Category: Film Previews
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Looking at the Weekend: July 22-24, 2011
The top new release will be Captain America, but can it beat the Potter juggernaut to take the top spot? Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement. Captain America: Sure to please…
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Trailer Watch: Hugo
Another of the Harry Potter previews, this one for Martin Scorsese’s first big foray into kids movies. Hugo Plot Summary: When a young boy’s father is killed, he turns to his robotic friend and the great adventure that will lead him to understand his father better. Release Date: November 23, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: B…
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Trailer Watch: The Dark Knight Rises
Shown as one of the previews before Harry Potter this weekend, I had a chance to see the teaser trailer. However, I have not been able to find it on YouTube, so I won’t be able to create a link to it, but here is my impression. The Dark Knight Rises Plot Summary: The final…
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Weekend Preview: July 22-24, 2011
There are seven new releases this week. We have previews for six of them below.
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Trailer Watch: Puss in Boots
The first animated spin-off in big screen history. Puss in Boots Plot Summary: Shrek’s lovable feline is vaulted into his own feature film. Release Date: November, 4, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: It works for what it is. It’s far more limited than I would expect from Disney, though not featuring an entire cast…
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Trailer Watch: Happy Feet Two
As if the first one weren’t disappointing enough. Happy Feet Two Plot Summary: A sequel to the Oscar-winning and highly popular penguin animated feature Happy Feet. Release Date: November 18, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: I don’t review placeholders. Rating: D Commentary: This terrible music video captures none of the most compelling elements of…
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2011 Summer Preview: August
The doldrums of Summer begin with August, the typical dumping ground for poorly testing features that they feel won’t make a ton at the box office. Occasionally, studios will post a handful of solid tentpoles in hopes of generating the next surprise hit. I caution you that despite my best efforts, there will be films…
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Trailer Watch: Griff the Invisible
I think I can count three indie hero flicks in the last five years. Griff the Invisible Plot Summary: A night time super hero working in an office by day meets a young scientist who shares his passion for doing the impossible. Release Date: August 19, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: The indie community…
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Looking at the Weekend: July 15-17, 2011
There is no question that Harry will top this weekend’s box office, but by how much? Could it approach The Dark Knight‘s impressive $158 million opening? I doubt it. However, the last film grossed $125 over the weekend and although this one has a 3D element, 3D won’t make up a lot of its gross.…
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Trailer Watch: The Smurfs
Mixing live action and animation seldom flies. The Smurfs Plot Summary: The popular ’80’s cartoon is brought to the big screen in a mixed live-action/animation hybrid. Release Date: July 29, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: It’s cute in a childish sort of way, but there’s nothing that really helps appeal to the adult demo…
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2011 Spring Preview Wrap-Up: April
April 1-3, 2011 Hop Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None” Box Office Prediction: $95 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “None. The trailers have given very little information to form much of an opinion, though live action/animation combinations are seldom worthwhile.” Box Office Results: $108.1 M Thoughts: [Success] Expectations were easily met for this…
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Trailer Watch: Footloose
The latest ’80s reboot tries to sucker more unsuspecting fans back into the mix. Footloose Plot Summary: A troubled young man moves to a small country town where dancing has been banned, but when he fancies the preacher’s daughter, trouble is just around the corner. Release Date: July 15, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary:…
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Weekend Preview: July 15-17, 2011
There are eight new releases this week. We have previews for seven of them below.
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Trailer Watch: War Horse
One of two Spielberg Oscar contenders for year-end. War Horse Plot Summary: Based on the popular novel about a boy and his horse thrust into the midst of The Great War. Release Date: December 28, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: I don’t review placeholders. Rating: C Commentary: It looks all too familiar. The music…
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Trailer Watch: The Change-Up
We’ve been there, done that, and we’re doing it again soon. The Change-Up Plot Summary: Two friends envy the life the other leads and make a wish that they have the other’s existence. The wish is granted. Release Date: August 5, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: There is so much here that’s old hat…
