Aug 20 2010

Movies Opening August 20

Category: 2010,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 1:00 pm

I cannot believe that Piranha is Certified Fresh. I’m just shocked. Nothing more to say.

Nationwide Releases

The Switch
Vampires Suck
Nanny McPhee Returns
Piranha 3D
Lottery Ticket

The Switch
Directed: Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis, Thomas Robinson
Trailer

Synopsis: While drunk during an insemination party, a guy that is in the “friend’s zone” with a woman accidentally spills the sperm she was going to use to get pregnant and replaces it with his own. He doesn’t remember doing this, but realizes what happens when he sees her and her kid seven years later.

My Take: The plot sounds so stupid, but I think Jason Bateman could make it worthwhile.

RT Score: 52%
RT Consensus: The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas.

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Aug 13 2010

Movies Opening August 13

Category: 2010,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 1:46 pm

I first saw a shortened trailer on tv for Scott Pilgrim and it made no sense. Then I saw a longer one and I think it looks pretty damn funny. I heard about Eat, Pray, Love and wasn’t thrilled about Julia Roberts. She can be annoying, but the scenery and food in the movie make me want to watch it. The Expendables just looks stupid.

Nationwide Releases

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Eat, Pray, Love
The Expendables


Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Directed: Edgar Wright
Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Brandon Routh
Trailer

Synopsis: Scott wants to date Ramona, but must first fight her seven evil exes.

My Take: It is a mix of superhero movie, video game, and the hilarity that comes from the guys who made Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.

RT Score: 79%
RT Consensus: Its script may not be as dazzling as its eye-popping visuals, but Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is fast, funny, and inventive.

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Aug 29 2008

Movies Opening August 29

Category: 2008,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 8:58 pm

Beyond Hamlet 2, the movies look very dismal this week. When we saw the trailer for Babylon A.D. for the first time before Hellboy 2, the girl in the movie asked Vin Diesel why he was risking his life for her and a guy in the theater answered, “Because I haven’t had a good movie in a while.” If that doesn’t sum it up, the director has admitted the movie isn’t good. eek! College and Disaster Movie were not screened for critics, which almost always means they are horrible. All the bad movies this week are really ripping off much better movies. That means I just said Transporter is better that some of these movies. Then there is Traitor, which bores me so much that I turn the tv whenever I come across the trailer.

Nationwide Releases

Hamlet 2
Directed: Andrew Fleming
Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Amy Poehler, Elisabeth Shue
Trailer

Synopsis: A failed actor is now a high-school musical teacher leading his students through a sequel to Hamlet that involves time travel and a sexy Jesus.

My Take: Sounds incredibly stupid, yet I laugh every time I see the trailer.

RT Score: 61%
RT Consensus: The script’s biting premise and Steve Coogan’s endearing, off-the-handle performance make Hamlet 2 an hysterical — if slightly painful — ride.

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Jan 25 2008

Movies Opening Jan 25

Category: 2008,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 5:39 pm

Marci and I had a conversation where she was describing the Untraceable trailer to me. Once I realized what movie she was talking about, I commented how I couldn’t believe it was such a stupid looking movie and she responded, “I want to see it!” Marci is hilarious.

Nationwide Releases

How She Move
Directed: Ian Igbal Rashid
Starring: Rutina Wesley, Tre Armstrong, Brennan Gademans
Trailer

Synopsis: A girl has to go back to public school from private where some of the kids in her neighborhood think she’s too good for them. She gets into a step-dancing group to fit in.

My Take: The dancing looks pretty cool, but the story looks pretty predictable.

RT Score: 71%
RT Consensus: Energetic and gritty.

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