Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

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The IMF is shut down when it is implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin. Ghost Protocol is initiated and Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his rogue new team must go undercover to clear their organisation's name.

Rating: 2.5/5.

Blooms

My MSc graduation bouquet

My PhD Welcoming Ceremony Bouquet

Flower arrangements for a royal banquet during a convocation in October

Flower arrangements for a royal banquet during a convocation in February

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Unknown (2011)

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Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) awakens after a car accident in Berlin, only to discover that his wife doesn't recognise him and someone else has assumed his identity. Ignored by disbelieving authorities and hunted by mysterious assassins, he sets out to uncover the truth with the help of a young woman.

Rating: 2.5/5.

Trespass (2011)

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As they are held for ransom, a husband and wife's predicament grows more dire amid the discovery of betrayal and deception.

Rating: 1.5/5.

Red Riding Hood (2011)

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Set in a medieval village that is haunted by a werewolf, a young lady falls for an orphaned woodcutter, much to her family's displeasure.

Rating: 2/5.

X–Men: First Class (2011)

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The film unveils the epic beginning of the X–Men saga and a secret history of the Cold War and our world at the brink of nuclear Armageddon. As the first class discovers, harnesses and comes to terms with their formidable powers, alliances are formed that will shaped the eternal war between the heroes and villains of the X–Men universe.

Rating: 2.5/5.

I Am Number Four (2011)

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Aliens and their guardians are hiding on Earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. They can only be killed in numerical order and number four is next on the list.

Rating: 2/5.

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part II

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In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all–out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. It is Harry who is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climatic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.

Glad the saga ends on a good note. Farewell, Harry Potter.

Rating: 4/5.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

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The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon and race against the Decepticons to reach it and learn its secrets.

Rating: 2.5/5.

Source Code (2011)

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A soldier, Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers he's a part of a mission to find a bomber of a Chicago commuter train.

Rating: 3/5.

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

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Ambitious politician, David Norris (Matt Damon) meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer, Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) on the brink of winning a seat in the US Senate. Mysterious forces conspire to keep the two apart.

Sci–fi meets romance. A little different than the usual romcoms, but entertaining nonetheless. Great cast.

Rating: 3.5/5.

Water for Elephants (2011)

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Based on the acclaimed bestseller, a veterinary student, Jacob (Robert Pattinson), abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a travelling circus as their vet. He falls in love with Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), a star performer, who is married to the circus owner.

Rating: 2/5.

No Strings Attached (2011)

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A guy and a girl, whom are long–time friends, end up in bed one morning. They try to keep the relationship strictly physical, but it isn't long before they realise they want something more.

Rating: 2.5/5.

The Eagle (2011)

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In Roman ruled Britain, a young Roman soldier, Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum), endeavours to honour his father's memory by finding his lost legion's golden emblem.

I have seen better epics, but this is a story that I would remember. Well done, Channing Tatum.

Rating: 3/5.

The King's Speech (2010)

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This is the story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.

Stellar performance by the cast.

 
Rating: 3.5/5.