Boney Nem – Livin’ La Vida Loca

You’ve all heard Ricky Martin’s greatest hist “Livin’ La Vida Loca”.  But have you ever thought that it’s a bit too light, too pop for your ears?  If you have, then you’d probably like this version of the song.

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Taken

Taken

I just came back from the cinema, where I watched “Taken“.  I’ve seen this film earlier on DVD, and it doesn’t have much to offer for the big screen versus the huge TV, but it’s a good enough movie to watch a few times.  And I have to say that I enjoyed watching it again as much as I enjoyed watching it for the first time.

There is something about average looking special agents who can tare Europe apart if they need so.  There is something about tough guys shooting, fighting, and driving in a very efficient way, without any show off what so ever.  There is something about pissed off fathers coming to get their daughters.  Well, except maybe the last one, this film is very similar to the Bourne films, so if you enjoyed those, you will enjoy this one too.

The film is a little bit slow to start and is a bit too verbose (to my taste) on the father’s love and protection of his daughter, but once it starts with the action stuff, it never stops until the very end.  There is plenty to watch and follow, and there is enough suspense to keep you glued to the screen.

Overall, an excellent action movie – 5 stars.

American Gangster

American Gangster

I first saw “American Gangster” in the cinema.  I liked the film so much that I couldn’t wait to get the DVD.  Of course, the 3 hour duration is not a big helper for repeated watching, but even so, I still enjoy it once in a while.

This film is excellent on so many levels, it’s hard to mention them all.  There is moral, there is entertainment, there is an authentic trip back in time, there is plenty of good acting and directing.

This is now definitely one of my favourite films.  5 stars.