Two Latest Movies in 2009

As we know “Different strokes for different folks”, movie fans all over the world have their likes and dislikes. They can have a wide selection from movie genres such as action, romance, comedy, horror, crime, suspense or a documentary. Some movie- makers even try to mix a blend of genres to cater to more audience. The following moves are playing recently. Maybe one of them is your cup of tea.

‘The Box’ directed by Richard Kelly is a blend of horror and suspense. The main casts include Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella. The synopsis is like this:
What if someone gave you a box containing a button that, if pushed, would bring you a million dollars...but simultaneously take the life of someone you don't know? Would you do it? And what would be the consequences? The year is 1976. Norma Lewis is a teacher at a private high school and her husband, Arthur, is an engineer working at NASA. They are, by all accounts, an average couple living a normal life in the suburbs with their young son...until a mysterious man with a horribly disfigured face appears on their doorstep and presents Norma with a life-altering proposition: the box. With only 24 hours to make their choice, Norma and Arthur face an impossible moral dilemma. What they don't realize is that no matter what they decide, terrifying consequences will have already been set in motion. They soon discover that the ramifications of this decision are beyond their control and extend far beyond their own fortune and fate.

Do you think it’s thrilling? Go and check it out.

Another movie ‘This Is It’ revolves around the amazing singer- Michael Jackson. As rare glimpse into the final days of Mike, the documentary is compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the- scenes footage of the legendary entertainer preparing for his 50 sold-out shows at London’s 02 Arena that was scheduled to commence in July 2009 before his untimely death in June at age of 50.
Interviews with collaborators and close friends of the late performance are also featured. This is absolutely the last chance Mike’s fans shouldn’t miss to share the glory of the forever king of pop!

Word Bank
1. movie genre 電影類別
2. action 動作片
3. romance 文藝片
4. comedy喜劇片
5. horror恐怖片
6. crime犯罪
7. suspense 懸疑
8. synopsis劇情摘要

Small Quiz

1. What kind of movie is ‘This Is It’?
(A) romance(B) action(C) documentary

2. ‘The Box’ is a blend of horror and ______.
(A) suspense(B) comedy(C) action

3. The move ‘This Is It’ is taken in memory of _________.
(A) Michael Jackson(B) Michael Jordan(C) Jina Jackson