I thought I’d go with some fluff this week, something light and airy... Summer Movies it is then.
We have just passed the halfway mark and this is what we’ve gotten so far:
Wolverine
Hugh Jackman, the shredded actor/producer on the film, underwhelms and leaves us mildly disappointed. Claws and bad hair worked in an ensemble but sag under the weight of a solo project. I give it a 6.25 for popcorn fare. Looks headed for a $180M domestic gross
Star Trek
The reboot stole the early cool mantle that Iron Man owned this time last year. All props here go to director JJ Abrams who mixed in time travel and alternate futures (uhemm LOST fans) with a slick look. 8.5 and headed for $260M
Angels and Demons
Zzzzzz. This was the let down of the summer thus far for me. Dan Brown had not yet reached his stride constructing labyrinths and we are unfortunately left with pointing statues. Seriously. Two hours of “It’s pointing that way”. Oh and add on a ridiculously implausible ending and a wasted Tom Hanks and you get a 5.75 and $135M.
Terminator Salvation
Loud and energetic but it was just a “meh” so my synopsis is a befitting meh. 6.0 and $125M
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Now the critics duped me into this one with the 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. I didn’t care about the old man or the annoying chubster kid and if it wasn’t for the best 5 mins in film so far this summer (montage of the couple growing old together), I’d be a lot harsher on this movie. 6.5 and headed for $330M
Year One
Haven’t seen it. Wouldn’t see it. Suggest you not see it.
The Hangover
Bradley Cooper was rocking the shit in this one...he is Ocean’s Eleven Clooney and Pitt, cool. Sure it wasn’t perfect but it was a strong raunch right up to the end credits that included an elevator blow job. The ubiquitous saying for the summer of ’09 is “I was so drunk last night that I expected to see a tiger in the bathroom.” 7.75 and $240M
Transformers
Really loud and really long. Now when people say a movie is too long it strikes me odd if it’s a good movie. I mean how can a flick that is good, be too long? Well this movie answers that question. It’s not great but it’s definitely entertaining in parts, however Bay (Director) blows it big time by dragging it waaaaaaaaay out. 6.25 and heading for a monstrous $400M. PS. Yes....Meghan Fox is hot.
Upcoming Movies:
Bruno
Critics are already saying it’s no Borat but it is a sequel so look for a stronger opening and a larger box office. Projection $150+
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
This series is pretty rock solid and you can count on this movie to be no different...just the same way JK is already counting her money. Projection $300+
G.I. Joe
This movie is not doing it for me. I suggest checking out the reviews because this could be one of the bombs of the season....“Land of the Lost” bad. Projection $50M+
Inglorious Bastards
Can Tarantino make a comeback with Brad Pitt? The answer is a yes and a no. This did not thrill them at Cannes and there are probably edits going on as we speak. Projection $85M+
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I for one am F*%k'n pumped the see the "Bastards" but I am a Tarantino Fan and a WWII fan come to think of it. There is one flick that isn't on the list that people should look out for and it name is "District 9". It may not be a huge box office draw but it definitely looks killer. It's out in theaters Aug 14.
ReplyDeleteThat was a tight wee synopsis bru! Loved the Year One comment and completely agree with Hangover and Terminator (the only two I've seen). I'd also tell people to look our for the less known films, Food Inc and Whatever Works (Woody Allen and Larry David). Could be prettyyy, prettyyyy good. (haven't seen it yet)
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