Optimist104

@Optimist104 (93)

Age 32

Joined myLot 14 years ago

Where Eagles Dare!

Optimist104's Discussions

Battle of the Tigers versus Shermans

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 29 Oct 11

This movie, Battle of the Bulge, refers to the final push of the Allied forces against the Nazis who have superior tank hardware. In the battles around the winter cold Belgian cities such as Bostogne,American marines were boxed in...

tigers

Reliving the 19th Century in England

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 25 Sep 11

Yes, this is a period piece before the Industrial Revolution. The town of Cranford is mostly controlled by ladies and revolves around their exploits, triumphs and tragedies. Starts a bit slow and drabby and picks up from there....

period piece

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More than Happiness?

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 28 Aug 11

I had a lengthy discussion with a bosom friend lately. He has spend countless money going for courses to find himself psychologically. He tells about an unfinished journey;the need to move out of his 'time-centred' self into...

philosophy and practicality

Love versus God

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 27 Jul 11

This is one yarn which is highly forgettable. Too bad that Matt Damon has to plod through this inane movie. Boy meets girl but the gods do not see the meeting of their astral trajectories to be optimal. So the movie patrons...

god versus love

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Sensational Movie on Witches

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 24 Jun 11

May appear very dreadful. But I think it is a good engaging movie. Reminds me of the the movie, " The Name of the Rose". The special effects especially on the Satanic figure that killed almost every knight is stupendous! See the...

sword and sorcery

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Dying Duel

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 24 May 11

Coming home after realizing he is dying from cancer and have possibly only some weeks left to live, a notorious gunfighter try to relive life the best way he could including proposing to a widow. Taking a cue from his doctor...

duke

Christine Aguilera and Cher Can Be fun Together

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 8 May 11

Yes, if you should chance to see 'Burlesque' you will see the chemistry of a veteran that is Cher and the singing sensation of today, Christine Aguilera. Lovely movie with songs, dance and cheekiness. A show house on the verge...

show

sing and dance

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Did She or Didn't She?

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 23 Apr 11

I always believe that Russel Crowe selects movies to act in. so far, I have been proven right. Even this show has its biting suspense though some stretches are truly unnecessary. The chase at the end when he rescues his wife who...

running shocker

Cars Come Alive

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 25 Mar 11

Yes, these Pixar fellows sure can make this one great cartoon movie. I like the animation medium as it can also bring out human feelings through its own subtlety. A racing novice dream of winning the Piston Cup lead him to a small...

cars can feel

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Claasic Whodunnit!

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 19 Mar 11

This film continue to be the enduring benchmark for Hindi films until this day. Nasir Hussain classic direction is 'almost superb' except for the unnecessary ferris wheel scene. RD Burman musical songs 'Oh Mera Sona' and 'Diwana'...

masterpiece of a film

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Regretful Missed Opportunities

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 9 Mar 11

If I have to live my life again, one thing I will do is to learn as many major languages as I can. This is important for me as it will open many door in my life in various fields. If I can speak eloquently in many languages, I can...

language skills

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What is Happiness?

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 3 Mar 11

It gets harder to describe happiness as you grow older. As a senior citizen,happiness is no longer seen as something spontaneous. what I get these days are good feelings of casual contentment. There is no great breakout of immense...

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Academy Awards-The Winners and Losers

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 28 Feb 11

Yes, the awards have been handed out as the envelopes were open today. running with the victory wind was of course 'The King's Speech' which took the Best film Award and the coveted Best Actor Award. Natalie Portman took the Best...

to win another year

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Quite Forgettable Movie

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 22 Feb 11

Yes, if you have seen the likes of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', 'Hero' and 'The Flying Daggers' then this movie, " An Empress and Her Warriors " is just another add-on to a long series of classics churned out by the Chinese...

too much fighting about nothing

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Mediocre Doctors on the Rise

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 20 Feb 11

We are having this problem in Malaysia,so says the Medical Association itself. Young doctors graduating from private and overseas medical schools have been found to be inept and cannot do the basic tasks like taking blood from...

medical mediocrity

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No Wonder No WMD in Iraq

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 15 Feb 11

This movie that seeks to explain why there is no uranium enriching programme in Iraq when it was carpet bombed by President George Bush is quite an interesting movie. It gives you an insight into the workings of the CIA in hot...

naomi is delectable

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As Exciting as the Original

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 15 Feb 11

This re-make has all the trappings and excitement of the original TV series. Liam Neeson and his group of commandos do battle within the ranks of the CIA just to re-take some dollar plate that has been taken from Basra, Iraq....

fire power a grade

Fringed Out

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 15 Feb 11

L Illusioniste is one animated movie that is truly dark. Chronicling a down and out French magician, the movie takes us on his exploits through Paris, smaller French towns, London and a Scottish Loch, and finally Edinburgh where...

illusion no more

127 Hours: Survival Instinct

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 13 Feb 11

Would you give up your arm to be alive? That was the question that finally popped into the mind of Aaron Ralston when he fought between life and death in Canyonland when his arm was trapped beneath a falling boulder while on a...

life is precious

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Lost Romance and Organ Donation

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 13 Feb 11

This movie pretends to bring us into the 'wicked world' of organ donors. I find the premise of a school where people register to be almost 'complete' organ donors just far-fetched. Do we become commercial donors just like...

loss of true romance