Jan 14 2011

Movies Opening January 14

Category: 2011,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 12:36 am

You knew the buzz around the Green Hornet had to be bad when they moved the release date to the death month of January and it turns out that the reviews hold up to the bad buzz. As for The Dilemma, I can’t remember where I read it, but someone mentioned that Vince Vaughn looks very much like Kevin James, which is quite true and disturbing.

Nationwide Releases

The Green Hornet
The Dilemma

The Green Hornet
Directed: Michel Gondry
Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz, Edward James Olmos, David Harbour, Tom Wilkinson
Trailer

Synopsis:   After goofing off on his dad’s money most of his life, a wealthy man decides to fight crime after his father is murdered.

My Take:   It doesn’t seem super original with all the other superhero movies that have been made, but it still looks like a lot of fun.

RT Score: 45%
RT Consensus: It’s sporadically entertaining, but The Green Hornet never approaches the surreal heights suggested by a Michel Gondry/Seth Rogen collaboration.

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May 08 2009

Movies Opening May 8

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 6:12 pm

Who thought doing a reboot of Star Trek would be such a good idea? I thought it’d might good when J.J. Abrams was attached so I’m glad it has turned out so awesome. I think the stoner comedy Next Day Air was a wasted opportunity of a good comedy.  The limited releases involve a family mystery, closeted gay Republicans, Mexican soccer-playing brothers, an alcoholic kidnapper and a biopic about Salvador Dali.

Nationwide Releases

9x9_fresh Star Trek
9x9_rotten Next Day Air

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Star Trek
Directed: J.J. Abrams
Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg
Trailer

Synopsis: How the original crew of the Star Trek got together.

My Take: I love J.J. Abrams, Zachary Quinto looks so much like Spock, Chris Pine is very good looking and I find Simon Pegg hilarious. I want to see it.

9x9_fresh RT Score: 96%
RT Consensus: Star Trek reignites a classic franchise with action, humor, a strong story, and brilliant visuals, and will please traditional Trekkies and new fans alike.

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Jan 23 2009

Movies Opening January 23

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 8:54 pm

January is known for releasing the stuff no one wants to see, even though I do think a few movies look good, they don’t seem to have very good reviews from critics. I know Underworld: Rise of the Lycans will be bad since they all have been, but Inkheart looks like it had potential, but was wasted according to the reviews.

Nationwide Releases

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Inkheart

underwoldriseofthelycans

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Directed: Patrick Tatopoulos
Starring: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux
Trailer

Synopsis: A prequel about how the werewolves came to be in the vampire world.

My Take: The first two were fabulously bad, but this one lacks the hotness of Scott Speedman and Kate Beckinsale.

RT Score: 32%
RT Consensus: Despite the best efforts of its competent cast, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is an indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel.

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May 30 2008

Movies Opening May 30

Category: 2008,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 4:01 pm

Nationwide Releases

Sex and the City: The Movie
Directed: Michael Patrick King
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Jennifer Hudson
Trailer

Synopsis: Four years after the series ended, the movie picks up four years later with Carrie engaged to Big, Samantha still in love with Smith, Charlotte finally pregnant and Miranda still living in Brooklyn with Steve.

My Take: I loved the show so I’ll want to see the movie eventually. Maybe in the beer theater.

RT Score: 55%
RT Consensus: Sex and the City loses steam in the transition to the big screen, but will still thrill fans of the show.

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Apr 18 2008

Movies Opening Apr 18

Category: 2008,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 9:49 am

Nationwide Releases


Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Directed: Nick Stoller
Starring: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Bill Hader, Paul Rudd
Trailer

Synopsis: A guy gets dumped and runs off to Hawaii to get over feeling depressed, only to run into her and her new famous boyfriend.

My Take: Looks very funny. I love Kristen Bell and it has Paul Rudd in it. I’m becoming his biggest fan! ;) Amy will enjoy the very last joke of the trailer. :)

RT Score: 85%
RT Consensus: With ample laughs and sharp performances, Forgetting Sarah Marshall finds just the right mix of romantic and raunchy comedy.

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Oct 05 2007

Movies Opening Oct 5

Category: 2007,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 8:59 pm

This week, there are two movies that examine two sides of very controversial issues and one side is very religious and hateful.

Nationwide Releases

The Heartbreak Kid
Directed: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Starring: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan
Trailer

Synopsis: A guy who can’t commit finally decides to marry a woman he has only known for six weeks, but she turns major psycho after the wedding.

My Take: Ben Stiller is playing the same annoying character he always plays, but I actually laughed at the trailer a few times. I have done this for Farrelly movies before though and it ends up the only funny parts were in the trailer.

RT Score: 33%
RT Consensus: Despite some amiable performances, The Heartbreak Kid is neither as daring nor as funny as the Farrelly Brothers’ earlier films.

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