I'm not going to lie, when I first heard that they were remaking Nightmare on Elm Street I was pretty appalled. First that atrocious looking remake of Halloween, then Friday the 13th, now they were gonna screw with Freddy Kruger?! BUT, after seeing the new trailer that was released today I am genuinely sold on it! Watch it here!
Finally! For all you twihards such as myself, I know you have been waiting and waiting (probably as impatiently as me) for the release date of the first Eclipse trailer. Well its finally here! The first trailer will be released on March 12th, connected to the film Remember Me, starring Twilight star Robert Pattinson. However, there is a big possibility that we'll get the trailer online in HD days before the release! Keeping my fingers crossed!
"Alice in Wonderland" starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway and Mia Wasikowska
Release Date: March 5th, 2010 (also being released in IMAX 3D)
"Remember Me" Starring: Robert Pattinson, Chris Cooper, Pierce Brosnan and Emilie de Ravin
Release Date: March 12th, 2010
"Chloe" starring Amanda Seyfried, Julianne Moore, and Liam Neeson
Release Date: March 26th, 2010 (limited release)
"The Runaways" starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning
Release Date: March 19th, 2010
Hot Tub Time Machine is most definitely going to succeed in the box office by using the same advertising tactic that Snakes on a Plane first mastered: let the audience know that the movie is SUPPOSED to be stupid. When I first saw Craig Robinson break the 4th wall and look at the camera in the trailer and say: "its like its some sort of....hot tub time machine!" I knew I had to see it. Going in with the right expectations to any movie is key, and Hot Tub Time Machine really lays it all out there for you to see in the preview. As far as stupid comedies go, it wasn't really the funniest, but it had it's moments where you could barely hear the next line since everyone in the theater was clapping and laughing so loudly. It is for those moments, and the hysterical performances from the four leads, that leads me to recommend Hot Tub Time Machine. Anyone who thought the trailer looked funny will enjoy the movie. If you didn't think the trailer was funny, you will probably hate it so stay far away. It's really just as simple as that.
Grade: B
Ahhh Valentine's Day. I don't know one girl that isn't totally pumped for Garry Marshall's star-studded new movie. With a cast like Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper and many more...it's hard not to be at least a little curious how on earth all these huge names ended up in the same film. I'll tell you this: the movie game "7 degrees" is gonna get a hell of a lot easier now that this movie has been made. The cast aside though, I think what most people are wondering is this: Is it actually a good movie? Or is it all hype? Valentine's Day is exactly what you would expect it to be: It's another interconnecting story line movie that focuses on a day in the life of multiple characters/couples on Valentine's Day in LA. While it wasn't especially funny and ran a little long for my taste (some moments felt like they were dragging), there were those moments that remind us girls why we love chick flicks so much. It's exactly what you need if you're looking for a simple, formula, adorable movie with a lot of heart. The actors all played off each other very well, and with a cast this enticing, this was to be expected. And I was very pleased to see that the connections between the characters existed to assist the movie and better it rather than just exist to give the actors more screen time. And while there were certain storyline's that I was just cravingggg to get more of (you should know going in that Taylor Squared have very small roles), I understand that there simply wasn't enough time. Is the storyline completely contrived? Of course. Is there anything remotely unique or original about the film? Absolutely not. But it does exactly what it set out to do: It makes you smile.
Rating: B
So tonight, I'm seeing an early screening of Garry Marshall's new star-studded vehicle "Valentine's Day". I couldn't possibly be more excited for it...with the king of Chick Flicks directing and every actor under the sun starring, its hard (for someone with my weakness for romantic comedies, at least) to not be anxiously anticipating this movie. However the more I think about it, this movie can easily go one of two ways: either it can turn out somewhat like Love Actually, and just be absolutely delightful, with all the many stars playing off each other brilliantly and the connections between the characters serving to assist the movie. OR, and I'm really really hoping this isn't the case, it could turn out to be a total and complete mess. With 15+ huge stars all starring in the same movie, it might turn out that there simply is not enough time in the two hour long movie to give enough screen time to each couple. I'm just hoping that the screenplay and direction come together to make this movie as good as it should be. There is too much talent behind it for it to flop. Review coming tonight!
Watch the trailer here:
Going into Dear John, it's important for any viewer to know one fact: it's a movie based on a Nicholas Sparks novel. If you had a problem with A Walk to Remember or The Notebook, you're probably not the target audience for this movie. That being said, if you go into Dear John with the right expectations: knowing that it is first and foremost a romance movie, that it'll have its cheesy moments, and that you'll need a pack of tissues handy, you are much more likely to come out with a gratifying movie-going experience.
Dear John's plot is simple: John, a soldier who is back home in North Carolina on leave, and Savannah, a college student working for Habitat for Humanity during her school break, fall madly and passionately in love with each other over the course of the two weeks they have together. Of course, like in all movies, its not as simple as 'they fell in love and lived happily ever after', the conflict sets in: John has to go back to war, and Savannah back to college. Yes, we've heard the story before. I know it's not original. But thats one of things I think I like best about a Nicholas Sparks story: he doesn't rely on originality. Its the relationships in his stories that he focuses most of his attention on, and in this he succeeds beyond belief. You feel the chemistry building between the two leads and cant help but keep your fingers crossed during the whole movie, hoping they will finally be together in the end. And the two stars, Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, do everything they possibly can to support Sparks passion and bring John and Savannah to life. I was especially surprised with Channing Tatum. Having only seen him in movies such as "She's the Man" and "Step Up", I went into the movie with my mind made up that he would screw over all the emotional moments of the movie with his terrible excuse for acting. But i'll say this right now: I was wrong. He really put his all into the role, and while I still feel like he had his moments where he was slacking, he has the building blocks to be a much better actor than he has given himself the opportunity to be. Amanda Seyfried was, as usual, stunningly gorgeous and very sincere in her portrayal of Savannah. I'm starting to think that she can really do no wrong.
Now for the negatives: for the most part, Dear John has been recieving less than positive reviews from most, and the only thing I can contribute this to is the screenplay. Without giving anything away, I will say that there are certain aspects of the story that seem as if they come absolutely out of nowhere and don't make sense to the audience, therefore forcefully dragging the viewer out of the story. In addition to that, the ending is very abrupt and somewhat dissatifying. For people who have read the book: as hard as it is, try and detach the book from your head, otherwise you are destined to hate this movie. The ending was completely butchered and things were changed that brought the story as a whole down instead of up. But sadly this is a risk we always have to be prepared to face when a favorite book is adapted into a movie.
While it's unfortunate that the story structure broke down in the second act, there are still a very good amount of extremely satisfying and heartwrenching/heartwarming moments that, in my opinion, the movie was still able to redeem itself as a whole. John and Savannah's connection is so touching and sweet that I can't help but forgive the movie its flaws. Instead of instantly listening to the bad reviews and staying far away, all I can say is to at least give it a try. If you liked the look of the trailer and go in with the right state of mind, I truly feel like you will thoroughly enjoy Dear John.
Rating: B-
From the trailer, I probably should have been able to deduce that the movie would be stupid and not worth my time, but the appeal of a new cute romantic comedy mixed with the charm of Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel made me (shamefully) excited to see When in Rome. However, within the first half hour, I couldn't help but marvel at my own bad judgement. Not only was When in Rome most definitely stupid and not worth my time, it made me embarrassed for everyone attached to the movie, and even more embarrassed that I was one of the people that saw the movie opening night.
What makes When in Rome so bad isn't the plot, its the execution of what could have been a somewhat original plot alongside one of the worst scripts i've ever encountered. The comedy was slapstick and so completely over the top that it was difficult to even pretend to laugh at. I actually found my self bored during the last half, because it got to the point where I wasn't even rooting for the characters at all. All of the funny lines were in the trailer, and the movie really encompasses everything that gives chick flicks and romantic comedies a bad rep. To top it all off, the leads, who were the main drawing point for me seeing the movie, were flat and had no notable chemistry. The movie didn't even take advantage of the moments filmed in beautiful Rome, so I can't give it props in that aspect either. While writing this review, I'm trying to think of some good qualities the film had, but honestly can think of nothing beyond "the leads are nice to look at"...and even that doesn't make me feel any better about the 10 dollars I will never see again.
Rating: D-
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