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Director: Patrick Lussier Stars: Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith (Full Cast) Studio: Lionsgate The Plot: Tom (Ackles) returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine's night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. And when another horrific event occurs soon after Tom's appearance, he finds himself suspected of the deadly acts.
THE BUZZ: Jensen Ackles is finding the transition away from small screen rife with lead roles in ill-advised horror remakes -- just like his "Supernatural" co-star, Jared Padalecki, who will be seen in the upcoming Friday the 13th. Sigh. I just don't get it ... This project has enough scrappy talent to generate convincing scares, but why can't they be trusted with an original screenplay? Oh, and apparently Valentine's Day is in January this year. Message Boards: What The Hell Is Up With The Advertisment For This??! | Aussie Viewers- Expect an MA15+ rating!!! Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: George Tillman Jr. Stars: Jamal Woolard, Anthony Mackie, Derek Luke (Full Cast) Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures The Plot: A chronicle of Christopher Wallace's (Woolard) rise from the streets of Brooklyn to become Notorious B.I.G., one of biggest and best rappers of the 1990s, under the tutelage of mentor/producer Sean Combs (Luke)
THE BUZZ: Apologies to George Tillman Jr., but unless John Singleton, Albert and Allen Hughes, or another filmmaker of their caliber had signed on to develop and direct this biography, what sort of service are you paying to Biggie's legacy? Derek Luke as Puffy, Angela Bassett as Ms. Wallace, and Anthony Mackie as arch-nemesis Tupac are nice flourishes, I just wish the production hired more behind-the-camera talent, and at least considered a December release for an awards-qualifying run (they must already know the kind of film they have on their hands). Still, with all the posthumous praise, movies, Greatest Hits CDs and dorm room posters his West Coast rival rapper Tupac received, it's about time Biggie got his big screen due. That strong supporting cast helps take the weight (put not intended) off newcomer Woolard, but judging by the first teaser trailer he looks like he owns this role. Message Boards: Who could play Tupac? | the wrong cast Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Edward Zwick Stars: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell (Full Cast) Studio: Paramount Vantage The Plot: In 1941, a group of Jewish brothers organize the largest armed rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.
THE BUZZ: Don't call this one an awards-season has-been just because its December wide release date was nixed by a cost-cutting Paramount; Edward Zwick's WWII drama is still buzzing (though the volume has been turned down) and has received an Oscar-qualifying run before its post-holiday push into the mainstream. However, the chance that Daniel Craig might be the first 007 to score an Oscar nod before his License to Kill has been revoked is looking increasingly faint. Still, his toughest competition may be co-stars Bell and Schreiber. As for the film itself, while a Best Picture nomination is unlikely, more importantly, it's bringing to light a significant and often overlooked historical event. Message Boards: Whats with all the new Holocaust movies? | Awkward Q+A Session in D.C. Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Nikhil Advani Stars: Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Chia Hui Liu (Full Cast) Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures The Plot: An Indian cook (Kumar) traveling across China is mistaken by villagers as the reincarnation of an ancient peasant warrior, and as he heads to their homeland for a princely reception, he learns he has been chosen to help the village fight a notorious smuggler.
THE BUZZ: Every other week or so, a Bollywood film is released in the U.S. and typically these movies flirt with breakout success. As Hollywood increasingly looks for film funding abroad, it was bound to happen that a studio would target a Bollywood film for likely crossover success, and that's what Warner Bros. has done in this case. The Stephen Chow set should love this lookalike (and I mean that in a sweet, nurturing way), as should the more hardcore kung-fu heads who appreciate the work of actor Gordon Liu. Message Boards: Films it has ripped off | If I made a dollar... Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Thor Freudenthal Stars: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow (Full Cast) Studio: Paramount Pictures The Plot: Orphaned teens Andi (Roberts) and Bruce (Austin) are sent to live with their aunt, which is just fine with the kids until they meet a stray dog who needs their help. Since their aunt is allergic to dogs, the siblings decide to turn a nearby abandoned house into a canine hostel. But can they kept their secret under wraps as more and more four-legged guests arrive?
THE BUZZ: Visual effects whiz Thor Freudenthal was set to make his directorial debut on They Came from Upstairs, but he hopped on Dogs, a project I'm hearing will have some dark shading and a PG rating. Cute kids here, an even cuter adult cast (Kudrow plays the allergic aunt) ... could Emma Roberts, whose Wild Child disappeared from the 2008/2009 calendar, have her first actual-real box-office hit? Message Boards: God this looks awful | Can Someone Confirm This Ends Happily? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Steve Carr Stars: Kevin James, Keir O'Donnell (Full Cast) Studio: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) The Plot: When a shopping mall is overtaken by a gang of organized crooks, it's up to the a mild-mannered security guard (James) to save the day.
THE BUZZ: Cuddly Kevin James ventures out on his own for the first time with a leading-man project that feels like it'd be better suited for a lowered-expectations comedian like Rob Schneider. Or Dane Cook. But I guess you put a chubby guy in a rent-a-cop outfit and the jokes just write themselves. (Or perhaps not, as evidenced by this Blart-related viral video.) Meanwhile, director Steve Carr continues to gravitate away from his still-kinda-funny R-rated debut. Message Boards: It's official... | This guy is LAME! Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews |
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Director: Clint Eastwood Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang (Full Cast) Studio: The Plot: When his prized 1972 Gran Torino nearly is stolen, disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski (Eastwood) looks to clean up his neighborhood, which has been taken over by gangs. Reluctantly, Kowalski also forms a bond with one of his neighbors, a Hmong teenager, whose family is embroiled in a gang-related conflict. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: Clint Eastwood's under-wraps project is getting a reveal at year's end, in hopes that his Detroit-set story of racism, revenge, and urban decline will result in an Eastwood-heavy Oscar field. Apple has the trailer online, and it's confirmed that Christian Bale officially has some competition in the Best Grumble category. I like that Mr. Eastwood is updating his own Dirty Harry persona (make it more age-appropriate); he also seems to be providing a societal critique that is reminiscent of 70s-era urban-panic movies. Does the trailer, however, feel a bit rushed to you -- an indication that yet another film from a notable director (think: Oliver Stone here) has been given the hurry-up treatment for potential Oscar glory? GT could be up for Best Director by default, but Best Picture? Message Boards: Not good. At all... Eastwood out of his realm. | Honestly, this movie was incredibly OVERRATED Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Gary Winick Stars: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen (Full Cast) Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures The Plot: Two best friends (Hudson and Hathaway) become rivals when a clerical error results in their respective weddings being held at the same place ... on the same day. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: Though BW is set in Boston, most of the drama is centered around Hathaway and Hudson's bridal blitz on NYC, a city that has treated Ms. Hathaway very well (Hudson, though, not so much). With this sure-fire hit and her singing-and-dancing performance in Rob Marshall's Nine, it's apparent that Hudson has her career back on track, while Hathaway can expect a busy winter promoting this movie, and perhaps enjoying an Oscar nomination for Rachel Getting Married; however, look for Candice Bergen's wedding planner to make like Miranda Priestly and truly run the events. Message Boards: Reviews of this film from Women | Sign here if you hope this movie fails. Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: David S. Goyer Stars: Odette Yustman, Gary Oldman, Cam Gigandet (Full Cast) Studio: Rogue Pictures The Plot: Haunted by strange dreams and recurring ghostly visions, Casey Beldon (Yustman) turns to a spiritual advisor (Oldman) for help. Together, they learn that Casey had a twin brother who never made it to term, and that her intended sibling is tied to a curse that requires Casey's death in order to manifest itself in our world. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: After you watch The Unborn's trailer, perhaps you can ask yourself the following question: Is David Goyer a better screenwriter (The Dark Knight, Dark City) than director (The Invisible, Blade: Trinity)? I don't mean any aggressive disrespect, but I fail to see one shred of ingenuity in this preview, though I say the sight of a possessed Idris Elba makes him a good pick for a potential Nick Fury, should that role, uh, come to term. All that said, I must remember there's a generation or two behind me that's probably never seen The Exorcist, so here's hoping Goyer pushes beyond the usual genre devices and helps Cloverfield's Odette Yustman get her Linda Blair on. The power of Goyer compels me! Message Boards: If you could relate this movie to any other..... | How the heck did they get Gary Oldman for this film? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: David Frankel Stars: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston (Full Cast) Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation The Plot: An impossibly cute, but impossible-to-live-with yellow Labrador retriever named Marley teaches his newlywed owners a thing or two about patience and parenthood. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: There must be some kind of rule in Hollywood about when a big-time star decides to make a dog movie. We're guessing for Aniston and Wilson, it's when they're done working with Ben Stiller. Message Boards: If you dont like the poster | you know what...? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: David Fincher Stars: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton (Full Cast) Studio: Paramount Pictures The Plot: Benjamin Button (Pitt) was born under unusual circumstances. As everyone around him grew older, he aged backwards, making the challenges of life such as creating friendships, finding a job and falling in love all the more difficult and heartbreaking. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: Now that Ben B's release date has come, the question on our minds will soon be answered: Will this F. Scott Fitzgerald adaptation become the film of the year, or yet another holiday gift that fails to connect with mainstream audiences? We're of course hoping that the former case wins out, and given the advanced word-of-mouth the film has enjoyed, we don't predict that crowds will feel alienated by David Fincher's latest collaboration with Brad Pitt. Put another way: Any movie that plots to pair you with Cate Blanchett toward the end of your life is A-OK with me. Message Boards: Slumdog millionaire tipped to win best film over that?!? | The SCORE makes this film Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Adam Shankman Stars: Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Courteney Cox (Full Cast) Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures The Plot: Somehow, someway, the lavish bedtime stories that a hotel handyman (Sandler) tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: Softly doth Adam Sandler step into family-friendly territory under the chopless direction of Adam Shankman. Do you think Disney knew ahead of time what they were getting into when they cast Russell Brand (AKA the UK's Tom Green) (who somehow got a part in Julie Taymor's new project) as a room-service waiter? Do you think that Jim Carrey and Will Smith will be really PO'ed on Christmas Day when Adam Sandler literally and figuratively out-grosses them both? Message Boards: Horrible. Just simply horrible. | Is this really worth seeing?? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Bryan Singer Stars: Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy, Carice van Houten (Full Cast) Studio: United Artists The Plot: Near the end of WWII, Claus von Stauffenberg (Cruise) leads to group of fellow German army colonels in an attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler; the event would later be called the July 20 Plot of 1944. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: With each release-date change, our interest in Valkyrie only increases. Will it become known as the title that topples the dissolved United Artists partnership between Tom Cruise and longtime producing partner Paula Wagner, or will it mark the successful reunion of director Bryan Singer and Usual Suspects writer Christopher McQuarrie, who haven't worked together since they made one another famous? With the movie's action/thriller angle slickly ratcheted up, we expect it to combat everything working against its potential success: myriad production woes (including a late-stage shooting delay that caused the release date to be pushed back from the July 4th holiday); the public's disinterest in T.C.; said public's recent indifference to war movies; holiday competition. Still, the look is right, insiders seem to want it to succeed, and T.C. is enjoying an Oscar push for his Tropic Thunder cameo; if the creative team here reaches its zenith, this is exactly the sort of fare that will get adults into the multiplex during the holidays. Message Boards: 'No. YOU'RE under arrest!' | None of the July 20 conspirators were Nazis Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Peyton Reed Stars: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel (Full Cast) Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures The Plot: What happens when you agree with everyone and say "yes" to everything? Carl (Carrey) is about to find out when he chooses to become overly agreeable for an entire year. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: Carrey returns to form (almost literally if you consider the kinda sorta plot similarities with Liar, Liar). Combined with this year's earlier Seuss success and what we've seen from his next romp, it looks like the $20 million man is ready to make us laugh again. But really we're just focused on Zooey Deschanel. Message Boards: Why were his friends so much younger? | Almost didn't go see it because of Zooey Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Bill Duke Stars: Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson (Full Cast) Studio: Screen Gems The Plot: A car accident threatens to sever the already fragile bond between Clarice Johnson (Henson) and her husband, Dave (Chestnut) -- especially when they both begin to develop feelings for other people. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: Writer T.D. Jakes is no Tyler Perry (yet), though he saw the movie adaptation of his novel Woman Thou Art Loosed become a "surprise" box-office hit back in '04. Can another one of his stories register with audiences? Meanwhile, why doesn't Jakes direct, à la Perry? Message Boards: Looks like it's trying too hard for an Oscar | Just saw the movie and it was great!! Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Gabriele Muccino Stars: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson (Full Cast) Studio: Columbia Pictures The Plot: A professional man (Smith) who is close to suicide for his role in an auto accident that claimed the lives of seven people finds a reason to live, and to atone, when he falls for a woman (Dawson) who wants to help him deal with his grief. User Rating:
THE BUZZ: Prepare to feel depressed, then uplifted, for a second time by Will Smith and his Pursuit of Happyness director Gabriele Muccino. Just like in Hancock, a hidden story angle that will reveal itself in time; equally concealed -- make that non-existent -- are any early-bird nominations for Smith's performance, which has been tipped for his third Best-Actor nomination. Message Boards: best movie of the year. | Was the last scene really needed? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews |
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