Greetings earthlings~ Welcome back to my little blog.
As the title suggests, I went for Nuffnang's Premiere Screening of Non-Stop at TGV 1 Utama with my dad.
I cannot emphasise enough how happy I am to get these premiere screening passes. First of all, I have yet to watch a movie in TGV 1 Utama since its re-opening. The cinema looked so grand and space-y with the black ceiling and little lights that looked like stars. I also realize that lately I find TGV cinemas more comfortable and affordable. Plus, their caramel popcorn is cheaper and has way more caramel compared with the ones in GSC that is filled with old mates. I just prefer the overall experience in TGV.
Other than that, I'm also glad that I got tickets to the movie because the movie was GREAT! Personally I rate it a ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)!
My premiere pass!
Liam Neeson portrays the main character; Bill Marks, a US Federal Air Marshall that is supposed to oversee flight security since the 9/11 incident.
Look at that guy's face in the right corner.
Definitely his OMG-I-think-I-just-saw-a-terrorist face
I guess it's the aura of Liam Neeson. Every character he plays has one or two issues with his life. This time, he plays an alcoholic with a sad and broken family. On this US-London flight, the plane was hijacked and all the evidence points to Bill as the terrorist. Typical isn't it? The storyline is actually quite similar to other action movies but there is a HUGE TWIST in this one. You will definitely develop a love-hate relationship with Bill Marks (reasons which will be revealed under spoiler alert).
The movie definitely held us in suspense all the way as we tried to figure out who is the actual terrorist, while all odds are against our hero. There is almost zero moment of boredom. I was playing a guessing game with my dad and ALL MY GUESSES were wrong and I had like 200 people to choose from.
Besides that, the action scenes are good. There is just enough to make the story come to life but not too much till it gets boring. The effects were so good that I actually felt like I was in the plane. I actually has this weird phobia with planes when they are taking off. I am fine when it reaches a certain altitude but I really hate the feeling when it leaves the ground. And guess what, Bill Marks shares the same fear! I was so happily telling my dad that I am not a weirdo after all. I hate Liam for reminding of this feeling actually.. I had not prepared to be sucked into the movie and even feel the uneasy take off feeling in the cinema!
The ladies in this movie is pretty much the appetizer and desert to the main course. They are there just to support Bill Marks and nothing much else. Michelle Dockery who played a flight attendant named Nancy in the movie barely said anything. But I guess it's better that they play this minor supporting role than uselessly vying for extra screen time.
Nancy who barely said anything but easy on the eyes.
She is a very important person to Bill Marks because she is the only person who believed in him all the way! I smell romance~
Since this is a movie review, I guess this is expected...
Okay I actually thought I didn't need the spoiler alert since the movie is seriously similar to other Liam Neeson' action movies. But no harm sharing more right?
So back to the love-hate relationship with Bill Marks. I totally understand why did the actual terrorist choose him to be the smoke screen of their plan. I mean he got that forever depressed face and he's clearly screwing up all over his life. Pretty simple to frame a guy like that right? Plus, Bill's rash actions also made him stand out as a terrorist. If he would have done things more calmly then the movie would probably be an hour shorter. However, I like the way how he protects everyone even they are just strangers to him. The way he protected the little girl travelling alone touched my heart. So I like him and dislike him at the same time in the same movie.
I also find a waste for the co-pilot to be staying in the cockpit for half the movie. In the end when his glasses came off, he was actually pretty good looking. Unfortunately, that good looking moment only lasted for like 5 minutes.
I also mentioned about the effects right? The burning plane, falling aircraft and turbulence were pretty convincing. Something different than the normal-I-shoot-you-you-shoot-me action. I guess normal people do have certain fear for plane crash since it is scary to be so high up and there is nowhere to run.
Overall, it is a very typical action packed movie with NO DULL MOMENTS and it is absolutely worth watching.
Here's some review from my dad too! Technically its more advice than review but no matter!
"Whenever you are boarding a plane and you saw Liam Neeson, Bruce Willis or Samuel Jackson, screw whatever you have and get off the plane! I rather lose some money than die. They're jinxed! When they're on board, something bad will happen!"
Oh he also commented that the movie is quite good. We talked about it on our way home in a very excited tone.
Do catch it starting 27th February!
Alright. It's late. Bed is calling for me!
Toodles~
