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Hura gâru (2006)
Delightful, Endearing, Wholly Entertaining
A delightful & endearing film. Hula Girls is another example of the quality, vibrancy and most important of all, the originality that can still be found in the Japanese (& French) film industries (so unlike Hollywood which is mired in re-makes) Hula Girls has many of the very typically Japanese quirkiness which mixes the history & culture of Japan with genuine humour & real human feelings combining all into a wholly entertaining film which has all the hallmarks of that other fabulous Japanese film, "Shall We Dance" A great cast which had some solid veteran performances and also showcased some very promising young talent and faces to look out for in the future.
Stunning dance routines and a delightful soundtrack by Jake Shimabukuro on the ukulele.
This is a film not to be missed and one to treasure on DVD.
Greeks on the Roof (2003)
Sheer Horror
"Greeks on the Roof" is another example of the brain dead, banal, lame and dull witted Australian comedy which apparently can't seem to get by without referring first to some bodily function.
Add the parade of equally retarded Australian non-entities they brought on as guests and the whole show degenerated into an appalling parody compared to "The Kumars at 42". The "Kumars" is innovative, classy, witty, intelligent and wholly entertaining. Words that Australian comedy (or lack of it to be precise) just can't comprehend.
"Greeks" should have been banned for the sheer atavistic cruel torture they inflict on one's intelligence. To describe the show as stupid would seriously be a compliment. This is no exaggeration
The same ban should apply to the soap "Neighbours" which could accurately be described as a trip down insanity lane. Talk about suburban boredom!!!
Put the 2 shows together and suicide would be a blessing.
Schindler's List (1993)
Malaysia did NOT ban this film !!!
Contrary to popular belief, the Malaysian Government did NOT ban the film. All the Govt wanted was to edit/delete NUDITY scenes in keeping with the country's strict censorship laws (and laws against public nudity) which applies to ALL films, not just this one.
However Mr Spielberg's petulant & intransigent insistence that the film be unadulterated (no one censors HIS films, you see) meant that the film could not be seen at cinemas.
Malaysia did however allow the DVD to be rented/purchased hence people could still see the film in the privacy of their homes. The same policy applied to Mel Gibson's "The Passion of Christ" where the Government did NOT ban the film. It simply stipulated tickets be sold strictly at Christian churches only. Not bad policies & compromises when you consider that this IS a Muslim country.