The review

So as we approach the end of the year its in our human nature to take a second and look back. I mean, so much has happened this year; from unfortunate bombs like dragon ball the movie to amazing rekindling of the series lost.
We at decibel aim to please so let's just share a few tasty tid-bits with you here.

Movies-
The Soloist-
Now we've all witnessed the tremendous growth of Jamie Fox and that of robert downey jr, with their consecutive hit after hit respectively and in my opinion this movie just adds another notch to their belts. The movie starts of telling a tale about a Los Angeles columnist as he searches for a new story. This brings him to an overly talented street urchin in funny clothes and a patented shopping cart to boot. His two stringed violin still manages to capture the heart of the reporter as well as you the viewer.
In this movie you will be bombarded with great acting, astonishing character relations and as expected by its cast wonderful comic timing, while they find different ways to keep tugging at your heart strings. This is a movie for the intellectuals out there looking for good story telling and a captivating cast. After reminding myself I was watching a movie I had to recommend it to all who would listen.

-The hangovermany films have given us chaotic tom foolery which have kept us spitting coke n burst out laughing in the cinema, which was usually followed by an uncomfortable look around or hand over the mouth and this movie does just that. As you would expect from a movie about a bachelours eve in Vagas with a ragtag group of friends. From its outset the movies shows the slightly dysfunctional relasionship these friend have and slowly goes from a silly funny to a "OMG" kind of funny. With out giving too much away i just have to say finding a baby in the closet the next morning is not somthing anyone reading this has done before.it should be out already but you really have to see this movie. a perfect oportunity for that guys night out preamble. Get your boys, watch this movie then get the beers down you and prepare for a kick ass night.
The preconceived notion that when a bunch of (american) guys get together in Vagas all hell breaks loose is taken to a whole different level here. Its one of those comedies that have it all. So like I said, call the boys and let me know what y'all think.

Game-
Uncharted, Drakes Fortune-
We've all been there before, treasure hunting whilst solving puzzles and shooting bad guys but this game takes the cake. Whilst it constantly gets referred to as that "Tomb Raider-ish" game, Lara Croft is no where in sight. Instead we have a very masculine yet sly and cheeky main character called Drake, he may not b as agile as Mz Croft but he could sure give her a run for her money.
This clever, funny, interesting and quite challenging game pushes the PS3 or rather uses it exceptionally well. The graphics are stunning and you may find yourself jumping in the water and coming out several times just to watch his clothes dry off.
It's story meanders around the main character and a treasure map of course, then as a male oriented story there has to be some interesting female. But also with out giving too much away I have to say play the game and expect some eye opening surprises.
Just for the record, the second installment of this game just came out so hurry and finish the 1st one.

-Gears of war2
Most of us hardcore gamers have had out chainsaw guns reved in the first one and now a whole gang of us have tried out the second game. Its amazing how we never get tired of the camera angle change as blood splatters on the screen while sawing an alien in half. The first game completly draws you into the story of an imprisoned war vertan as the impending anialation of earth brings him back into action. You follow him through the game as him and a small group face bigger and more fersome creatures trying to get these aliens killed and off our planet. In the second game its more of the same crouch n shooting action just that the graphics are better and so is the gameplay. The computers AI is more clever and vicious, on multiplayer mode you will both have to master outflanking because the monsters your fighting certainly have.
Gears is a great game that will keep you busy for a while and have you replaying certain stages over and over.

Series-
Entourage-
Who would have known that Markie Mark would have made good all those years ago. As a kid I was tortured but his "music" but years later not only is he a great actor but apparently a genius. His conception of the HBO TV show entourage was pure brilliance, basic in its nature, you are bound to be drawn into their world. The show is about a newly famous movie star and his close friends and family as they bumble up and down the socialite stair way together. If you have not seen this show, stop reading, get up and go look for it. I'm serious STOP! Ok if u insist on more convincing. Season six just started and already the story is thick with sex, loyalty issues, money and romance. These things aren't why I watch it but they definitely come in handy. The series special trait is great acting, wonderful cameos, sweet sweet humour and a glimce into what we know as the hollywood way of life. I don't know about you but I can't wait for the next episode.