DVD Releases 2/23/2010

Here are you DVD releases for Tuesday February 23rd, 2010.

The Informant (R)
The Box (PG-13)
Everybody's Fine (PG-13)
Sorority Row (R)
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (PG-13)

Nice selection of movies to choose from, probably will make a last minute decision as to which ones I will be getting.

Weekly Trailer Updates

I know you have been waiting in these for some time and we are back on track. I feel some real good one will definitely shine through this year! Check them out and see!

The A-Team

In theaters June 11th, 2010

The Karate Kid

In theaters June 11th, 2010

One of my fav's that I am definitely in much anticipation for, Iron Man 2

In theaters May 7th, 2010

Salt

In theaters July 2010

Looks like summer is going to be real busy at the theater!!

Shutter Island: "The truth speaks through the shadows"

In 1954, two U.S. marshals investigate a notorious hospital for the criminally insane after a patient disappears. The deeper they dig, more of the island’s infectious secrets and lies are uncovered. Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley and Mark Ruffalo star in this instant classic. Martin Scorsese directs a monumental thriller that will leave you clawing for truth throughout a mystery blanketed by smoky deception.

Please be warned that Shutter Island will definitely make your brain work overtime. However, if you are familiar with the mental health field, this is a great film to test your knowledge of what you have learned. Even if not familar it still will be a treat to watch. Many assumed that this movie would be a scary one, but on the contrary it is more of a brainteaser, to see how much you are paying attention to the movie. If you catch the the "trick" early all the pieces will pretty much come together and will make the movie flow alot easier.

Shutter Island has a story that is somewhat complex. It requires much attention. I will admit there were moments when the film began to lose me and fatigue was starting to set it, but I now believe that is all part of the plan to engage the audience. The movie does have a few moments where the story gets lost within itself, and things become a bit complicated. You probably will begin to lose faith and throw in the towel. Fret not because the story has you right where it wants you.

Scorsese does it again with a knockout punch combo of great acting, story, plot, and even a small pinch of action. The acting is spot on from every character, and the script is incredible; it has one of the most intriguing plots I have seen in a while. Despite its slow moments you can't help but to want to answer any questions that may come up, by continuing to watch the movie. The audience is constantly trapped in a world where one questions what is reality and what is dream. This movie is a true example of what a thriller is supposed to be especially a psychological thriller. Some might even say it is a rebirth of a Hitchcock-type thriller.

Basically, if you are familar with Martin Scorsese's work then you will understand the twisted plot and the journey that you will emabrk after watching this movie.


Grade: B+

Too Cute...Valentine's Day

This is one of those movies where you think its going to be cheesy, and guess what it ends up being cheesy. (Surprise Surprise...lol)

However I will say this although it was cheesy, it was cheesy in a cute way. One has to know not to have high expectation when going to see a film such as this one. The acting was pretty decent considering EVERYONE was in it, which did add a little bit of flavor and spunk to it. You can't help but smile, laugh, or maybe even cry it just has that kind of effect.

Put it like this it's a perfect chill movie for any relationship that you may or not be in!

Valentine's Day definitely has several plots running alongside each other which all of which take place during Valentine's Day. And the interesting thing about this movie is that, all the characters are in some way connected to another character. And what you will see is that gradually through the film these connections are revealed.

Watching this film is like spending Valentine's Day with the 'Who's Who' of Hollywood. There are so many big-name performers here that you will be struggling to name them - unless you are a star-gazer yourself.

Make sure when going to see this film you understand that this is not meant to be an Oscar-nominated film, but more of a feel-good movie to enjoy with those you care most about. Trust me when I tell you this although cheesy, its still a pretty good movie to keep the spirits lifted.




Grade: C

Check out the new "Why Did I Get Married Too" Poster

Check out the new poster for "Why Did I Get Married Too" poster. Very interesting!




And just in case you missed the trailer:

Friday Line-up 2/19/2010

This weekend brings us a very short list. There is one movie set to hit the theaters all by itself, but when you think about it that can be a real good thing. And then you can also catch up on any movies that you may have missed on last week too!

This weekend check out:

Shutter Island (R)

Starring- Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley

Two U.S. Marshals (Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo) in 1954 who investigate the disappearance of a murderess from a hospital for the criminally insane on Shutter Island.

The Wolfman is Unleashed...

When Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) is lured back to his family estate to hunt for his missing brother, he discovers a horrifying destiny beyond his wildest imagination.

Haunted since childhood by his mother’s death, Talbot reunites with his estranged father (Anthony Hopkins) after leaving the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor decades before. He quickly discovers something with insatiable bloodlust is stalking the villagers and a skeptical Scotland Yard inspector named Abberline (Hugo Weaving) has arrived to end the carnage.

The initial 30 mins of this film had me, but then as the film continued it begin to lose me little by little. As we already know it is a remake so there really is nothing new except the fact that it has somewhat been modernized for the times.

I must admit there was a bit of disappointment with this film. Not that I had high expectations, but I just think the plot and storyline were a little choppy and all over the place. With movies such as this we already know how it begins an ends, but it is more about how will you keep us entertained in the middle. Don't get me wrong the acting was great and was definitely up to par, but then again you are dealing with two outstanding Academy award winners (Hopkins and Del Toro). And also to my surprise, Emily Blount's character Gwen is able to hold her own with some heavyweights. She truly embraced her character inside and out.

On another high note (and there was some reaching) the setting of the film was much more fitting. I like how they used a Gothic background which gave the movie a little bit more depth. And if you can recall some of the scenes, for example, the pub were a bit reminesce of the original Wolfman and An American Werewolf in London. All in all, the first half build-up is off the chain but then it does not continue to follow suit as a monster movie should in the end.

As I continued to watch this movie I realized that there is a secret/mystery that has been revealed and the movie wasn't even half way in. This put a damper on the mood because now the interest has decreased. In the end the movie somewhat brings it back full circle, however not enough to save the movie.

A disappointment, but not a total failure.

Grade: C-