The film is currently starring Dwayne Johnson is a continuation of the movie GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra that will be released on 29 June 2012.
This film will show the GI Joe team comes into conflict with Zartan, Storm Shadow and Firefly all who serve under the newly released Cobra Commander. Zartan (last seen in posing as the President of the United States) frames all the GI Joe cooperatives as a traitor and wipes out most of them in a sneak attack, leaving only the Roadblock, Snake Eyes, Flint, and Lady Jaye.

Zartan and the Commander of all the world leaders now have under control Cobra 's, with a warhead toward the populaces of guilt. Severely beaten, exit numbers, and weapons joes desperate plan to expose the truth and stop Cobra from taking over the world

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The Expendables 2 (2012)

This is the sequel to the continuation of the previous film The Expendable.
Film still starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Film which is planned to be released on August 17, 2012 this still has a very thrilling story.
The film starring actors in the game is quite steal the attention of Hollywood film lovers the world.
Below you can see the trailer from the movie The expendable 2.

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Mission : Impossible - Gost Protocol (2011)

Fifteen years since the television series Mission: Impossible adapted to the big screen and the five years since the franchise was released three screens wide, Agent Ethan Hunt returned to complete his mission. Commencing four different directors directing the fourth instalmen of agent Ethan Hunt adventure story. Starting from Brian De Palma - Mission: Impossible (1996), John Woo - Mission: Impossible II (2000), J. J. Abrams - Mission: Impossible III (2006), and now Brad Bird will be in control of the fourth and latest instalmen; Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

House explodes in Moscow Kremlin, Ethan Hunt, who happened to be on site any blame. The American government a scapegoat, denied any secret organization IMF. Apparently there are terrorists who have the secret code of the Russian nuclear launch that want to attack America. The U.S. president was forced to declare the operation with a very "Ghost Protocol"; the existence of the Fund are not recognized, there is no support whatsoever, but Ethan Hunt and his friends must stop the terrorists before they launch nuclear missiles.

Good versus evil plot is offered instalmen M: I new it's very often brought up by other action films; stop the nuclear launch before it is too late. Plot that is "old song" This has consequences for the enjoyment of the audience in waiting for the end result that is sure to be 11-12 with another film that has the same plot. The plot was only recently modified in such a way with the concept of "last seconds". Beyond these old things, new elements in the film is enough to boost viewing pleasure. Starting from the various action scenes there are, the tools of advanced technology that has never thought of before (at least in the initial quarter of the movie), until sufficient taxable element of comedy.

Plot on the nuclear launch is an old song, but the M: I present a new way to accomplish this mission: a mission with conventional tools (read: not advanced). The existence of the IMF denied by the government, it makes Ethan and his friends can only use the tools that exist in the field at once. Sorry for the lovers of sophisticated tools, but this is the first time for Ethan Hunt et al undercover without the printing face of the IMF's pseudonym is famous for. Communication via walkie-talkie that limited distance, and a tracking device that also limited his ability. But that does not mean this film without sophisticated espionage equipment at all, the audience was entertained by a variety of interesting tools that appear at the beginning of the movie.

The main strength of the franchise M: I on the big screen indeed is any action scenes are pretty crazy. Plus the value of all that is how Tom Cruise was willing to do any action scenes without the aid of stunt. Oh yes, including how Ethan Hunt who climb the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. Without the aid of a safety rope (at least what it seems on the screen), the scene is enough to make the adrenaline flowing - do not be surprised if the shot this scene becomes the main product as a media campaign.

Not only the action scenes, instalmen fourth M: I still retain some of his trademark. Self-destruct mission instrument that provides instructions, which then diekstensikan up to a pay phone and even humans. Not to mention, original score Michael Giacchino does his job very, very well with the theme song rearranging M: Lalo Schifrin's work I became more stylized. Giacchino also raised tension with scoring scenes that still use a little sample of the song theme.

Filmmakers and audiences need to be grateful for Simon Pegg, who in this film given more confidence to go to the field and given more servings of character, Benji. Because by Pegg, a serious action movie typical M: I became very colorful with every joke and hilarity of the display. Yes, practically all the humor in this film produced by Benji character that was hilarious. It's time Benji character given larger portions in action films as "serious" in order to make the storyline becomes lighter.

Simon Pegg In addition, there is a new character introduced to the audience; Agent Brandt played very well by the actor Jeremy Renner is on the rise. Brandt on the appearance of the character Ethan Hunt course is a new addition on the strength of the IMF with a typical field agents are a good fighter with his bare hands. With the introduction of a fairly strong character of Brandt, and various action scenes are done, such as film makers want to prepare a scenario where Brandt will replace a vital role in the franchise Hunt M: I next. One of the strong evidence this time is how Brandt - no longer Ethan Hunt - who executed action scenes typical of the franchise M: I where the protagonist must jump from a certain height and must "float" a few centimeters from the ground.

Slight weakness of this movie is how the figure of an antagonist that is displayed has a picture of a pretty weak character when compared with antagonistic roles of the three instalmen M: I previously. Antagonistic character of instalmen M: I previously had a significant personal relationship with Ethan Hunt, making drama presented becomes more excavated. Just look at how Jim Phelps (Jon Voight) who is a mentor for Ethan Hunt suddenly betrayed him, and then Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott) is a former agent of the Fund and also endanger the lives of Ethan's love-interest, then there are bad-ass Owen Davian ( Philip Seymour Hoffman) who is not only strong physically but also psychotic and sadistic who kidnapped girlfriend of Ethan. But now, there Hendricks (Michael Nyqvist), a Russian terrorist who does not have a significant relationship with Ethan. It is indeed covered by the plan Hendricks evil who want to make the world trapped in a nuclear war, but the portion of the role of antagonist and depth of character to be ruled out in this film.

Another thing that covered not so raised the role of antagonist to the surface is how the filmmakers focus on sub-plots of each member of the team this time Ethan Hunt. Past from Brandt, revenge Jane (Paula Patton) for the murder of his girlfriend, and rose in rank Benji. All of these subplots are present in adequate portions and evenly. At least enough to make the audience fall in love with every character hero in this film. If M: I 5 able to present the sub-plot character plus the depth of the character of the role of antagonist, then it is not impossible that the film would be much better.

The success of this film certainly does not escape the role of director and playwright, who both make their respective debuts in this film. Josh Appelbaum writer who used to write scripts and television series that Brad Bird was the first time to direct live-action film after directing films such as Pixar's The Incredibles (2004) and Ratatouille (2007). Brad Bird proved itself very well to direct a film franchise class M: I, which already has its own fan base. Clearly the combination of film director who used to deal with animation-comedy with comic actor Simon Pegg to be a combination of fitting to add the element of comedy in the series M: I. But Brad Bird also proved successful to improve the quality of the franchise M: I where instalmen second and third are less liked by the audience. Now in the hands of Brad Bird, franchise M: I have a bright future.

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2012 MotoGP schedule

This is the 2012 MotoGP schedule has been revised,  as reported by the Crash:

8 April Qatar* Losail
29 April Spain Jerez
6 Mei Portugal (STC) Estoril
20 Mei France Le Mans
3 Juni Catalunya Catalunya
17 Juni Inggris Raya Silverstone
30 Juni Belanda** Assen
8 Juli Jerman(STC) Sachsenring
15 Juli Italia Mugello
29 Juli Amerika Serikat*** Laguna Seca
19 Agustus Indianapolis Indianapolis
26 Agustus Republik Ceko Brno
16 September San Marino Misano
30 September Aragon Motorland
14 Oktober Jepang Motegi
21 Okctober Malaysia Sepang
28 Oktober Australia Phillip Island
11 November Valencia Ricardo Tormo


* Racing Night
**Racing on Saturday
*** Only MotoGP class
STC (Subject to the contract)

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Transformer from Indonesia : "Pada Suatu Ketika"

 

Bajaj scene and the city bus turned into a robot ala Transformers movie circulated among Internet users Indonesia.

These local animation studio created by named Lakon Animation. According to the statement on his Facebook group, based in Solo, Central Java.

Animation with the title "Pada Suatu Ketika" it is interesting. The details of the display really shows a typical view of Indonesia.

Starting from a bowl of chicken stamp that is used to provide instant noodles boiled, packs of unfiltered cigarettes, until the vehicle is turned into a robot: Bajaj, Bike Wear, and a City Bus with Mom Prayer sticker on the windshield.

Its soundtrack was promising, with the song "Peace" that was delivered Nasyida Ria kasidah group as an opener. Plus all the sound effects clips that feels right in your ear.

Indeed, from the side of the story, the animation is not displaying something promising. The author was aware of it and present the paper "Basi?" towards the end of the video.

This video was apparently still prepared as a "provocation" only. Because, at the end of the video it appears the words "Wait and watch, clip the second half. 2012.

 Trailer "Pada Suatu Ketika"

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REVIEW: The Raid "Serbuan Maut"

The Raid or known in advance with the title Invasion Death, has been shattering the virtual world when the film is reported has carried off the People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival Midnight Madness. Become increasingly excited when Sony Pictures reportedly has bought the distribution rights to the circulation of the world and Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) are invited to fill the background music. Yet to be widely circulated, the news about The Raid will be made by a Hollywood remake has fast blows. Something of great pride for the Indonesian film of course. What's so special about this movie so many viewers and critics amazed foreign film made? So when the fourth film from director from Wales, Gareth Evans, is scheduled to be played as the closing film of performances INAFFF, thousands of spectators had flocked stormed Blitz Megaplex Grand Indonesia to get tickets. With a limited number of tickets printed, not all the audience gets rations. Cinetariz very lucky to be one of the few spectators who had the opportunity to witness The Raid long before the film officially released in cinemas Indonesia in 2012.
With a trailer that has pretty much presents a number of scenes of brutal violence and adrenaline pumping, I was wondering, what else will be offered by Gareth Evans? I mean, the trailer which can only damage in such a complete pleasure when watching The Raid. So no wonder then that many spectators who lowered expectations to avoid disappointment. And, Gareth Evans did not disappoint anyone. The Raid opened with Rama (Iko Uwais) who are preparing for his first major mission. After a minute fraction of the audience enjoying the serene scenes with Rama and his family, Gareth Evans drag us straight on a number of scenes that have a rhythm in contrast to earlier opening sequence. Rama joined the elite leadership of Sergeant Jake (Joe Taslim) and Lieutenant Revelation (Pierre Gruno) who tried to break into the headquarters of a drug dealer named Tama (Ray Sahetapy) which supposedly untouched by anyone, including law enforcement. This humanitarian operation was instantly turned into a suicide operation when he uncovered the fact that the inhabitants of this headquarters is not the usual collection of petty criminals. They have high self-defense capabilities and ready to slaughter anyone who dared set foot in their house.

There are only two words that can describe what the overall performance of The Raid, crazy cool! Anyone who says Indonesia will never be able to make a Hollywood action film class, you should shut up since now. This is proof that Indonesia was able to film a fight at the international level. Compared with Merantau, The Raid tend not to care about the manuscript. You could say what he would be told by Gareth Evans summarized into only one sentence only. The focus is on the scene tarungnya are packed in such a way. Since the power elite troops entered the area of ​​Tama, do hope you can breathe. It's filled with many breathtaking sequences. I suggest you to go to the toilet before the movie started because of The Raid does not give pause to rest. The Raid definitely not the kind of spectacle that is suitable for you who do not stand the sight of violence. The sound of gunfire, bullets whistle, blow or kick barrage into a natural landscape during the first hour. The rest, you will be faced with a more beautiful landscape strewn with corpses, blood streaming down and the cut-carved body. Everything is presented with realistically. Handheld camera was used, and the cinematographer, Matt Flannery, capable of several times the present moment grate.
Certainly less afdol if the battle between the elite with cronies Tama presented by gunfire. Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian back duet with the sweet produce martial arts movements are mesmerizing. Climactic scene that memertemukan Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, and Doni Alamsyah, in one room is a testament to the genius Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian fight choreography in the process. Very stressful. For approximately 101 minutes, Gareth Evans did not allow the audience to sit still. If you can not help myself, then the dirty words will easily flow from the mouth. And yes, the script concoction Gareth Evans was filled with rough dialogue. A series of dirty words but often clever shot from Ray Sahetapy, Yayan Ruhian, Doni Alamsyah, and his friends, who are effectively able to make the audience laugh. Ray Sahetapy show tajinya as a classy character actor here. Without the need to act excessively, had spread terror wherever whenever he is present. The other actors also play fitting in accordance with the portions.

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The Raid (2011)

The Raid film director, Gareth Huw Evans, stated, positive appreciation at the Toronto International Film Festival 2011, Canada, was unexpected and surprising since it is beyond anything ever imagined before.

As an action film, The Raid got a lot of praise from film critics and filmmakers apart from the crowd. Peter Sciretta of Slash praised the film as the best action film. "This is the best action film I've seen in years," he said after watching the show The Raid as the opening film at the Midnight Madness program at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011, 8 September.

The same opinion surfaced from Alex Billington (First Showing). "It truly is one of the best action films I've seen in years." Brad Miska (Bloddy Disgusting) also hailed the raid as best action movie. "Its' one of the best action movies ever assembled. The Raid is ultracinema, the highest octane of energy you'll ever see on the big screen."

James Rochi (MSN Movies) states, The Raid match Die Hard. "The best-Aristotelian unity in action movies since Die Hard." In fact, Drew McWeeny (Hit Fix) without hesitation almost perfect compliment. "A near perfect action movie."

The film revolves around an apartment block in the heart of Jakarta, which inhabited the addict and the unemployed. They led a ruthless boss who makes consumers into compactor and without hesitation brutally murdered. No one had the police and law enforcement is able and daring to tamper with life in the apartment.

Until one morning, an elite force led by an officer named Rama (Iko Uwais) came to invade. Rama's army faced the maze on each floor, a shootout with criminals, and fought against them. Every time it reaches the upper floor, they encountered greater obstacles and deadly war.

"If you want over-the top bone crushing, knife slashing action the which Will leave you fighting to catch your breath. This is it! 9 out of 10 stars!" Praise Team Hannigan (Horror Movies).

The Hollywood Reporter judge, "Ultra-violent action movies do not get much more exciting than this intentive or kick-ass features from Indonesia." Film critic Andrew Parker states, "The Raid achieves perfection and action movie is a must see for genre buffs of all kids at this year's festival."

He even gave rating of five stars (***** of 5 stars). Anton Sirius (Is not It Cool) states, "The Raid featured Basically everything You Could possibly want in an action movie."

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Water for Elephants (2011)

A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus as their vet.



Director: Francis Lawrence

Writers:

Richard LaGravenese (screenplay), Sara Gruen (novel)

Stars:

Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz



Based on the acclaimed bestseller, "Water for Elephants" presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love.

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Uruguay conquered in the final Paraguay Copa America

Diego Forlan scored a pair of nicks that followed Luis Suarez still proving a class above Uruguay Paraguay. Score 3-0 in the Copa America final game in 2011, Monday (25/70 pm, was at once ordained La Celeste as a champion in Argentina.

With the addition of this trophy, Uruguay also officially became a single country as most collectors tournament title terwahid South America with the number 15. Oscar Tabarez Squad trophy savings straddling the host, who is still stuck at number 14.

The high ambition of Uruguay to end trophy drought CA since 1995 as well as the record clearly visible from the referee Salvio Fagundes Brazilian opening match at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, Buenos Aires, this.

Playing more pressing, Uruguay directly threatened in the early minutes, but shot only on the side of Suarez's goal.

Before long, a corner kick was met hard captain Diego Lugano's header. Paraguay midfielder, Nestor Ortigoza, looks to block the ball with his hand, but Fagundes not pointed to the spot. Protest of the retainer was not digubrisnya Uruguay.

Justice for La Celeste as enforced in the 12th minute. Receiving feedback on the right side of the penalty box, Suarez outwit Paraguay defender before kick off slightly deflected so that trick the goalkeeper Justo Villar.

Potential matches and then heated with a heightened emotions of the players of both camps. In fact, in just 18 minutes after the goal Suarez, appear yellow cards to four persons, three for Uruguay and Paraguay sheet for the camp.

Step ahead of the game half an hour, Uruguay get a chance to double the advantage. Unfortunately, efforts to Forlan after receiving Sodoran Suarez Villar still be defeated.

Three minutes before halftime, Forlan finally succeeded in registering the name on the scoreboard. Egidio Arevalo bait directly resolved neatly by Atletico Madrid striker's left-foot kick fast. This is his debut goal in the CA 2011.

Entering the second half, Los Guaranies sought to penipis score goals, but all-powerful wall of Uruguay, who are more inclined to survive after the restart, making Nelson Valdez et al. difficulties.

Aggressiveness Paraguay wilyah leaving a gaping hole in the defense, and Uruguay almost use it in the 55th minute when Suarez tried to send the ball to Forlan near the penalty spot, Dario Veron was lucky to intervene swiftly the round leather.

A few minutes later, Valdez must be willing to see his shot from just outside the penalty area hit the crossbar Uruguay Fernando Muslera.

Hercules bomber again have the opportunity not long ago. Cristian Riveros send feedback measured from the right wing, unfortunately, still fails Valdez netted the ball from close range.

In the end, Forlan scored in the last minute of normal time to kill the hope of children upbringing Gerardo Martino.

Completion of this Suarez welcomes feedback as well as raise the name of Hector Scarone Forlan parallel to the all-time leading scorer with 31 goals La Celeste.

source: Goal.com

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five fast movie trailer

This is a collection of movie trailers fast five. here we can see excerpts from these five fast film ...

 

 Fast Five Movie Trailer

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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 2011

Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow is back in excellent form for his fourth adventure in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which is more serious in the hands of a new director, Rob Marshall, and thanks to Penelope Cruz it’s also a good deal sexier.

Best known for musicals such as Nine and the Academy Award-winning Chicago, Marshall shows terrific flair with all the usual chases and sword fights, and he handles the 3D well. He also adds a dash of pepper with lively sexual tension between Sparrow and a Spanish firecracker named Angelica (Cruz).

Angelica is Jack’s match for swordplay and sexy banter, and while the tone of the film, which deals with a search for the fountain of youth, is darker than the three directed by Gore Verbinski, its action, adventure and comedy will see it find a similar pot of theatrical gold.

More of the story takes place on dry land than the other films with inventive and exciting set pieces in London and the hills and jungles of an exotic place where lies the secret of perpetual youth.

It begins with Jack in the British capital to find a way to release from prison his stalwart sailmate Gibbs (Kevin McNally). With inspiration from a novel by Tim Powers titled On Stranger Tides, about another captain named Jack, screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio show typical ingenuity in devising hair-raising obstacles for Jack to overcome. In the opening, this involves changing the course of justice in an English court, an encounter with the king in his palace and a riotous chase through the streets of London.

The series’ regular cinematographer, Dariusz Wolski, captures the cityscapes wittily and makes the most of real locations from the city center to the venerable naval museum at Greenwich. Marshall has brought in his usual production designer, John Myhre, who won an Oscar for Chicago, and he makes the palaces, pubs and, later, jungle temple breathtakingly shipshape. Hans Zimmer demonstrates again his keen grasp of how a musical score can inform action and elevate mood and tension.

The plot is again driven by a search for something virtually unobtainable as Jack finds himself in a chase to find the fountain of youth in competition with not only the returning Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush, having fun once more) but also the Spanish navy and the most deadly pirate of them all, Blackbeard (Ian McShane).

Cruz makes a splendid entrance in disguise but once revealed she brings her Oscar-winning vivacity to an irrepressible woman who claims to be Blackbeard’s daughter. McShane, too, grabs his first appearance on the bridge of a pirate ship with great panache.

No less would be expected of Rolling Stone Keith Richards, who has a killer line as Jack’s indomitable pirate father when his son asks him whether he’s ever seen the fountain of youth. It feeds cleverly on the Richards legend and will become one of the most-quoted lines from the series.

The film makes an adventurous departure from the traditionally benign view about mermaids. A mermaid’s tear is a vital ingredient of the potion required for the secret of youth and so Blackbeard schemes to ensnare a school of them in nets on an island beach. They turn out to have more in common with one of Davy Jones’ underwater beasts, save one played by sweet-looking Astrid Berges-Frisbey, who falls for an idealistic cleric played by Sam Claflin. The missionary gives Jack fodder for an amusing line, but also puts religious faith in a good light compared to the Spanish Catholics, whose inquisitional devotion makes them the bad guys.

Marshall and his team make good use of 3D in the exterior sequences so that London landmarks and rocky islands look magnificent. It is less successful when CGI is involved, however, as characters sometimes appear to be cut out figures.

At 136 minutes, the film is marginally the shortest in the series and it profits from that. Cruz is a wonderful addition and a teaser following the credits augers well for more so long as Depp continues to get as much enjoyment from playing the role as he gives to his audience.

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Priest (2011)

In Movie Theaters:    May 13, 2011
Directed by:    Scott Stewart
Starring:
more credits    Paul Bettany ... Warrior Priest
Cam Gigandet ... Hicks, Wasteland Sheriff
Maggie Q ... Priestess
Karl Urban ... Black Hat
Stephen Moyer ... Aaron
Lily Collins
Distributed by:    Sony Screen Gems
Genres:    Thriller Suspense Western Horror 3D

"Priest", a post-apocalyptic sci fi thriller, is set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece’s boyfriend (Cam Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills.

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The Avengers (2012)

Release Date:     May 4, 2012
Genre:     Sci-Fi, Action
Director:     Joss Whedon
Writer:     Zak Penn
Cast:     Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Clark Gregg, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård
Studio:     Paramount Pictures
Official site:     marvel.com/avengers_movie


Continuing the epic big-screen adventures started in "Iron Man," "The Incredible Hulk," "Iron Man 2," "Thor," and "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Marvel's The Avengers" is the super hero team up of a lifetime. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster....

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

If the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 of you who are lovers of the novel and movie fans were treated to the story of Harry Potter Harry's struggle to destroy the Horcruxes and reveal the presence of three of the most powerful thing in the world of magic, then Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 you'll see Harry return to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort. But when Voldemort mengtahui their mission, the biggest battle begins and their life becomes very different as before. This is one of the most in tunggu2 by all Harry Potter fans around the world, and in Indonesia in particular. Many lovers download free movie that also has a download link menunggu2 presence of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, which usually appear in several media download virtual world

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Source Code (2011)

When is the past really the present? When is death not really death? What if you could change the past? From the director of the much overlooked sci-fi film Moon comes Source Code, a new thriller that seeks to answer these questions. Source Code is also one of the most original movies of 2011.

In Source Code, Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Captain Colter Stevens, who wakes up on a train to discover he's inhabiting another man's body. Eight minutes later, the train explodes. When he awakes again, he learns he's part of a secret government program that can send him into the last eight minutes of a person's life. It's his mission to learn who the bomber is to prevent a much more devastating attack in the near future.

Source Code works with a similar premise to the Tony Scott action-thriller Déjà vu, but that's where the similarities end. The identity of the terrorist is only half the battle; the truth about how Stevens became involved with the program is just as if not more important. As he continues to go back to the train, he also begins to develop a relationship with the woman sitting across from him (Michelle Monaghan).

In other words, Source Code is a uniquely complex thriller. Can't say that too often.

The movie is well written and elaborate. It keeps you guessing and is legitimately unpredictable. It also presents a variety of turns and developments not shown in the previews.

Gyllenhaal is excellent in the lead. Though Monaghan is important and does a fine job, Gyllenhaal carries the picture, bringing with him an energized and emotional performance. He continues to prove he's a versatile lead actor.

Vera Farmiga also turns in a great performance. She takes what could have been a two-dimensional role and takes it to a whole other level.







Source Code isn't without a few small flaws. The bickering between Stevens and his handlers in the first half of the movie gets a bit tedious at times; while it keeps things mysterious, the exchanges don't always feel natural. Furthermore, the discovery and capture of the bomber is abrupt and rushed.

The movie isn't perfect, but Source Code is one of the most refreshing action-thrillers in years. It also stands well as a legitimate sci-fi piece. Highly recommended.

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Game of Thrones

Not since "Rome" and "The Tudors" wrapped have I felt so strongly about a dramatic series set in a time long gone. Unlike the two series mentioned, the new drama on HBO, "Game of Thrones," is not a real world or historical period drama, but an adapted drama based on the construct of an imagination that was born to tell a grand, great yarn.

I came to this as a George R.R. Martin virgin, never reading his written word.

This series will just grab you and not let go. Creator and author George R.R. Martin is a son of Bayonne, New Jersey, a working class kid who penned a genre of fiction that never hooked me as a young reader. His prose - and the fantastical fantasy fiction world in general - was never on my reading list. As someone who lives for "Justified," "Sons of Anarchy" and "Dexter," my kind of televised fare is bathed in gritty realism, noir humor, dense story with superb casts.

Yet after watching six episodes of this HBO masterpiece, I shall now go and find everything he has ever written to savor.

"Epic" and "enthralling" are overused words in reviews, yet feel dead-on accurate to describe the emotions and feel of this lush yet stark (how can a cinematographer achieve this feat?) cool filtered layered study in power and honor, human kindness and cruelty, and all the foibles and flaws of humanity wrapped up in the "Houses" of the mythical Westeros realm.

There are good, bad and ugly characters in Martin's bestselling fantasy book series "A Song of Ice and Fire," that "Thrones" is based upon, and the producers carefully filled these larger than life roles for the HBO effort.  In a phone interview this last week, I asked George R.R. Martin about this feat in casting, and about some of the standout players: Kit Harrington as Jon Snow, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister and Sean Bean as Lord "Ned" Stark.
"The casting of those two characters in particular were very different. When I had that initial meeting five years ago with (David) and (Dan), we kicked around some casting ideas. You know, some of the usual dream casting and some of the people that we’d had in mind. And there were two characters that we were all in perfect accord there, even five years ago and that was Sean Bean as Ned Stark and Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister."

"These were our first choices. Really, our only choices far and away for those roles. So we never even auditioned for the part of Tyrion Lannister. When we got the (green series) they just went out and got Peter Dinklage. And he was the only one we ever wanted. We knew he would be great for the role and, thankfully, we landed him. And he’s magnificent. He’s a fabulous addition to the show and he’s a joy to work with."

Martin continued. "The part of John Snow was much different. We kicked around a few names for it, but we really didn’t have anyone strongly in mind. And it’s younger role so you need an actor who’s relatively new. And we looked at a lot of young British actors for that part. Some of the actors who are playing other roles in the show - you know, smaller roles - initially came to our attention because they read for the part of John Snow."

"So we looked at many people and Kit Harrington really, really stood out. He was one of the strong contenders right from the first. He had a great look for the character. His performance was wonderful. And, of course, most of his prior work - his biggest thing was the British stage play, a thing called War Horse which I believe has just come to Broadway as well. And he was very acclaimed in that and we knew about that. And he was another fabulous find for us."

"So there were many people involved in the casting process. But I was certainly one of them right from the beginning on pretty much every role. I had a voice," concluded Martin.

Unlike other fantastical tales where ladies in lakes rise arms up bearing swords and Hobbits abound with hairy feet, chased by one-eyed monsters, this fantasy is very human and real, and the character development and execution is so amazingly well done, many showrunners and writers need to watch and take notes.

Everything in Thrones excels: Costuming, makeup, production design, storytelling, astoundingly good acting and great visual effects. No missteps or wasted frames.

Writers and executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss did exceptional work in collaboration with Martin. Director Tim Van Patten gives us a visual feast of extremely beautiful exteriors (Ireland and Malta).The story of "Thrones" at the outset seems daunting but is easily shaped and presented so you have a clear understanding of how they interrelate, and their histories.
House Stark dominates the North, where the great wall is their charge, to protect the rest of the kingdom. "Winter is coming" is their salvo, and means much more than just bone breaking cold. Stark has married into House Tully through Ned's (Sean Bean) wife Lady Catelyn (Michelle Fairley), Catelyn's insane sister Lady Lysa (Kate Dickie) now heads House Tully of the Riverlands.

The platinum blond family of House Targaryen is a kingdom without a home, the last of the ancients who were the dragon masters. Princess Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) is given up by her pervy sadistic brother (Harry Lloyd) in a strategic marriage to warlord Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa) as the battle to rule the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and reclaim the Iron Throne is afoot.

House Baratheon and House Stark are joined together, with Ned (Bean) serving King Robert Baratheon (Mark Addy). House Lannister is married to House Baratheon by Queen Cersei Baratheon's (Lena Headey) marriage to King Robert. Cersei is the evil, duplicitous wife of Robert, and she absolutely hates the Starks. The standout Lannister is of course Tyrion Lannister, played so beautifully by Peter Dinklage, it will be always considered one of the best roles of his lifetime. Tyrion's lack of height is dwarfed by his enormous sex appeal, and capacity to think on his feet and strategize, but not in such a wholly evil and conniving way his incestuous brother and sister do.

Tyrion's got a soft spot for things broken and less loved. Dinklage owns every shot he is captured in. Bravo.

With expert writing, pace and precision you are introduced to these unforgettable characters. It will not confuse, but pull you headfirst into a wonderful drama that makes you wish HBO aired this series in three hour blocks.

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THOR Movie

    Next May, Thor will touch down in Midgard only to battle all forces of otherworldy evil and encounter the allure of true in the unlikely form of a mortal woman. Possibly the most ambitious of comic book movies, the unusual combination of fantasy and superheroics will make the Thor film stand out against what moviegoers have seen up until now. Directed correctly by thespian Kenneth Branagh, this could be a real knock-out or it could be a glorified He-Man movie. I’m hoping for the former to be true.
  
    Marvel Studios has finally released an official plot synopsis for director Kenneth Branagh’s Thor, the live-action adaptation of the classic Marvel Comic book. Though previous reports seemed to indicate that the majority of the movie would take place on the extra-dimensional realm of Asgard, which Thor and the other Norse gods call home, from the synopsis it appears that most of the action will actually be taking place on earth.

    Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, Thor, which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It’s while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.The look of Thor has worried many fans, but apparently the film    
    will take inspiration from the current monthly series. Surprisingly, the costume looks amazing. We could tell early on from the production sketches of costumes and sets that this was going to be something good. It’s just beautiful and the designers really took it to heart. If you look at some of the more recent Thor comics that are out now, the tone and the costuming is that. It’s basically, the way you read the comics now, they’re updated the way they are now and that’s how the costumes are. I think everyone is going to be very, very happy. Nothing looks cheesy or cheap. Everything looks like it’s real. Everything looks like it came from that period. And everything looks right on all the actors. Nothing looks stupid. I guess that’s the best word. It’s just jaw-dropping even to the Marvel executives.
The Thor film has also been confirmed as taking place before the formation of the Avengers, but after the battle between the Hulk and the Abomination in New York City.In terms of time-line, Thor is set after The Incredible Hulk. In the script we make mention of gamma radiation and one of the scientist characters, I think Stellan Skarsgard’s Professor Ford recalls, “There was brilliant scientist (Bruce Banner). He was a genius with gamma radiation and somehow S.H.I.E.L.D. made him disappear.” So Thor’s story would take place after The Incredible Hulk.

Of course no Thor movie could be complete without the evil Loki…
    This movie is as much an origin story for Loki as it is for Thor and he’s not only the hero’s nemesis but his brother. How do you deal with a situation like that where the very person who is trying to destroy you is your adopted brother? In the script, Thor is basically banished to Earth because he’s arrogant and proud and must learn what it is to live among mortals. And while the cat’s away, the mouse will play. While he’s gone, Loki starts discovering things about himself, including his desire to be all powerful. He wants to be as well loved as Thor and that jealousy starts creating these complications. “Why can’t I be the ruler? Why am I always in his shadow?” So he starts developing those feelings while Thor’s gone. It’s a very good script with pretty much half of the movie in Asgard and the other half on Earth. I think people will be pleased with the way it unfolds.

So what happens next? The internet is all a buzz with the recent releaser of the new Iron Man 2 trailer, but nothing has been seen of the Asgardian hammer-slinging deity. It seems that this summer fans will finally get to see the goods and after that it will be a roller-coaster ride to 2012′s Avengers!
[a trailer will be seen...] Probably at Comic Con. The scheduled release is date is May 6, 2011. I think that’s the actual release date, handed down from Marvel. They could put it in front of the new Iron Man 2 movie, but that’s this May and a little too soon. Marvel wants to release the film exactly a year after Iron Man 2. The release is almost 365 days later. And then Captain America in July 2011 and The Avengers will be the following year, 2012. That’s what they’re trying to do, line them up like that. May of every year, there will be a new Marvel movie out.

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FAST FIVE "Fast & Furious 5"

Fast Five is a 2011 action film written by Chris Morgan and directed by Justin Lin. The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster and Dwayne Johnson and was first released in Australia on April 20, 2011 followed by a domestic release on April 29, 2011 as the fifth film in the The Fast and the Furious franchise. Fast Five follows Brian O'Conner (Walker), Dom Toretto (Diesel) and Mia Toretto (Brewster) as they plan a heist to steal $100 million from corrupt businessman Hernan Reyes (Joaquim de Almeida) while being pursued for arrest by DSS agent Luke Hobbs (Johnson). Though it is the fifth entry in the series, the events of the film take place between those of Fast & Furious (2009) and The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006).

For development of Fast Five, a conscious effort was made by Universal Studios to shift away from the street racing theme prevalent in previous films in the series. Emphasis was instead placed on transforming the franchise into an action series in an attempt to attract wider audiences that may otherwise be turned off by the series' focus on cars and car culture. Fast Five is considered the transitional film in the series, featuring only one car race with more attention given to action set-pieces such as gun fights, brawls and the heist of $100 million.

Following its release, Fast Five garnered critical praise, becoming the highest rated entry in the franchise, and financial gain, breaking box office records to become the highest grossing opening weekend in an April and the second highest opening weekend in Spring, earning $168 million. As of May 8, 2011, Fast Five has grossed over $320 million.When Dominic "Dom" Toretto (Vin Diesel) is being transported to a US prison by bus, his sister Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) and friend Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) lead an assault on the bus, causing it to crash; freeing Dom. While authorities search for them, the trio escape to Rio de Janeiro. Awaiting Dom's arrival, Mia and Brian join their friend Vince (Matt Schulze) and other participants on a job to steal three cars from a train. The job goes awry when Brian and Mia discover the train is carrying DEA agents and that the cars are seized property. When Dom arrives with the rest of the participants, he realizes that one of them, Zizi (Michael Irby), is only interested in stealing one car; the Ford GT40. Dom has Mia steal the car herself while Dom and Brian fight Zizi and his henchmen, with Zizi killing the DEA agents assigned to the vehicles. Dom and Brian are captured and brought to crime lord - and owner of the cars - Hernan Reyes (Joaquim de Almeida), Zizi's boss where he orders the pair be interrogated to discover the location of the car. However they manage to escape and retreat to their safehouse.

While Brian, Dom and Mia examine the car to discover its importance, Vince arrives and is revealed to be working for Reyes when he removes a computer chip from the car. Dom forces Vince to leave and after investigating the chip, Brian discovers it contains details of Reyes' criminal empire including the locations of $100 million in cash. Following the murder of the DEA agents aboard the train, blamed on Dom and his team, U.S. DSS agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and his team arrive in Rio to capture Dom and Brian. They travel to Dom's safehouse with assistance from local officer Elena Neves (Elsa Pataky), but find it under assault by Reyes' men. Brian, Dom and Mia escape with Dom suggesting they split up and leave Rio, but after Mia announces she is pregnant with Brian's child, Dom instead suggests they steal Reyes' money to start a new life. The trio organize a team to perform the heist, recruiting Han Seoul-Oh (Sung Kang), Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson), Tej Parker (Ludacris), Gisele Yashar (Gal Gadot), Tego Leo (Tego Calderón) and Rico Santos (Don Omar). Vince later joins the team after saving Mia from being captured by Reyes' men, earning Dom's trust once more.

Hobbs and his team eventually find and arrest Dom, Mia, Brian and Vince. While transporting them to an airport for extradition to the United States, the convoy is attacked by Reyes' men, killing Hobbs' team and Vince. Hobbs is saved by Dom, Brian and Mia as they fight back against Reyes' men and escape. Wanting revenge for his murdered team, Hobbs and Elena agree to help with the heist. The gang breaks into the police station where Reyes' money is kept and tear the vault from the building using their cars, dragging it through the city with police in pursuit. Believing they cannot outrun the police, Dom makes Brian continue on without him while he attacks the police and the pursuing Reyes; using the vault attached to his car to smash their vehicles. Brian returns to kill Zizi, while Reyes is badly injured by Dom's assault. Hobbs arrives on the scene and executes Reyes. Hobbs refuses to let the pair go free, but unwilling to arrest him, agrees to give them a 24-hour head start to escape. The gang split Reyes' money, with Dom leaving Vince's share to his family, and they go their separate ways.

In the South Pacific, Brian and now visibly pregnant Mia relax on a beach, where they are met by Dom and Elena. Brian challenges Dom to a final, no-stakes race to prove who is the better driver.

In a post-credits scene, Hobbs is given a special file by U.S. Customs agent Monica Fuentes (Eva Mendes) concerning the hijack of a military convoy in Berlin. In the file, Hobbs discovers a recent photo of Leticia Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), Dom's presumed-deceased girlfriend, revealing she survived the events of Fast & Furious.

Trailer: http://www.fastfivemovie.com/

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Osama Bin Laden Is Dead

 Osama bin Laden, the face of global terrorism and architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was killed in a firefight with elite American forces Monday, then quickly buried at sea in a stunning finale to a furtive decade on the run.

Long believed to be hiding in caves, bin Laden was tracked down in a costly, custom-built hideout not far from a Pakistani military academy.

"Justice has been done," President Barack Obama said in a dramatic announcement at the White House while a crowd cheered outside and hundreds more gathered at ground zero in Manhattan to celebrate the news.

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The military operation took mere minutes.

U.S. helicopters ferrying elite counter-terrorism troops into the compound identified by the CIA as bin Laden's hideout -- and back out again in less than 40 minutes. Bin Laden was shot in the head, officials said, after he and his bodyguards resisted the assault.Three adult males were also killed in the raid, including one of bin Laden's sons, whom officials did not name. One of bin Laden's sons, Hamza, is a senior member of al Qaeda. U.S. officials also said one woman was killed when she was used as a shield by a male combatant, and two other women were injured.

Video: Lara Logan on bin Laden's death

Mr. Obama chaired no fewer than five National Security Council meetings meeting on the pursuit of bin Laden, CBS News has learned, and gave the order to plan an attack on his suspected compound on the morning of April 29. He gave final order for the attack Sunday morning.

U.S. officials said the helicopter raid in Pakistan was carried out by CIA paramilitaries together with the elite Navy SEAL Team Six.

U.S. warns of possible bin Laden backlash

The U.S. official who disclosed the burial at sea said it would have been difficult to find a country willing to accept the remains. Mr. Obama said the remains had been handled in accordance with Islamic custom, which requires speedy burial.

"I heard a thundering sound, followed by heavy firing. Then firing suddenly stopped. Then more thundering, then a big blast," said Mohammad Haroon Rasheed, a resident of Abbottobad, Pakistan, after the choppers had swooped in and then out again.

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Bin Laden's death marks a psychological triumph in a long struggle that began with the Sept. 11 attacks, and seems certain to give Mr. Obama a political lift. But its ultimate impact on al Qaeda is less clear.

The greatest terrorist threat to the U.S. is now considered to be the al Qaeda franchise in Yemen, far from al Qaeda's core in Pakistan. The Yemen branch almost took down a U.S.-bound airliner on Christmas 2009 and nearly detonated explosives aboard two U.S. cargo planes last fall. Those operations were carried out without any direct involvement from bin Laden.

The raid on Osama bin Laden's compound

Moments after Mr. Obama spoke, the State Department put U.S. embassies on alert and warned of the heightened possibility for anti-American violence. In a worldwide travel alert, the department said there was an "enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counterterrorism activity in Pakistan."

Security at "strategic places in Pakistan has been beefed up as a precaution against any retaliation to news of Osama bin Laden's death", a senior Pakistani security official told CBS News early on Monday. "If he (bin Laden) is really dead, there will be attempts to seek revenge," said the official who spoke to CBS News on condition of anonymity.

The few fiery minutes in Abbottobad followed years in which U.S. officials struggled to piece together clues that ultimately led to bin Laden, according to an account provided by senior administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the operation.

What's next for al Qaeda?

One U.S. official said inside information was key to the successful operation. Detainees and cooperation from foreign authorities were crucial in providing information that led to his capture.

Based on statements given by U.S. detainees since the 9/11 attacks, officials said, intelligence officials have long known that bin Laden trusted one al Qaeda courier in particular, and they believed he might be living with him in hiding.

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obama talked about the attacks on Osama bin Laden

President Barack Obama met Friday afternoon with members of the military team responsible for conducting the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, and promised a war-weary nation victory over al Qaeda.

"We are ultimately going to defeat al Qaeda," the president told more than 2,300 troops who recently returned from Afghanistan. "We have cut off their head."

"Our strategy is working and there is no greater evidence of that than justice finally being delivered to Osama bin Laden," he declared. "We're still the America that does the hard things, that does the great things."

The president made his remarks at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, home to the Army's 101st Airborne Division and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the group that operated the helicopters used in the raid.

Bin Laden death leaves roots of terror untouched

While at Fort Campbell, the president, along with Vice President Joe Biden, privately met with members of Navy SEAL Team 6, the unit that conducted the raid.

Among the SEALs that Obama met was the one who fired the fatal shots at bin Laden, but that person was not singled out to the president, a senior administration official told CNN.

The president met a canine that was also part of the operation, according to the official.

Obama visits ground zero; honors victims of 9/11

Obama and Biden thanked the commandos and were briefed on the operation by the unit members who conducted it, according to a White House official.

Obama awarded Presidential Unit Citations to the units involved in the Pakistan mission, the official said. The citation is the highest such honor that can be given to a military unit.

"They practiced tirelessly for this mission, and when I gave the order they were ready," the president told the troops. "They're America's quiet professionals."

It was a "job well done," he said.

Trove of data found at bin Laden home

Friday's visit to Fort Campbell came a day after Obama's first presidential visit to New York's ground zero, the focal point of bin Laden's 9/11 terror attacks.

It also came one day after a nationwide alert was issued regarding rail security, the first terror threat notification linked to materials found during the raid on the Abbottabad compound in Pakistan. The terror plot was planned for the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

As early as February 2010, al Qaeda members discussed a plan to derail trains in the United States by placing obstructions on tracks over bridges and valleys, the alert said, according to one law enforcement official.No specific rail system was identified in the plans for the attacks, the official said.

With bin Laden's death, there has been a growing call among some lawmakers to immediately withdraw the 130,000 U.S. and allied troops still battling the late al Qaeda leader's followers and his Taliban allies.

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Obama has repeatedly said he is confident the United States can meet a self-imposed deadline to begin bringing troops back home in July without compromising Afghan security, though military commanders and government officials have raised concern about the readiness of Afghan security forces.

Lawmakers also have started questioning the U.S. relationship with Pakistan.

During a Senate Foreign Relations committee hearing Thursday, legislators on both sides of the aisle said a new approach to Pakistan is now needed.

Pakistan's government is "very irrational," said Sen. Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican.

But Pakistani Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir said it is a "false charge" to assert that Pakistani authorities did not go after bin Laden. He said his country's intelligence agency alerted the United States about the presence of al Qaeda operatives in Abbottabad as early as 2004.

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Pakistani armed forces chiefs issued a statement Thursday admitting that there had been "shortcomings in developing intelligence" on the terror leader's presence in the country.

The army chief of staff, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, also "made it very clear that any similar action, violating the sovereignty of Pakistan, will warrant a review on the level of military/intelligence cooperation with the United States," the statement said.

Pakistan has ordered U.S. military personnel on its territory drawn down to the "minimum essential" level in the wake of the raid, the statement said.

Anti-U.S. sentiment was growing in Abbottabad, where about 600 demonstrators gathered Friday at a rally, chanting "Go America, go America, your show is over."

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