(Please click here to check out Part 1 of this special feature!)
And continuing with the English titles you might want to look out for during the Chinese New Year break.. Good things come in twos, won't you agree? Meet Adam Sandler as Jack AND Jill!
WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Family guy Jack Sadelstein prepares for the annual event he dreads: the Thanksgiving visit of his twin sister, the needy and passive-aggressive Jill, who then refuses to leave. Both Jack and Jill are played by Sandler!WHO SHOULD WATCH IT? How about watching this comedy together with your beloved siblings who share similar traits as yourself? Well, if you like to see a cross-dressing Adam Sandler, or a possibly silly comedy in general, then is the one to catch!
Next we have...
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Mallory Kane (Carano) is a highly-trained operative who works for a
government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners
of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held
hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her
in her own agency. Suddenly the target of skilled assassins who know
her every move, Mallory must find the truth in order to stay alive.
WHO SHOULD WATCH IT? Looking for some thrills during the Chinese New Year break? If you are a devoted Soderbergh fan, or like high-octane action-thrillers, then this is the one to catch!
Ready for a new adventure, here's...
WHAT IS IT ABOUT? The new journey begins when Sean receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist—a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Unable to stop him from going, Sean’s new stepfather joins the quest.
WHO SHOULD WATCH IT? If you like Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), then you should catch this new film with Hutcherson reprising his same role. If you're looking for an escapist, adventure movie to relax with or take your kids to, you can consider Journey 2: The Mysterious Island! This may simply prove to be an enjoyable family adventure to spend in theatres, especially in IMAX 3D or 3D which the kids will be more than happy to experience!
Looking for an award-winning film, look no further than...
WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Matt King (Clooney) is an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters, while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family’s land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.WHO SHOULD WATCH IT? If you like heartwarming movies about life, family, and love, seeing the suave George Clooney on the big screen, or you are just simply a sophisticated film enthusiast who goes for Oscar-worthy fare, this is the one to catch!
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Yes, and before we all break off for our Chinese New Year celebrations, there is one more thing that we wish to share with all readers and InC-fans. We strongly recommend you to take some time off to watch this meaningful
clip as it is a timely reminder for us to reflect on ourselves during this
festive occasion.
Besides, this Pepsico 2012 CNY short film stars renown artistes like Zhang Guo Li, Louis Khoo, Zhou Xun, Show Luo and Angela Zhang. Absolutely worth a watch!
- P.S. Don't bother to scroll the timeline to 3 minutes or browse through
briefly like I did when I first watch this clip. It turns out that I
actually re-watched the clip twice!
"Everyone hopes to be Happy!
The interesting thing is that we will never know where Happiness awaits us.."
Simply enjoy, reflect and share with your loved ones!
[Pepsico 2012 Chinese New Year Short Film]
[Quick Synopsis]
The father of three children longs to have a reunion dinner with his
family during the coming Chinese New Year. Unfortunately, all his
children are occupied with their own work and activities. There at his
workplace, he becomes accquainted to a mysterious stranger (Louis Khoo)
who seems to be reminding the father that things might not turn out as
it is! And that he may not have to spend the CNY alone..
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Heartwarming isn't it? After watching this, will you give your all to
spend quality time with your family during this Chinese New Year? =)
I recall last year's CNY movie, Homecoming (2011) where one of the questions raised was "Why the need to have the so-called 'Reunion Dinner' when we can simply have it some other time?"
And then comes the reply that left me a deep impression: "It is only during such an occasion when a family has its reunion that makes it much more meaningful."
Have a great holiday and celebration ahead! =)