Bare Your Heart & Soul With Kenny G

The moment where you turn on the radio, 

and you dislike listening to all the DJ's talking,

Yeah! And you are just so stressed up, doesn't want to listen to those hit song like Dancing in the Dark by DEV.

What came into my mind is, I just want to listen to some chillax songs, so USB would be my only choice tofind some chillax saxophone songs by 

KENNY G. 

I have a folder that store all his songs.

Seriously, I'm not a person who always listen to rap and R&B songs. I want to have a peaceful mindset when I'm in the car driving especially in Malaysia, there is JAM where ever you go!

For me, Kenny G is like the moon in the sky, sometimes when it's so round and bright, you tend to look at it and say wow! that's so nice! It's the same as, if you want me to describe his saxophone songs to me.
When you listen to it, you never get bored of his music. I admired his music because with his saxophone, he can brings out and let you feel the meaning of the song. 
This is why he is my phenomenal star. Talented, precious and low profile!

Kenny G is famous for his songs like Wedding song, Forever in love, Songbird, The Moment and etc.
Catch him live at Genting Arena of Stars, 19 May 2012, 8pm.


Ticket price starts from RM130.
Official website: http://www.rwgenting.com/en/entertainment/2012/kennyg/ticket.htm

Please let me win this tickets, because you don't wanna see me playing saxophone in the house and get complains from the neighbor!

introducing myself - Kenny Baboon!

This is a contest post for Nuffnang!

Battleship 2012 movie review

Date: 10 April 2012
Time: 9.30pm
Venue: GSC Mid Valley
Screening courtesy of ChurpChurp

Battleship (2012)

PLAYERS

Production company: BluegrassFilms/Film 44
Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, Hamish Linklater
Director: Peter Berg
Screenwriters: Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber
Producers: Brian Goldner, Scott Stuber, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey, Duncan Henderson, Bennett Schneir

PLOT

(credits to rottentomatoes)

Peter Berg produces and directs Battleship, an epic-scaled action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Inspired by Hasbro's classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper's fiancée; Alexander Skarsgård as Hopper's older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper's crew mate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone's superior (and Sam's father), Admiral Shane. (C) Universal

PERSONAL COMMENT

Computer Graphics

I can't deny that the graphics are top notch. The moment the screen plays I told my girlfriend, wow! The quality of the film running and the graphics are very clear that I thought its 2D or something better! 

I get amazed when the alien's battleship came out.

 

The alien's suit is pretty cool, not really special but it will be something like Iron Man? 

By the way, it's kinda interesting how the CG players draw out the alien. You will get to see their face.

 

Actor/Actress

Taylors Kitsch - Alex Hopper

 Perform well with good expressions, doesn't seem fake to me. I should say he is experience!

Rihanna

 This movie is definitely underused of Rihanna, eventually when you thought Rihanna is not gonna perform well in this movie, she did perform averagely, consider her expression, movement and dialogue.

Tadanobu Asano as Captain Nagata

great supporting role in this movie, funny scenes with him appearing.

Plots
There are lots of loopholes in this movie.
Remember how the U.S Navy found the first alien and start to take out their mask?
The next moment, 1 troop of aliens went into the U.S Navy battleship and took the alien away. Why can't the alien just kill all the U.S Navy at that moment? They knew the US Navy is harming their own allies.

Next, how the old-retired US Navy suddenly appear at a museum battleship, how they start the battleship in such a short time frame, how can a museum battleship still works?

More loopholes can be found at HERE 

In case, you didn't notice, how they blend in the END of the story with Brooklyn Decker contacting Taylors Kitsch - Alex Hopper where the aliens are using the satellite.

Action scenes are pretty good!

 how the US Navy fight against the alien! See how the 2 round blades above, running the whole Hawaii, causing chaos, bridge breakdown, cars breakdown and etc.

Also take note on action scenes like, battleship shooting missiles.

Also it is interesting to see how the actors interact with each other, team up to fight the aliens.

I have to say that after reviewing all those action-Computer graphics movie, as long as it is entertaining, good graphics, able to let audience give your graphics (like Transformer and GI Joe) a WOW! That is enough to get back your return.

I really did enjoy the movie, how action-fied is this movie, how I like the CG graphics, see-ing how a battleship vs alien's battleship is entertaining!

 Try this movie in IMax 2D, I think you will be amazed! 

Oh yeah, 1 question here, did you guys hear about Malaysia is also one of the Navy teams? I remember Liam Neeson saying Japan, Malaysia, US and etc is part of the exhibition Navy crew.

PERSONAL RATING

Plot: 5/10
Graphics: 9.5/10

Dialogue: 5.5/10

Overall: 7/10

The review is based on my personal opinion.

Thanks to ChurpChurp for the invites!

Honda Jazz Hybrid 2012 test drive at Imavest Honda 3S Centre

Date: 7th April 2012
Time: 10am
Venue: Imavest Honda 3S Centre

Honda Jazz Hybrid

This is my first time driving a Hybrid car, a brand new experience and I'm gonna share my experience here although I'm not an expert in car reviewing.

Some of the features are as follows

1.3L I-VTEC engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) 

(same as Honda Insight)

Econ Mode

for better fuel economy and reduced emissions

Jazz Hybrid VS Insight (Jazz Hybrid compare with Insight)

1. CVT Paddle Shift

7 speed paddle shift like you are driving a manual, shift your gear from D to S and feel a higher RPM. At D, you can still use paddle shift.

2. Larger legroom, larger space

the moment I sit on Jazz Hybrid my leg doesn't touch the front seat, note that I'm seating on the left passenger back seat. The seat back is slightly slanted as compare to Insight which is more stiff.

Further more, my head does not reach the top of the car

3. G-Force Control Technology (G-Con)

G-CON helps to minimise injuries by absorbing and distributing collision energy to other sides of the car. The technology works cohesively with seatbelts and airbag systems, reducing impact on the passengers. This brilliant force control design is even able to minimise injury to pedestrians in the event of a collision involving them.

4. Nicer dashboard

from my opinion, nicer dashboard compare to Insight. Although Insight has the digital speedometer, but I still prefer Jazz Hybrid dashboard.

5. Auto Wiper, High mount stoplight, 4 disc break

4 disc break as compare to Insight 2 disc break with rear break drum.

Brighter stoplight, especially at fog areas like Genting.

6. Does not have Spare wheel

Due to the battery placing, but there is Temporary Repair Kit.

7. Better Rear View

As compare to Insight. The rear view is relatively small for Insight. Jazz Hybrid tends to have clear rear view.

8. Boot space

Insight has larger boot space.

Features that Insight does not have: Side Curtain Airbags, Hill Start Assist, Arm rest, 

9. Price

Jazz Hybrid: RM94,800

Insight: RM99,800

Overall: For a cheaper price, you get more space, G Con, paddle shift but I know even for my own perception although the interior is awesome but the exterior still looks small compare to Insight. I would want a car that looks large outside.

For a reduction of RM5000, you get a smaller exterior car, more features. Worth it? See which is your preference!

Experience/Review

Hybrid car pick up is not that efficient compare to fuel injection system, I think it is mainly due to electric motor assist. In addition, if you want to pick up like a sports car I don't think that is the concept of an Hybrid car.

Handling

Handling is good. When at sharp corner, speed at about 60-70km/h it is still stable.

Speed

Feel the difference of using Paddle Shift as compare to Normal. 

When Gear Mode S - Gear speed 7, I can reached the speed of 130km/h but needs to lower Gear to 6 to reach at 140km/h. You can still reach 140 but hardly. 

At about 120km/h if you switch back to Normal D mode, you can feel that the RPM is lower thus less power.

FYI: Manual Mode means higher RPM, more consumption of fuels.

After 120km/h, you can hear the wind blowing noise. Perhaps they need a better wind proof.

This car review is based on my opinion, please test drive yourself to experience it.

Pictures credit to http://www.honda.com.my/

Thanks to Ryan and also Imavest Honda 3S Centre.

There will be a Honda Roadshow at following place:

3rd of April – 15th April :

Jusco  @ Balakong

23rd of April – 6th of May

Tesco @ Semenyih

15th May – 20th May

Alamanda @ Putrajaya

They will be giving vouchers for free Engine Oil to Honda Owners to be used at their Service Centres.

Some details of Honda Imavest Service Centre

20 service bays and can service up to 200 cars a day, customers have the choice to either walk in or make an appointment to service their cars.

List of services we offer besides Sales and Service :

1. Insurance Renewal (MSIG)

We do insurance/roadtax renewal for any cars (not just Honda)

2. Fuel Injector Cleaning

[Attached picture explaining the advantages of cleaning your Fuel Injector]

3. Polishing/Waxing/Disinfect & De-odorising

4. Aircond Servicing

5. Brake,Sideslip & Suspension diagnostic service

A video demonstrating the test :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150249705826339

Map: http://maps.google.com.my/maps/place?q=honda+imavest&hl=en&cid=10189777890034367243

Our facebook : https://www.facebook.com/imavest

Contact number :

+603-8737 8606 (General Line)

+603-8737 8909 (Service Appointment)

Mirror Mirror: The snow white legend comes alive movie review

Title : Mirror Mirror
Release Date : 29 March 2012
Genre : Fantasy, Comedy

PLAYER

Director : Tarsem Singh
Cast : Lily Collins, Julia Robers, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane

SYNOPSIS

Starring Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts

and breakout star Lilly Collins

(“The Blind Side” &; “Priest”), and evil Queen (Roberts) steals control of a kingdom, and an exiled

princess (Collins) enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright in a

spirited adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the

imagination of audiences the world over. The film also stars Armie Hammer (“The Social

Network”) as the object of their affection, Prince Andrew Alcott, and Nathan Lane (“The

Birdcage”) as the hapless and bungling servant to the Queen.

PERSONAL COMMENT

 Julia Roberts doesn't look that evil after all, but she is definitely a good 'bitchy' queen I can say. Along with the evil queen is the good helper Nathan Lane,

he is an important supporting role in this movie. After he turn into a cockroach, I can't forget that he actually say, 'the grasshopper take advantage of me'. It's kinda 18SX if you understand the meaning.

The Prince, Armie Hammer

is able to handle 2 characters well, one as a prince who always come naked, in love with the princess and on the other hand the prince who fall for the love portion from the evil queen. The puppy character is like wow! How could you act like a puppy!

For Lilly Collins

She suits to be the princess, being quite innocent, intelligent and brave when fighting the evil queen. What I think really helps Collins in this movie would be the 7 dwarves! You won't forget them.

Having the dwarves constantly steal our attention makes the show very interesting. How one of them says, Its between US. Their expression impressed me.

Besides that, their costume is kinda colorful, nice and attractive. Even if the movie is not nice, maybe checking out the costumes is cool enough.

So overall, kinda funny, some laughter here and there, not really scarry unless the puppet part, and lastly I didn't really expect the ending, so I assume it's a good plot for me.
Make sure you watch till the end, now I understand why at the end Collins sing and dance like those Bollywood movie! The director is from India.  (Highlight the text if you want to check it out.)

PERSONAL RATING

Plot: 7.5/10
Action: 6.5/10
Comedy: 7.5/10

Overall: 7.5/10

Trailer 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9zsP6RAPDs

Thank you Nuffnang GPlus for the media screening.

All picture credits to NEF (Nusantara Edaran Filem)