Camilla Belle movie reviewI had a chance this evening to get a sneak peak at the new special edition DVD for 10,000 BC. Overall a reasonable action movie, with some interesting elements that doesnt quite live up to Roland Emmerichs earlier films but also doesnt dissapoint either. It finds its way into the middle ground of being an ok action movie to waste some time on but not a film you are likely to rave about or watch many times again.

From director Roland Emmerich comes a sweeping odyssey into a mythical age of prophesies and gods, when spirits rule the land and mighty mammoths shake the earth. In a remote mountain tribe, the young hunter, D’Leh (Steven Strait), has found his heart’s passion - the beautiful Evolet (Camilla Belle). When a band of mysterious warlords raid his village and kidnap Evolet, D’Leh is forced to lead a small group of hunters to pursue the warlords to the end of the world to save her.

Driven by destiny, the unlikely band of warriors must battle saber-tooth tigers and prehistoric predators and, at their heroic journey’s end, they uncover a Lost Civilization. Their ultimate fate lies in an empire beyond imagination, where great pyramids reach into the skies. Here they will take their stand against a powerful god who has brutally enslaved their people.

Steven Strait the star of the movie does a good job as the lone hunter / hero who goes on a quest to save his love Camilla Belle. Quite frankly if Camilla was my love I to would journey to the ends of the earth to save her, or at least to the end of the street before I got hungry and thirsty and retreated for some beer.Camilla to me was not properly used in the film. She has some great acting talents and although at the start of the film she shines she quickly diminishes into eye candy which is never a good thing in my books. A strong female character is never a bad thing.

Visually the movie is very impressive for the most part but their are some obvious flaws in the CGI. I could never put my finger on what was wrong with all the scenes that used the CGI and specifically the many prehistoric creatures but something was very much dead and fake about the creations. The CGI is by no means horrible but you may find yourself like me finding something ‘amiss’ although it is very much acceptable and not a major distraction.

The movie overall is driven by the action with just enough dialogue to explain what is going on as you move through the story. It has some very good writing and it has moments of pure drivel. But for an action movie we can forgive this. It is after all mindless entertainment. I of course will not spoil the movie for you but must say the biggest dissapointment I had was with the main nemesis who was never explained or even played out very well and I felt this was a major let down in the film. Either its being setup for a prequel or the filmmakers simply did not feel the need to expand on easily the most interesting character in the movie which you learn absolutely nothing about.

Overall 10,000 BC is a fun action film with little depth that is sure to entertain fans of Independance Day, and Live Free or Die Hard. I would say if your an action junkie who doesnt mind some questionable CGI work at times then this movie is for you.

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Cruise Deals - 4 Tips For Finding the Best Prices

Taking a vacation aboard a cruise ship is getting more popular every day. Whether people have been on a cruise or not, most everybody is aware of the benefits. And almost everyone would really love to sail off into the sunset on board one of these ocean-going palaces.

Many times people put off taking a cruise because they think they’re too expensive, but cruise deals actually are not that hard to find if you know where to look for them.

Why Rates Fluctuate

Finding the best cruise ship deals boils down to the old economic principle of supply and demand. If cruises are being gobbled up and bookings are flying out the door, travel deals can be hard to find and prices start to rise. On the other hand, if cruise lines have more vessels on the water then they can easily fill, you’re going to start seeing discounts on cruises. Cheap cruise deals start showing up.

How To Get Hot Cruise Deals

When that happens, getting the best cruise deals boils down to a mixture of having a good game plan and being able to move quickly and book that hot deal when you find it.

• Keep your eyes open for new ships being launched, especially if it’s a “megaliner.” When this happens there’s a sudden surge in passenger capacity and the supply spikes up. The cruise line usually offers special introductory specials to entice people to travel on the new ship and hopefully fill it up with happy passengers. In addition, the other companies will often stay competitive in their pricing and lower their rates.
• To get the best rates try to be as flexible as you can with the type of cabin you will book and the category of ship you will cruise on.
• Book your cruise at least three months ahead of the departure date. To save even more, book four to six months ahead, when the demand is still relatively low and the ship is far from being fully booked.
• On the other hand, if you can leave at a moment’s notice, you can often find extraordinary last minute cruise deals. Because the costs are relatively fixed, a cruise line will not want to sail with empty cabins. Even if they can offer passengers ultra-affordable prices it will fatten their bottom line.

When you’re making your reservations, keep in mind that what you’re paying usually includes all of your meals while you’re on board, most of the on board activities (games and sports, gym usage, movies, shows, and dance classes), and on board entertainment.Hidden Costs

• Keep in mind, whatever you pay, there are still some additional costs. You’re expected to tip your cabin stewards and servers. The industry norm is about ten dollars per day for these gratuities.
• Also, beverages are never free. You will pay for soda, alcohol, wine, and bottled water.
• If you want to take a special class, enjoy spa services, or take any shore tours, you will pay for those too.

To save even more money every time you take a cruise check out 2 Things To Look For To Find A Hot Deal And, to make your wildest vacation dreams come true, take a look at http://TheGreatestDreamVacations.com

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