May 14 2009

Movies Opening May 15

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 10:14 pm

Angels & Demons does not have as bad of reviews compared to its predecessor Da Vinci Code and I believe it is for two reasons. First, Tom Hanks no longer has stupid hair. Second, it stars Ewan McGregor. That movie should be ignored though because the trailer for Big Man Japan looks so completely awesome. Everyone should watch the trailer immediately because it has super goofy monsters in it!

Nationwide Releases

9x9_rotten Angels & Demons

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Angels & Demons
Directed: Ron Howard
Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgard, Pierfrancsco Favino
Trailer

Synopsis: It is a prequel to the Da Vinci Code, but being packaged as a sequel. I’m sure there is a plot to it too, but I didn’t care enough to pay attention.

My Take: I had no interest in the first one so I’ll skip this one. The only thing that’ll get me to watch it is Ewan McGregor.

9x9_rotten RT Score: 40%
RT Consensus: Angels and Demons is a fast-paced thrill ride, and an improvement on the last Dan Brown adaptation, but the storyline too often wavers between implausible and ridiculous, and does not translate effectively to the big screen.

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Jan 06 2008

Charlie Wilson’s War

Category: 2007,Movies,Reviews — Amy @ 8:44 pm

Charlie Wilson’s War
Directed: Mike Nichols
Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman

So my family decided to go see this movie when we were all in Florida. This was me, my sister, my dad, my aunt and my grandmother. My brother in law, Terry Blueberry, wasn’t feeling well, so he stayed at the condo to “rest” (watch football and be away from his crazy in-laws!)

I liked this movie a lot, I thought the acting was very good and you could understand what was going on in the story, even though there was some political stuff. I loved Phillip Seymour Hoffman – “Gus Avacados!”, he is just incredible how he can totally be someone else and make them so real.

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Dec 21 2007

Movies Opening Dec 21

Category: 2007,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 1:45 pm

For once, the nationwide releases look much better than the limited releases!

Nationwide Releases


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Directed: Tim Burton
Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Alan Rickman
Trailer

Synopsis: Based on Stephen Sondheim’s musical, a man seeks bloody revenge after being sent away to prison for a crime he didn’t commit so a rich guy could take his wife and daughter.

My Take: Even as a musical, it looks dark, funny and awesome, especially with Tim Burton and the cast involved.

RT Score: 87%
RT Consensus: Full of pith and Grand Guignol grossness, this macabre musical is perfectly helmed and highly entertaining.

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