What New Movies Start Friday, May 1st, 2009?
There are six movies opening this week. Three are opening everywhere and three more open on a limited basis.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, May 1st:
Movie: Battle for Terra (PG)
Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Justin Long, Luke Wilson, Dennis Quaid, Amanda Peet & Chris Evans
Genre: Animated Sci-Fi
Synopsis: A peaceful planet that has rejected war comes under attack by a group that is fleeing their planet because of civil war and environmental problems. Only one race may survive.
First Thoughts: I don’t like movie that take a point of view that humans are the bad guys out to destroy others for their survival.
Movie: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (PG-13)
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer & Lacey Chabert
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Synopsis: While attending the wedding of his younger brother, a guy gets visited by the ghosts of girlfriends from his past.
First Thoughts: It’s a different take on A Christmas Carol and will probably get watched at some point down the road.
Movie: X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13)
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins & Ryan Reynolds
Genre: Comic Book Action
Synopsis: Takes place before the events of X-Men and tells of Wolverine’s past and his involvement in the Weapon X program. Wolverine comes across many other mutants.
First Thoughts: The first of what looks to be an outstanding group of Movies debuting during May. Have been looking forward to this one for awhile now and will be seeing it Friday morning.
Movies in Limited Release:
- Home - Marcia Gay Harden as a poet that wants to renovate a house that brings back memories of her childhood home.
- The Limits of Control - Crime drama about a mysterious loner living outside the law.
- The Skeptic - Supernatural thriller starring Tim Daly and Tom Arnold about a lawyer that doesn’t believe that his dead aunt’s house is haunted.
For New Movie Friday there are three new movies to choose from this week. They are Battle for Terra, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. What new movie looks good to you this week?
What New Movies Start Friday, April 24th, 2009?
There are 10 movies opening this week. Four are opening everywhere and six more open on a limited basis.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, April 24th:
Movie: earth (G)
Starring: James Earl Jones
Genre: Nature
Synopsis: This is the first film in the Disneynature series and is narrated by Jones. It focuses on three animal families and their journeys around the planet. Some of the wildest and most elusive creatures are shown in unbelievable locations.
First Thoughts: This looks like it has some amazing video of some very beautiful places on this wonderful planet of ours.
Movie: Fighting (R)
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Brian J. White, Luis Guzman & Zulay Henao
Genre: Action Drama
Synopsis: The story of a guy from a small town that came to New York City with little. A scam artist finds him and his fighting ability to be a way to make some money. The both struggle to find respect and survive in the streetfighting arena, where the rich come to bet.
First Thoughts: This looks like one of those movies you catch on HBO or something some weekend when there is nothing else on.
Movie: Obsessed (PG-13)
Starring: Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles, Ali Larter, Bruce McGill & Jerry O’Connell
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis: A guy that just got a big promotion has everything going for him in his career and in his marriage. Then a new temp at his work begins to stalk him and everything starts to go bad.
First Thoughts: This looks lame and just an excuse for Ali Larter to walk around sporting very little clothing.
Movie: The Soloist (PG-13)
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander & Lisa Gay Hamilton
Genre: Biographical Drama
Synopsis: The story of a musical prodigy that dropped out of Julliard because of his developing schizophrenia and ended up homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. A journalist finds out about him and tries to help him find a way back. They develop a friendship that changes things for both of them.
First Thoughts: This looks really good and the cast is great, but since it was postponed from the end of last year, I’m a bit worried about it. Hopefully, it turns out to be as good as it looks from the ads.
Movies in Limited Release:
- The Garder - A look at the famous political and social battle over the largest community garden in the U.S (located in south central Los Angeles).
- Il Divo - Political drama about corruption and chaos at the highest level of politics.
- The Informers - Period showbiz drama starring Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Winona Ryder, Amber Heard and Mickey Rourke.
- Is Anybody There? - Period comedy drama about a young boy living with his parents at a retirement home they run.
- Mutant Chronicles - Sci-fi actioner starring Thomas Jane, Ron Perlman, Devon Aoki, and John Malkovich.
- Tyson - Biographical documentary about former boxing champ Mike Tyson.
For New Movie Friday there are five new movies to choose from this week. They are earth, Fighting, The Informers, Obsessed, and The Soloist. What new movie looks good to you this week?
What New Movies Start Friday, April 17th, 2009?
There are six movies opening this week. Three are opening everywhere and three more open on a limited basis.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, April 17th:
Movie: 17 Again (PG-13)
Starring: Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry & Tyler Steelman
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: A guy with a failed marriage, kids that don’t like him, and a lousy job gets a chance to try and fix things when he is transformed back into a 17-year-old. Things don’t go the way he would’ve hoped.
First Thoughts: Didn’t this star Kirk Cameron and Dudley Moore the last time?
Movie: Crank: High Voltage (R)
Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Clifton Collins, Jr., Efren Ramirez, Bai Ling & Dwight Yoakam
Genre: Action
Synopsis: A guy has had his heart stolen, not by a pretty girl, but by a Chinese mobster. His replacement is battery powered and needs to be jolted regularly with electricity or he will die.
First Thoughts: Never saw the first one and really surprised they made a second one. When will someone put Statham in a really good action role?
Movie: State of Play (PG-13)
Starring: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Robin Wright Penn, Jason Bateman & Jeff Daniels
Genre: Political Thriller
Synopsis: A reporter and a congressman are entangled in the brutal murder or the congressman’s assistant. She also happens to be his mistress. He is the rising star in his party and looks to be the next in line for the presidency until secrets thought to have been buried start coming to the surface. The reporter is working on a story that could bring down many of the nation’s biggest political and business leaders.
First Thoughts: This has one heck of a cast. It looks by far to be the best new option this weekend.
Movies in Limited Release:
- American Violet - The story of a woman facing a conviction for being a drug dealer based on faulty evidence that is based on true events.
- Gooby - Family movie about a kid that is scared to move into his new house and has his wish of someone to help him come true. It just happens to be a six-foot tall monster that may be more afraid of the world than he is.
- Sleep Dealer - The psychological sci-fi story that takes place in Mexico in the near future about a guy that is forced to leave his small town and what he finds as he starts heading north.
For New Movie Friday there are three new movies to choose from this week. They are 17 Again, Crank: High Voltage, and State of Play. What new movie looks good to you this week?
What New Movies Start Friday, April 10th, 2009?
There are three movies opening this week, none of which look to be any good.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, April 10th:
Movie: Dragonball Evolution (PG)
Starring: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Jamie Chung, Emmy Rossum, Eriko Tamura, Joon Park & Chow Yun-Fat
Genre: Action
Synopsis: Goku and a group of friends are in a battle to save Earth and defeat the evil Saiyans forces that have been destroying the universe. It turns out that the only way to save the planet is with the Namekian DragonBalls.
First Thoughts: This looks lame, but so does everything else this week.
Movie: Hannah Montana: The Movie (G)
Starring: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso & Moisés Arias
Genre: Musical Family Comedy
Synopsis: A teen girl struggles to juggle her school work, friends, and a secret life as a pop-star when her popularity threatens to take over her life. Her father thinks she could use a break and takes her home to Crowley Corners, Tenn., hoping that a dose of reality will do her good.
First Thoughts: Since I’m not a tween girl, I have no interest in this. Yet, this actually looks like the best movie this weekend. How sad is that?
Movie: Observe and Report (R)
Starring: Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Michael Peña, Anna Faris & Dan Bakkedahl
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: The head of mall security is serious about his job and making sure people follow the rules. A flasher starts showing up at the mall, so he takes this opportunity to show his detective skills, hoping to impress his dream girl and maybe a spot in the police academy.
First Thoughts: I haven’t seen a commercial or trailer for this that haven’t made me think it is terrible and not in a good way. This just looks really bad and it only runs 86 minutes.
For New Movie Friday there are three new movies to choose from this week. They are Dragonball Evolution, Hannah Montana: The Movie and Observe and Report. What new movie looks good to you this week?
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