It’s hard to tell which film will best strike the interests of the public, but the Farrelly Brothers have the pedigree and the comedy.
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.
The Cabin in the Woods: It might end up being the lone bit of originality in evidence this weekend.
Lockout: Sci-fi that doesn’t necessarily look like it’s done right.
The Three Stooges: Is anyone genuinely excited to see this?
The Lady: See it for Michelle Yeoh’s performance if anything.
Monsieur Lazhar: An Oscar nominee that has gotten strong reviews and could be worth a look.
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ThoughtsI’ll admit the concept is new enough it might be interesting, but I’m not willing to give it the benefit of the doubt just yet. |
ThoughtsThree-year-old horror finally gets a distribution deal, I think I’ll skip it. |
ThoughtsA likable cast could make this a cut above the rest of the horror films this time of year, but it will still be forgotten by awards season. |
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ThoughtsIt looks gimmicky as hell and nothing in the trailer gives me the remotest desire to watch it. |
ThoughtsAnother outer space adventure so soon after John Carter? Why? |
ThoughtsA forgettable-looking action that will be forgotten by awards season. |
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ThoughtsNot only will I not see it, I will actively encourage others not to. The Three Stooges are dead…this isn’t the The Stooges. This is a Farrelly Brothers movie. That right there should give one pause. |
ThoughtsI was never a big fan of the original Stooges and this looks like a less than inspired imitation. |
ThoughtsA forgettable-looking comedy that will be forgotten by awards season. |
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ThoughtsI’d watch it just to see the performance of Michelle Yeoh. The film also seems timely, which makes it a perfect film for the cineaste to catch. |
ThoughtsCritics wre mixed on this poitical drama when it was given an Oscar qualifying run in L.A. last December. |
ThoughtsThis had a little buzz for Michelle Yeoh when it was supposed to be released last year, and could hold on this year too. |
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ThoughtsIt may be a good movie, but it doesn’t look that interesting to me having seen so many similar films in the past. |
ThoughtsLooks like an interesting mix of immigration drama and student/teacher drama. |
ThoughtsA foreign-film nominee from last year that is supposed to be very strong. |
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