulate your mind at all. If you think like this then please do not see the film. It will be a huge waste of your time and your money. If you like the "Summer Blockbusters" then this will be the first one of many that will be showing this summer. I call these type of films the "Popcorn Flick". This film is shown to the general public in a big cinema with digital and it looks good and it sounds good and you leave the screen happy. If you like this type of film, then you will like this film. Now for what I saw in the film. I have know who the character "Iron Man" was since my days of reading comic books since my youth. I know who Tony Stark is. I have never been a huge fan of the comic book. I only know one person here in Korea who is and he told me that he loved the film. "Iron Man" is a popcorn flick, no more and no less. To look for or to hope for anything else would be a huge mistake. The film is based in the modern era, with Tony Stark making weapons for the US Army, where he is captured and forced to make a very powerful missile. During his capture he is almost wounded and has to have a small attachment near his heart to make sure he can stay alive. Instead he makes an armored suit and escapes. The film will then take you on the "blockbuster" path, good sound, pretty girl, insane villain and a huge fight with a good guy and a bad one. If you watch the film please watch for all of the little hints for the proposed trilogy. Now for two small details. If you are listening for a very familiar riff of music associated with Iron Man, it is there. I saw the film in a Korean movie theater and I was the only one in the audience who cheered when I heard the music. Please stay for all of the credits. The little extra tells you exactly what the 2nd film will be all about and the cameo was awesome. If you know the Marvel Comics history, It was nice to see this hero once again. If you are a fan of "IRON MAN" then please see the movie. i think that you will enjoy it. Please see it at a digital screen if you can. Grade B+ Tony Stark: Let's be honest, this isn't the worst thing you've caught me doing. IMDB Link Opened in Korea. 30 April 2008 How I saw the film. Primus DLP Cinema, Daejeon South Korea. (Yes I was surprised that Primus had DLP.

Have you ever seen a movie that looked liked it was a very bad copy of a TV show that you like? That was my entire problem with this movie. The film looked like a tad bigger version of "The Shield" and as much as he tried Keanu Reeves can not play the "Vic Mackey" role. If you have not seen "The Shield", then you might actually like this film. If you love the Mackey role, then this film will be a huge disappointment to you. I kept waiting for the theme music to change and actually turn into my favorite TV show. I had a nice story and so so plot but , in the end, its a bad Shield knock-off. I can not believe how many good actors signed on for this junk, maybe the script was better than what I saw on the screen. Please pass on this one Grade D+ Opened in Korea on 17 April 2008 IMDB Link How I saw the film. CGV Cinema. Opening Weekend in the USA. April 11-13 2008 $12,469,631. 2,467 Screens.

THE VIEWS ON THIS REVIEW ARE MINE AND MINE ALONE AND IN NO WAY REFLECT ANY VIEW ON THE PUSAN WEB, BUT MY OWN All of this for a 15 minute movie? Are you kidding me? As has long been a policy of mine, If a reader ask me to review a film, the majority of the time, I will review the film. Well, last week, I was asked will I do a review of this 15 minute film. "FITNA" I said yes. Well I have watched the film and here is the review. the movie (At the time of writing this review, the above link was hosting the video) Fitna Wikipedia Site The film starts off with a disclaimer that there are some very graphic videos and photos that will be shown in this movie. For 15 minutes you are shown act of terrorism, People speaking about hatred towards the USA, UK and some very anti-Semitic speech highlights. You are also shown words from the Koran that incite hatred towards all non Muslims. It shows some very graphic scenes of the brutality thrust upon women. The last part of the film talks about the Muslim population in the Netherlands and then links radical Islam To the Nazi's and the Communist. (Please read the Wikipedia link for more information) Well the film ask one very interesting question? Will the west surrender to radical Islam? (My vote is no!) In the study of propaganda, I learned a fact a long time ago. If you scream a lie, loud enough and long enough, the lie will soon become a truth. This is why I am puzzled by the reaction to this movie. The maker of this film went after the radicals, who are using terrorism to achieve their means. He listed worlds from the Koran that state to kill or burn your enemies. He also showed speeches given in Mosques that incite war and hatred. Now readers, All followers of the Muslim faith are not terrorist and he clearly shows that in this film. He is showing how the holy words on the faith are being mangled and used to incite those to kill in the name of ones love of their God. In my opinion, the films goal is to warn against the radicals of Islam. In that part the film is correct. If you believe in freedom, democracy and liberty, then the radicals speeches that the film maker has captured will show you that they are a very determined enemy that want you to conform to them. At the end of the day the final decision about the film worth or worthiness will not be decided by me, it will be decided by those who believe in free speech. I saw no hatred of all just a select few who are extreme. If you believe that this is a criticism of all Muslims then, you are sadly mistaken. After I watched the film i was reminded about the movie Jesus Camp when I saw the 3 year old Muslim girl say that Jews were pigs and that the Koran said so. I recall the extremist in this film also. One is being called a hate video while the later was nominated for an Academy Award for Documentary Feature. What will the west do? Release Date Online March 28th.