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Fantastic Mr. Fox

By Jeff Bayer on November 25, 2009

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Directed by: Wes Anderson
Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Anderson, Michael Gambon, Bill Murray
Running Time: 1 hr 27 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: November 25, 2009

PLOT: Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, and written for the screen by Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach comes the tale of Mr. Fox (Clooney). He tried to change his ways, but still wants to steal chickens and his actions get all the animals in town in trouble, even his own family.

WHO’S IT FOR? This film has the rare chance to impress the parents and entertain the kids. If you’re a Wes Anderson fan, you won’t be disappointed. I cuss you not.

EXPECTATIONS: Rushmore is my favorite Anderson film, and I figured added voice work by Clooney and Streep couldn’t possibly be a… Continue reading

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Ninja Assassin

By Morrow McLaughlin on November 25, 2009

Ninja Assassin

Directed by: James McTeigue
Cast: Rain, Naomie Harris
Running Time: 1 hr 35 min
Rating: R
Release Date: November 25, 2009

PLOT: After a hardened Ninja (Rain) refuses to kill for the boss, he is ostracized from the clan and hunted by his former brothers.

WHO’S IT FOR? Fans of martial arts movies, and we’re talking old school, 1970’s style blood n’ guts.

EXPECTATIONS: It has to be dumb with a name like Ninja Assassin, because it’s trying way too hard. It’s like naming a movie Kick Ass Cowboys or Machete B*tch (dibs).

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Rain as Raizo: Rain’s real name is Ji Hun Jeong, but you have to have a lead actor that’s as obnoxiously glitzy as Ninja Assassin. So, I guess when I finally get around to making Machete B*tch, I’ll have to cast someone with… Continue reading

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The Road

By Jeff Bayer on November 25, 2009

The Road

Directed by: John Hillcoat
Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall
Running Time: 1 hr 53 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: November 25, 2009

PLOT: Based on the bestseller by Cormac McCarthy, The Road is a post-apocalyptic tale of a man (Mortensen) and his son (Smit-McPhee) trying to survive by any means possible in a world where plants and animals are dead and people are eating people to survive.

WHO’S IT FOR? This is a dark, bleak drama about survival in an awful future. Does it sound like you can get through that? If so, it’s worth it. Really good performances and some powerful visuals will be your reward. Clean freaks, be careful.

EXPECTATIONS: I knew I was sitting down to a “quality” movie based on the buzz, but otherwise I really knew nothing… Continue reading

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Planet 51

Planet 51

By Megan Lehar on November 24, 2009

International 1-SheetPlanet 51

Directed by: Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad, Marcos Martinez
Cast: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Justin Long, Jessica Biel, Seann William Scott
Running Time: 1 hr 30 min
Rating: PG
Release Date: November 20, 2009

PLOT: An American astronaut lands on an inhabited planet where the aliens resemble 1950’s Americans. Once he lands, he needs the help of Lem (Long) to hide from the alien army that wants to dissect his brain.

WHO’S IT FOR? Kids. Though there are a lot of jokes aimed at adults that will go right over most children’s heads.

EXPECTATIONS: Not high, the premise seemed kind of like it hinges on one joke, based on the trailer.

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Dwayne Johnson as Captain Charles T. Baker: The Rock continues… Continue reading

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon

By Nick Allen on November 23, 2009

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Directed by: Chris Weitz
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Michael Sheen
Running Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: November 20, 2009

PLOT: After her emotionally distant vampire boyfriend (Pattinson) ditches her, (literally, in the woods), freshly 18-year-old girl Bella (Stewart) finds a new relationship with a family friend who doesn’t wear shirts often (Lautner) because he is also a werewolf.

WHO’S IT FOR? The fans. Only. Outsiders will face numerous reminders of why they weren’t into the series to begin with.

EXPECTATIONS: At 130 minutes long, was this highly anticipated sequel going to be drawn out, and would an overwhelming amount of cheese make it suck even more than the first one? How would a film with vampires and werewolves balance high school drama?

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Kristen Stewart as Bella… Continue reading

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