Oct 23 2009

Movies Opening October 23

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 6:35 pm

There are so many bad movies this week. Let’s just ignore it and hope it is better next week.

Nationwide Releases

9x9_rotten Amelia
9x9_rotten Astro Boy
9x9_rotten Saw VI
9x9_rotten The Vampire’s Assistant

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Amelia
Directed: Mira Nair
Starring: Hilary Swank, Ewan McGregor, Richard Gere, Christopher Eccleston
Trailer

Synopsis: Biopic of Amelia Earhart who was the first person to fly across the Pacific solo and disappeared while trying to be the first person to fly around the world.

My Take: While Earhart’s story sounds interesting, the movie looks dull.

9x9_rotten RT Score: 16%
RT Consensus: Amelia takes the compelling raw materials of its subject’s life and does little with them, conventionally ticking off Earhart’s accomplishments without exploring the soul of the woman.

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Oct 16 2009

Movies Opening October 16

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 11:42 am

The most original movie coming out is an adaptation of a children’s book. The other two are a remake and then a Charles Bronson movie with a different name.

Nationwide Releases

Where the Wild Things Are
Law Abiding Citizen
Stepfather

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Where the Wild Things Are
Directed: Spike Jonze
Starring: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, James Gandolfini
Trailer

Synopsis: Based on the children’s book, a boy wants to escape his real life where he’s misunderstood so his mind escapes to a magical place where he is king.

My Take: I know I loved the children’s book, but I don’t really remember anything about it. I do love Spike Jonze and it visually stunning, so I want to see it.

RT Score: 68%
RT Consensus: Some may find its dark tone and slender narrative off-putting, but Spike Jonze’s heartfelt adaptation of the classic children’s book is as beautiful as it is uncompromising.

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