Watched Liar Game - The Final Stage & Reborn! The final stage was a continuation of the Liar Game series. Nice to see how the story flow and strategies in order to be that ultimate winner. It really test my ability to think further and ahead on what could actually happen next. Nice! 

Reborn was more of an extended restart version whereby Nao was replaced by Yu. She was selected to play this game and seek help from Akiyama. Similarly, she was as soft-hearted just like Nao. Thus, Akiyama decided to play enter the liar game once again. 

The final stage was a game - Garden Of Eden & Reborn was a game of Musical Chair. Both had similar concept. To win, one has to coo-operate to have a win-win situation. 

As compared, I feel that Garden Of Eden has a better plot on the strategies and keep viewers in suspense, thinking who is the person who sabotage the entire game. Also, the methods to find out who is the one was nicely done.

Musical chair was good though I feel that the plot is not as strong and the ending is rather predictable. To add on, it is like a new film and characters in it and sadly, Nao is not acting in Reborn. Still, nice brainstorming and strategies to win the game.  

Ultimately, this film educates me a lot about humans nature. Sometimes, we should just have faith and trust one another in order to have a win-win situation. 

Ratings: The Final Stage: 3.75/5

               Reborn: 2.95/5

Had dinner with Jeffrey yesterday evening at Bao Today 包今天. Was my first time to the restaurant, and we decided to have dum sum. Nice ambiance with old school tables and chairs. The food tasted reasonably tasty. The 2 dishes that I did like to recommend would be Sesame Bun & Spring Roll Japanese Sweet Potato! Yummy! 

The first bite for this bun, you will feel that it is rather dry. However, after more bites, there will be a layer of thick juicy sesame! 

The Spring Roll Japanese Sweet Potato is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Nice!

Ratings:

Ambiance: 2.75/5

Service: 3/5

Price: 3/5

Food: 3.5/5

After which, watched Sinister! I feel that this film is direct and keep viewers in suspense. The story plot is average but lack climax. The flow is there though I thought it could be better. It is usually the sound effect which makes it more intense. There isn't subtitle thus initially, I did not really grasp certain parts, only later on of the movie. 

Ratings: 2.75/5

Alright, gonna recommend a dish at Keisuke! This restaurant is situated at Millenia Walk. I like the ambiance which comes along with dim lights to enhance the atmosphere. 

Image courtesy from: rubbisheatrubbishgrow

Oh ya. Something unique about this place is that you get to Make Your Own Ramen! Look at the menu above! There are different options for to suit your taste bud! One plus point there! Also, you can write your initials on the top left corner and your name will be called upon being served. (:

The dish I did like to recommend will be Crab Stock Ramen! I like the thick crab soup based! It blends well together with the char siew and egg! Look at the nicely done egg! It will be better if the char siew is more tender. Oh ya, FREE flow of beansprouts served! 

Only till today, I know that the long queue Japanese restaurant at Tanjong Pagar is Keisuke! Means there are 2 outlets! Nice!

Ratings:

Food: 3.5/5

Ambiance: 3/5

Service: 3.75/5

Value for Price: 3/5

Watched Taken 2 with John recently! Been looking forward to this film after watching Taken. I feel that the plot is acceptable though I thought that it could be better. 

First it was the father who rescued the daughter, and now it was the daughter who rescued him. Nice! I like how the father actually instructed her daughter on the methods to find him. Smart move on the father side too. Overall, it is still one good action thriller.

Kudos to the actors and actresses acting! Especially to pretty Maggie Grace! Still looking sweet!

As compared, I think Taken has better focus on the overall story and plot.

Ratings: 3/5

Watched imperfect with Jw yesterday afternoon at yishun GV. I feel that the story is not draggy and goes straight to the point. Nice plot though I thought it could be better. It is a typical loyalty gangster show, but this one here injected kinship and certain humor too. This film reminds me of Taiwan titles such as Din Tao & Monga.

Kudos to Edwin Goh, Ian Fang & Patrick Li acting! Think they did a rather good job! Great acting from the various cast too! 

Overall, its a film to educate viewers out there not to be revengeful. Learn to forgive and forget. Also, not to look down but to give ex-offenders a chance to turn a new leaf. 

Ratings: 2.65/5

Happy Mid Autumn! Had fun with LG @ Chinese Garden! (:

Since Jing & Me had fly bistro vouchers, we decided to chill out and try the food there! I find it rather interesting having different names for the mocktails! I ordered bumble bee and it tasted reasonably good! 

The dish 3 of us ordered were the same - Mac & Cheese Pasta with baked beans & egg! Since it is chef recommendation, we believe it will not go wrong. The proportion of this dish was rather huge. If you are a small eater, you can consider to share it with another person. The cheese blended together well with the pasta. The baked beans with egg was rather new to me, I think it still tasted quite alright.

Nice ambiance and a nice chill out place after a long day work. I think it will be better for one to visit the place at night though. And of course with a fine weather.

Ratings:

Ambiance: 3/5

Service: 3.5/5

Price: 2.5/5

Food: 3/5

Wanted to catch liar game - the final stage in cinema previously without knowing that there is a drama for it. However, I did not watch either. I did not expect that this film will be similar to the of genre I like. The first Japanese film I was expose to is battle royale! Till then, I realized that I actually enjoyed it. After which, I began to enjoy watching Japanese film. There's too many to name!

Alright! I shall write my thoughts and review on this series.

Kanzaki Nao is an honest college student who receives a hundred million yen one day, along with a card saying she has been chosen to take part in the "Liar Game". The aim of the game is to trick the other players out of their hundred million dollars.

Liar Game 1:

I feel that the story line is superb with unexpected plot. Most importantly, it is short, sweet and direct without beating the bush. In total, there are 4 rounds to this series. Each stages, there are different task to be completed in order for one to move on or out of the game with debts. You have to think ahead others and strategies your plan, be it to lie or to cheat it is up to you.

Other than the games, there is a story behind it which involved revengeful thoughts. In order to see if there is such honest person who exists, Kanzaki Nao was choosen to play the liar game.  That is when everything is pre-planned and the story continues from there.

Throughout the game, it made me realized the ugly side of a human. On the other note, also understand that there is still hope when people like Nao existed in the game and by no means try her best to save everyone on being debt-free.

Ratings: 4/5

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Liar Game 2:

The naïve Kanzaki Nao and expert swindler Akiyama Shinichi have not heard anything from the LIAR GAME organization since the end of the previous game, so it seems they may have actually escaped. But Nao suddenly gets another invitation and is once again caught up in the game.

As usual, unexpected plot. Matsuda Shota proceeded to the next round without Nao. However, she was invited to go back and play the liar game yet again.

Other than the game, there is also a story behind with involved both Matsuda Shota & Katsuragi Ryo. Both were once a classmate. Both equally smart but have different beliefs. One who is optimistic while the other pessimistic. Imagine having this two in the game, that is where you see how both strategies their plans.

One scene which capture my attention, Nao mentioned this to Matsuda Shota saying, "You & Katsuragi Ryo are equally great but you are the compassionate one while Katsuragi Ryo is the great but not good. One thing that I could apply from my church sermon, "God is great and He is also good!" Thank God that he is great and also good! If I have a God who is great and no good. I guess I will live in big fear!

Ratings: 3.5/5

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Kudos to Matsuda Shota, Kanzaki Nao & Suzuki Kosuke! Impressive acting! The others did well with their given roles too!

Throughout the whole series, it made me realized one thing that everyone has their own character. Be it how evil and black-hearted the person may be, each still has their vulnerable and kind-hearted side.

Quoted from the show: "This game isn't only about deceiving people, it is a game of seeing how far people can believe in others."

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Anyway, I have watched the liar game - the final stage as well. Will do the review after I watched the liar game - Reborn.

Watched Step Up Revolution with Joe last Friday! It was an impromptu one.

I feel that the story line is simple yet expected without much climax. As I have watched the previous ones, I think this one focus more on dancing techniques/elements but lack of the overall story flow. Nevertheless, it injected romance in it which is one similar factor which can be seen previously too. Nice refreshing dance move! If you are only for the dance moves, you will find this show fantastic, but if you are looking for a story based film, this show here might not turn out to be fantastic for you.

The following above are my favourite dance move from this film! Think it is really cool~

Ratings: 3/5

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