Movie Review: Noah

Noah is a fantasy film loosely based on biblical story about Noah's Ark. The film was directed by Darren Aronofsky. It stars Russell Crowe as Noah who was sent a message by God through his dream about ending mankind with a great flood. Together with his wife Naameh (Jennifer Connelly) and sons Shem (Douglas Booth), Ham (Logan Lerman) and Japheth (Leo McHugh Caroll), they set out on a journey to visit his grandfather Methuselah (Anthony Hopkins) where they would save Ila (Emma Watson) and with the aid of the Watchers, built the Ark while fending off the humans led by Tubal-Cain (Ray Winstone) in order to follow what the Creator has asked him to do.

Like:
The scenery and animals were amazing - the CGI and effects were life like especially all those animals. Like that it didn't follow the biblical story of Noah cause if it was, I am sure a lot of people won't be happy on how Aronofsky depicted Noah.

Dislike:
There were parts of the film where it just drag.

Overall:
It's a good film, just don't expect too much.

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Movie Review: Divergent

Divergent is a science fiction film based on novel of the same name by Veronica Roth published in 2011. It is set on post-apocalyptic Chicago where the community is divided into five fractions - the Abnegation, Candor, Erudite and Dauntless. Abnegation runs the city while Dauntless are tasked to protect the site. The story follows Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley) who's father is part of the ruling council, Abnegation. During her test, she was found to be a divergent by Tori (Maggie Q) who tells her to keep her score secrets. Then during the choosing ceremony, she decided to go with the Dauntless Faction. She then had to undergo numerous test with the other new dauntless recruits while getting to know Four (Theo James) more. While undergoing training, she see's Jeanine (Kate Winslet) who leads the Erudite factions and founds out about their impending plans. Together with Four, they went on to try stop Jeanine's plans and in return flee the city to protect themselves.

What I Like:
I haven't read the book yet so I am not sure if it follows it or not but the story is quite interesting. The scenes and the storyline kept me glued to the screen. The scenery was spectacular especially on how they depicted post-apocalyptic Chicago. The actors did great depicting their characters especially Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet.

What I didn't like:
Other than the zip-line scene, there wasn't really much action to the film. It was almost more of the evolving love interest between Beatrice and Four rather than the plight of the factions. But like what I said, I haven't really read the book.

Verdict:
Definitely a good movie. Would I watch it again, ummmm...

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Album Review: Uplifting Only 2014: Top-Voted Tunes Vol. 1

Uplifting Only 2014 is pure, uplifting and melodic - truly an uplifting trance masterpiece.

Abora Recordings has done it again, releasing an album that is filled with emotional uplifting trance that would surely captivate your heart and induce goosebumps in places that you never thought it could. This 25-track, 2-disc masterpiece is just what the doctors had ordered to mend those broken hearts and relieve the stress out of your life.

Mixed by Abora’s owner Ori Uplift, this mix compilation is made for the fans by the fans of his Uplifting Only radio podcast. This masterpiece includes music by BluSkay & KeyPlayer, Aly & Fila, Simon O'Shine, Adam Navel and Global Influence along with Abora’s SoundLift, Emanuele Congeddu, Playme, Ikerya Project, Ozo Effy and other uplifting trance producers. Included in this compilation are two previously unreleased remasters - New World’s “Orca” Remix and Playme’s “The Silver Tree” Epic Mix

So if you are heart-broken, stress or just need something to cheer you up, look no further. Just sit back and listen to serious uplifting mix through “Uplifting Only 2014 - Top-Voted Tunes Volume 1” out now on Abora Recordings.

Tracklist:
Disc 1:
01. SoundLift - Horizonte (Andy Blueman Intro Mix) [Blue Soho]
02. Simon O'Shine - Miss You (Original Mix) [Defcon]
03. Global Influence - Depth of My Dreams [Blue Soho]
04. Emanuele Congeddu & 4Seas - Butterfly Effect (Frank Dattilo Remix) [AEZ]
05. Avenger - Orca (New World Remaster) [Blue Soho]
06. New World - Fields Of La Tourette (Original Mix) [TAR]
07. Type 41 - Destination (Ikerya Project Remix) [SSR]
08. BluSkay & KeyPlayer - Nocturne In C# Minor (Original Mix) [AEZ]
09. Ozo Effy - The Great Journey (Ikerya Project Remix) [Abora]
10. New World - Outreach (Original Mix) [Defcon]
11. Blue Silence - A Whole World Better (The Noble Six Remix) [Defcon]

Disc 2:
12. New World - Afterlife (Intro Mix) [Defcon]
13. O.B.M Notion - Peacefulness (Original Mix) [D.MAX]
14. Playme - The Silver Tree (Epic Mix Remaster)
15. Simon O'Shine & Adam Navel - Marathon (Simon O'Shine Mix) [TAR]
16. Andy Elliass & ARCZI - KY Cygni (Emanuele Congeddu Remix) [AudioResearch]
17. Etasonic - Sentimental Way [Blue Soho]
18. The Avengers - Yugen (Original Mix Edit) [Blue Soho]
19. Farhad Mahdavi - Take My Hand (Original Mix) [Trance All-Stars]
20. Sergey Nevone & Simon O'Shine - Apprehension (Aly & Fila Mix) [Defcon]
21. Etasonic - Unrealized Dream (Original Mix) [Airstorm]
22. Ikerya Project - Orion's Belt (Original Mix) [Abora]
23. Nery - Inesquecivel (SoundLift Remix) [Abora]

Continuous Mix
24. Ori Uplift - Uplifting Only 2014: Top-Voted Tunes - Vol. 1 (Continuous DJ Mix Part 1)
25. Ori Uplift - Uplifting Only 2014: Top-Voted Tunes - Vol. 1 (Continuous DJ Mix Part 2)

Released Date: March 30, 2014
Label: Abora Recordings
Catalog: UPONLY003

Where to Buy:
Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/uplifting-only-2014-top-voted-tunes-vol-1-mixed-by-ori-uplift/1277887
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/uplifting-only-2014-top-voted/id848487600

Abora Recordings
Website: http://www.abora-recordings.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AboraRecordings
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/aborarecordings
Twitter: http://twitter.com/aborarecordings

Ori Uplift:
Website: http://www.oriuplift.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oriuplift
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/oriuplift
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriuplift

Review is also found at http://trancehub.com/v3/reviews/uplifting-2014-top-voted-tunes-vol-1/