47 Ronin

In Movie Theaters:    Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Storyline
The outcast Kai (Keanu Reeves) joins a group of Ronin, led by Kuranosuke Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), who seeks vengeance on Lord Kira (Tadanobu Asano) for killing their master and banishing the group. The Ronin embark on a journey whose challenges would defeat most warriors.
After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai (Reeves)—a half-breed they once rejected—as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors. As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity.

Director:    Carl Erik Rinsch
Cast:
Keanu Reeves . . . Hiro
Tadanobu Asano . . . Lord Kira
Ken Watanabe
Hiroyuki Sanada . . . Kuranosuke Ôishi
Rinko Kikuchi . . . Mizuki
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa . . . Shogun
Companies:    Universal Pictures & 2 more

Ratings: 6,6/10 from 24.113 users   Metascore: 29/100
Reviews: 162 user | 135 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1335975/

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Habibie & Ainun

In Movie Theater: December 20, 2012

Story line:
Habibie & Ainun is an Indonesia drama movie which was released on December 20, 2012, in which in less than 14 days has already had 2.1 millions viewers. At launch, the movie is watched by the sixth President of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, accompanied by the 16 th Governor of Jakarta, Ir. H. Joko Widodo, and by the movie's main character himself, the third President of the Republic of Indonesia, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie. The movie is based on the memoir written by Habibie for his wife, Hasri Ainun Habibie.

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This is a story about what happens when you find your soul mate  The story of first love and endless love. The story of the third President of Indonesia and the first lady. The story of Habibie and Ainun.

Rudy Habibie an aircraft expert genius who has a big dream: to devote himself to the Indonesian people by making airplane to unify them. While Ainun is a smart young doctor with a bright future career.

In 1962, they meet again after long time no see at Bandung City. Habibie falls in love with her instantly. But Ainun, she does not just fall in love with him, but has faith in  Habibie's vision and dream. They get married and fly to Germany.

Have dreams will never be easy. Habibie and Ainun know it. Their way of love is built in line with the sieze of their dream. The cold snow German, sacrifice, pain, loneliness and temptations of wealth and power as they return to Indonesia accompany the journey of two lives into one.

For Habibie, Ainun is everything. Ainun is eyes to see his life. For Ainun Habibie is everything, filler of her  life. But every story has an end, every dream has a limit. Then at one point, two soul mates realized; will their love last forever?

Directed by: Faozan Rizal

Produced by: Dhamoo Punjabi

Manoj Punjabi

Cast:

Reza Rahardian

Bunga Citra Lestari

Tio Pakusadewo

Ratna Riantiarno

Mike Lucock

Vita Mariana

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

In Movie Theaters: Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Story line:
The Return of the King, motion picture based on the third and final book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (1954-1955) by British writer J. R. R. Tolkien. Released in 2003, the film swept the Academy Awards, tying the record for most Oscars with 11, including best picture and best director.

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The Return of the King concludes the fantasy trilogy with dramatic battle scenes, the destruction of the ring, and the return of the hobbits—Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry—to their idyllic, pastoral village in the Shire. Picking up where The Two Towers (2002) ended, the adventure continues as Sam and Frodo, guided by the devious split-personality Gollum/Smeagol, approach Mount Doom with the intention of destroying the ring that confers too much power. Meanwhile, the human Aragorn, the elf Legolas, and the dwarf Gimli , aided by the wizard Gandalf confront the army of Orcs in a battle to determine the fate of Middle-earth and the struggle between good and evil. Outnumbered, they enlist the aid of a dead army trapped in limbo in the Cursed Mountains for failing to honor a promise. They then defeat the Orcs in a spectacular battle, distracting the evil eye of Sauron in the process so that the ring can be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom.

Directed by Peter Jackson

Produced by Peter Jackson

Barrie M. Osborne

Fran Walsh

Cast:

• Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins: The Hobbit who continues his quest to destroy the Ring, which continues to torture him.
• Ian McKellen as Gandalf the White: The Wizard who travels to aid the Men of Gondor, acting as a general at the Siege of Gondor
• Andy Serkis voices and provides motion capture for Sméagol/Gollum: The treacherous creature, once one of the River-folk (a race akin to Hobbits), who guides Frodo and Sam into Mordor. The first scene in the film portrays him in his former life as Sméagol, his murder of his relative Déagol for possession of the Ring, as well as his degeneration into Gollum.
• Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn: Aragorn must finally face his destiny as King of Gondor.
• Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee: Better known as Sam, he is Frodo's loyal Hobbit companion.
• Dominic Monaghan as Meriadoc Brandybuck: Better known as Merry, the Hobbit who becomes an esquire of Rohan.
• Billy Boyd as Peregrin Took: Better known as Pippin, a Hobbit who looks into the palantír and later becomes an esquire of Gondor.
• John Rhys-Davies as Gimli: The warrior Dwarf who continues his friendly rivalry over Orc kills with Legolas; a companion to Aragorn along with Legolas. Rhys-Davies also voices Treebeard the Ent leader.
• Orlando Bloom as Legolas: An Elven prince and skilled archer who aids Aragorn in his quest to reclaim the throne.
• Liv Tyler as Arwen, daughter of Elrond, and Aragorn's lover. She gives up her immortal life for Aragorn.
• Bernard Hill as Théoden: King of Rohan. After triumphing at Helm's Deep, he is preparing his troops for the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. He is the uncle of Éomer and Éowyn.
• Miranda Otto as Éowyn: Théoden's niece, who wishes to prove herself in battle. She also starts to fall in love with Aragorn, who does not return her love. In the extended and regular version, she finds love with Faramir when they are both residing in the Houses of Healing.
• Karl Urban as Éomer: Éowyn's brother, and Chief Marshal of the Riders of Rohan. Nephew to King Théoden.
• David Wenham as Faramir: The head of the Gondorian Rangers defending Osgiliath. Second-born son to Denethor, he seeks his father's love in vain.
• John Noble as Denethor: Steward of Gondor and father to Faramir, as well as the slain Boromir. Grief over Boromir's death and despair over Mordor's superior numbers drive him into madness during the Siege of Gondor.
• Hugo Weaving as Elrond: The Elven lord of Rivendell who must convince Aragorn to take up the throne.
• Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins: Frodo's elderly uncle, who has rapidly aged after giving away the Ring.
• Cate Blanchett as Galadriel: Elven lady of Lórien. She is aware the time of the Elves is at an end.
• Marton Csokas as Lord Celeborn: Elven lord of Lórien.
• Bruce Hopkins as Gamling: Right-hand man of Théoden and a skilled member of the Royal Guard of Rohan.
• Paul Norell as The King of the Dead: The cursed leader of the Dead Men at Dunharrow, from whom Aragorn must seek help.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Return_of_the_King)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

In Movie Theaters: Wednesday, December 18, 2002

Story line:

The Two Towers, motion picture based on the second book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy by British writer J. R. R. Tolkien. Released in 2002, the film picks up the story where The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) left off, following the Middle-earth journeys of Frodo, Aragorn, Gandalf, and a variety of other characters. The hobbits Frodo and Sam continue to travel toward Mordor, where they intend to destroy the ring of power that Frodo keeps. They are guided along the way by a creature called Gollum who desires the ring himself. Meanwhile, Aragorn, the elf Legolas, and the dwarf Gimli become involved in the defense of the kingdom of Rohan, which is being attacked by the armies of the corrupt wizard Saruman. The hobbits Pippin and Merry are trying to find the others when they are waylaid by a colony of tree-people known as the Ents. The movie—with state-of-the-art digital imagery and effects—is rich with mythical creatures and epic battle scenes, such as the climactic confrontation at the fortress city of Helm’s Deep.

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Directed by Peter Jackson

Produced by Peter Jackson

Barrie M. Osborne

Fran Walsh

Cast:

• Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins: the hobbit who must destroy the One Ring, the burden of which is becoming heavier.
• Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey/Gandalf the White: the Wizard who fell fighting the Balrog, who has now returned, more powerful than ever, to finish his task.
• Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee: Frodo's loyal hobbit companion, better known as Sam.
• Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn: the heir-in-exile to Gondor's throne who has come to Rohan's defence.
• Dominic Monaghan as Meriadoc Brandybuck: the hobbit captured by the Uruk-hai, Pippin's best friend, better known as Merry.
• Billy Boyd as Peregrin Took: the hobbit captured by the Uruk-hai, Merry's best friend, better known as Pippin.
• Orlando Bloom as Legolas: the Elven archer and one of Aragorn's companions.
• John Rhys-Davies as Gimli: the Dwarf warrior and one of Aragorn's companions.
• Also voices Treebeard: the leader of the Ents, who is roused to anger against Saruman.
• Andy Serkis as Sméagol/Gollum: a wretched, hobbit-like creature, owner of the Ring for centuries, who guides Frodo on his quest; voice and motion capture.
• Christopher Lee as Saruman the White: the Wizard waging war upon Rohan and devastating Fangorn Forest, who allies himself with Sauron.
• Bernard Hill as Théoden: King of Rohan, who is under Saruman's spell until Gandalf heals him so he can lead his people once more.
• Miranda Otto as Éowyn: Théoden's niece, who is in love with Aragorn.
• Karl Urban as Éomer: Théoden's nephew and previously Chief Marshal of the Riddermark, exiled by Gríma.
• Brad Dourif as Gríma Wormtongue: Saruman's agent at Edoras, who renders Théoden incapable of decisions, and desires Éowyn. He is the secondary antagonist.
• Hugo Weaving as Elrond: the Elven lord of Rivendell who expresses doubt over his daughter's love for Aragorn.
• Liv Tyler as Arwen: Elrond's daughter and Elven princess. Aragorn's true love.
• David Wenham as Faramir: the captain of the Ithilien Rangers, who captures Frodo, Sam and Gollum. Also, Boromir's younger brother.
• Cate Blanchett as Galadriel: the Elven queen of Lórien, who discusses Middle-earth's future with Elrond.
• Craig Parker as Haldir of Lórien: the leader of the Lórien Elves sent by Elrond and Galadriel to defend Helm's Deep.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Two_Towers)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

On movie theater: 19 December 2001

Story line:
The story tells about Frodo Baggins, the main character in The Lord of the Rings, who has a great obligation in his life – he has to destroy the Ring due to its dark-forced ability in resulting destruction in Frodo’s time and in the future. At first, Frodo was just a typical young Hobbit – nice, merry, loves peacefulness and quietness, likes to have parties, hospitable, and skillful in tools. He tends to have no difficulties in life. Then, after the giving of the Ring from his uncle, Bilbo Baggins, Frodo’s life changes into horrible days. He has to go miles away through the mountains, lands, and the forest (which is usually avoided by the Hobbits), meets many kinds of creatures (Men, Dwarves, Elves, Orcs), has to deal with the dark forces that after him now and then in order to seize the Ring from him, and the worst of all, he is very close to death when he has to face the dark forces by himself. There is a kind of process of finding the true personality, which is the developed-personality into a mature one of the main character, Frodo Baggins. It involves the influences from his surrounding – the interaction to other creatures that he has never met before. He has to make decisions, has to deal with many different ways of thinking that can influence his personality.

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As of 2012, it is the thirtieth highest-grossing worldwide film of all time. It won four Academy Awards and five British Academy Film Awards, including Best Film and Best Director BAFTA awards. The Special Extended Edition was released to DVD on 12 November 2002 and to Blu-ray Disc on 28 June 2011. In 2007, The Fellowship of the Ring was voted No. 50 on the American Film Institute's list of 100 greatest American films. The AFI also voted it the second greatest fantasy film of all time during their 10 Top 10 special. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring)

Directed by Peter Jackson

Produced by Peter Jackson

Barrie M. Osborne

Tim Sanders

Fran Walsh

Based on The Fellowship of the Ring by

J. R. R. Tolkien

Starring

Elijah Wood

Ian McKellen

Liv Tyler

Viggo Mortensen

Sean Astin

Cate Blanchett

John Rhys-Davies

Billy Boyd

Dominic Monaghan

Orlando Bloom

Christopher Lee

Hugo Weaving

Sean Bean

Ian Holm

Andy Serkis

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5 Cm

In movie theater: 12-12-12

Story line:

5 CM  movie is based on a bestseller novel written by Donny Dhirgantoro which has the same title as the movie '5 cm' telling about 5 best friends. They are Genta (Fedi Nuril), Zafran (Herjunot Ali), Riani (Raline Shah), Ian (Igor Saykoji), and Arial (Denny Sumargo). They have different characters. Genta the leader, the poetic one Zafran, Ian who is no day without Indomie, Arial who loves fitness but be afraid of  girl, and Riani the only girl among the five who is very attentive to all of them.

Every week for 10 years they always had their Saturday night together. No matter how close they are, this situation indeed triggers boredom. Therefore, Genta - the leader should make a decision: "they won't meet and get in touch each other for 3 months!" And for 3 months, they should pursue their delayed dreams. Especially Ian, he must finish his thesis. Among them only Ian is not graduated yet.

3 months without communication is not an easy thing for them. However, Genta had prepared a plan which they would never forget for the rest of their lives. The plan is: go hiking to the highest peak in Java Island (Indonesia)- Mahameru peak.

This movie successes to explore the beauty of Ranu Pane, Ranu Kumbolo, Sea of Cloud, and the Supreme peak of Mahameru Mountain. 

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Django Unchained

In Movie Theater: 25 December 2012

Story Line

Set in the South two years before the Civil War, Django Unchained stars Jamie Foxx as Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz). Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty. The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture

 of the Brittles – dead or alive. 

Trailer

Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South’s most wanted criminals with Django by his side. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago. 

Django and Schultz’s search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), the proprietor of “Candyland,” an infamous plantation. Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen (Academy Award®-nominee Samuel L. Jackson), Candie’s trusted house slave. Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them. If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival.

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

Cast:

Christoph Waltz . . . Bounty Hunter

Samuel L. Jackson . . . Stephen

Leonardo DiCaprio . . . Calvin Candie

Jamie Foxx . . . Django

Kerry Washington . . . Broomhilda

James Remar . . . Ace Speck

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Les Misérables

In Movie Theaters: 25 December 2012

Les Miserables is a musical adaptation film of a novel by the French writer, Victor Huga, premiered in London, England, on Saturday (8/12).

Starring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, and Amanda Seyfried. Les Miserables will be screened around the world starting December 25.

Trailer

Story Line:
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption-lasting evidence for the survival of the human spirit. Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young child, Cosette, their lives change forever.

Les Miserables is about the life of an ex-convict Jean Valjean, who wants to change his live for the better. But he could not escape from the dark past.

Directed by: Tom Hooper

Cast:

Hugh Jackman . . . Jean Valjean

Russell Crowe . . . Inspector Javert

Anne Hathaway . . . Fantine

Eddie Redmayne . . . Marius

Amanda Seyfried . . . Cosette

Samantha Barks . . . Eponine

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

In Movie Theaters:  14 December 2012

Review:

The Hobbit is a two part epic fantasy adventure movie directed and produced by Peter Jackson and based on JRR Tolkien's fantasy novel of the same name. A Jackson's prequel of trilogy of The Lord of the Rings.

Trailer:

This prequel of trilogy The Lord of the Rings tells of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, honorable "little people", on the hazardous journey with Gandalf the Grey. Along with 13 dwarves, Bilbo Baggins will open the door of perilous adventure through "the Lonely Mountain" where he must defeat all the enemies, ranging from dragons, giant spiders, hostile elves, hungry wolves, and - perhaps the most dangerous of all - being named Gollum, Bilbo eventually get a magical ring, "the ring", from him after winning a riddling contest!

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring:

Martin Freeman: Bilbo Baggins

Ian McKellen: Gandalf the Grey

Richard Armitage: Thorin Oakenshield

Graham McTavish: Dwalin

Ken Stott: Balin

Aidan Turner: Kíli

Dean O'Gorman: Fíli

Mark Hadlow: Dori

Jed Brophy: Nori

Adam Brown: Ori

John Callen: Óin

Peter Hambleton: Glóin

William Kircher: Bifur

James Nesbitt: Bofur

Stephen Hunter: Bombur

Andy Serkis: Gollum

Hugo Weaving: Elrond

Benedict Cumberbatch: Smaug

Mikael Persbrandt: Beorn

Lee Pace: Thranduil 

Stephen Fry: Master of Lake-town

Luke Evans: Bard the Bowman

Billy Connolly: Dáin II Ironfoot

Barry Humphries: the Great Goblin

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