31 December 2010

The Benchwarmers (2006)



A movie about over grown looses who are trying to overcome the losses in their childhood by playing baseball against teams of kids. They are baked up by a billionaire nerd who was bullied as a kid an wants his son's life to be better.As they beat team after team and enter into the final of the tournament it turns out that their best player is actually a bully............
A very cheesy movie meant for kids and isn't really appropriate for kids.It tries to convey a message but its hard to understand to whom that message is meant for.
Its got a few laughs but nothing else...........i give It 2/5

30 December 2010

National Geographic Ancient X Files

This is a 3 episode series which is focused on explaining 6 ancient relics.
If follows writers and archaeologist trying to unravel the mysteries of these artifacts.
 The cup kept in a Spanish church which is said to be the holy grail. There is proof of the possibility of it being the actual holy grail but no proof that is specifically the holy grail. It end with the discovery of a supposed location where the grail was previously kept.
This part focuses on locating the supposed labyrinth in which the Greek mythological monster the Minator was said to eat human sacrifices. This part explores the possibility of actual sacrifices being performed in labyrinths and ends with access denied into a cave supposed to be the labyrinth.


The cloth worshiped in a Spanish church supposed to be the face cloth of Christ wrapped around his face after his death. The cloth is in a bad condition is it has been proved that it is an actual burial face cloth from the time of Christ.if this is the case the DNA of Jesus Christ is locked in a Swedish laboratory......
This is the oldest archaeological find in Greece and has never been decoded.......
It concludes by making some sense of it by using music and is believed to be an ancient prayer.....


This part focuses on the association of Isaac Newton with alchemy and how close he got to reach the philosophers stone.....

This part tries to locate the lost arc which is said to hold the 10 commandments. This also ends with restricted access to an underground cave.........



Its a series which doesn't answer but rather poses more questions. I recommend that you don't waste your time watching it

29 December 2010

The Godfather (1972)

A classic loved my most Americans the godfather revolves around the Corleone mafia family.
Story:
the Godfather refuses joining the drug racket which leads to an assassination attempt on him. His  son takes over the business and is focused on revenge......his second son Michel is a war veteran who makes to plan to murdered the man responsible for the attack........and he succeeds. The murder leads to a gang war where the eldest son of the family is murder which forces Michel to become head of the family under the guidance of his father he moves his family business from New York to Veges.........

A very slow movie which needs a bit of concentration to understand.........maybe because i watched the extended edition.
Set in a dull atmosphere which can turn bloody at any moment the godfather is truly a classic.
The acting is the main highlight of this movie and can only be described as excellent.
 I give it 4/5

28 December 2010

Acid rain

This is a summary of da stuff i collected on my assignment on acid rain........now iv got 2 go through the pain of writing this crap......

Acid rain describes any form of precipitation with high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids. It can also occur in the form of snow, fog, and tiny bits of dry material that settle to Earth.
Rotting vegetation and erupting volcanoes release some chemicals that can cause acid rain, but most acid rain falls because of human activities. The biggest culprit is the burning of fossil fuels by coal-burning power plants, factories, and automobiles.
When humans burn fossil fuels, sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are released into the atmosphere. These chemical gases react with water, oxygen, and other substances to form mild solutions of sulfuric and nitric acid. Winds may spread these acidic solutions across the atmosphere and over hundreds of miles. When acid rain reaches Earth, it flows across the surface in runoff water, enters water systems, and sinks into the soil.
Acid rain has many ecological effects, but none is greater than its impact on lakes, streams, wetlands, and other aquatic environments. Acid rain makes waters acidic and causes them to absorb the aluminum that makes its way from soil into lakes and streams. This combination makes waters toxic to crayfish, clams, fish, and other aquatic animals.
Some species can tolerate acidic waters better than others. However, in an interconnected ecosystem, what impacts some species eventually impacts many more throughout the food chain—including non-aquatic species such as birds.
Acid rain also damages forests, especially those at higher elevations. It robs the soil of essential nutrients and releases aluminum in the soil, which makes it hard for trees to take up water. Trees' leaves and needles are also harmed by acids.

Individuals can help prevent acid rain by conserving energy. The less electricity people use in their homes, the fewer chemicals power plants will emit. Vehicles are also major fossil fuel users, so drivers can reduce emissions by using public transportation, carpooling, biking, or simply walking wherever possible.

source:http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/global-warming/acid-rain-overview/

Tangled




Tangled is a radical new version of the story of Rapunzel. A drop of the sun came to the earth and became a magic flower it was taken by a greedy woman and used to restore her youth. The queen was ill and was with child so the people of the kingdom took the flower and used it to cure the queen as a result the baby was born with golden hair with the same magic powers as the flower.
The witch kidnaps the child and uses her magic hair to maintain her youth.
a bandit arrives at the hidden tower where the princess lives and takes her out on an adventure.
that's the basic story.
A musical based on the same lines as last years princess and the frog which also involved a modernisation of story. in this case standard 3d animation is used rather than the outdated 2d animation used in princess and the frog.
Highlights would be the royal guard horse and the tavern filled with scary looking kind hearted men looking to fulfill their dream as well as the excellent music.
A movie made to entertain all ages filled with betrayal revenge adventure love & friendship.
The concluding part was a bit cheesy and abrupt but all in all good.
I give it 3.5/5