It's that time again for TGITDNMAR, which (obviously) stands for Thank God It's The Day New Movies Are Released.
It's my birthday and I'll see a movie if I want to, see a movie if I want to...
Well, I do, but I've been a slack-ass all day (took the day off) and duty (and dinner and presents and cake) call tonight, so it's not in the cards. Don't fret, though, a full helping of movies is in order for tomorrow, as Mrs. Fletch and I are likely to see the first entry below, and the recording the 3rd LAMBcast is lined up. In the meantime, some snarky and/or insightful and/or dumb opinions from the man with the Insider's Insight (...
Where the Wild Things Are
In case you haven't noticed, this has been the top entrant on the "8 Most Awaited Movies this Moment" widget I setup since its inception about a month ago. It's strange - I barely recall the book, barely know who's in it aside from Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini's voice and a kid named Max, and by all accounts, it's probably meant more for kids than adults, but I'm psyched for it. Blame the awesome teaser trailer, Spike Jonze's involvement, and the Arcade Fire.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 100%
The Stepfather
So is this a horror remake or a remake of the vaunted Seann William Scott-Billy Bob Thorton flick Mr. Woodock?
Can't say that I care that much either way. Haven't seen a trailer. Terrible poster (though not as bad as this one for Takers, which appears to have some really, really sh*tty Photoshop work on it). And I'm wondering: is anyone a fan of Dylan Walsh? My shared name notwithstanding, the guy has just been a bore since I can first recall seeing him in Congo. Blah.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 1%
Law Abiding Citizen
I saw the first trailer, and I thought it looked like fun, like it might be pretty good, even. Then I saw that F. Gary Gray was the director.
Can someone please explain this man's "success?" His career started off great with Friday, a cult hit and deservedly so. Set It Off got good reviews if I recall (never saw it; I generally avoid Queen Latifah in film if possible). The Negotiator is a great terrible movie; a basic cable classic with an awesome all-around cast, and maybe the coppiest of all cop movies ever made. I've seen it scads of times.
Since then? Crap on a stick. A Man Apart. Be Cool. The Italian Job. Clearly, his true colors are showing, and I just can't support this.
And then...
It's my birthday and I'll see a movie if I want to, see a movie if I want to...
Well, I do, but I've been a slack-ass all day (took the day off) and duty (and dinner and presents and cake) call tonight, so it's not in the cards. Don't fret, though, a full helping of movies is in order for tomorrow, as Mrs. Fletch and I are likely to see the first entry below, and the recording the 3rd LAMBcast is lined up. In the meantime, some snarky and/or insightful and/or dumb opinions from the man with the Insider's Insight (...
Where the Wild Things AreIn case you haven't noticed, this has been the top entrant on the "8 Most Awaited Movies this Moment" widget I setup since its inception about a month ago. It's strange - I barely recall the book, barely know who's in it aside from Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini's voice and a kid named Max, and by all accounts, it's probably meant more for kids than adults, but I'm psyched for it. Blame the awesome teaser trailer, Spike Jonze's involvement, and the Arcade Fire.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 100%
The StepfatherSo is this a horror remake or a remake of the vaunted Seann William Scott-Billy Bob Thorton flick Mr. Woodock?
Can't say that I care that much either way. Haven't seen a trailer. Terrible poster (though not as bad as this one for Takers, which appears to have some really, really sh*tty Photoshop work on it). And I'm wondering: is anyone a fan of Dylan Walsh? My shared name notwithstanding, the guy has just been a bore since I can first recall seeing him in Congo. Blah.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 1%
Law Abiding CitizenI saw the first trailer, and I thought it looked like fun, like it might be pretty good, even. Then I saw that F. Gary Gray was the director.
Can someone please explain this man's "success?" His career started off great with Friday, a cult hit and deservedly so. Set It Off got good reviews if I recall (never saw it; I generally avoid Queen Latifah in film if possible). The Negotiator is a great terrible movie; a basic cable classic with an awesome all-around cast, and maybe the coppiest of all cop movies ever made. I've seen it scads of times.
Since then? Crap on a stick. A Man Apart. Be Cool. The Italian Job. Clearly, his true colors are showing, and I just can't support this.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 9%
New York, I Love You
Readers with good memories will recall that I loved the prequel (not really, but spiritually) to this, Paris, je t'aime. As such, I'm more than willing to give this a try, even though my expectations have been tempered vastly by the comparatively inferior talent on board. The cast looks pretty good, if not a lot younger across the board, but the directors they got are clearly from the "B" bin. Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth and its sequel)? Good. Natalie Portman? WTF, but okay. Mira Nair and Allan Hughes? Sure. Brett Ratner and a bunch of other people whose names I don't recognize? Gimme a break. No Tom Tykwers or Alexander Paynes or Coen Brothers to be found here. I'm hopeful, but not expecting a ton.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 88%
New York, I Love YouReaders with good memories will recall that I loved the prequel (not really, but spiritually) to this, Paris, je t'aime. As such, I'm more than willing to give this a try, even though my expectations have been tempered vastly by the comparatively inferior talent on board. The cast looks pretty good, if not a lot younger across the board, but the directors they got are clearly from the "B" bin. Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth and its sequel)? Good. Natalie Portman? WTF, but okay. Mira Nair and Allan Hughes? Sure. Brett Ratner and a bunch of other people whose names I don't recognize? Gimme a break. No Tom Tykwers or Alexander Paynes or Coen Brothers to be found here. I'm hopeful, but not expecting a ton.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 88%
