Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Code Blue Episode 01 Summary (J)
Finally found time to complete watching the new episode of Japanese Medical Drama "Code Blue" . The first episode hasnt drawn me in yet. I am unsure if it is because I am watching it in hotel while running a 100 errands or simply because there isnt much excitement in the first episode to capture my attention 100%.
Code Blue 01 Review
The story started off with 4 interns who opted to work in the heli-emergency department. As predictable as it is, we have one cool calm all mighty handsome dude-Aizawa, one intelligent but seemingly lack of self confidence in real time diagonsis female intern -Shiraishi, one overly eager, naive emo and not so capable bookish guy-Fuikawa, and finally a seemingly easily moved by circumstances female intern (not sure about her abilities yet) - Hiyama.
Of course, we must complete the cast with a super capable strict stern and unfriendly mentor -Kuroda. Must not forget remaining ground staff who are waiting to see which intern will drop out from pressure and stress.
So u can see, the initial setting is already so expected and typical as of all the medical series that I find it hard to be sucked in immediately. The first episode didnt focus on any uniqe cases except alot of amputations of 2 cases etc. The series need to develop further with some twists to hold its ratings.
Of course the mystery of Aizawa is the main draw. Why is he so good? Why is he so calm and collected? What is his background? Why does he want to be the best renown doctor in the shortest possible time? That is the part of the setting tone i think of the drama to lure the viewership of young girls who are attracted to his good looks. However, I prob wont be watching this series much...so no summary for after this.
Brief Recap
There is nothing much to recap for episode one. In short, the 2 not so capable interns Fui and Hiyama "screw up" on their first day and did not gain immediate approval to be nominated as flight doctors immediately.
Kuroda said only intern doctors who can perform immediate correct diagonisis earn the right to be on the heli. So only Shiraishi and Aizawa caught his eyes on their first day. However, Shiraishi who volunteer to go on heli failed the first real life emergency heli flight case as she froze up seeing all the massive bled out and did nothing. Kuroda appearing disgusted at her inability took back the heli talkie when they got back to hospital and passed it to Aizawa instead as the next flight doctor.
In the next round, unsurprisingly Aizawa completed his mission confidently and even made a correct call in amputation of an arm of an injured worker to save his life on the spot and so he become the "star" intern recognised by Kuroda who feel Aizawa can operate on his own.
Shirashi bumped into Aizawa in the lift and asked hm how it felt. He said it was different and hot. Operating in the open field was unlike operating in the hosipital as he could feel the sweat down his back turning cold and he would have to wonder if sweat from his forehead would drip down as he operate. However, he found it interesting and that he is looking forward to all the different unique cases that he will come to see. In his view, the many varied cases/incidents he will learn and see as flight doctor in a month is comparable to what normal interns in hospitals learn in a year. Before he left the lift, he told a surprised Shirashi that "I will be the best famous doctor in the shortest time possible". A speechless Shirashi stood in the lift and stare at Aizawa departing figure as the door lift closed.
Code Blue 01 Review
The story started off with 4 interns who opted to work in the heli-emergency department. As predictable as it is, we have one cool calm all mighty handsome dude-Aizawa, one intelligent but seemingly lack of self confidence in real time diagonsis female intern -Shiraishi, one overly eager, naive emo and not so capable bookish guy-Fuikawa, and finally a seemingly easily moved by circumstances female intern (not sure about her abilities yet) - Hiyama.
Of course, we must complete the cast with a super capable strict stern and unfriendly mentor -Kuroda. Must not forget remaining ground staff who are waiting to see which intern will drop out from pressure and stress.
So u can see, the initial setting is already so expected and typical as of all the medical series that I find it hard to be sucked in immediately. The first episode didnt focus on any uniqe cases except alot of amputations of 2 cases etc. The series need to develop further with some twists to hold its ratings.
Of course the mystery of Aizawa is the main draw. Why is he so good? Why is he so calm and collected? What is his background? Why does he want to be the best renown doctor in the shortest possible time? That is the part of the setting tone i think of the drama to lure the viewership of young girls who are attracted to his good looks. However, I prob wont be watching this series much...so no summary for after this.
Brief Recap
There is nothing much to recap for episode one. In short, the 2 not so capable interns Fui and Hiyama "screw up" on their first day and did not gain immediate approval to be nominated as flight doctors immediately.
Kuroda said only intern doctors who can perform immediate correct diagonisis earn the right to be on the heli. So only Shiraishi and Aizawa caught his eyes on their first day. However, Shiraishi who volunteer to go on heli failed the first real life emergency heli flight case as she froze up seeing all the massive bled out and did nothing. Kuroda appearing disgusted at her inability took back the heli talkie when they got back to hospital and passed it to Aizawa instead as the next flight doctor.
In the next round, unsurprisingly Aizawa completed his mission confidently and even made a correct call in amputation of an arm of an injured worker to save his life on the spot and so he become the "star" intern recognised by Kuroda who feel Aizawa can operate on his own.
Shirashi bumped into Aizawa in the lift and asked hm how it felt. He said it was different and hot. Operating in the open field was unlike operating in the hosipital as he could feel the sweat down his back turning cold and he would have to wonder if sweat from his forehead would drip down as he operate. However, he found it interesting and that he is looking forward to all the different unique cases that he will come to see. In his view, the many varied cases/incidents he will learn and see as flight doctor in a month is comparable to what normal interns in hospitals learn in a year. Before he left the lift, he told a surprised Shirashi that "I will be the best famous doctor in the shortest time possible". A speechless Shirashi stood in the lift and stare at Aizawa departing figure as the door lift closed.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Movie Review: Wanted
Did I happen to mention I caught the movie "Wanted" on Sunday night?
It was one movie I was highly anticipating, primarily because of A.Jolie. Let's not get prejudiced about AJ's private life, I dun care shit about it and honestly, its really none of our biz who she sleeps with..
It was one movie I was highly anticipating, primarily because of A.Jolie. Let's not get prejudiced about AJ's private life, I dun care shit about it and honestly, its really none of our biz who she sleeps with..
In summary, the movie was good although I have to say if you have seen both the trailers, then you probably have seen about most of the action pack that comes with the actual movie.
There is nothing surprising in the movie. There wasnt much surprise element as far as I am concern but I do like the effects. The Russian directo style in this movie is very similar to the other vampire film "Daywatch", except that it is better executed and the storyline slightly better. At least this movie didnt leave wondering what the hell just happen. Most things were accounted for except a few weak glaringly missing gaps which I wont spoil it for those who are waiting for the movie to screen.
Much to my disappointment, A.Jolie role was smaller than I had expected. I wished the ending was a little bit different but oh well. At least I do not think there will be a sequel, will be pretty hard sell to try a sequel for this based on how it ended.
The show mainly revolved around the character Wesley played by actor James McAvory and A.jolie and Morgan Freeman played his mentor... The show had some tickling point that brought couple of smiles to my face but mostly it was suppose to be action thriller. I like some of the effects but I cannot say I was WOW by it. But i love one scene when A.jolie was watching James leaving the training ground and she had those cute smile which both my husband and I laughed over it. She looked adorable there. I know, hard to imagine sexy her having a cute smile but she did. Also, they tried to reprised 30sec version of her naked back walking away from the bath water here, similar to the animated flick she did earlier as the half monster with a tail. (I cannot remember the title).
I was hoping for sme innovation here in this movie but sorely missing. I feel that the director is trying too much to impress with the graphics effects copying the success of Matrix but somehow it doesnt quite meet the mark as far as I can tell. But hey, that's just me.
Its still a good entertaining flick no matter. I would rate it 6.5/10 for entertainment value.
There is nothing surprising in the movie. There wasnt much surprise element as far as I am concern but I do like the effects. The Russian directo style in this movie is very similar to the other vampire film "Daywatch", except that it is better executed and the storyline slightly better. At least this movie didnt leave wondering what the hell just happen. Most things were accounted for except a few weak glaringly missing gaps which I wont spoil it for those who are waiting for the movie to screen.
Much to my disappointment, A.Jolie role was smaller than I had expected. I wished the ending was a little bit different but oh well. At least I do not think there will be a sequel, will be pretty hard sell to try a sequel for this based on how it ended.
The show mainly revolved around the character Wesley played by actor James McAvory and A.jolie and Morgan Freeman played his mentor... The show had some tickling point that brought couple of smiles to my face but mostly it was suppose to be action thriller. I like some of the effects but I cannot say I was WOW by it. But i love one scene when A.jolie was watching James leaving the training ground and she had those cute smile which both my husband and I laughed over it. She looked adorable there. I know, hard to imagine sexy her having a cute smile but she did. Also, they tried to reprised 30sec version of her naked back walking away from the bath water here, similar to the animated flick she did earlier as the half monster with a tail. (I cannot remember the title).
I was hoping for sme innovation here in this movie but sorely missing. I feel that the director is trying too much to impress with the graphics effects copying the success of Matrix but somehow it doesnt quite meet the mark as far as I can tell. But hey, that's just me.
Its still a good entertaining flick no matter. I would rate it 6.5/10 for entertainment value.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
J-Music: Code Blue OST
If anyone is requesting for Code Blue OST / theme song by Mr Children, please leave a message as it cannot be hosted.
However, if you like the older track "Dakishimetai", its here for download
However, if you like the older track "Dakishimetai", its here for download
Overview: Code Blue and Shitora (J)
2 new Japanese dramas are starting tomorrow and next tues to replace Last friends and Zettai kareshi.
Depending on if anyone is going to upload the screening on internet, I probably wont be able to blog about it until I settle down in HK after my Vancouver and Singapore trip for whole of July.
Tues: 08 July 08
Debut: Shitora ("Police" series)
Depending on if anyone is going to upload the screening on internet, I probably wont be able to blog about it until I settle down in HK after my Vancouver and Singapore trip for whole of July.
Tues: 03 July 08
Debut: Code Blue (Medical Series)
Tues: 08 July 08
Debut: Shitora ("Police" series)
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