Nov 25 2009

Movies Opening November 25

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 5:51 pm

Just in time for the holidays, we have a depressing post-apocalyptic film along with mindless comedy or mindless violence.

Nationwide Releases

9x9_fresh The Road
9x9_rotten Ninja Assassin
9x9_rotten Old Dogs

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The Road
Directed: John Hillcoat
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall, Kodi Smith-McPhee, Garret Dillahunt, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce
Trailer

Synopsis: The more realistic version of what could happen after the 2012 stuff.

My Take: It looks grim, but good.

9x9_fresh RT Score: 71%
RT Consensus: The Road‘s commitment to Cormac McCarthy’s dark vision may prove too unyielding for some, but the film benefits from hauntingly powerful performances from Viggo Mortensen and Kodi McPhee.

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Aug 21 2009

Movies Opening August 21

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 5:16 pm

The only movie worth paying attention to this week is Inglourious Basterds with its horrible spelling and all. Also, even though I am not a Robin Williams fan, his limited release movie World’s Greatest Dad looks pretty funny and it is directed by Bobcat Goldthwait!

Nationwide Releases

9x9_fresh Inglourious Basterds
9x9_rotten Shorts
9x9_rotten Post Grad
9x9_rotten X Games 3D: The Movie

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Inglourious Basterds
Directed: Quentin Tarantino
Starring: Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, BJ Novak, Mike Myers, Diane Kruger
Trailer

Synopsis: Brad Pitt leads a group of Jewish soldiers that are killing Nazis behind enemy lines during World War II.

My Take: As much as I’m tired of WWII movies, it is Tarantino so I must see it.

9x9_fresh RT Score: 86%
RT Consensus: A classic Tarantino genre-blending thrill ride, Inglourious Basterds is violent, unrestrained, and thoroughly entertaining.

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Nov 23 2007

Movies Opening Nov 23

Category: 2007,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 5:49 pm

Nationwide Releases


Enchanted
Directed: Kevin Lima
Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden
Trailer

Synopsis: A fairy princess and her prince come out of the cartoon fairytale world to land in real-life New York by an evil queen.

My Take: It sounds goofy, but I find myself laughing at the trailer each time I see it. The things it takes from old-school fairy tales and has them play out in New York is just amusing.

RT Score: 93%
RT Consensus: A smart re-imagining of fairy tale tropes, Enchanted features witty dialogue, sharp animation, and a star turn by Amy Adams.

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