Derby Plaza - nothing
Movie Machine - nothing
Northrock 14 - nothing
Palace West -nothing
Starlite Drive-In - Closed for the Winter
Warren East 13th - Brothers
Warren Old Town - nothing
Warren West 21st - Disney's A Christmas Carol
Monday, December 28, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
SHERLOCK HOLMES ***
Guy Ritchie directed this Action/Mystery which stars: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan, Kelly Reilly. Watch The Preview Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material. Running time is two hours and eight minutes.
Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes (Downey Jr.) along with his friend Watson (Law) will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
This is a Holmes unlike any you've seen before. That goes for Watson, also. They're much more contemporary characters although set in Merry Olde England. Personally, my favorite Holmes was portrayed by Jeremy Brett on PBS but that's just a matter of taste. Downey Jr. is fantastic as always and Law's Watson is much more an equal that we normally expect. McAdams does her part very well, what there is of it. The story is interesting, the pacing is very good and the production values are top notch. I found this to be a very good action drama and well worth your time during the holidays. While the big screen and surround sound is nice it isn't absolutely essential so you will enjoy this as much on DVD if you prefer to wait.
Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes (Downey Jr.) along with his friend Watson (Law) will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
This is a Holmes unlike any you've seen before. That goes for Watson, also. They're much more contemporary characters although set in Merry Olde England. Personally, my favorite Holmes was portrayed by Jeremy Brett on PBS but that's just a matter of taste. Downey Jr. is fantastic as always and Law's Watson is much more an equal that we normally expect. McAdams does her part very well, what there is of it. The story is interesting, the pacing is very good and the production values are top notch. I found this to be a very good action drama and well worth your time during the holidays. While the big screen and surround sound is nice it isn't absolutely essential so you will enjoy this as much on DVD if you prefer to wait.
Worthwhile (or not), 12/25/2009
Here's MetaCritic's numerical rank of this week's films (xx/100 - the higher the number, the better the critics liked the film). I don't agree with the consensus of the national reviewers this week. I don't think ALVIN and UP IN THE AIR should be as highly rated as they are while I thought SHERLOCK was more entertaining than these numbers would indicate.
42 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,
58 It's Complicated,
49 Nine,
55 Sherlock Holmes,
83 Up in the Air
Click on the title links to see if the ratings change as more reviews come in, and to read your favorite national critic's review. My review of SHERLOCK HOLMES will be posted after 4:30 pm.
42 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,
58 It's Complicated,
49 Nine,
55 Sherlock Holmes,
83 Up in the Air
Click on the title links to see if the ratings change as more reviews come in, and to read your favorite national critic's review. My review of SHERLOCK HOLMES will be posted after 4:30 pm.
UP IN THE AIR **½
Jason Reitman wrote and directed this Drama starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Tamala Jones, Chris Lowell. Watch The Preview Rated R for language and some sexual content. Running time is one hour and forty-nine minutes.
A corporate hatchet man (Clooney) who loves his life on the road is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to take a trainee with him (Kendrick), and spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching ten million frequent flyer miles, and shortly after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams (Farmiga).
I know all the critics have been raving about this film but I didn't find it particularly satisfying. It's very well made, with a good cast and a pace that moves right along, but at the conclusion I was left feeling there was no real point to the story. I can't go much further without ruining the plot for you but I can tell you if you're looking for an uplifting, holiday style film, this isn't it. At another time of year I might feel a bit differently about the story, but in my opinion you should wait for the DVD since the big screen isn't really important in this case. Of course, if you're in the mood for a somewhat depressing drama, never mind.
A corporate hatchet man (Clooney) who loves his life on the road is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to take a trainee with him (Kendrick), and spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching ten million frequent flyer miles, and shortly after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams (Farmiga).
I know all the critics have been raving about this film but I didn't find it particularly satisfying. It's very well made, with a good cast and a pace that moves right along, but at the conclusion I was left feeling there was no real point to the story. I can't go much further without ruining the plot for you but I can tell you if you're looking for an uplifting, holiday style film, this isn't it. At another time of year I might feel a bit differently about the story, but in my opinion you should wait for the DVD since the big screen isn't really important in this case. Of course, if you're in the mood for a somewhat depressing drama, never mind.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL *
Betty Thomas directed this Family Comedy starring: Jason Lee, Justin Long, David Cross, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate, Amy Poehler, Zachary Levi. Watch The Preview Rated PG for some mild rude humor. Running time is one hour and forty minutes.
Alvin, Simon and Theodore finally meet their match – and maybe more – in the newly arrived female trio, The Chipettes.
My problem with this film is there's simply no reason for it. It's not in the least entertaining for adults and kids will be just as happy with the first one and if they just have to see this one I'm sure it will be available on DVD shortly. Lee is out of sight through most of the film and the majority of the stellar cast is never seen, just heard as a chipmunk voice. This is simply a waste of money.
Alvin, Simon and Theodore finally meet their match – and maybe more – in the newly arrived female trio, The Chipettes.
My problem with this film is there's simply no reason for it. It's not in the least entertaining for adults and kids will be just as happy with the first one and if they just have to see this one I'm sure it will be available on DVD shortly. Lee is out of sight through most of the film and the majority of the stellar cast is never seen, just heard as a chipmunk voice. This is simply a waste of money.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Opening, 12/23 and 12/25/2009
For show times select your theatre under the SHOWIMES AT: header in the left column.
Opens Wednesday, 12/23/09:
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL [PG] 1 hr. 29 min. Family Comedy Watch The Preview Cast: Jason Lee, Justin Long, David Cross, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate, Amy Poehler, Zachary Levi. Plot: Alvin, Simon and Theodore finally meet their match – and maybe more – in the newly arrived female trio, The Chipettes. Showing at: Derby Plaza, Movie Machine, Northrock 14, Warren East, Warren West.
UP IN THE AIR [R] 1 hr. 49 min. Drama Watch The Preview Cast: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Tamala Jones, Chris Lowell. Plot: a corporate hatchet man who loves his life on the road is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams. Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.
Opens Friday, 12/25/09:
IT'S COMPLICATED [R] 1 hr. 59 min. Comedy Watch The Preview Cast: Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell, Zoe Kazan, Mary Kay Place, Nora Dunn, Bruce Altman, Rita Wilson. Plot: the mother of three grown kids has—after a decade of divorce—an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, who has remarried. But, when they find themselves out of town for their son’s college graduation, an innocent meal together turns into the unimaginable—an affair. Showing at: Derby Plaza, Northrock 14, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.
NINE [PG-13] 1 hr. 50 min. Drama/Musical Watch The Preview Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson, Stacy Ferguson, Sophia Loren. Plot: a vibrant and provocative musical that follows the life of a world famous film director as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife, his mistress, his film star muse, his confidant and costume designer, a young American fashion journalist, the whore from his youth, and his mother. Showing at: Warren East, Warren West.
SHERLOCK HOLMES [PG-13] 2 hrs. 10 min. Action/Mystery Watch The Preview Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan, Kelly Reilly. Plot: revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country. Showing at: Derby Plaza, Movie Machine, Northrock 14, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.
Leaving, 12/22 and (12/24)/2009
Derby Plaza - (Old Dogs, Twilight: New Moon)
Movie Machine - Old Dogs (Twilight: New Moon)
Northrock 14 - Disney's A Christmas Carol, Old Dogs (Armored, Everybody's Fine, Ninja Assassin)
Palace West -nothing (Saw VI, G-Force, Invention Of Lying)
Starlite Drive-In - Closed for the Winter
Warren East 13th - Planet 51, Armored, 2012, Everybody's Fine (Boondock Saints II, Precious, Ninja Assassin)
Warren Old Town - 2012 (Twilight: New Moon)
Warren West 21st - Everybody's Fine, Planet 51, Armored, 2012 (Brothers, Old Dogs)
Movie Machine - Old Dogs (Twilight: New Moon)
Northrock 14 - Disney's A Christmas Carol, Old Dogs (Armored, Everybody's Fine, Ninja Assassin)
Palace West -nothing (Saw VI, G-Force, Invention Of Lying)
Starlite Drive-In - Closed for the Winter
Warren East 13th - Planet 51, Armored, 2012, Everybody's Fine (Boondock Saints II, Precious, Ninja Assassin)
Warren Old Town - 2012 (Twilight: New Moon)
Warren West 21st - Everybody's Fine, Planet 51, Armored, 2012 (Brothers, Old Dogs)
Friday, December 18, 2009
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS? **½
Marc Lawrence wrote and directed this Romantic Comedy which stars: Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Kelly, and Wilford Brimley. Watch The Preview Rated PG-13 for some sexual references and momentary violence. Running time is one hour and forty-three minutes.
A highly successful Manhattan couple(Grant and Parker) whose marriage is dissolving witness a murder and become targets of a contract killer. The Feds, protecting their witnesses, whisk them away from their beloved New York to a tiny town in Wyoming and into the home of a U.S. Marshal and his wife (Elliott and Steenburgen), and a relationship that was on the rocks threatens to end completely in the Rockies... unless, in their new BlackBerry-free lives, the Morgans can slow down the pace and rekindle the passion.
This is a very predictable but enjoyable film whose basic plot is mostly shown in the preview. Whether or not you'll find this enjoyable depends on whether you like Grant and Parker and if you feel they have some chemistry. I happen to like both and thought the screen chemistry between them was good so I found this film entertaining. I also enjoyed seeing Elliott and Steenburgen, who are both seen all too rarely these days. Even Brimley was a pleasant surprise since I haven't seen him in anything but TV commercials for years. If you don't want to spend the money right now to see this in a theatre, the DVD will do quite nicely when it appears.
A highly successful Manhattan couple(Grant and Parker) whose marriage is dissolving witness a murder and become targets of a contract killer. The Feds, protecting their witnesses, whisk them away from their beloved New York to a tiny town in Wyoming and into the home of a U.S. Marshal and his wife (Elliott and Steenburgen), and a relationship that was on the rocks threatens to end completely in the Rockies... unless, in their new BlackBerry-free lives, the Morgans can slow down the pace and rekindle the passion.
This is a very predictable but enjoyable film whose basic plot is mostly shown in the preview. Whether or not you'll find this enjoyable depends on whether you like Grant and Parker and if you feel they have some chemistry. I happen to like both and thought the screen chemistry between them was good so I found this film entertaining. I also enjoyed seeing Elliott and Steenburgen, who are both seen all too rarely these days. Even Brimley was a pleasant surprise since I haven't seen him in anything but TV commercials for years. If you don't want to spend the money right now to see this in a theatre, the DVD will do quite nicely when it appears.
AVATAR 3D & 2D ***
James Cameron wrote and directed this Sci/Fi drama starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Peter Mensah, Laz Alonso, Wes Studi, Stephen Lang, Matt Gerald. Watch The Preview Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking. Running time is two hours and forty-two minutes.
A former Marine (Worthington) confined to a wheelchair finds something worth fighting for on a distant world. Recruited to join an expedition to the moon Pandora, which corporate interests are strip-mining for a mineral worth $20 million per kilogram on Earth, his consciousness is linked into a human-Na'vi (the native inhabitants) hybrid – a fully living, breathing body that resembles the Na'vi but possesses the individual human's thoughts, feelings and personality – known as an "avatar." His mission is to interact with and infiltrate the Na'vi with the hope of enlisting their help – or at least their acquiescence – in mining the ore.
This was a little less than I'd hoped for although that should be expected after all the hype about the film for the past few months. The film's production quality is impressive, although it should be for $300 million, but the plot is very predictable and that was a letdown. The creation of an entire world, Pandora, is really spectacular and is the main reason to see the picture. The 3D is quite good although I would suggest you sit closer to the front of the auditorium in order to become better immersed in the film. If you sit toward the back of a large auditorium the 3D effect is comprimised. The film's length is unnecessarily long, basically because of the extended battle scenes toward the end. This must be seen in a theatre to be really appreciated, the larger the better.
A former Marine (Worthington) confined to a wheelchair finds something worth fighting for on a distant world. Recruited to join an expedition to the moon Pandora, which corporate interests are strip-mining for a mineral worth $20 million per kilogram on Earth, his consciousness is linked into a human-Na'vi (the native inhabitants) hybrid – a fully living, breathing body that resembles the Na'vi but possesses the individual human's thoughts, feelings and personality – known as an "avatar." His mission is to interact with and infiltrate the Na'vi with the hope of enlisting their help – or at least their acquiescence – in mining the ore.
This was a little less than I'd hoped for although that should be expected after all the hype about the film for the past few months. The film's production quality is impressive, although it should be for $300 million, but the plot is very predictable and that was a letdown. The creation of an entire world, Pandora, is really spectacular and is the main reason to see the picture. The 3D is quite good although I would suggest you sit closer to the front of the auditorium in order to become better immersed in the film. If you sit toward the back of a large auditorium the 3D effect is comprimised. The film's length is unnecessarily long, basically because of the extended battle scenes toward the end. This must be seen in a theatre to be really appreciated, the larger the better.
THE ROAD *
John Hillcoat directed this Drama which stars: Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Guy Pearce. Watch The Preview Rated R for some violence, disturbing images and language. Running time is one hour and fifty-one minutes.
Based on Cormac McCarthy's best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel: an epic post apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father (Mortensen) and his young son (Smit-McPhee) across a barren landscape blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and most life on earth.
I review for entertainment value and there's no way this is in any way entertaining. In fact, this is the singularly most depressing film I've ever seen. That doesn't mean I don't recognize its quality and that it spectacularly portrays the world in which it's set, but this is as far from entertainment as you can get. The film has been completed for over a year and I can certainly understand the hesitation in releasing it...there's simply no way to sell it. But, why now? The Christmas season is not the time for a film that makes you think about ending it all. If you want to see it, I'd hurry. This is not going to be around for long. There's no particular reason to see it in a theatre as a large screen adds nothing.
Based on Cormac McCarthy's best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel: an epic post apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father (Mortensen) and his young son (Smit-McPhee) across a barren landscape blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and most life on earth.
I review for entertainment value and there's no way this is in any way entertaining. In fact, this is the singularly most depressing film I've ever seen. That doesn't mean I don't recognize its quality and that it spectacularly portrays the world in which it's set, but this is as far from entertainment as you can get. The film has been completed for over a year and I can certainly understand the hesitation in releasing it...there's simply no way to sell it. But, why now? The Christmas season is not the time for a film that makes you think about ending it all. If you want to see it, I'd hurry. This is not going to be around for long. There's no particular reason to see it in a theatre as a large screen adds nothing.
Worthwhile (or not), 12/18/2009
Here's MetaCritic's numerical rank of this week's films (xx/100 - the higher the number, the better the critics liked the film). I don't agree with the consensus of the national reviewers this week. From an entertainment standard, there is simply no way ROAD beats MORGANS since ROAD is in absolutely no way entertaining. MORGANS may be predictable but at least it has a few laughs while ROAD makes you want to go out and shoot yourself.
82 Avatar,
25 Did You Hear About the Morgans?,
64 Road, The
Click on the title links to see if the ratings change as more reviews come in, and to read your favorite national critic's review. My reviews of AVATAR, DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS and THE ROAD will be posted after 4:30 pm.
82 Avatar
,25 Did You Hear About the Morgans?,
64 Road, The
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Opening, 12/18/2009
For show times select your theatre under the SHOWIMES AT: header in the left column.
AVATAR 3D & 2D [PG-13] 2 hrs. 35 min. Sci/Fi Watch The Preview Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Peter Mensah, Laz Alonso, Wes Studi, Stephen Lang, Matt Gerald. Plot: a former Marine confined to a wheelchair finds something worth fighting for on a distant world. Recruited to join an expedition to the moon Pandora, which corporate interests are strip-mining for a mineral worth $20 million per kilogram on Earth, his consciousness is linked into a human-Na'vi (the native inhabitants) hybrid – a fully living, breathing body that resembles the Na'vi but possesses the individual human's thoughts, feelings and personality – known as an "avatar." His mission is to interact with and infiltrate the Na'vi with the hope of enlisting their help – or at least their acquiescence – in mining the ore. Showing at: Derby Plaza, Northrock 14, Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS? [R] 1 hr. 43 min. Comedy Watch The Preview Cast: Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Kelly, Wilford Brimley. Plot: a highly successful Manhattan couple whose marriage is disolving witness a murder and become targets of a contract killer. The Feds, protecting their witnesses, whisk them away from their beloved New York to a tiny town in Wyoming, and a relationship that was on the rocks threatens to end completely in the Rockies... unless, in their new BlackBerry-free lives, the Morgans can slow down the pace and rekindle the passion. Showing at: Derby Plaza, Northrock 14, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.
THE ROAD [R] 1 hr. 52 min. Drama Watch The Preview Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Guy Pearce. Plot: based on Cormac McCarthy's beloved, best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel: an epic post apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father and his young son across a barren landscape blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and most life on earth. Showing at: Warren East.
Leaving, 12/17/2009
Derby Plaza - Christmas Carol
Movie Machine - Planet 51
Northrock 14 - Planet 51, Transylmania
Palace West -Whiteout, Inglourius Basterds, Shorts, Surrogates, Julie & Julia
Starlite Drive-In - Closed for the Winter
Warren East 13th - The Men Who Stare At Goats, An Education, Planet 51
Warren Old Town - Ninja Assassin, Old Dogs
Warren West 21st - Law Abiding Citizen, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Ninja Assassin
Movie Machine - Planet 51
Northrock 14 - Planet 51, Transylmania
Palace West -Whiteout, Inglourius Basterds, Shorts, Surrogates, Julie & Julia
Starlite Drive-In - Closed for the Winter
Warren East 13th - The Men Who Stare At Goats, An Education, Planet 51
Warren Old Town - Ninja Assassin, Old Dogs
Warren West 21st - Law Abiding Citizen, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Ninja Assassin
Friday, December 11, 2009
INVICTUS **½
Clint Eastwood directed this drama which stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. SEE THE PREVIEW Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. Running time is two hours and fourteen minutes.
Tells the true story of how Nelson Mandela (Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team (Damon) to help unite their country soon after Mandela was elected President.
If you enjoy well crafted, well acted dramas that feature the sport of rugby, this might be a film you'll enjoy. For me, however, the pacing was too slow, the action nonexistent, and the film too unnecessarily long to be truly satisfying. Additionally, the plot covers a subject most in this country long ago ceased to be interested in. Compound that with the fact a fair amount of time is spent watching rugby, a sport I and the majority of Americans are not familiar with, and you have a film I don't think most will find ultimately satisfying. The big screen adds virtually nothing to the film so feel free to wait until you can watch it at home.
Tells the true story of how Nelson Mandela (Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team (Damon) to help unite their country soon after Mandela was elected President.
If you enjoy well crafted, well acted dramas that feature the sport of rugby, this might be a film you'll enjoy. For me, however, the pacing was too slow, the action nonexistent, and the film too unnecessarily long to be truly satisfying. Additionally, the plot covers a subject most in this country long ago ceased to be interested in. Compound that with the fact a fair amount of time is spent watching rugby, a sport I and the majority of Americans are not familiar with, and you have a film I don't think most will find ultimately satisfying. The big screen adds virtually nothing to the film so feel free to wait until you can watch it at home.
Worthwhile (or not), 12/11/2009
Here's MetaCritic's numerical rank of this week's films (xx/100 - the higher the number, the better the critics liked the film). Looks like a good week for new films with a Clint Eastwood drama about Nelson Mandela and a Disney animated feature for the family.
74 Invictus,
73 Princess & the Frog, The
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74 Invictus,
73 Princess & the Frog, The
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Monday, December 07, 2009
Opening, 12/11/2009
For show times select your theatre under the SHOWIMES AT: header in the left column.
INVICTUS [PG] 2 hrs. 13 min. Drama SEE THE PREVIEW Cast: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon. Plot: tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Showing at: Northrock 14, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG [G] 1 hr. 37 min.Animated Musical Comedy SEE THE PREVIEW Cast: Anika Noni Rose, Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Keith David, Jim Cummings, Jenifer Lewis, Oprah Winfrey. Plot: a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl , a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Showing at: Derby Plaza, Movie Machine, Northrock 14, Warren East, Warren West.
Leaving, 12/10/2009
Derby Plaza - Fantastic Mr. Fox
Movie Machine - Disney's A Christmas Carol 2D
Northrock 14 -
Palace West - Capitalism: A Love Story, Fame
Starlite Drive-In - Closed for the Winter
Warren East 13th - Transylmania
Warren Old Town - Disney's A Christmas Carol 3D
Warren West 21st - Transylmania, Men Who Stare At Goats
Movie Machine - Disney's A Christmas Carol 2D
Northrock 14 -
Palace West - Capitalism: A Love Story, Fame
Starlite Drive-In - Closed for the Winter
Warren East 13th - Transylmania
Warren Old Town - Disney's A Christmas Carol 3D
Warren West 21st - Transylmania, Men Who Stare At Goats
Friday, December 04, 2009
EVERYBODY'S FINE *½
Kirk Jones wrote and directed this Drama starring: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, and Sam Rockwell. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief strong language. Running time is one hour and forty minutes.
A widower (DeNiro) embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children (Barrymore, Beckinsale, Rockwell) only to discover their lives are far from perfect.
This is a first rate cast trapped in a Hallmark Hall Of Fame quality movie. It's something you'd probably enjoy watching for free at home but might resent paying for at a theatre, especially since the theatre experience adds nothing to the film. On top of that, it's mostly a downer and not likely to thrust you into the Christmas spirit. On the positive side, the length is about right and the ending is a little more upbeat. About the only people who will be pleased with this effort are the four cast leads who can take their no doubt substantial checks and buy some really nice gifts for their families and friends. There are better pictures coming...wait for them.
A widower (DeNiro) embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children (Barrymore, Beckinsale, Rockwell) only to discover their lives are far from perfect.
This is a first rate cast trapped in a Hallmark Hall Of Fame quality movie. It's something you'd probably enjoy watching for free at home but might resent paying for at a theatre, especially since the theatre experience adds nothing to the film. On top of that, it's mostly a downer and not likely to thrust you into the Christmas spirit. On the positive side, the length is about right and the ending is a little more upbeat. About the only people who will be pleased with this effort are the four cast leads who can take their no doubt substantial checks and buy some really nice gifts for their families and friends. There are better pictures coming...wait for them.
Worthwhile (or not), 12/4/09
Here's MetaCritic's numerical rank of this week's films (xx/100 - the higher the number, the better the critics liked the film). You know you're in for a good weekend when two of the four movies weren't screened for the reviewers by the distributors, telling you the critics are going to hate the films and the distributors hope to get your money before you learn how bad the films are. Brothers is the strongest of the other two although it certainly didn't entice me to see it and Everybody's Fine has a stellar cast trapped in a Hallmark plot.
xx Armored,
63 Brothers,
40 Everybody's Fine,
xx Transylmania
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xx Armored,
63 Brothers,
40 Everybody's Fine,
xx Transylmania
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