Saturday, February 23, 2008
Street Kings
Imdb.com's question of the day lead me to Forest Whitaker's page. On the page I was connected to this AMAZING trailer!
Street Kings starring Keanu Reeves, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans, Common and Forest Whitaker. The release date is set at April 11.
I first got an American Gangster vibe from this trailer. But that is not a bad thing! I loved that movie, and feel that I will love this movie. By the look of the trailer, it looks like the cops are the bad men in this film.
It is nice to see Reeves' return. The past few years/critics haven't been to kind to him. His last box office success was the third installment of the Matrix. This movie should help return him to his "Neo" money.
And, to one of my favorite performers out there, Common: Why do you always have to be the bad guy? You are an amazing talent individual. I loved you in Smokin' Aces and American Gangster, and I know I will end up loving you in Wanted. I would just want to see a performance by the man that can write a song as beautiful and respectful as "The Light!" Is that so much to ask from you?
The Bank Job
As I was doing my research for this blog by seeing the movie Vantage Point (which is an AMAZING movie by the way!), I came across this gem of a trailer!
THE BANK JOB starring Jason Statham of Transporter fame has a scheduled release date of March 7.
This movie is based on a real bank robbery. It's one part Ocean's 11, one part Italian Job, with a pinch of British humor!
I love this trailer because it gives a lot of information away, but it throws a curveball when a character suggests there are other reasons for breaking into the vault!
PREDICTIONS:
The people are going to get caught. Since it is based on a true story, the trailer would have said "based on one of the greatest mysteries...," but it didn't and just said true story. So with that, we can do some research and find the ending, but I don't want to ruin the movie for myself and my readers, so I will just wait for the movie!
I have always preferred watching the movie than reading the book!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sports: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
THE GOOD.
SPEED RACER starring Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox and John Goodman with a scheduled release date of May 9, 2008.
Usually, I don't really go for cartoon-to-reallife movies, but they usually surprise me! I didn't really watch the cartoon, although I have seen a few episodes. I am not really into car racing. I get really nervous going fast. But I think the studio has put in the money to make this movie good.
First is the graphics/action. The race scenes look amazing just from the preview, and there was some martial arts shown. They were smart saying that the movie was from the makers of the Matrix triology, those words alone will bring in millins of dollars!
The second great thing is the cast. Hirsch is fresh off his acclaimed performance from Into The Wild. Goodman and Sarandon are both timeless actors, Fox will forever have a cult following and Ricci will also star in the anticiapted movie Penelope.
THE BAD.
LEATHERHEADS starring George Clooney, John Krasinski and Renee Zellweger with a scheduled release date of April 4, 2008.
Don't get me wrong, I love George Clooney just as much as the next woman, but this movie just doesn't look very good. Clooney is at his best when he is suave, Sinatra-style! His portrayl of Daniel Ocean is amazing! That is the George Clooney I love. He also directs this movie. His past directions have done pretty well during the awards season, but I have a feeling the only award this movie will be up for is a Razzie!
Just from looking at the trailer, I feel the movie is going to rely to much on physical comedy. A person can only get hit so many times before it isn't funny.
One reason why I think I am worried is because of Zellweger. I don't get why people love her? I find her to be so annoying (with the exception of Bridget Jones, but that could just be Colin Firth)
THE UGLY.
SEMI-PRO starring Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson and Andre Benjamin with a release date of Feb. 29, 2008.
I am tired of Ferrell making all these corny sports movies. I didn't like Talladega Nights, I didn't like that ice-skating movie, so I don't think I will like this one either. Will Ferrell is to funny to have to stoop to this level!
Andre 3000 is really trying hard to make it as an actor. I love Four Brothers, but I am still waiting for the new album!
SPEED RACER starring Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox and John Goodman with a scheduled release date of May 9, 2008.
Usually, I don't really go for cartoon-to-reallife movies, but they usually surprise me! I didn't really watch the cartoon, although I have seen a few episodes. I am not really into car racing. I get really nervous going fast. But I think the studio has put in the money to make this movie good.
First is the graphics/action. The race scenes look amazing just from the preview, and there was some martial arts shown. They were smart saying that the movie was from the makers of the Matrix triology, those words alone will bring in millins of dollars!
The second great thing is the cast. Hirsch is fresh off his acclaimed performance from Into The Wild. Goodman and Sarandon are both timeless actors, Fox will forever have a cult following and Ricci will also star in the anticiapted movie Penelope.
THE BAD.
LEATHERHEADS starring George Clooney, John Krasinski and Renee Zellweger with a scheduled release date of April 4, 2008.
Don't get me wrong, I love George Clooney just as much as the next woman, but this movie just doesn't look very good. Clooney is at his best when he is suave, Sinatra-style! His portrayl of Daniel Ocean is amazing! That is the George Clooney I love. He also directs this movie. His past directions have done pretty well during the awards season, but I have a feeling the only award this movie will be up for is a Razzie!
Just from looking at the trailer, I feel the movie is going to rely to much on physical comedy. A person can only get hit so many times before it isn't funny.
One reason why I think I am worried is because of Zellweger. I don't get why people love her? I find her to be so annoying (with the exception of Bridget Jones, but that could just be Colin Firth)
THE UGLY.
SEMI-PRO starring Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson and Andre Benjamin with a release date of Feb. 29, 2008.
I am tired of Ferrell making all these corny sports movies. I didn't like Talladega Nights, I didn't like that ice-skating movie, so I don't think I will like this one either. Will Ferrell is to funny to have to stoop to this level!
Andre 3000 is really trying hard to make it as an actor. I love Four Brothers, but I am still waiting for the new album!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Get excited! Get VERY excited...
I have been waiting for this one FOREVER!!! I don't want to say anything about it, just experience it!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The Best and Worst of the Super Bowl ads
The two most important parts of the Super Bowl are...
1. The game
2. The commercials
This year's bunch of Super Bowl ads were quite disappointing, but, on the other hand, the game was fantastic. I guess we can't have both!
But for me, there was something different about this crop of ads: They featured more movie trailers! Of course, I am in total support of this movement and would LOVE to have commercials strictly be movie trailers!
So in honor of the amazing game last Sunday, here is my pick for the best and worst movie trailers from the Super Bowl!
THE BEST
WANTED starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman and has a set release date of June 27,2008.
When this trailer started, my first instinct was that this was Tomb Raider 3. We have seen Jolie in this role before, plenty of times. But I have to admit, that it doesn't get old! It has been a couple of years since Mr. and Mrs. Smith has come out, and I am ready for the action. Hollywood's ultimate humanitarian can still kick everybody's ass while looking gorgeous!
And as if the star-power of Jolie and Freeman wasn't enough, the movie adds James McAvoy to the mix. He has certainly made a name for himself in the romance movies with his films Becoming Jane and most recently, and Oscar-nominated, Atonement, so it will be a nice switch seeing a different side of him.
MY PREDICTIONS:
From the film, you can tell that McAvoy is going to avenge his father's death-a very basic plotline! I am sure that it will be a movie that will be appreciated for the action and cinematic beauty, and not for the storyline. But the hardest part to predict is the ending. I think, because that is how it usually happens, somebody will turn on the "fraternity." I think it will by Jolie. The trailer makes it look like a love connection between her and McAvovy, but it is all a setup.
THE WORST
IRON MAN starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow with a release date of May 2, 2008.
I think the reason this is not going to be a good movie, is because they cast Robert Downey Jr. as a super hero. Granted, I don't know anything about the real comic book hero, but it just seems that they could have found somebody else to fill the role. There are plenty of actors that can pull of box office action, womanizer and humor. Johnny Depp anyone? Although, with the high profile supporting cast and all the expenses going into set, costuming and explosions, maybe they just didn't have anymore money to get a better person!
MY PREDICTION:
In the trailer, Downey is extremely rude, so by the end of the movie, he will be a better person, committed to the love of his life, Paltrow. Of course, along the way, he will save the world effortlessly!
1. The game
2. The commercials
This year's bunch of Super Bowl ads were quite disappointing, but, on the other hand, the game was fantastic. I guess we can't have both!
But for me, there was something different about this crop of ads: They featured more movie trailers! Of course, I am in total support of this movement and would LOVE to have commercials strictly be movie trailers!
So in honor of the amazing game last Sunday, here is my pick for the best and worst movie trailers from the Super Bowl!
THE BEST
WANTED starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman and has a set release date of June 27,2008.
When this trailer started, my first instinct was that this was Tomb Raider 3. We have seen Jolie in this role before, plenty of times. But I have to admit, that it doesn't get old! It has been a couple of years since Mr. and Mrs. Smith has come out, and I am ready for the action. Hollywood's ultimate humanitarian can still kick everybody's ass while looking gorgeous!
And as if the star-power of Jolie and Freeman wasn't enough, the movie adds James McAvoy to the mix. He has certainly made a name for himself in the romance movies with his films Becoming Jane and most recently, and Oscar-nominated, Atonement, so it will be a nice switch seeing a different side of him.
MY PREDICTIONS:
From the film, you can tell that McAvoy is going to avenge his father's death-a very basic plotline! I am sure that it will be a movie that will be appreciated for the action and cinematic beauty, and not for the storyline. But the hardest part to predict is the ending. I think, because that is how it usually happens, somebody will turn on the "fraternity." I think it will by Jolie. The trailer makes it look like a love connection between her and McAvovy, but it is all a setup.
THE WORST
IRON MAN starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow with a release date of May 2, 2008.
I think the reason this is not going to be a good movie, is because they cast Robert Downey Jr. as a super hero. Granted, I don't know anything about the real comic book hero, but it just seems that they could have found somebody else to fill the role. There are plenty of actors that can pull of box office action, womanizer and humor. Johnny Depp anyone? Although, with the high profile supporting cast and all the expenses going into set, costuming and explosions, maybe they just didn't have anymore money to get a better person!
MY PREDICTION:
In the trailer, Downey is extremely rude, so by the end of the movie, he will be a better person, committed to the love of his life, Paltrow. Of course, along the way, he will save the world effortlessly!
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