The Big Screen Bulletin 11.26.07: Back in Black
Posted by Chad Webb on 11.26.2007
The bulletin news returns and tries to catch up on what has been going on. Check out news on Ray Winstone taking a break, Christian Bale in "Terminator 4", the Coens importing expensive blood, new DVD releases, lots of additions to the critic's quickee, and much more!
Extra, Extra
So I'm not actually back in black, but it sounds cool. This is my first week back to researching movie news in over a month. It feels much longer than that. Anyway, I wish I could have had a straight to video nightmare for you all, but I am in desperate need of a break. Next week, I will have one though…never fear. So I basically bypassed the entire Writer's Guild Strike debacle. It is ongoing obviously, but I did not report on it because of the Alphabet special. I was reading about it daily however.
I do have some thoughts. I hope that it ends soon. I can't say as it is really affecting me now, but moviegoers will definitely see some changes come 2009. That is the year it will have an impact on our releases. 2008 is looking fairly ok right now. The only TV show I watch regularly is How I Met Your Mother, and that has become one of the victims also I just learned. Three more episodes left. My girlfriend is upset because of The Office going to reruns, but what are you gonna do? The whole situation is unfortunate, but you know what, the writers deserve some more money.
In any event, if you failed to check out my full "Best Movies of the Alphabet" list, I have conveniently left the links below, taking a page out of the book of Arnold Furious and his top 100 Directors.
Audiences fell under the spell of "Enchanted," a fairy-tale romance that debuted as the No. 1 movie and led Hollywood out of its recent box-office doldrums with solid business over the Thanksgiving holiday. Starring Amy Adams as a cartoon princess exiled to real-world Manhattan by her fiance's wicked stepmother (Susan Sarandon), Disney's "Enchanted" took in $35.3 million over the weekend and $50.05 million since debuting Wednesday, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Sony Screen Gems' family reunion holiday tale "This Christmas," whose ensemble cast includes Delroy Lindo, Regina King, Mekhi Phifer and Idris Elba, opened at No. 2 with $18.6 million for the weekend and $27.1 million since Wednesday. Hollywood had been in a box-office funk this fall, but the two movies paced the industry to a healthy Thanksgiving, with the top-12 movies pulling in $218.1 million from Wednesday to Sunday, up 6 percent from the holiday period last year. "That's good for an industry that's been in a downtrend for almost two months," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers. "Thanksgiving sets the tone for the rest of the year and the holiday season in general. This was a key weekend, and it delivered."
"Enchanted" had the second-best five-day Thanksgiving debut ever, behind the $80.1 million haul of Disney's "Toy Story 2." Disney released all five of the top-grossing movie debuts over Thanksgiving, with "Unbreakable," "A Bug's Life" and "101 Dalmatians" trailing "Toy Story 2" and "Enchanted." Among other new wide releases, 20th Century Fox's video-game adaptation "Hitman" debuted at No. 4 with $13 million over the weekend and $21 million since Wednesday. The movie follows the exploits of a genetically engineered assassin (Timothy Olyphant). The Warner Bros. drama "August Rush" opened in seventh-place with $9.4 million for the weekend and $13.3 million since Wednesday. "August Rush" stars Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Robin Williams in the tale of an orphaned musical prodigy seeking his parents. The Stephen King adaptation "The Mist," a fright flick distributed by MGM for the Weinstein Co.'s Dimension Films banner, premiered in ninth-place with $9.1 million for the weekend and $13 million since Wednesday.
This was the perfect time for Disney to unload Enchanted. Black Friday had all the kids and parents out causing havoc at the shopping centers, and what better way to shut them up than take them to a family friendly flick. I can't say as I was psychic about the 2nd place position of This Christmas. The top 10 consists of disappointing debuts this week. The Mist barely made an appearance, and August Rush is not making the public "rush" to the theater…haha, I'm a funny guy. I am glad to see Beowulf maintaining a top 5 slot, and also ecstatic that No Country for Old Men is even in the top 10 at all. Enchanted will win again next week as nothing substantial for causal viewers will come out. Two films on my list do though: The Savages and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. I can tell you can't wait.
Bale Was Born to Terminate
The big rumor of the day is that a certain superhero actor has joined the fourth installment of The Terminator franchise, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. McG will direct the sci-fi actioner for Warner Bros.
Ain't It Cool News reports that none other than Batman himself, Christian Bale, has been cast as the heroic John Connor. Connor, mankind's hope for the future, was previously played by Edward Furlong and Nick Stahl. And although it initially believed that Bale had been cast as The Terminator, CHUD.com now reports, "Is it possible that Bale is not playing either John Connor OR the Terminator? I'm hearing buzz that he's playing a character who is new to the Terminator mythology."
Terminator Salvation will begin filming in early 2008 and will cost less than T3. John Brancato and Michael Ferris penned the screenplay for production company Halcyon. Variety previously reported that the fourth installment "seeks to reinvent the cyborg saga with a storyline to be told over a three-pic span." As Halcyon co-CEO Derek Anderson explained at the time, "This is set in the future, in a full-scale war between Skynet and humankind."
Ok, my opinion on this depends on what role he is taking. Some say John Connor, some say the Terminator. He could certainly achieve victory by slipping into the Connor role. His stature, mood, and overall looks suit the character. He couldn't be the Terminator though. How could anyone say that is a smart selection? I guess since Connor is continuing to get older over the course of the franchise, casting Bale makes sense, but no matter how dazzling Bale is to the world, I still think the idea of this film blows. The series should have ended at Terminator 3, and maybe people have forgotten, but McG is not exactly an Oscar winning filmmaker.
The Coens Order Blood
Filmmaking siblings the Coen Brothers were forced to spend a small fortune shipping specially-designed fake blood from England to their No Country For Old Men set in New Mexico - to keep predators at bay. The brothers balked when they saw the costs for the blood the costume experts insisted on, but quickly realized the goo had to be something special. Joel Coen explains, "We had a lot of extras that had to lie around in the baking sun covered with blood on the desert floor essentially for hours at a time. The make-up department was buying this special blood, made in England; make-up blood that was something like $800 a gallon. I wanted to know why they were doing that instead of just mixing food coloring with Karo syrup, which they usually do, and I was told this blood had no sugar in it. This was important because the extras would be lying there for hours and wouldn't be attacked by creepy bugs and animals that might otherwise be attracted to the sugar."
You know, this isn't something moviegoers really think about often, but in the case of No Country for Old Men, any type of syrupy blood would have made for an unpleasant experience for the actors. Imagine what sort of critters would venture to the set, only to find actors' bodies lying around smelling tasty. Here is a question, who prices fake blood? I want to apply for that job. $800 a gallon?! Geez. I guess as long as you can afford it, the filmmakers can go crazy. I wonder how good the business is for fake blood that it's this expensive? The Coens must have spent a hefty amount because a lot of blood was spilled in their film.
Winstone Needs a Break
British actor Ray Winstone is to take a break from making films, because his heavy workload has left him exhausted. The 50-year-old has starred in variety of recent blockbusters including The Departed, Beowulf and the forthcoming Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull - and his raised profile has led to a number of offers pouring in. But Winstone is determined to keep his work schedule clear for the foreseeable future - no matter how lucrative - so he can enjoy some well-earned time off. He says, "I just turned one down. It was a biggie, and good and all. But I thought, 'I've had enough for a while. I'm knackered. I need to recharge my batteries'."
I love Ray Winstone. I first began to notice how excellent he was after The Proposition with Guy Pearce. It is marvelous that he is getting so many offers, and has had the chance to work with so many outstanding directors like Zemeckis, Spielberg, and Scorsese. I understand he wants some time off, but you don't want to stay out of the game for too long, Ray. Strike while the iron is hot, and get yourself a well deserved Oscar. Hopefully he takes a short vacation, and then returns to the big screen. Here is a funny story. Winstone said it was hard (no pun intended) to film in the blue suits for Beowulf because all of your "bumps" were showing, and in front of Angelina Jolie, who apparently looked stunning, it was especially "distracting."
The Munchkins Are Stars
They represent the Lollipop Guild, the Lullabye League all the Munchkins, really on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Almost 70 years after "The Wizard of Oz" premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, a few of the film's Munchkins made a grand entrance Tuesday to receive a collective star. Seven of the surviving actors who played the inhabitants of Munchkinland in the 1939 classic attended, arriving in a horse-drawn carriage and trailed by a marching band. A yellow carpet, resembling the film's yellow brick road, led them to the stage. One tap-danced, and another sang. "We love you; you have touched our hearts," former Munchkin Mickey Carroll, 88, told the crowd. Carroll was joined by former Munchkin colleagues Ruth Duccini, Jerry Maren, Margaret Pellegrini, Meinhardt Raabe, Karl Slover and Clarence Swensen.
"I'm as proud today as my mother would have been," said Joey Luft, the son of Judy Garland. Garland, who played the movie's wide-eyed orphan, Dorothy Gale, died of a drug overdose in 1969. Carroll was one of more than a hundred adults and children who were recruited for "Oz" to play the natives of what author L. Frank Baum called Munchkin Country in his 1900 book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." They only made $125 a week while filming, followed by decades of recognition, Carroll told The Associated Press by phone before the ceremony. "I'm not a Munchkin, I'm an entertainer," Carroll noted. "But the movie is great because we all grew up with it. ... It never dies."
I'm happy to see that the Munchkins are getting recognized. They have earned it. Several of them contribute interviews on The Wizard of Oz DVD extras. What makes this article interesting is how one goes about getting a star. The process is not as simple as you might think. Anyone can get nominated for the honor, but the stars must send a letter of agreement so that the person is forced to show up. They also must pay $25,000 for installation and maintenance. Knowing all this, I think it is terrific that Munchkins have a star. George Lucas does not have a star, and it is because he has not accepted the nomination yet.
Lumet, the Energizer Bunny
Sidney Lumet has inked a deal with Funky Buddha Group to finance his next two films, with an option for a third. Shingle most recently collaborated with Lumet on the helmer's "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead," which ThinkFilm opened two weeks ago. Under the deal, Lumet will move forward first on the prison breakout movie "Getting Out," based on his original script. Story centers on a man desperate to regain his freedom while entangled in deadly head games with his prison psychiatrist and the woman he desires. Shooting is scheduled to begin in January. Funky Buddha's Paul Parmar will produce alongside Michael Cerenzie. Parmar and Cerenzie also worked together on ThinkFilm's "My Sexiest Year" and the upcoming Tony Kaye-helmed "Black Water Transit." Cerenzie recently launched a partnership with Christine Peters' CP Prods., which has a first-look deal at Paramount Pictures.
I am impressed that the 83 year old Lumet is still going with no signs of stopping as a top filmmaker. His prison breakout story sounds intriguing, but the prison genre is risky nowadays. We have seen so many similar movies in the past, and Prison Break the show on television, so what else could they do? As far as I'm concerned, I hope Lumet continues to generate great films. More on his latest later in the column.
The 20 Second Sermon
In recent weeks, a couple actors have been very vocal about their dislike of certain casting decisions. Jack Nicholson was reportedly pissed that no one asked him to reprise his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight. In this case, Nicholson needs to relax. This is a different franchise with a unique look. He does not fit. His film stands alone anyhow. William Shatner has also made comments about how ridiculous it is that he has not been asked to do Captain Kirk in StarTrek XI. Now, I haven't seen the film, but this I feel is stupid. Nimoy has a bit part, but Shatner doesn't. What the hell? Can't someone write in something small for him for goodness sakes! It can't be that difficult. I am sorry to hear that Ron Howard Angels & Demons prequel to The Da Vinci Code has been delayed due to the WGA strike. I was highly anticipating that one. As long as it sees the light of day sometime soon right? On a side note, Naomi Watts is starring as Vittoria Vetra? I love Watts, but pulling off an Italian brunette will not be easy.
What's Coming to DVD….Buy or Avoid?
DVD Headline of the Week
Paprika - Satoshi Kon's beautiful, bizarre, and bold new Japanese anime film that should have been noticed by more people when it was released. I say it ranks up there with his best efforts. Buy
Waitress - This was such a sweet and delightful film. Keri Russell is brilliant, and Adrienne Shelly's direction is fabulous. Definitely worth buying. Buy
Mr. Bean's Holiday - What has happened to Rowan Atkinson? He used to be so funny, but now we are forced to deal with this. I hated this film. Avoid
The Namesake - I saw some decent reviews for this, but I haven't gotten the opportunity to see it yet. Honestly, I don't know when I will see it.
Bratz - Are you kidding me? Even I have standards. I have not seen this, and I don't plan to any time in the next four or five lifetimes.
WWE: Shawn Michaels - Heartbreak & Triumph - Now the WWE is double dipping. I already own the "From the Vault" set, and this looks better, but there is just too much coming out these days. Buy
Drunken Angel - Criterion Collection - Criterion keeps on kicking with another Akira Kurosawa release. This one I have not seen. I am visiting my Netflix list now.
Return to Never Land - I am not joking, the title of this DVD is the "Pixie Powered Edition." I do believe we have reached the extreme of inane DVD titles.
Hot Fuzz (3 Disc Collector's Edition) - My facial expression upon learning of this double dip after buying the single disc is one I'll never forget. I am about sick of this happening! They know we'll buy it. Buy
Hot Rod - This could have been hilarious, but it wasn't. It was pretty darn idiotic if you ask me. I'll watch this again on the second Tuesday of next week. Avoid
I Know Who Killed Me - Lindsay Lohan, a mess of a celebrity, is a talented actress, but not on this venture. This is one of the worst movies of the year. That is all. Avoid
First Snow - Generally, I love Guy Pearce. We all do right? However, this film was dull and filled with plot holes. Some might enjoy it, but I say it's a snoozer. Avoid
Skinwalkers - This was another superb horror flick I missed. I'll be sure to sprint to the video store and rent it. Not! Yes I still use that lame joke.
Who's Your Caddy? - This received scathing reviews, but I know our own Bryan Kristopowitz was fond of it. I still have doubts though.
WWE: Royal Rumble Anthology - Volume 1 - I applaud the WWE for continuing to release quality box sets and documentaries with classic matches. I just wish I could afford them all. Volume 2 is available today also. Buy
The Critic's Quickee
So I have been busy with the Alphabet feature, but that has not kept me away from the theater completely. Each time I see a new film, I document it to keep track, and write some brief thoughts. To catch up, here are my opinions and ratings of every film I have seen since my last Critic's Quickee. Next week I go back to the normal length.
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Dustin Hoffman's accent is irritating and absurd, Natalie Portman looks uncomfortable and desperate, and the CGI is overwhelming. This film sucked. It had no plot, and a cop out for an ending. It also stole from past classics such as Mary Poppins and Willy Wonka for effect. 2.5/10.0
Beowulf - Robert Zemeckis has returned with another wonderful film using his unique animation technique. He has taken a boring story; performers usually not associated with fantasy, and turned the project into a wild, exhilarating, and even moving action ride. This may not be spotless, but I loved it. 9.0/10.0
No Country for Old Men - One of the best films of the year, and one of the Coen brothers' best films to date. This is a violent, funny, and thought-provoking effort that occupies no specific genre. The acting is tremendous, especially Javier Bardem, and every aspect of the filmmaking was top-notch. Full Review. 10.0/10.0
Fred Claus - This is one of the worst, most deplorable Christmas films in years. It damn near got my "leave early" rating, but the one scene that was sort of funny involved the siblings therapy session. Vaughn and Giamatti, two actors capable of more, should be ashamed, and Director Dobkin has delivered something that will show up in my top 10 worst of 2007. 1.5/10.0
Lions for Lambs - Robert Redford's terrorism political thriller drama has a lot to say, but it is mostly preaching, and the ending is just so depressing, it left me wondering what's the point? The acting is top-notch, especially from Cruise looking good in his suit. As I thought, the war scenes were the major weakness. 6.0/10.0
Bee Movie - Like many CGI films these days, this is definitely gorgeous to look at, but the plot is all too familiar, and the jokes are flooded with pop-culture references and normal Seinfeld schtick. This is not a bad movie; the voice work is fantastic, but nowhere near the level it could have been. 6.0/10.0
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead - Director Sidney Lumet has crafted a gripping, intense, and adept heist drama. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Maris Tomei, and Albert Finney all hand in fabulous performances. This is entertaining on a raw level, and even though it is not perfect, it is among the years finest. 8.5/10.0
American Gangster - Director Ridley Scott takes two consistently compelling leads in Washington and Crowe, and gives them great set design and strong character development, but for the most part, his gangster flick is overridden with similarities to older, better films. It just isn't original enough. Full Review. 6.5/10.0
Lars and the Real Girl - Ryan Gosling is fabulous as he normally is, and the rest of the cast are good also, but the storyline is hard to accept to a point. At first everything is humorous and fine, but many questions arise, and Director Craig Gillespie had trouble establishing an identity. This was ok, not memorable, but mostly weird. 6.0/10.0
Things We Lost in the Fire - Benicio Del Toro gives one of the year's best performances in what is sure to be one of the year's most underrated films. Director Susanne Bier lends adept camera touches and Allan Loeb's script is highly intelligent to the material at hand. Even Halle Berry is good as the widow. 8.5/10.0
Rendition - Gavid Hood, a brilliant filmmaker, seems to have been duped by Hollywood. His film is miscast, overdone, and takes a cowards way out with the conclusion. I did not hate this, but gaping plot holes, and poor script work cause to me dislike it highly. 5.0/10.0
Gone Baby Gone - Ben Affleck's directorial debut with his brother Casey is a near perfect one. He crafts a thrilling, gritty, and real portrayal of such an event in Boston. The acting is uniformly excellent all around, even from lesser known performers. Aside from one jerky section involving another kid, this was riveting stuff. 9.0/10.0
Michael Clayton - This lawyer drama is potentially a cut above the rest in terms of quality, and the performances are grand, especially by the superbly suave and natural George Clooney, but the commonplace plot, followed by the quickly wrapped up ending prevents this from really sinking in as a flawless debut for Tony Gilroy. 7.0/10.0
The Darjeeling Limited - Wes Anderson's latest comedy is arguably his finest hour. Combined with the short film "Hotel Chevalier", he has crafted a near masterpiece gem of an experience with three performers who have great chemistry, a delightfully upbeat atmosphere, and superb storytelling. 9.0/10.0
Lust, Caution - Ang Lee's newest effort is indeed beautiful and elegant to behold, but the plot fails to stand out enough. Tony Leung is a fabulous leading actor, and the filmmaking here is top notch, but this strikes me as a drama that will not age well. Still, it is good enough to see. 6.5/10.0
We Own the Night - This is James Gray's best offer to date. The cast, lead by Wahlberg and Phoenix, are magnificent, but most of the praise is aimed towards Gray for taking an overused premise and stripping it bare. Certain scenes are just exhilarating and intense on a whole new level. 7.5/10.0
Movie Dictionary: Word of the Week
Leitmotif - A leitmotif is a recurring musical theme, associated within a particular piece of music with a particular person, place, or idea. The word has also been used by extension to mean any sort of recurring theme, whether in music, literature, or the life of a fictional character or a real person.
Although usually a short melody, it can also be a chord progression or even a simple rhythm . Leitmotifs can help to bind a work together into a coherent whole, and also enable the composer to relate a story without the use of words, or to add an extra level to an already present story. The word is usually used when talking about dramatic works, especially operas, although leitmotifs are also used in other musical genres, such as instrumental pieces, cinema , and video game music.
The word itself has a mixed etymology, as a further meaning to the German word Motiv was borrowed in the 18th century from the French motif, meaning "motive" or "theme", while the German word Motiv itself can be traced back to the 16th century, meaning only "motive" (cf. Latin motivus). Prefixing it with leit- (coming from the German leiten, "to lead"), produces Leitmotiv (German plural: Leitmotive), meaning "leading motif".
Leitmotifs are very common in movie scores; a well known example is the Star Wars Imperial March associated with Darth Vader in the Star Wars series of films composed by John Williams. John Williams also composed music for Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, the Superman films, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Schindler's List that uses leitmotifs. Sometimes, a leitmotif of a main character is the same as the theme music of the movie or TV show. One of the very earliest leitmotifs in film was in Fritz Lang's M, where Peter Lorre 's character, a serial killer, always enters whistling "In the Hall of the Mountain King " (actually though, Lorre couldn't whistle, and it is Lang's whistling that is heard).
Based on the Trailer…
I have a lot of work to do in order for my trailer ratings to be up to date, so bear with me.
Newest Trailers
Juno - This movie looks brilliant. The traler is hilarious and heartwarming from beginning to end. I can't wait. Trailer Rating = 10.0/10.0
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - This preview hit me pretty hard. I am looking forward to this greatly. It comes out this Friday. Give it a shot. Trailer Rating = 9.0/10.0
The Perfect Holiday - Another filled with an all-star cast but a mediocre script. I am sure people will flock to the theaters, but we all know this will suck. Trailer Rating = 3.0/10.0
Semi-Pro - This is only a teaser, but it was certainly funny. Ferrell seems to be doing the same film over and over again, but people like him. I'll see this. It will be good for laughs. Trailer Rating = 7.5/10.0
November Releases
The Kite Runner - I have not yet read the book, but the film looks to have Oscar potential for sure. I enjoyed this trailer, but like so many, it gives away too much. Trailer Rating = 7.5/10.0
The Savages - This looks pretty funny, and with two outstanding performers like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney, it should be halfway decent. Trailer Rating = 7.5/10.0
December Releases
Atonement - This film by Director Joe Wright looks amazing, and with two great young performers as the leads, he can't go wrong. This trailer was beautifully done. Trailer Rating = 10.0/10.0
Grace is Gone - This film where Cusack's wife is killed in Iraq actually looks very moving with the utmost potential for Oscar nominations. I am interested in seeing it definitely. Trailer Rating = 8.0/10.0
National Treasure: Book of Secrets - I loved the first film, despite harsh reviews. They are entertaining. This one looks more of the same adventure of history. It's right up my alley. Trailer Rating = 8.5/10.0
Alvin and the Chipmunks - I am probably nuts, and even though I hate to see Jason Lee taking his career in this direction, I kind of enjoyed this teaser. It looks funny. Trailer Rating = 8.5/10.0
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - This might be mildly humorous, but probably nothing more. My respect for John C. Reilly will get me into the theater, but the plot looks blase. Trailer Rating = 6.5/10.0
I Am Legend - This is what I call a brilliantly constructed trailer. It gives you just enough to be excited, and then rips it away from you. I can't wait. Trailer Rating = 9.0/10.0
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - This Tim Burton musical looks to be a perfect mesh with his dark quirks and a great story. I am looking forward to it, especially with such a wonderful cast. Trailer Rating = 9.0/10.0
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep - The "loch ness" angle in the story intrigues me, but I'd bet this is a Free Will tale all over again. No thanks. Trailer Rating = 6.5/10.0
Charlie Wilson's War - I didn't expect this to be more of a comedy, but it still looks great, with a terrific cast, and a brilliant director. It is on my predictions for Best Picture nominees. Trailer Rating = 10.0/10.0
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - I disliked the first one because of the trivial human plot, and this appears to be more of that sludge. I'll see it out of curiosity, but I'm not expecting anything out of this world. Trailer Rating = 6.0/10.0
January Releases
Cloverfield - Sorry I haven't gotten this one up yet. The footage here is intriguing because of all the mysteriousness regarding the premise. I am officially ready for this to come out though. Trailer Rating = 8.5/10.0
February, TBD, and Beyond Releases
The Eye - This is a horror remake starring Jessica Alba. I think she has talent, but no as a lead, and this movie doesn't impress me. Trailer Rating = 5.0/10.0
Vantage Point - Hmmm. I'm not sure about this political thriller. The cast is fine, but will that matter if the film blows hard? Trailer Rating = 7.0/10.0
Wall-E - Another Pixar classic is under our belt, and I can't wait for the next one. This robotic adventure should be great, and easily superior to Robots. Trailer Rating = 10.0/10.0
10,000 B.C. - I'm not sure if this wants to be Apocalypto or Pathfinder. Either way it is helmed by Roland Emmerich, so it is likely to blow aside from the special effects. Trailer Rating = 6.0/10.0
Drillbit Taylor - Another movie from the people who brought us Superbad and Knocked Up, and this one has Owen Wilson as bodyguard to high school kids. It looks ok I suppose. Trailer Rating = 7.0/10.0
Iron Man - I must admit, any trailer that has Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" is ok by me. This looks funny and could be a decent blockbuster. Trailer Rating = 7.5/10.0
Other Stuff to Read
411 November Roundtable - This month I compiled the thoughts of the movie zone staff on the summer releases of November!
Fact or Fiction - Ben Piper gathers the thoughts of Matthew Motiuk and Al Norton this week!
Furious on Film - Arnold Furious gives you his opinions on new and old films every week.
Make sure to check out all of this week's reviews of DVD's, Movies, Music, and more!
And of course read every movie review with the name Chad Webb attached to it.
Thanks for reading the whole way through, and make sure to tune in next week. (All news sources from Hollywoodreporter.com, ign.com, moviehole.net, and definitions from Wikipedia.org)
