Here are the films being released today:
Opening In Wide Release:
“Babylon A.D.” - Vin Diesel is a mercenary hired to transport a mysterious young woman who holds a secret that could doom the human race. The director has recently accused 20th Century Fox of turning the original version of his film into a “violent and stupid” action film. The film is based on a book called “Babylon Babies” that, when I looked online, has gotten lots of terrible reviews. And yet, I think this film looks like it could be pretty sweet. I’m still in. Rated PG-13.
“College” - Three high school seniors attend orientation weekend at Fairmont University, where a rowdy fraternity recruits them as "pledges." This film stars Drake Bell, who is apparently a popular tween actor these days. To me, this film looks stupid and unfunny. Rated R.
“Disaster Movie” - An unsuspecting group of twenty-somethings find themselves bombarded by a series of crazy disasters and catastrophic events. Yet another film by the makers of “Epic Movie” and “Date Movie” and “Superhero Movie” and “Meet The Spartans” and so on. Remember how I said “College” looked stupid? Yeah, well it looks like “The Dark Knight” compared to this. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but I hate this film series with a passion. Please, DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE! You’ll hate yourself for it afterward, and they’ll only end up making more. Rated PG-13.
“Traitor” - Don Cheadle is a former U.S. Special Ops officer who becomes the lead suspect in a dangerous international conspiracy. Looks kind of cliche, but it’s got a good cast (including Cheadle and Jeff Daniels), so it has some potential. Rated PG-13.
Opening In Selected Release:
“I Served The King Of England” - A look at the glamorous life at an old-world Prague hotel, where an ambitious busboy quickly rises to become a head waiter. The film has a great look, but the combination of slapstick comedy and serious drama (as in Nazis invade) doesn’t really seem to mix well together. Rated R.
“Sukiyaki Western Django” - During the Genpei Wars of the 1100s, gangs face off in the town of Yuda, while a deadly gunman comes to the aid of the townsfolk. This film is a combination of Japanese and Western (as in Old-Western) content, and is narrated by a character played by Quentin Tarantino. I want to see this crazy film! Rated R.
“Year Of The Fish” - A rotoscope-animated modern-day Cinderella fairy tale set in a seedy massage parlor in New York City's Chinatown. This film looks incredible; if I could only see one of this week’s films, this is the one I’d choose. Watch the trailer and fall in love with this film yourself. Not rated; looks to contain some minor adult content.
Posts
