The movies that have caught my attention and interest for the coming month. Also, I'm trying a new writing layout here, so let me know what you think.
APRIL
Clash Of The Titans (4/2)
The Plot: We all know the story here right? Well, just to cover my bases; this remake of a 1981 cult fantasy flick tells the story of Perseus, a demi god raised raised as a man, who sets off on an epic mission to get stop Hades from overthrowing Zeus and unleashing hell on earth. Fun.
The Players: Sam Worthington (
Terminator: Salvation,
Avatar) is our young hero; Liam Neeson as Zeus; Ralph Fiennes as Hades, Gemma Arterton (
Quantum of Solace) portrays Io, + Jason Flemyng (
Snatch,
The Red Violin), Mads Mikkelsen (
Casino Royale), Hans Matheson (
Sherlock Holmes), and Nicholas Hoult (
Skins).
The Prospective: I've already seen this one. It was OK, hot guys fighting mythical beasts and what not, but nothing to write home about. I mean, the actors did alright, but didn't even seem to drop their natural accents; some of the effects and dialogue were a bit weak and there was a throw-back to the original so obvious I even got it (I have not seen the 1981 flick). Ralph Fiennes portrayal of Hades likened to Voldemort in a couple ways -more than just the obvious they're-both-bad-guys that is. I think the best part of this movie for me, besides the hotties, was looking at all the actors and trying to figure where I've seen them before (like the irony of Polly walker portraying a Greek after starring in the series
Rome). Oh, quick back to the hotties, Sam is fabulous and I've always loved Liam, but Gemma is definitely a chic to watch, talent and grrrowl factor with that sultry but wise sounding voice.
The Losers (4/23)
The Plot: Based on the re-imagined comic series put out by Vertigo in 2004 (the original was released by DC in 1970). The story centers on the members of an elite U.S. Special Forces unit sent into the Bolivian jungle on a search and destroy mission. The team -Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar- find themselves the target of a lethal betrayal instigated from inside by a powerful enemy known only as "Max". Presumed dead, the group makes plans to even the score when they're joined by the mysterious Aisha, a beautiful operative with her own agenda. Working together, they must remain deep undercover while tracking the heavily-guarded "Max", a ruthless man bent on embroiling the world in a new high-tech global war.
The Players: Jeffery Dean Morgan (
Watchmen) as Clay, Zoe Saldana (
Star Trek,
Avatar) as Aisha, Chris Evans (
Fantastic Four)as Jensen, + Idris Elba , Columbus Short , Oscar Jaenada.
The Prospective: Look at that frickin' trailer and tell me it doesn't look bad ass! Plus, Zoe Saldana is very likely my newest chic-crush, grrrowl!
MAY
Iron Man 2 (5/7)
The Plot: Jon Favreau returns to the directors chair to helm to sequel to his 2008 comic-to-the-screen awesome-fest,
Iron Man. Having shown the world his dual identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark comes under the fire of the press, the public and the government to share his technology with the U.S. military. But there is an even greater foe lurking: Ivan Vanko creates an equally powerful alternate persona known as Whiplash to exact his revenge on the Stark family.
The Players: Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow return; Don Cheadle takes over the role of Jim 'Rhodey' Rhodes, + Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson, and Sam Rockwell.
The Prospective: Say it with me now: FUCK YEAH!!! I ♥ RDJ! I don't want to jinx it, but this one may, MAY, be one of the rare exceptions to the rule that the sequel sucks ass.
Babies (5/7)
The Plot: A documentary capturing a year in the lives of four babies from around the world; from Mongolia, Namibia, San Francisco to Tokyo.
The Players: Babies portraying themselves, namely Bayar, Hattie, Mari, and Ponijao
The Prospective: Despite myself I totally want to see this! Sure, this looks like it could be an interesting look at the similarities and differences in child development across cultural lines. At least that's how I'll validate it. Honestly though, when I saw the first teaser for this, there was a part of me that just squeed, "OMG! They look so adorable!" Friggin' biological clock.
Robin Hood (5/14)
The Plot: Ridley Scott directs this adaptation of the mythos of the legendary English archer of justice.
The Players: Russell Crowe as our title dude (he's hit up just about every era now hasn't he?), Cate Blanchett as Marion, William Hurt, Matthew Macfadyen (
Pride & Prejudice,
Death At A Funeral - the original!), plus Max von Sydow, Mark Strong (
Sherlock Holmes), Danny Huston (
John Adams), Kevin Durand (
LOST), and Scott Grimes (
Band of Brothers,
Mystery, Alaska).
The Prospective: Ridley Scott is undeniably awesome. Top that with some Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett and I'm all over it like ice cream on pie.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (5/28)
The Plot: Based on a video game, the story follows adventurous Prince Dastan who teams up with a mysterious princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing the Sands of Time, which could destroy the world.
The Players: Jake Gyllenhaal is our prince, Gemma Arterton (
Clash Of The Titans) is the princess with the sultry voice, Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina.
The Prospective: Mike Newell (
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) directs this game brought to the screen, with Jerry Bruckheimer teaming again with Disney to produce. So it will be like Pirates of the Caribbean, but in the dessert...and with some magic...and a hotter heroine.
Micmacs (5/28)
The Plot: A man and his eccentric friends come up with an intricate and original plan to destroy two big weapons manufacturers.
The Players: Dany Boon (
Joyeux Noel) and a slew of other French actors neither you nor I know.
The Prospective: Written and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the writer and director of
Amelie, it looks hilarious and quirky.
Other CommentsThe Human Centipede - That. Is so fucking jacked up. A whole new meaning to the phrase "ass to mouth".
Letters to Juliet - Vanessa Redgrave is great, but this kinda makes me want to vomit.
Shrek Forever After - They're still milkin' that green cow?
Sex in the City 2 - Didn't watch the show. Didn't see the first one. Why should I see this one? Honestly, I'll take arguments if you got 'em.
