Takers: my 2 cents (No spoilerslah)

THANX to Sirens Media and Sony Pictures for the tickets that I won. The preview session was on Monday and what a wonderful way to kickstart the week! It was fun (and I wished I wished harder for the Sony W Series MP3 player that was given away during the lucky draw to be mine...hehehe)

Takers is a must watch. Never mind the start was a tad draggy for some but it paves the basis for the movie. The plot revolves around a robbery and the true colours of friends. And just before you think its just the friendship of the bad guys, it also does focus on the friendship of the good guys.

Oh! Before you watch, trust me, its gonna be more fun if you take the quiz first. Then you can figure out whether you're a real leader, the smooth talker or the player...

The action was fine. But what impressed me was the play of emotions that was vivid throughout the movie. Welles with his daughter - something most parents should be reminded that our kids stay kids just one time of their life. His partner Eddie Hatcher love driven actions for his kids and his wife. The smooth and cool AJ remains cool even in the intense moment with the Russians. And what would brothers Jake and Jesse do for each other? What would a brother Gordon do for his sister Naomi? Does Ghost really love his girlfriend who has gone to the arms of another man?

All the above with some C4 and fight scenes is made even more worth it with the good looking Paul Walker (Fast and Furious), Matt Dillon (There's Something About Mary) and Zoe Saldana (Avatar).

Its movie to watch if you've not caught it. And here's the trailer for you to check out and convince you why you must watch Takers.

OK I'll be frank, cinematography wasn't the most excellent. So if you don't want to feel dizzy daisy (in case you're the slightest shaky scene = a headache) sit from middle onwards:D But overall, I like the movie for all it is and will not mind watching again it on a DVD when its released.

Takers: I am a smooth talker?

Its one of those days that I wake up feeling like I am on some kind of sugar rush. Running around my neighbourhood didn't work this time. So I've decided something new to entertain myself till my appointments for the day starts---> Take part in a contest:D

And so I discovered there's a brand new contest in the market. Thanx Eric for notifying. And just for the heck of it, I've decided to take part. Sirens and Sony Pictures have a simple contest with a fun quiz. I love quizes:D.

So what did the test reveal me as? Smooth talker. Now that has me rather surprised. Me a smooth talker? I'm not shy but neither am I a smooth talker. I do get stuck in the 1st gear of conversation many times contrary to what people think that I can chatter on any topic:P LOL. 

I can well imagine the smooth talker being the best distraction any company or gang can have to divert attention. And I reckon that it will be quite fun to watch the expressions of the smooth talker. And yes the choice of powerful, emotional words that he can utter depending on the scenario. And since there is a smooth talker - TI Harris as Ghost in Takers, this is yet another good movie that I'll enjoy - character analysis:D

But it has been fun taking the test. Rather interesting questions beyond your regular character test. So go take it.

But really, my favourite character has to be Jack Welles played by Matt Dillion. OK Ok OK, I admit it, I do have  a soft spot for this bloke having seen him play varied characters from The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, Wild Things, To Die For and Crash (he was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor). And how could one forget his role in "There's something about Mary which he acted opposite Cameron Diaz. 

But on a serious note, I've always like detectives:D Seeing how they put themselves in the shoes of victims and criminals when they try to solve cases. In reality am I like that? Perhaps a little:P 

In Takers, Matt Dillon plays Jack Welles an old school, tough no nonsence, workaholic detective. This naturally explains Welles' determination to track the bank robbers down.  

So what is Takers all about? Not just your regular bank robbery botched by a hardworking determined detective. Watch as the characters unfold when the robbery in question is a once in a lifetime US20 million heist. A lil romance. A lil of personal issues. The intense characters are acted by: 

 • Matt Dillon

• Paul Walker

• Idris Elba

• T.I. as Ghost, the smooth talker.

• Jay Hernandez

• Michael Ealy

• Chris Brown

• Hayden Christensen

this is a must watch.  Don't believe, watch the trailer.

And yes, check out the MTV by TI. It gives you an idea on the movie too. I am so going to get this sound track for my running play list:D

Now, contest details, in case you're keen to take part too:

(1) Visit www.sirens.com.my

(2) Take the quiz http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/takers/site/

(3) And then blog about your favourite Takers character.

(4) Email your published post (link:P) to contest@sirens.my . Closing date 21st of October 2010.

!!! Remember to credit Sirens Media and Sony Pictures at the bottom of your post

The 3 most creative blog entries will receive a Taker's goodie bags to bring home. 

And the one prize I am so happy to see being offered is 2 units of the Sony Walkman W Series (NWZ-W252/W) MP3 Player to give away as lucky draw prizes. Now I have to start feeling lucky...I want that lucky draw prize:D


The above mentioned contest is brought to you by Sirens Media and Sony Pictures!!!