Director: Nimród Antal Producer: Robert Rodriguez Writer: Michael Finch Cast: Adrien Brody, Alice Braga, Danny Trejo, Topher Grace, Laurence Fishburne, Oleg Taktarov, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Walton Goggins
Plot: A group of elite warriors are hunted by members of a merciless alien race known as Predators.
Pros: (Slight Spoiler) There were KEY elements from the original Predator movie; the score, the Predator view, several lines and situations, and of course “Old Painless” to name a few. It was as close to a remake as you could make without tainting the timeline. In fact it was NOT a remake in the story, but moreso homage paid in the style of storytelling.
Cons: As is the case with too many movies these days the incongruity between the trailer and movie on the screen. Part of the reason I expected so little from this movie was the trailer. The shot with 8-10 laser targets on Adrien Brody’s character didn’t happen (thank god).
Overall: Predators was a sleeper. Being the 5th in theater installment in the Predator series (Predator, Predator 2, AVP, AVPR, Predators) its probably only the 3rd worth watching. Arnold’s movie was an undeniable classic and arguably his best film. This movie pays big respect to the original, respects the fans, and still manages to carve out it’s own identity. Its worth catching in the theater. PS I left a couple goodies for you below…
Director: Phillip Noyce Writer: Kurt Wimmer, Brian Helgeland Cast: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Andre Braugher Plot: As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt’s efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: “Who Is Salt?” Read the rest of this entry »
Starring:
Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Michael Ealy, Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, Zoe Saldana, Johnathon Schaech Director:
John Luessenhop
Synopsis: A notorious group of criminals continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low in between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective who is hell-bent on solving the case.
I already know what you’re thinking… with a diverse cast of seasoned actors and criminal musicians this movie will probably be the next BET Movie of the week. Don’t judge this movie by its cast… Read the rest of this entry »
Director: Sanaa Hamri Writer: Michael Elliott Cast: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier, James Pickens Jr, Mehcad Brooks, Michael Landes, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard, Bobby Simmons. Read the rest of this entry »
Director: Steve Pink Writer: Josh Heald Cast: John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Lizzy Caplan, Crispin Glover, Sebastian Stan, Charlie McDermott, Chevy Chase Plot: Four guy friends, all of them bored with their adult lives, travel back to their respective 80s heydays thanks to a time-bending hot tub. Read the rest of this entry »
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway Director: Tim Burton Writers: Linda Woolverton (screenplay) and Lewis Carroll (books)
Plot: From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure “Alice in Wonderland,” a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.
Opinion: Many morals and metaphors can be contrived from the story as with the original Disney animated version. Personally I recognized metaphors relating to drugs, politics, and society’s norms. However, nothing is ever mentioned about these topics outright, so interpretation is left to the viewer’s own point of reference. The only obvious lesson one can infer from the plot is that being creative and odd is not a sin and should not be viewed as wrong. Many of us take the path that everyone tells us is correct without analyzing it for ourselves. My favorite line from the film is reiterated twice. “Am I mad?” Another character replies, “Yes, you’re bonkers but all the best ones are.”
I do not think this movie is suitable for children due to some life like violence.
Cast: Don Cheadle, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, Ellen Barkin, Wesley Snipes Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Michael C. Martin Plot: In the course of one chaotic week, the lives of three conflicted New York City police officers are dramatically transformed by their involvement in a massive drug operation in Brooklyn’s Finest, a… In the course of one chaotic week, the lives of three conflicted New York City police officers are dramatically transformed by their involvement in a massive drug operation in Brooklyn’s Finest, a searing new crime drama from acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day). Read the rest of this entry »
Being a movie buff, I love the fact that somebody actually built this chart, but it leaves me with a few questions and also a few disputes. Read the rest of this entry »
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Hugo Weaving, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt Director: Joe Johnston Writers: Andrew Kevin Walker, David Self Plot: Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate by his brother’s fiancee, Gwen Conliffe, after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline has come to investigate.
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