People may say that the sequel-by-sequel is one form of poverty of ideas of the film industry mainstream. But George Miller recently gave evidence that the sequel any amount (whether required or not) is not a problem of origin is done well. Might reflect on the fact that the last film Mad Max namely Beyond the Thunderdome was released 30 years ago, many would accuse the manufacture Fury Road is nothing more than attempt Miller hoard dollar purse. But see the end result I dare to deny the opinion. Fury Road is a form of release at the same idealism latent madness a man aged 70 years from 1998 to 2011 spent his career to make three films themed "children's film". Although without Mel Gibson, Miller was ready to fully return to the world of post-apocalyptic full of hardness and madness that first he presented in 1979 ago.

Marvel begin the second phase of Cinematic Universe them through the Iron Man 3 . Experiencing the turn of the director of the John Favreau to Shane Black, the third film tells the story of Tony Stark's life after Chitauri attack that occurred in The Avengers. If the first film tells the story of how Stark begin life as Iron Man and the second film is about heyday as a superhero, then this third film explores the deeper self-Stark both as himself and as Iron Man. What is interesting is in this third film The Mandarin eventually figure that had been regarded as the enemy most famous Iron Man finally emerged and was played by Ben Kingsley in the film after the first name of a terrorist organization under his leadership, The Ten Rings was mentioned. Post Chitauri attack, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) had anxiety disorder that makes it never quiet. He spent all his time working in the laboratory and it makes do with her ​​lover, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is quite disturbed that Tony did not get to spend time with him.

At the same time the condition of the world is warming due to the terror of the terrorist group led by The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley). The Mandarin is the mastermind behind various kinds of bombings that occurred in various parts of the world and killed many people. However, due to lack of evidence and the instructions at the scene, where Mandarin becomes hard to know. On the other hand a scientist named Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce) is developing a serum called Extremis which can be used to regenerate damage to the human body. But not only that, Extremis was also able to provide strength doubled for its users. Killian himself allegedly had a relationship with all the terror committed by the Mandarin. But Tony Stark not only have to fight the enemies but also have to struggle against himself in order to protect the loved ones he has.

A story that seems to potentially create a fairly dark superhero movie where the superhero must fight against personal things in addition to villain existing main. At least that's the impression I get from a variety of promotional material whether it is a trailer, poster or existing official synopsis. However unexpected Shane Black is able to package the basic story into a full dark humor fresh. Although the first two films Iron Man Tony Stark meman known as someone who likes to catapult absurd jokes, but only in this third film explored characters are timeless. Ability Robert Downey Jr. the catapult one line funny really put to good use here. It made ​​Iron Man 3 has a similar DNA with The Avengers that is able to combine elements of the cool action with moments of comedy that was so effective a laugh. Black knew exactly what to do after the success of The Avengers and sadr well that here he has capital really enough to continue that success. The capital was Robert Downey Jr. as well as the characterization of Tony Stark.



But what Black does not necessarily make Iron Man 3 as an action-comedy movie usual, because of the depth of the story about the dark side of Tony that appeared as a result of the anxiety he experienced also able to be explored properly. We have seen the figure of the playboy Tony, flamboyant and have self-confidence is very high. In this film we are shown another figure of Tony Stark is easy to panic and are often unsure of his ability. Even the flamboyant figure of Tony Stark was not too often seen here. That much visible even Tony wounded and had to fight even without his armor. Yes, in addition to the usual moment where Tony Stark in action in her armor, here we will see him fight only with simple weapons that he has made ​​his own. His figure as an intelligent so visible and answer questions about whether a costume that makes someone great or person in the costume. Black kept his promise to make this film like a thriller in the style of Tom Clancy where Stark acted like a secret agent whose tactical. How Black could resemble the dark content into a light spectacle full of humor funny without losing the depth of story clearly laudable.

However, although this film is the film Tony Stark, another key character sorts of Pepper Potts is not forgotten. Pepper gets a share of the increase is quite significant role here. Not only as the damsel in distress but it also is a figure that is so important for Tony could even save the Iron Man. Pepper Potts here really shown as a figure that is so important in the life of Tony Stark, not just the person he loved but also could help him in any context. That is quite controversial obvious is The Mandarin. Appearance beginning honest able to present sufficient chilling terror. I made ​​eager for a confrontation between him and Tony Stark. Until finally emerged a twist of which will divide the audience into two camps. There will be satisfied because it was considered as a surprise smart and unpredictable, but some consider it a stupid thing that destroyed the iconic characters in the world of comics. Myself included who felt jumbled. On one hand I feel it is a twist of the unexpected and legitimate done in an adaptation. On the other hand changed the character is so iconic in the world of comics obviously a difficult thing acceptable.

But beyond twist controversial, Iron Man 3 clearly continuing trend of Marvel Studio whose films never disappoints. Iron Man 3 not only managed to concoct a story that is dark with light, but is also able to package the action scenes with a maximum. If many people who consider climax in Iron Man 2 less lost, then the climax in the third film is obviously worked well. Displaying battle epic that involves a lot of Iron Man armor, obviously this is a moment that awaited Iron Man lovers. Not to mention a thrilling action scenes when Iron Man save the 13 people who fell off the plane. One thing is certain, Robert Downey Jr. are the main stars of this film which could serve or darker moments of comedy equally well. The news that he would cease to be Tony Stark after The Avengers 2 is obviously quite worrying considering the difficult to find someone else who is so fit plays the character. What is clear is Iron Man 3 feels like The Dark Knight Rises just got a tone that is more cheerful.

A difficult job if not impossible to make a follow-up that exceeds the Avengers. As much as any effort, a sequel will definitely not be "as fresh" predecessor films. Plus the very high expectations of the audience, making a sequel that's better than a masterpiece increasingly felt impossible. Christopher Nolan has felt it. This time it was Joss Whedon dealing with these challenges. She already embodies the "impossibility" for successfully combining many superheroes in one film. Age of Ultron shows that have been fused Avengers as a team, unlike in the first film when newly formed. It has been shown by action sequences opener when they stormed the headquarters of Baron Strucker (Thomas Kretschmann). The entrees are packaged nicely by Whedon, utilizing dynamic camera motion shows each superhero cooperate in the battle. Reminiscent of the climax of the first film.

About four years of waiting is finally over. Naturally everyone from lovers of comics to regular film buff like I was so shocked when in credit-scene movie Iron Man appears Nick Fury is saying about the Avengers Initiative. That's when the super ambitious project to combine Apra Marvel superhero in the movie starts. I own quite enthusiastically looking forward to The Avengers though pessimism haunting enough at first. Combining many superhero means there will be a lot of figures that appear and they should receive equal proportion, and it is obviously not an easy thing. Currently the director's chair fell to Joss Whedon I was not too optimistic even though he is the creator of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer comic lovers and at the same time he became the author of several volumes of comic X-Men. Okay I'm sure he would be able to satisfy lovers of comics who saw the film but what he able to satisfy the audience who are not lovers of comics? But my optimism began to rise when the film script was written by Whedon, Cabin in the Woods received great praise. Okay it's a horror movie but at least it was enough to prove the capacity of Whedon as a screenwriter reliable. Especially when the reviews for The Avengers positive majority where to Rotten Tomatoes, the film reached 93%. So whether the long wait will be paid off?

Basic story is mediocre and not complicated, which is about the effort Loki (Tom Hiddlestone) which still holds ambitions as king to sow chaos on Earth and make human beings subject to him. For that he was trying to master the infinite power contained in Tesseract that we previously used as a weapon by Hydra in Captain America: The First Avenger . The object itself is now owned by SHIELD and are being studied by Erik Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard) under the supervision of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). After Loki captured the Tesseract, the Earth in danger of destruction because Loki turns intends to bring "troops" to attack Earth. When the powers that be deemed no longer able to compete with Loki, the project Avengers which was stopped again performed where the superhero who feels no longer need me mention one by one began to be collected. But it turned out that they had to face not only the evil intentions of Loki and thousands of troops but also a clash of egos each of the superhero.

The story in The Avengers clearly characterizes the films of summer light and difficult to digest. But Joss Whedon script make the story of a light that is not stale and still weighs. I myself was one of many people who think The Dark Knight was the best superhero movie of all time. But I myself do not deny that the film is more nuance Nolan crime and deliberately made ​​more realistic so that the element komikalnya not too thick, and I think the comic lovers need a film adaptation of the comic that is not only qualified but also lightweight and choose a strong comic element. During this time Marvel films (only included in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) are always shades like that in terms of light weight, easy to digest, not dark but still weighs. And The Avengers indeed is the peak. Joss Whedon really know what to expect by all segments of the audience. Finally be the film into a film with an atmosphere that is light, not dark, had a splashy action scenes and effects feast for the eyes, the dialogues are mild and many inserts humor but not memorable cheap, and most importantly, this film is not the origin of the explosion spread like the films of Michael Bay, but also have a heart.



Honestly when I opened the movie really feel less lost. The Avengers opened with boring until the end Loki appears and the tension slowly rising. Then for about an hour Joss Whedon unexpectedly dare to show what is often overlooked by filmmakers blockbuster, especially if not extracting the conflict between the characters. Each character here had been dug through the background of their respective films, so that is now displayed is the union of ego conflicts when they have to be a team. Each one of them has an ego and self-interest that they stand for. For more than half the duration of us will be shown in these conflicts so that when the superhero's finally started to take personal ego and unite as a team, the satisfaction felt by a much larger audience. Just imagine if Whedon lazy showing the conflict and choose the instant approach to directly incorporate the superhero without any conflict between their own personal and compact direct plunge into the battlefield. Surely will taste bland.



But once again the conflict will not work well if each character has no strong characterization. Tony Stark clear as people with large super ego, their own wishes and of course a "joker" in the team. While the Captain America Steve Rogers was able to show he deserves as a leader and undermining my doubts as to whether Rogers in this case Chris Evans is capable of displaying the charisma that could make it look worthy of being the leader. Because all this time I worry about is if Downey Jr. with his character Tony Stark to be at most "Show Off". Thor the god of his style was no less distinctive and fortunately here he does not look so stupid in the movie itself. Black Widow and Hawkeye undermine my doubts about "what is the use of two ordinary people join the collection of superhero?" They took turns showing his prowess, especially Black Widow as interrogation experts. But the main star was Mark Rufallo as Hulk. His approach will be different from the character of Bruce Banner Edward Norton and Eric Bana. Here Banner older and started to control the monster within him. And when he has become the Hulk and fight, spotlight led to it. Hulk is the star in this movie climax. So brutal, cool and malignant. But do not forget the minor character Agent Coulson kind that can always steal the show and Maria Hill with the incredible beauty of it.

One thing that many criticized this movie is about humor. Indeed there are so many inserts humor here. But still it does not make The Avengers look so silly and like a bunch of clowns. Humor often comes from the remarks, remarks that momentum fitting. Cuteness displayed with non-verbal scene is also fitted. But admittedly there are some who miss but it did not disturb. For me the level of humor in this film right at the border of serious / silly, in the sense that if plus it will be silly and serious, but fortunately the dose is fitted so as not to fall there. After all, humor-humor works so well that besides opening no more tedious moments in nearly two and a half hours of this film. While other things dikiritisi is about Loki that are considered less threatening as a super villain is not wrong but also not entirely correct. Loki is more towards the criminals who threaten the psychological tactics. But clearly he still looks weak and less threatening. Compare with The Joker is also wearing a psychological but also threatening action. I hope that Thanos would be "dangerous" again in the sequel to The Avengers.

Indeed, I regret most is the set-pieces are still lacking action epic. For the size of a regular action movie, the climactic scene in The Avengers is already enough, but for the size of the film are awaited for four years climax offer still feels less epic and less stressful , I hope climax emotionally draining but again probably due to the threat of less than villain that is made ​​is less appropriate moment. I need an atmosphere in which the Earth is seriously threatened and hopeless plainly Avengers comes with so heroic and save the world. But anyway I still think that the moment has entered a long-term plan that Marvel is not impossible that appears in the sequel-sequel to The Avengers. In the end survived for comic lovers worldwide. The dream of you all successfully realized beautifully in this film by Joss Whedon. Never mind if no review for this film negative. Watch, here's a movie that you've been waiting for. For comic lovers who are not permanent watch this movie and just enjoy the pleasures that are scattered throughout almost two and a half hour duration which will not seem long. Not as epic my expectations but still very satisfying entertainment. Perhaps not a movie that would make my top-10 at the end of the year but seen from the length of the reviews that I write this it is clear that The Avengers would be the film that will most'm talking about all year.

Ask me what movie is classified as a genre, and believe me I will not be Able to give a definitive answer. Spring starts with the screen blackout and only the sound of heavy breathing. We finally figured out that it is the breath of the mother Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci) lying weakly in bed that he suffered from cancer. Its atmosphere is unsettling, especially when the dying old woman Tells a joke about death. Not long after he Died. With such an atmosphere, it seems this is a horror movie. Evan's death made ​​the grieving mother, moreover, a few months before his father Died. This young man lived alone. Grief is making Involved in a fight in a bar where she worked. A fight that not only makes Evan fired but Also pursued by the police. Intend blurred the buried grief, Evan went to Italy.

Suddenly the movie feels like a road trip. The main characters are in the Lowest point of choosing to go with the hope of finding a cure to start a new life. There Evan met with two British men, had partied together before settling while working in citrus plantations belonging to Angelo (Francesco Carnelutti). The sun shone brightly in the background as well as the use of color filters presents a soft but bright warm atmosphere. Beautiful, like the story of the search for meaning of life. Evan was Eventually meth by a local woman named Louise (Nadia Hilker) the which made ​​him fall in love at first sight. So true, Spring is a journey movie about a man who Traveled and met true love that will heal the grief. Right? Well, not really . I'm not going to give a spoiler. So all I can mention is the movie will be changed again to: romance, monster movie, body horror, science-fiction, and romance ( again .) Spring is batshit crazy .. . in a good terms .



Very difficult, to combine Several genres into one, especially if each genre is not only an insertion but could take over the spotlight . This is why the director duo Justin Benson (also scriptwriter) and Aaron Moorhead deserve to be called a genius. Not only capable of stringing a coherent story that is not messy, They also managed to take a substantial elements of each genre, and then maximize it. So the audience will feel romantic love story, the tense atmosphere IS ALSO disturbing , to sci-fi about stem cell origin that do not take the facts of science. Like dividing it into chapters, tone of each genre is so pronounced. Benson and Moorhead Able to OutWit the audience's perception. Makes us believe in what comes before then give a twist surprisingly without having to cheat. Both are not just twist the story by force. All the facts have been planted much Earlier implied.

Among the many genres that are, indeed, the romance is the main foundation. Everything is free if Evan and Louise love story failed to steal the hearts of the audience, Because that is the engine of the dynamics of the film. Without it Spring will only be non-binding throws madness. Evan is a good man. He was grieving and Saddened us because of it. But he was not gloomy . He is attentive and Earnest pursuit of love without having to feel annoying . While falling in love with Louise Because Evan was not looking, but he found love. Romantic. While Louise is a mysterious girl, but a unique and attractive. She's that kind of girl that most of us guys want to spend our time with, even though just for a little chat . Their relationship comes so alive. There is no talk about love and feelings cloth. Time spent, they are more Likely to talk things casual or taunted each other with each other. Liquid and dynamic. Like the works of Richard Linklater, romance dominated chatter that ensnare intelligent audience.



In the third act of strong merger and sci-fi romance, indeed only used as a scientific theory Explains that complicated everything. While most of the movie Explains the science mumbo jumbo just a short time that leaves an impression of confusion and rush, Spring put the final third of the movie for it. Recklessness that can be boring, but Benson and Moorhead avoid the impression that success. Instead of boring, this is precisely the part not only managed to explain all the theory in detail but Also to build a relationship with Louise Evan Become stronger. Makes the audience more sympathetic to them. characterization both so vital element here. One of the best scenes of the series comes after an incident Louise crazy at home. There is a feeling of shock on Themselves, especially Evan, but Benson and Moorhead inject shades of comedy as a form of consistency of the relationship between the two characters are liquid. As a result setipe scenes that are usually stiff in another movie it is so dynamic here. Attention can be drawn audiences, enabling us to focus on digesting all the existing explanation.

Spring is Able to do what many pop romance films failed to do items, namely present the love story of two people in a "different" without having to feel ridiculous, even believable . Indeed the movie is doing things that seem impossible and Often kinds of make movies of Twilight so derision. Humans and "monster" love each other? There. Human adult age early love of the opposite sex tens of Thousands of years old and eternal life? There. But rather than ridiculous, it was romantic. Every sacrifice and the the term "blind love" that can present understandable, Because previously we've felt how wonderful romance of the two game characters. Spring is Able to present romance (super) strange lure. So when the movie ends with the ending so sweet simple, I Also smile.

Verdict: Spring is proof that "genre" in the movie only as a classification and exploration instead of a bounding box. Part Linklater's chatty romance, part Cronenberg's body horror . Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead presents one of the most rich and colorful films of all time.

How many movies can make the audience cry? Lot. Even the cheesy romance ala Nicholas Sparks was tearjerker effective. But how many films that could make the tears flow because the audience is able to represent their feelings? I'm not talking about myself, or a few, but the majority of the audience at least in the room where I was watching. The answer is not much. Toba Dreams arable Benni Setiawan is one of them. The title is to use the name "Toba". S etting and the character was so strong traditional element of North Sumatra. But the story that brought this film is never limited by any alias universal . Character representing each generation. For the younger generation, or a child, a figure Ronggur (Vino G. Bastian) who has a dream to be successful in Jakarta and married a different woman with her ​​beliefs, Andini (Marsha Timothy).

Ronggur was stubborn and did not hesitate to rebel on their parents in order to live as he dreamed through her ​​own way. She was so upset when the father (Mathias Muchus) tried to arrange himself to be desired as his father. Impression rebel on the back of a strong desire to be able to achieve the dream in order to give evidence in the elderly. Aspect that makes the character Ronggur so close to the young audience, or rather those who started to move from adolescence to adulthood (including me). We've been there in that position. I never was in that position. As for viewers who are older or who have children age Ronggur, character Sergeant Tebe certainly feels represented. A harsh father, wanted his son to follow in his footsteps, to no less impressed so selfish. But behind it, the main reason for wanting the best future for Ronggur.



The relationship between Ronggur and father feels familiar to me. All that is in my life, lived mostly spectators. Debate and contention always occurs, even the cold war. But the scene outside the conclusion that stated verbally, long before it was Benni Setiawan has managed to imply that they love each other, just covered by something else. Another thing that can be ego and self-esteem. Indeed this kind of conflict has so often presented in the film. Only the "disease" that often happens is the figure of a child is often present as a helpless protagonist suffering without any other for extracting the background amplifies audience sympathy. While karater father often described to be an antagonist who is always angry and forces without the slightest implied compassion on the son. Before in the end the conclusion was miraculously both parties show love. Toba Dreams do not like it.

Each character has a reason and a strong motivation within themselves. Made the audience can finally understand, can come to feel without having to take sides. Both had dark moments when each of them had fallen and blinded. But the main focus of course is on Ronggur. After all spectators should be able to sympathize with him, and it worked. Fairly long duration (144 minutes) is used by Benni Setiawan so effectively to tell rounds character's life. Each round was presented with impartial quality. As a result we really know Ronggur since he was a hometown boy full of dreams and rebellion, then struggled in Jakarta, although it took him achieve success in a "black hole", until finally falling again. The story of the ups and downs of struggle is a cliché, can also be boring. But it will be so strong and emotional if each phase worked up. Ronggur was not just a two-dimensional character on the screen. He is us, or at least feels like a close relative who we know well.



To create not only the cultivation of Benni Setiawan and manuscripts which he wrote with TB Silalahi (novelist Toba Dreams ) who should be strong, but also acting each player. Therein Vino G. Bastian plays a major role. Without ruling out other factors, there are two most important things to animate characters Ronggur: transformation and motivation because of the pain hidden. Ronggur bertransofrmasi of village men whose ambition is to pursue the dream of being a well-established authoritative man who got everything. Vino was transformed smoothly. The second factor was he lakoni well. Burden and pain so real she radiated. As a tandem hadirlah Mathias Muchus. His eyes were hard firmness. But far behind it there is sadness. Sadness that several times only implied but enough to bring emotion. Especially when everything he present significantly.

Shouts and cries in contention so dominating Toba Dreams . A little excessive, but not to the extent that disturbing. For that kind of emotional outburst, what is indicated by this film is substantial. In accordance with the character and the situation. The theme exist in around the relationship of children and parents, ambition, to spark a conflict about religion. All three are present maximum imperceptibly overlap. As I have mentioned, the relationship of children and parents felt strongly, as well as the theme of ambition that brings ups and downs of the struggle. While the religious theme presents one of the most beautiful scenes in the film Indonesia, which is now carried a prayer before dinner at the home of Sergeant Thebes. Beautiful not because of cinematography, because Benni Setiawan to package this with a simple scene. Beautiful because that's the essence of togetherness as far as I wanted. That's when the tears increasingly unbearable.

Verdict: cinema lights flashing but my tears and many other spectators still flowing. It was not the cry of the results of "manipulation" depressing scene, but because we know what it feels disappointing parents, fell while reaching dreams, and love and be loved loved ones. Toba Dreams is as real, as strong and as beautiful as that.