Below is a Quick Scan Movie Review of The Karate Kid (2010), where you can quickly go to the area of interest that helps you decide if this is a movie you would be interested in viewing.
Don't miss the Movie Hunt Questions at the end of the review which can be used as a family fun game or just to challenge your viewing awareness. Simply highlight the questions, right click to copy and then paste in your favorite text editor (eg. Notepad, Word).
Movie Name: The Karate Kid (2010)
Category: Drama
Time Period: 2009
Main Plot: A young boy, who has just moved to China because his mom
was transferred by her company, must earn the respect and
honor of the local Chinese classmates to be accepted by them.
Until that time he is subject to beatings by these high level karate
educated students and his only recourse is to beat them at a
kung fu tournament.
Sub-Plots: A maintenance man of an apartment building, now kung fu
teacher to this young boy, must overcome a deep seeded hurt
caused by the death of his wife and son.
Director: Harald Zwart
Actors: Jaden Smith plays a displaced, young boy named Dre Parker.
Actors: Jackie Chan plays a hurting, maintenance man named Mr. Han.
Actors: Wenwen Han plays a Chinese, young girl named Mei Ying.
Actors: Zhenwei Wang plays a Chinese, mis-lead, karate expert, young
boy named Cheng.
Movie Length: 02:19:53
Best Snack Breaks: Ch14 (01:04:34)
Feelings by Chapter: Ch01 (00:00:00) - Goodbye-Comfort-Zone, Watch&Wonder
Ch02 (00:07:02) - Watch&Wonder
Ch03 (00:10:27) - Watch&Wonder, Laugh-a-Little
Ch04 (00:15:06) - Watch&Wonder, Laugh-a-Little, Gotta-Hurt
Ch05 (00:19:53) - Watch&Wonder, Where's-the-Justice
Ch06 (00:24:27) - Watch&Wonder
Ch07 (00:30:55) - Watch&Wonder
Ch08 (00:34:52) - Feel-the-Hurt
Ch09 (00:39:48) - Don't-Be-Foolish, Gotta-Hurt, Finally-Help
Ch10 (00:46:35) - Watch&Wonder
Ch11 (00:49:50) - Watch&Wonder
Ch12 (00:54:53) - Watch&Wonder
Ch13 (01:00:12) - Watch&Wonder
Good-Snack-Break-Moment @
Ch14 (01:04:34) - Light&Fun
Ch15 (01:09:43) - Watch&Wonder
Ch16 (01:14:26) - Watch&Wonder, Seeing-the-Light
Ch17 (01:20:20) - Watch&Wonder
Ch18 (01:24:17) - Watch&Wonder, Light&Fun
Ch19 (01:30:39) - Don't-Mess-Up, Where's-the-Justice
Ch20 (01:35:29) - Feel-the-Hurt
Ch21 (01:41:39) - Bond-Strengthens, Pace-Quickens
Ch22 (01:46:52) - Bond-Strengthens
Ch23 (01:50:19) - Watch&Wonder, Pace-Quickens
Ch24 (01:56:13) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch25 (01:58:53) - Gotta-Hurt, Don't-Let-Me-Down
Ch26 (02:03:51) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch27 (02:11:07) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Yeah-for-the-Underdog
Ch28 (02:12:49) - Grab-a-Tissue, Watch-the-Credit-Pics
Acting: No hiccups, delivery is very fluent. The characters will make you
wonder, laugh, hurt and cheer.
Special Effects: None to speak of. The stunt work was great.
Audio: The music magnifies the feeling of the scenes. Sound effects are
subtle.
Movie Message: Life knocks you down, but you must choose to get up or not.
Recommended for: Anyone who likes the interesting ways of the Chinese culture,
likes martial arts and loves to cheer for the underdog.
My Comment: The first time I watched this movie I was disappointed and found
myself liking the first Karate Kid better, but then it dawned on me.
I was disappointed because I was Comparing! Before you watch
this movie, Forget About the Original. Let it stand on it's own and
you will appreciate it a whole lot better. Seriously, how can it be
the same. It takes place in China; not the USA. The Karate Kid
is Afro-American; not white. The cultures and mannerisms are
different from the original. I believe you'll find this very entertaining.
Movie Hunt: When did Dre's Daddy die?
( Answer Location: (00:00:55))
What did Dre write on the wall of the old apartment?
( Answer Location: (00:01:40))
What is the apartment building number of the old apartment?
( Answer Location: (00:01:50))
How what is the flight time to China?
( Answer Location: (00:05:00))
What is Dre's apartment number in China?
( Answer Location: (00:07:25))
Where does Dre's mom work?
( Answer Location: (00:07:40))
What was Dre going to do after Mr. Han picked up the fly with
the chopsticks he's eating with.
( Answer Location: (00:12:15))
What's on the wall in Mr. Han's maintenance room at Dre's
apartment building?
( Answer Location: (00:12:00))
What's the Assistant Principal's name?
( Answer Location: (00:21:00))
What is the name of the boy who beat up Dre in the park?
( Answer Location: (00:23:20))
What does Dre say as he leaves the school cafeteria?
( Answer Location: (00:24:00))
What color is the tile in Dre's bathroom?
( Answer Location: (00:25:40))
What is Mei Ying auditioning for?
( Answer Location: (00:30:00))
What three things is Cheng taught by his kung fu teacher?
( Answer Location: (00:34:10))
Does Mr. Han hear Dre say "I wanna go home!" ?
( Answer Location: (00:36:00 - 00:37:00))
What is Dre not wearing at the Forbidden City?
( Answer Location: (00:37:15-00:37:30))
To prevent anyone from tunneling into the Forbidden City,
how many layers of brick were used?
( Answer Location: (00:39:30))
What does Mr. Han use to heal Dre after he's beat up by the
gang?
( Answer Location: (00:47:20))
Per Mr.Han, what are the best fights?
( Answer Location: (00:48:10))
When Mr. Han and Dre go to the studio to make peace, what
does Master Li call Dre?
( Answer Location: (00:51:45))
What is the Qi Xi (pronounced chee she) Festival?
( Answer Location: (01:04:40))
What does Xiao Dre mean?
( Answer Location: (01:06:55))
What is chi?
( Answer Location: (01:15:15))
What does Mr. Han say as Dre is hanging over the water by
the bamboo poles?
( Answer Location: (01:23:00))
What day was Mr. Han in a car accident?
( Answer Location: (01:36:25))
How old is Dre?
( Answer Location: (01:38:16))
When Dre and Mr. Han practice with the bamboo poles in
Mr. Han's courtyard at night, where does the light come from?
( Answer Location: (01:43:15))
What did Dre teach Mr. Han?
( Answer Location: (01:47:46))
Who does Dre's Mom sit between at the tournament?
( Answer Location: (01:50:35))
When Dre gets his first point of the tournament, why does
the crowd laugh?
( Answer Location: (01:52:45))
Before Dre goes to the mat for his semi-final match, what
two things does Mr. Han tell Dre to do?
( Answer Location: (01:59:25))
How many points does Liang from the Fighting Dragons score
against Dre in the semi-final match?
( Answer Location: (02:00:30))
Why does Dre need to fight the Final Match?
( Answer Location: (02:03:10))
For the last point of the match, what foot does Dre kick
Cheng with?
( Answer Location: (02:11:55))
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Movie Review: Avatar
Below is a Quick Scan Movie Review of Avatar, where you can quickly go to the area of interest that helps you decide if this is a movie you would be interested in viewing.
Don't miss the Movie Hunt Questions at the end of the review which can be used as a family fun game or just to challenge your viewing awareness. Simply highlight the questions, right click to copy and then paste in your favorite text editor (eg. Notepad, Word).
Movie Name: Avatar
Category: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Time Period: Future (not specified)
Main Plot: A crippled, marine avatar driver must convince a tribe with his
remotely operated body to move from their home, which is a giant
tree, because it is located right on top the largest supply of a rare
precious mineral that a greedy corporation from earth is going to
mine, either peacefully or by force.
Sub-Plots: The crippled marine must decide which life he wants; his real
body or his avatar body.
Director: James Cameron
Actors: Sam Worthington plays a crippled, marine avatar driver named
Jake Sully.
Actors: Zoe Saldana plays a tribal leader's daughter named Neytiri.
Actors: Sigourney Weaver plays the head of the avatar program named
Grace Augustine.
Actors: Stephen Lang plays an over-powering marine colonel named Col.
Miles Quaritch.
Movie Length: 02:41:29
Best Snack Breaks: Ch14 (00:54:27) & Ch25 (01:53:48)
Feelings by Chapter: Ch01 (00:00:00) - Set-the-Stage
Ch02 (00:06:18) - Watch&Wonder
Ch03 (00:07:53) - Watch&Wonder
Ch04 (00:12:04) - Watch&Wonder
Ch05 (00:14:00) - Watch&Wonder
Ch06 (00:20:00) - Watch&Wonder
Ch07 (00:23:59) - Watch&Wonder
Ch08 (00:26:52) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch09 (00:31:40) - Watch&Wonder
Ch10 (00:33:32) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch11 (00:35:42) - Sit-on-the-edge, Watch&Wonder
Ch12 (00:43:30) - Watch&Wonder
Ch13 (00:49:21) - Watch&Wonder, Smell-a-Rat
Good-Snack-Break-Moment @ 00:54:27
Ch14 (00:54:27) - Watch&Wonder, Want-to-do-that
Ch15 (00:59:53) - Watch&Wonder, Pace-Quickens
Ch16 (01:05:06) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Way-to-Go
Ch17 (01:11:32) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Catch-your-Breath
Ch18 (01:15:07) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Can't-do-That
Ch19 (01:20:25) - Way-to-Go, Only-you
Ch20 (01:24:36) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Can't-do-That
Ch21 (01:35:59) - Listen-to-Him
Ch22 (01:37:50) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch23 (01:44:27) - What-the-Heck, I-Hate-You
Ch24 (01:48:09) - Watch-Out-Buster
Good-Snack-Break-Moment @ 01:53:48
Ch25 (01:53:48) - What's-the-Plan
Ch26 (01:55:26) - Listen-to-Him
Ch27 (01:58:32) - Grab-the-Tissue
Ch28 (02:01:59) - The-Flea-that-Bit-the-Dog
Ch29 (02:05:27) - You-Over-Confident-Bas---,Reach-Out
Ch30 (02:09:54) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch31 (02:15:59) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch32 (02:19:43) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge, Finally-a-Break
Ch33 (02:25:42) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge, Die
Ch34 (02:31:05) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Way-to-Go
Ch35 (02:34:56) - Nice Music to Reflect on What You Just Saw
Acting: There's no noticeable hiccups, no hesitation in the lines. The
actors make you believe. Their delivery will make you feel all the
emotions in the movie.
Special Effects: There's no question; you will be on Pandora and you will feel it.
Audio: There wouldn't be a Pandora without it. The music sets the
scene and the sound effects complete it.
Movie Message: Life is much deeper than we know it.
Recommended for: Anybody that loves action, intrigue, love and exhilaration. You
have to be able to sit a long time though, unless you make use of
the recommended Snack Break times.
My Comment: I've watched this movie many times and have not tired of it yet. I
do choose my viewing times carefully though. The movie is long
and you need to be receptive to all of the emotions portrayed by
the characters as their personalities unfold. Let your mind be free
and you just might find yourself on Pandora.
Movie Hunt: How long was Jake in cryo?
( Answer Location: (00:01:50))
What is the name on the locker Jake opens after waking from
cryo?
( Answer Location: (00:02:00))
What was the number on Tommy's box?
( Answer Location: (00:02:40))
Why would you go to Hell after being on Pandora?
( Answer Location: (00:06:35))
What is the humanoid population on Pandora called?
( Answer Location: (00:07:00))
How long will Jake be on Pandora?
( Answer Location: (00:10:00))
What is the mineral being mined?
( Answer Location: (00:13:36))
How much does the mineral sell for?
( Answer Location: (00:13:40))
What does Jake want Grace to kiss?
( Answer Location: (00:15:05))
Who flies the science personnel around Pandora?
( Answer Location: (00:20:00))
What rank is Jake?
( Answer Location: (00:21:10))
Where are Jake's Avatar's arms as he enters the river after
jumping off the cliff?
( Answer Location: (00:30:50))
Why did Neytiri save Jake?
( Answer Location: (00:39:00))
What does Jake get covered with after Neytiri tells him to
"Go Back" and not to follow her?
( Answer Location: (00:41:00))
Why can't the Na'vi teach the Sky People?
( Answer Location: (00:46:00))
What creature chased Jake off the cliff?
( Answer Location: (00:49:00))
What is the name of the Tribe of Na'vi?
( Answer Location: (00:49:20))
On the corporate 3d map, which sector is the tribal home
located?
( Answer Location: (00:49:45))
What is a Tsahik?
( Answer Location: (00:51:00-00:51:35))
Where are Pale's nostrils?
( Answer Location: (00:52:10-00:53:10))
What are the Hallelujah Mountains?
( Answer Location: (00:54:40))
How many hunters will an ikran fly with?
( Answer Location: (00:58:15))
Neytiri descends to the ground by bouncing off of leaves. What's
the last thing Jake bounces off of before he hits the ground?
( Answer Location: (01:02:10))
What flows through all living things?
( Answer Location: (01:03:55))
How do you know if an ikran chooses you?
( Answer Location: (01:08:30))
What does Toruk mean?
( Answer Location: (01:16:45))
How many times has a Toruk chosen a rider since the time of
the first songs?
( Answer Location: (01:17:15))
What is the last line Grace says?
( Answer Location: (02:00:30))
The Great Mother does not take sides. What does she do?
( Answer Location: (02:09:20))
What's the first action Toruk Macto does in the battle?
( Answer Location: (02:14:07))
Don't miss the Movie Hunt Questions at the end of the review which can be used as a family fun game or just to challenge your viewing awareness. Simply highlight the questions, right click to copy and then paste in your favorite text editor (eg. Notepad, Word).
Movie Name: Avatar
Category: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Time Period: Future (not specified)
Main Plot: A crippled, marine avatar driver must convince a tribe with his
remotely operated body to move from their home, which is a giant
tree, because it is located right on top the largest supply of a rare
precious mineral that a greedy corporation from earth is going to
mine, either peacefully or by force.
Sub-Plots: The crippled marine must decide which life he wants; his real
body or his avatar body.
Director: James Cameron
Actors: Sam Worthington plays a crippled, marine avatar driver named
Jake Sully.
Actors: Zoe Saldana plays a tribal leader's daughter named Neytiri.
Actors: Sigourney Weaver plays the head of the avatar program named
Grace Augustine.
Actors: Stephen Lang plays an over-powering marine colonel named Col.
Miles Quaritch.
Movie Length: 02:41:29
Best Snack Breaks: Ch14 (00:54:27) & Ch25 (01:53:48)
Feelings by Chapter: Ch01 (00:00:00) - Set-the-Stage
Ch02 (00:06:18) - Watch&Wonder
Ch03 (00:07:53) - Watch&Wonder
Ch04 (00:12:04) - Watch&Wonder
Ch05 (00:14:00) - Watch&Wonder
Ch06 (00:20:00) - Watch&Wonder
Ch07 (00:23:59) - Watch&Wonder
Ch08 (00:26:52) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch09 (00:31:40) - Watch&Wonder
Ch10 (00:33:32) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch11 (00:35:42) - Sit-on-the-edge, Watch&Wonder
Ch12 (00:43:30) - Watch&Wonder
Ch13 (00:49:21) - Watch&Wonder, Smell-a-Rat
Good-Snack-Break-Moment @ 00:54:27
Ch14 (00:54:27) - Watch&Wonder, Want-to-do-that
Ch15 (00:59:53) - Watch&Wonder, Pace-Quickens
Ch16 (01:05:06) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Way-to-Go
Ch17 (01:11:32) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Catch-your-Breath
Ch18 (01:15:07) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Can't-do-That
Ch19 (01:20:25) - Way-to-Go, Only-you
Ch20 (01:24:36) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Can't-do-That
Ch21 (01:35:59) - Listen-to-Him
Ch22 (01:37:50) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch23 (01:44:27) - What-the-Heck, I-Hate-You
Ch24 (01:48:09) - Watch-Out-Buster
Good-Snack-Break-Moment @ 01:53:48
Ch25 (01:53:48) - What's-the-Plan
Ch26 (01:55:26) - Listen-to-Him
Ch27 (01:58:32) - Grab-the-Tissue
Ch28 (02:01:59) - The-Flea-that-Bit-the-Dog
Ch29 (02:05:27) - You-Over-Confident-Bas---,Reach-Out
Ch30 (02:09:54) - Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch31 (02:15:59) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge
Ch32 (02:19:43) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge, Finally-a-Break
Ch33 (02:25:42) - Major Sit-on-the-Edge, Die
Ch34 (02:31:05) - Sit-on-the-Edge, Way-to-Go
Ch35 (02:34:56) - Nice Music to Reflect on What You Just Saw
Acting: There's no noticeable hiccups, no hesitation in the lines. The
actors make you believe. Their delivery will make you feel all the
emotions in the movie.
Special Effects: There's no question; you will be on Pandora and you will feel it.
Audio: There wouldn't be a Pandora without it. The music sets the
scene and the sound effects complete it.
Movie Message: Life is much deeper than we know it.
Recommended for: Anybody that loves action, intrigue, love and exhilaration. You
have to be able to sit a long time though, unless you make use of
the recommended Snack Break times.
My Comment: I've watched this movie many times and have not tired of it yet. I
do choose my viewing times carefully though. The movie is long
and you need to be receptive to all of the emotions portrayed by
the characters as their personalities unfold. Let your mind be free
and you just might find yourself on Pandora.
Movie Hunt: How long was Jake in cryo?
( Answer Location: (00:01:50))
What is the name on the locker Jake opens after waking from
cryo?
( Answer Location: (00:02:00))
What was the number on Tommy's box?
( Answer Location: (00:02:40))
Why would you go to Hell after being on Pandora?
( Answer Location: (00:06:35))
What is the humanoid population on Pandora called?
( Answer Location: (00:07:00))
How long will Jake be on Pandora?
( Answer Location: (00:10:00))
What is the mineral being mined?
( Answer Location: (00:13:36))
How much does the mineral sell for?
( Answer Location: (00:13:40))
What does Jake want Grace to kiss?
( Answer Location: (00:15:05))
Who flies the science personnel around Pandora?
( Answer Location: (00:20:00))
What rank is Jake?
( Answer Location: (00:21:10))
Where are Jake's Avatar's arms as he enters the river after
jumping off the cliff?
( Answer Location: (00:30:50))
Why did Neytiri save Jake?
( Answer Location: (00:39:00))
What does Jake get covered with after Neytiri tells him to
"Go Back" and not to follow her?
( Answer Location: (00:41:00))
Why can't the Na'vi teach the Sky People?
( Answer Location: (00:46:00))
What creature chased Jake off the cliff?
( Answer Location: (00:49:00))
What is the name of the Tribe of Na'vi?
( Answer Location: (00:49:20))
On the corporate 3d map, which sector is the tribal home
located?
( Answer Location: (00:49:45))
What is a Tsahik?
( Answer Location: (00:51:00-00:51:35))
Where are Pale's nostrils?
( Answer Location: (00:52:10-00:53:10))
What are the Hallelujah Mountains?
( Answer Location: (00:54:40))
How many hunters will an ikran fly with?
( Answer Location: (00:58:15))
Neytiri descends to the ground by bouncing off of leaves. What's
the last thing Jake bounces off of before he hits the ground?
( Answer Location: (01:02:10))
What flows through all living things?
( Answer Location: (01:03:55))
How do you know if an ikran chooses you?
( Answer Location: (01:08:30))
What does Toruk mean?
( Answer Location: (01:16:45))
How many times has a Toruk chosen a rider since the time of
the first songs?
( Answer Location: (01:17:15))
What is the last line Grace says?
( Answer Location: (02:00:30))
The Great Mother does not take sides. What does she do?
( Answer Location: (02:09:20))
What's the first action Toruk Macto does in the battle?
( Answer Location: (02:14:07))
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