Movie Review: 47 Ronin

Last Friday, Gino and I decided to watch a movie at Suria, KLCC. Initially we wanted to watch Frozen because we both have not seen the movie yet. Anyways, sadly, Frozen was not showing at Suria anymore and so we opted to watch an English movie. The options we had were The Hobbit, Tale of the Dinosaurs and 47 Ronin. We decided that we watch 47 Ronin instead of the Hobbit because we haven't seen the first hobbit movie. 

The movie revolves around Kai (Keannu Reeves). They call him a half creature because he is not of pure Japanese origin. He was adopted by a Land Lord and growing up he served the land lord together with the other samurai. He is not a Samurai though. Anyways, gist of the story, there were 47 Ronins who wanted to seek revenge for the untimely death of their lord. They succeeded in seeking revenge but the king sentenced them to harakiri themselves because it was not right to seek revenge. 

My Review: Comparing it to Samurai X the movie, this one is a bad adaptation of Japanese culture. For some reason I find it very "Hollywood" with the cinematics and the story. I feel that it lacks the essence of the simplicity of how Japanese are. Even with the costumes, it was very grand and elaborate. They said that the movie was based on real facts about the 47 Ronins who committed suicide but the movie version already twisted the story because they mixed it with the love story of Kai and Mika. I felt that the movie relied much on CG effects that's why I felt it was un-organic. The war scene was also nothing to look forward to. I'll give this movie a 2 out of 5.

Product Review: Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Make-up Remover

This is part two of the review of the Hada Labo products that I bought over the weekend. 

This one is the make up remover from Hada Labo.

 

It's a gel like liquid that you put on your face to remove the make up. I bought this because I fell in love with the Face Wash.

You don't need to use a cotton in using this. All you need is to get an ample amount of solution on your hands, make it a little damp with water and then use circular motions in rubbing it on your face and afterwards, rinse it off with water. This is not step one in the Hada Labo face care products. There is a step one product which I did not buy because it's actually the same with the face wash. 

My verdict with this one is if you have the money to splurge on your face, you can get this one because it works well with the other Hada Labo products. 

Product Review: Hada Labo Super Hyalauronic Acid Moisturizing Face Wash

I was at the Mid Valley Megamall last Saturday with Gino and we were just wandering around. Mid Valley Megamall is a huge mall here in Kuala Lumpur. I still think SM Megamall in Manila is bigger than Mid Valley Megamall here KL. Anyways, the very first shop we went to was Guardian. It's sort of like Watsons. It sells similar products to what Watsons sell and I stumbled upon this familiar facial cleanser that I've heard so much about in the Philippines. 

So upon seeing it, I bought it because it's cheaper here and I want to know what the buzz is about. 

This is the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Mosturizing Face Wash. When I was in Manila, I heard so much promotion about this item but it costs roughly P950 in Manila. I saw this in Guardian and it only costs around RM 44.80. Roughly around P600. So when I went home, I immediately tried  the product and this is worth all the money. 

According to the label it says here 

There, it's pretty much self explanatory but I have to tell you that this product really works wonders. Specially when combined with the other Hada Labo products. It makes your skin look like the Japanese or Korean people. It's becomes smooth and glowing. It also makes your skin look younger. I've only been using it for two days now but I already see the difference. It does not make your face look dehydrated unlike when you use soap or other facial cleansers. It really makes your skin look younger and fresh.

My Verdict: if you have money to splurge on facial cleansers, I recommend you buy this product. 

Intense Japanese Experience: Drum Tao The Art of Japanese Drumming

Today is one of the best days of my life. I got to watch Drum Tao with Gino.

The sensational group from Japan, would be here from July 12 - 22, 2012. To give you a preview, here's a teaser clip from youtube.

I don't want to post a lot of spoilers but all I can say is that you have to watch it yourself. It is a different experience for your eyes and your ears. I am so amazed with the lady drummers of TAO. They were graceful and yet they were the ones playing with the biggest drums in the set.

I love the in-between acts of the drummers. They actually let the audience participate in the in-between acts. It's also quite humorous. It reminds me of that MTV Asia Parody. Comical relief.

We actually got our tickets 20% off. Just say the code: TRAVELIFE while purchasing the ticket. I really don't want to spoil anything. So you better watch them while they are still here :)

For Tickets and Reservations:

Ticketworld
http://www.ticketworld.com.ph

Drum Tao Manila: The Art of Japanese Drumming
Resorts World Manila
Newport Performing Arts Theatre
+62 (2) 836-6333
website: http://www.rwmanila.com/entertainment-at-resorts-world-manila/newport-performing-arts-theater/