Scream 4

In case you haven't heard, yes, they're making Scream 4. I know many people are excited about this, however, I am not one of them. But in case you are, here is the trailer: (Opens April 15, 2011)

The Tree of Life

Ok, so I've watched this preview a few times and I still have no idea what this movie is about. So, I still haven't decided if I'll see it, although I'm leaning towards yes.... Opens May 27, 2011.

Water for Elephants

I really need to read this book before the movie comes out, because the trailer looks great! And who doesn't love a little Rob Pattinson action? Opens April 22, 2011

Transformers 3 Trailer

This trailer tells us almost nothing about the movie, but it sure is a cool trailer! Opens July 1, 2011.

Pirates of the Carribean 4 Trailer

Some might be saying, another Pirates? I say, YES! Opens May 20, 2011!!

The Three Musketeers Update

I have to admit, it may be a little cheesy... I'm still going though. Opens October 14, 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - First Look

And I'm hyperventilating.

July 15 is going to be magical.... literally.

Friends With Benefits

This movie looks like it might be pretty good. I love Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, so even if it looked terrible I'd probably still go see it. The title explains it all, and will definitely be inappropriate for younger and older viewers. Opens July 22!

Hunger Games casting update

Jennifer Lawrence has officially been cast to play Katniss.... not my first choice, I'll guess we will wait to see how she does. She better dye her hair and not age fast..... she is a really good actress though, so maybe it will work out.

The Lincoln Lawyer

There's just nothing like a Matthew McConaughey courtroom drama. They may be predictable, but they sure are entertaining. The Lincoln Lawyer is no different. Also starring Ryan Phillippe, Marisa Tomei, William H Macy and Josh Lucas, this movie is a fun, fast paced ride through the trial of a rich kid played by Phillippe. Did he do it? Did he not? It does in fact have some nice twists and turns, albeit it's a little bit cheesy at times, and a little bit overacted by McConaughey at other times. All in all, not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.

McConaughey is sweet talking lawyer who runs his business out of the back of a Lincoln Towncar. Phillippe acquisitions the services of Mick to defend him against charges of assault with a deadly weapon. He says she set him up, so that she could sue him for his money. She says he assaulted her. But Mick knows there just isn't something right about the whole thing from the start. Thus, the rest of the movie ensues.

Tomei plays McConaughey's ex-wife, and she is really pretty good, even though her character is basically superfluous to the entire plot. Macy plays an investigator and offers some humorous lines. I got the feeling that the book this is based on probably has a lot of great detail and explanation that we don't get in the movie. This does leave the movie with a bit of a choppy flow, but I think the point is carried across well enough. 

A good afternoon activity, but it won't kill you if you miss it either.

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-Emily

The Adjustment Bureau

Free will v. pre-determination.  Always a fun conversation.  This typically philosophical discussion actually plays quite well on the big screen in the Adjustment Bureau, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.  Matt Damon is a brash, idealistic politician from New York.  His greatest asset, his devil-may-care attitude, is also his biggest liability.  We learn that Damon is that rare creature who is actually more comfortable in front of large crowds than he is by himself.  Politics is his life-blood.

Enter Emily Blunt.  She's an accomplished dancer, on the verge of hitting it big.  She's also a free spirit; i.e. not a politician's wife.  The meeting between the two is as unlikely as it is charming.  The couple immediately hits it off, and the chemistry between them really comes through on screen.  It's almost like fate has brought them together.  All signs point toward the two of them settling down and spending a lifetime together.

More Hunger Games news

Latest rumors are saying that Alex Pettyfer, of I Am Number Four, has met with producers about playing the part of Peeta Mellark. His casting most likely depends on who is cast as Katniss, because he is 20 and his counterpart needs to look the same age to be convincing. This does seem to support the rumor that Jennifer Lawrence is in the lead for that role (she is also 20). 


I don't know how I feel about this, yet.


Stay tuned.

The Three Musketeers

I can't even  begin to talk about how excited I am for this movie. If you know me, you know how much I love Alexandre Dumas' novels and movie adaptations. The 1993 Three Musketeers with crazy-face Charlie Sheen, drunk-loving Kiefer Sutherland, and total has-been Chris O'Donnell was just about my favorite movie ever (up until seeing Romeo + Juliet). I love The Count of Monte Cristo with Jim Caviezel. And don't even get me started on The Man in the Iron Mask (LEO!). Er go, this new adaptation of The Three Musketeers has me in raptures.

Starring: Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Matthew Macfayden, Ray Stevenson, Mads Mikkelsen, Luke Evans, James Corden, Juno Temple, Freddie Fox, Orlando Bloom, and Christoph Waltz. You're probably thinking, who are those people? But you actually know them, and I am pretty excited about the cast, especially Waltz as Cardinal Richelieu.

The movie opens October 14, 2011 in 3D (and 2D). Stay tuned for the trailer when it comes out! In the meantime, check out some pictures from filming below:

Red Riding Hood (Post # 2)

As you will know if you read my blog, I am pretty excited about Red Riding Hood. It is the third possibly good movie coming out this weekend (see below). If you are interested in the first trailer, look at my first post. Here is the second trailer. I will be seeing this one and reviewing it soon!

Battle Los Angeles

Ok, so I probably won't see this movie, but I'm betting a lot of people will. Look like a decent action movie. Also opens this Friday (3/11). See Trailer:

And, rewatching the trailer as I posted this made me a lot more interested in seeing it. I do like alien invasion movies.... Stay tuned.

Jane Eyre, I'm a big fan of period-peices.

Among the movies opening this weekend, which might actually be decent, is Jane Eyre. I have to admit, I am the least familiar with this story of all the similar genre stories. However, the preview looks quite good. I'm a sucker for any period piece movie. I see basically all of them. So, I'll probably see this one. And yes, I know, I need to follow up and actually go see a movie some time this year.....

Here is a synopsis I got from another website (thanks):
Mia Wasikowska (“Alice in Wonderland”) and Michael Fassbender (“Inglourious Basterds”) star in the romantic drama based on Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel, from acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga (“Sin Nombre”). In the story, Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it is clear that the isolated and imposing residence – and Mr. Rochester’s coldness – have sorely tested the young woman’s resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned. She must now act decisively to secure her own future and come to terms with the past that haunts her – and the terrible secret that Mr. Rochester is hiding and that she has uncovered…

Opens Friday (3/11)

Hunger Games casting!

Ok, so if you haven't read the Hunger Games Trilogy, go buy it right now and read it this weekend. Seriously. They are the best books I've read in awhile. AND, I am so excited the first book, Hunger Games, starts filming this summer!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a personal interest in this movie, and I have been following casting news closely. No one has been officially cast, but news today says the following three are in the lead to play lead butt-kicking girl, Katniss Everdeen: Jennifer Lawrence, Hailee Steinfeld, and Abigail Breslin. I vote for Hailee Steinfeld. She is closer to the right age, and has the right look. Jennifer Lawrence (who is supposedly the front-runner) is too old, and she would need to change her look quite a bit. Abigail Breslin is just way too Little Miss Sunshine to play Katniss. I will be updating info on the casting as soon as I hear, so stay tuned!

Not a good time for movies...

Hey readers, in case you were worried, I'm not neglecting the blog. There just is not a lot of movie news that is interesting at the moment. February and March aren't typically good movie months. Also, I don't have a lot of money to go see the semi-bad movies that are out right now, I'd rather save it for good movies that are coming. Hold on readers, the good movies are coming!!!! Check back soon!