[MOVIE REVIEW] "Home" by Dreamworks

This is the first time in a long time I felt compelled and affected enough by a movie to write a review. :)

"Home", the latest offering by Dreamworks, is a sadly underrated movie - even when I watched it with my friends, nobody had heard about it before, and it was almost silent in terms of marketing noise. Seeing the success of "How to Train Your Dragon", you'd think you'd have heard more about "Home".

But I think going in with zero expectations is the formula for enjoying "Home". :) I went in, expecting very little, and came out entertained and pleasantly surprised. It's a fun and silly flick with lots of random humour and snarky references -- but underneath all the jokes, there's a core of deep, substantial sentiments and heart.

films I'm looking forward to!

I think we might just be entering another great age of cinema.

And not only because we are the generation that's the first to appreciate the genius that is Christopher Nolan (even though he's definitely part of that reason!), but because of these:

Life of Pi - Official Trailer (HD)

Director: Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain)

Am expecting this to be another one of those visual masterpiece buffets that I'm so fond of ... need to remind myself to read the book first!

The Cloud Atlas - Official Trailer (HD)

Directors: Wachowski Brothers (Matrix Trilogy), Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run)

Another great-looking film based on a book -- the trailer is a whole 5 minutes long! -- that has potential to be a storytelling epic. *w*

Rise of the Guardians - Official Trailer 2 (HD)

Director: Peter Ramsey (Monsters vs Aliens)

The story and character concepts are quite interesting (Russian Santa, who woulda thunk? XD), and Dreamworks has always been consistent with their 3D-animated works. :D Plus, voice talents of Chris Pine, Jude Law and Hugh Jackman? Yes, please. *fans self*<3