Thursday, October 30, 2008
The Guitar
One morning Mel, a mousy, Harri New Yorker with a thankless job and a couple less attractive boyfriend learns that the tumor in his throat was cancerous and the diagnosis is terminal.
Then, who knows so much of their work and their relationship are coming to an end.
Instead of wallowing in self-pity, she embarks on an endless spending, the kind of self-indulgent wish fulfillment that we are all about fantasies.
Star (s) to see: Saffron Burrows ( "Troy", "Deep Blue Sea", "The Bank Job") as Mel Wilder, and Janeane Garofalo ( "The Truth About Cats and Dogs") as Dr. Murray.
Genre: Drama, Romance.
Release date: November 7, 2008
Fact: The guitar is inspired by a true story. With a boundless energy and vitality that belies the darkness of his initial narrative, the guitar is a transcendent respite from the bustle of our troubled times.
Note: Produced and directed by Amy Redford.
Rating: Coming soon.
Tagline: "Sometimes to change your life, which must face his own mortality."
Official website: www.theguitarthemovie.com
Poster: http://www.impawards.com/2008/guitar.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAAvNVRpxOE
Labels:
Drama
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
House
In rural Alabama, two couples are in a struggle for survival.
From a maniac (The Tin Man) bent on killing them, to flee deep into the woods and seek refuge in a house.
Before realizing that the murderer has attracted purpose to this house and are now trapped.
Given that about a bunch of old fireplace, a tin can falls through the chimney.
Scrawl for its part is a message from the murderer, the establishment of its rules of the house.
The rules call for their deaths unless they kill at least one of the four.
Have less than 12 hours to find a way to survive.
At the dawn of the game is over and everyone dies if the murderer of the demands are not met.
What you learn quickly is that the only solution that is ...
But to go further in this house - where unknown challenges await them - is equally deadly.
Star (s) to see: Michael Madsen ( "Sin City", "Kill Bill", "Species", "The Getaway," "Die Another Day") as Officer Lawdale.
Genre: Thriller, Adaptation.
Release date: November 7, 2008
Reality: Based on the novel material from "House" by Frank E. Peretti and Ted Dekker.
Rating: Coming soon.
Motto: "The only way out is in ..."
Official website: http://www.housethemovie.net
Poster: http://www.impawards.com/2008/house.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Bnlw_NY6Q
Labels:
Thriller
Monday, October 27, 2008
Mutant Chronicles
At the end of the Ice Age, The Machine came from outer space with the purpose of change in men mutants. However, a hero defeated the device and a large stamp was affixed the machine.
In 2707, depleted the world is governed by four companies: Mishima, Bauhaus, the Capitol and the Imperial who are in constant war.
During a battle between the Capitol and the Bauhaus, the great seal is broken and the machine works again the transformation of soldiers and civilians in hordes of mutants.
A small portion of the population at Marte escaped, leaving millions of people behind.
The man of faith and leader of an ancient brotherhood brother Samuel is a believer in God and the chronicles, a bible on the mutants.
With the city under siege of the mutants, who visits the companies' leader calling Constantinus a plane and twenty men for a suicide mission to destroy the machine, planting a bomb and a detonator after the knowledge of the Chronicle.
He hired the tough major 'Mitch' Hunter, the lieutenant Bauhaus Maximillian von Steiner, the owner of the Chronicle Severi, which is taking a vow of silence, the beautiful and lethal corporal Valerie Duval, Corporal Kim Wu Juba, Captain John McGuire, and Corporal Jesus' The Jesus of Barrera.
Together they become the last hope for Earth against evil mutants.
Star (s) to see: Thomas Jane ( "Face / Off," "Deep Blue Sea," "The Punisher," "Original Sin") as Major Mitch Hunter, Ron Perlman ( "Blade II", "Hellboy" "Alien Resurrection") as Brother Samuel, John Malkovich ( "Con Air", "the man in the Iron Mask," "Eragon") and Constantine, and Devon Aoki ( "Sin City", "DOA: Dead Or Alive "" 2 Fast 2 Furious, "" War ") as Cpl. Valerie Duval.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, to adapt.
Date: October 10, 2008
Rating: 7 / 10
Motto: "The most dark age is coming. Have faith."
Official website: http://www.mutantchroniclesthemovie.com/
Poster: http://www.impawards.com/2008/mutant_chronicles.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu045-DZYpE
Labels:
Action
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Twilight
Bella Swan has always been a bit different, never on the proper care in fashion with the girls in his high school Phoenix. When her mother remarried and sent Bella to live with her father in the rainy town of Forks, Washington, which did not expect much of anything in return.
Then known to the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen, a child of any difference who never met.
Smart and funny, you see directly into his soul. Soon, Bella and Edward are swept into a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance.
Edward can run faster than a mountain lion, you can stop a moving vehicle with his own hands - and it has not aged since 1918.
Like all vampires, is immortal.
But he does not have fangs, and not drinking human blood, as Edward and his family are unique among vampires in their choice of lifestyle.
To Edward, Bella is that thing that has waited 90 years for - a soul mate.
However, the closer to get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the pull of his scent, you could send in an uncontrollable frenzy.
But what they will do when Laurent and James, the Cullens' mortal vampire enemies, come to town, looking for Bella?
Star (s) to see: Kristen Stewart ( "Jumper", "Cold Creek Manor," "Zathura," "Panic Room") as Isabella "Bella" Swan.
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller.
Release date: November 21, 2008
Fact: Based on the success of the vampire novel "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer.
Rating: Coming soon.
Motto: "Where you can live forever, what do you live?"
Official website: http://thetwilightmovie.com
Poster: http://www.impawards.com/2008/twilight.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkRH_L4SSAw
Labels:
Drama
Friday, October 24, 2008
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
A pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua named Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore) is accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a day spa or Rodeo Drive boutique anywhere in sight.
Now only for the first time in her spoiled life, she must rely on some unexpected new friends - including a street-hardened German Shepherd named Delgado (Andy García) and an amorous pup named Papi (George Lopez) - to lend his leg and help her find an inner strength in their incredible journey back home.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy.
Date: October 3, 2008
Fact: Also known as "south of the border."
Note: With the voices of Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, George Lopez and Andy García.
Rating: Coming soon.
Motto: "50% of warrior. 50% lover. 100% Chihuahua."
Official website: http://disney.com/chihuahua
Poster: http://www.impawards.com
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7tleFb6TlI
Labels:
Action
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Appaloosa
When two gunmen, Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, reaching Appaloosa is a small, dusty town without law suffer at the hands of renegade rancher Randall Bragg.
Bragg has not only taken supplies, horses, and women on their own, but has also left the city marshal and a deputy for dead.
In Bragg to find an adversary that poses a very clever game by playing with the emotions.
It is now up to Cole and beam to stand against the actions of renegade rancher, who have already taken their toll in the city.
Star (s) to see: Viggo Mortensen ( "Lord of the Rings," "Young Guns II", "Daylight") and Everett Hitch, Ed Harris ( "The Rock", "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" , "A History of Violence") as Virgil Cole, Jeremy Irons ( "Die Hard With A Vengeance", "the man in the Iron Mask," "Eragon") as Randall Bragg, Lance Henriksen ( "Alien 3", " Alien vs Predator, "" Scream 3 ") as a ring Shelton, and Renee Zellweger (" Me, myself and Irene, "" The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre ") and Allison French.
Genre: Romance, Western, to adapt.
Date: October 3, 2008
Fact: Written, produced and directed by Ed Harris.
Note: Based on the novel 2005 by Robert B. Parker.
Rating: Coming soon.
Motto: "The feelings you killed."
Official website: http://www.welcometoappaloosa.com
Poster: http://www.impawards.com/2008/appaloosa.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw1XFu-mFVk
Labels:
romance
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
All the cute characters are back - Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo, King Julien, Maurice and the penguins - in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa".
Left abandoned on the distant shores of Madagascar, New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work.
With military precision, the penguins have repaired an old crashed plane - sort of.
Once up, this unlikely crew stays airborne just long enough to make the wild place of all - the vast plains of Africa itself - where our zoo-raised crew encounters species of their own species for the first time.
While the discovery of their roots, which quickly realize the differences between the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa.
Despite long-lost relatives, romantic rivals and scheming hunters, Africa seems to be a "crack-a-lackin" Great Place ... but it's better than his home in Central Park?
Genre: action, adventure, comedy, animation, Sequel.
Release date: November 7, 2008
Fact: With David Schwimmer as the voice of Melman, Chris Rock as the voice of Marty, and Ben Stiller as the voice of Alex.
Note: Also known as "Madagascar: Escape the box."
Rating: Coming soon.
Motto: "We have to move it, move it."
Official website: http://www.madagascarmovie.com
Poster: http://www.impawards.com/2008/madagascar_two.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XO2kjjlKrM
Labels:
Action
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Body of Lies
Based on Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, 2007, a novel about the CIA, Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio), who discovers a lead in a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan.
When Ferris develops a plan to infiltrate his network, it must first win the backing of cunning CIA veteran Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) and the collegial, but perhaps suspect, head of Jordanian intelligence.
Though ostensibly his allies, Ferris questions how far you can really trust these men without putting his entire operation - and his life - on the line.
Star (s) to see: Leonardo DiCaprio ( "Titanic", "the man in the Iron Mask," "Catch Me If You Can," "The Departed") as Roger Ferris, and Russell Crowe ( "Gladiator," "American Gangster , "" 3:10 to Yuma ") as Ed Hoffman.
Genre: Thriller, Adaptation.
Date: October 10, 2008
Fact: This dramatic film "Body of Lies," based on the novel by David Ignatius and adapted for the screen by Oscar winner William Monahan.
Note: Also known as "House of Lies," this movie was produced and directed by Ridley Scott, one of the most prolific and respected directors working in Hollywood who directed "Hannibal" (2001), "Alien" (1979) "Gladiator" (2000) and "American Gangster" (2007).
Rating: Coming soon.
Motto: "Do not trust anyone. Deceiving the whole world."
Official website: http://www.body-of-lies.com
Poster: http://impawards.com/2008/body_of_lies.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3mGJZdagJQ
Labels:
Thriller
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Ghost Town
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In the comedy "Ghost Town", Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts.
Worse still, everyone wants something from him, especially Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), who pesters him to break the impending marriage of his widow Gwen (Téa Leoni).
Pincus puts squarely in the middle of a triangle, with spirit results.
Star (s) to see: Téa Leoni ( "Jurassic Park III", "Deep Impact", "Bad Boys", "Fun with Dick and Jane") as Gwen, Greg Kinnear ( "Stuck on You") as Frank Herlihy, And Ricky Gervais ( "Night at the Museum", "Stardust") as Bertram Pincus.
Genre: Comedy, science fiction, fantasy.
Launch date: September 19, 2008
Fact: Written and directed by David Koepp, one of the most consistent and highly sought writers who directed "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" in 1997.
Rating: Coming soon.
Motto: "The dead… and sees that bother you."
Official website: http://www.ghosttownmovie.com
Poster: http://www.impawards.com/2008/ghost_town.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CLx7XiOO_Y
Labels:
comedy
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Brothers Bloom
The Brothers Bloom is socially constructed male best in the world, swindling millionaires complex scenario with lust, intrigue and the most complex literary-inspired setup photos.
Now they have decided to take one last job - displays the beautiful and eccentric heiress named Penelope time with his life romantic adventure that will take them across the world - from New Jersey to the Russian and Greek to Prague - priceless artifacts in the path desired by some most of them poor competitors.
Star (s) to watch: Mark Ruffalo ( "Windtalkers," "Collateral," "Zodiac") as Stephen, Rachel Weisz ( "The Mummy," "Constantine") as Penelope, and Adrien Brody ( "King Kong", "Villages") as Bloom.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance, Gangster.
Release date: 3 October 2008
Fact: Written and directed by Rian Johnson.
Note: Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz Academy Award winner Adrien Brody Academy Award candidate Rinko Kikuchi Mark Ruffalo writer / director Rian Johnson (the brain behind "Brick") = "The Brothers Bloom," a socially constructed human-comedy with little romance thrown in.
Rating: Coming soon.
Tagline: "They never let the truth come between them"
Official website: http://www.brothersbloom.com
Posters: http://www.impawards.com/2008/brothers_bloom.html
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HPXfmqIy-4
Labels:
Action
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Changeling
On a beautiful Saturday morning in the working-class outskirts, a mother Christine Collins said goodbye to him nine years old child, Walter, and leaves for a job as a phone operator.
But when Christine to return to their homes, he was faced with every parents' worst nightmare: children have been lost.
An exhaustive and fruitless search will occur, but Walter has disappeared without a life ... until five months later, when the children - he had children - returned by the police who want to bask in public administration from reuniting mothers and children.
Dazed by the crowd of cops, journalists, photographers and their own emotional conflict, Christine is to take the child home. But at heart, he knows he is not Walter.
Star (s) to watch: Angelina Jolie ( "Lara Croft: tomb Raider," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", "Wanted," "The Bone Collector," "Gone in 60 Seconds," "Taking Lives," "Original Sin ") As Christine Collins, and John Malkovich (" Con Air "," The Man in the Iron Mask, "" Eragon ") as Reverend Gustav Briegleb.
Genre: Drama, Thriller.
Release date: 24 October 2008
Fact: Produced and directed by Clint Eastwood, a former number-one box-office star in the world who directed "Unforgiven" (1992) and "Blood Work" (2002).
Note: Also known as "The Exchange".
Rating: Coming soon.
Tagline: "To find his son, he did what others dared not."
Official website: http://www.changelingmovie.net
Posters: http://www.movieposterdb.com
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sxikEYkOmo
Labels:
Drama
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
How to lose friends and alienate people
Sidney Young, a smalltime, bumbling, British celebrity publicist, hired by a Upscale magazine in New York City.
Sidney spectacular fashion in the high-enter society and burn bridges with bosses, friends and superstars.
After the one black-tie event by wild pigs, which allows to run rampant, Sidney ladder attention from Clayton Harding, editor Sharp, and accept a job with the magazine in New York City.
Sidney Clayton warned that he would like better traction and the effect of all the people can he, if he wants to succeed.
Instead, Sidney immediately insults and annoys fellow author Alison Olsen.
He dare to target a client's energy star journalist Eleanor Johnson.
He upsets his direct boss Lawrence Maddox and try to make amends with a stripper to dance to rent for Lawrence at a meeting of staff.
Sidney, of course, do not stop there, find creative ways to annoy almost everyone.
His saving graces: the increase, sexy star to develop a strange affection for him, and in time, the friendship with Alison he may be the only thing to save Sidney from torpedoing his career.
Star (s) to watch: Megan Fox ( "Transformers") as Sophie Maes, Simon Pegg ( "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," "Mission: Impossible III") as Sidney Young, Gillian Anderson ( "The X Files - ") As Eleanor Johnson, and Kirsten Dunst (" Spider-Man, "" Jumanji, "" Small Soldiers ") as Alison Olsen.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adaptation.
Release date: 3 October 2008
Fact: According to the source material from the novel "How to Lose Friends and alienate People" by Toby Young.
Note: Even if the film version of Toby Young's autobiographical appeared to be ineffectual, he will still be one of the best comedy of the year. Robert Weide helms the big screen adaptation of the story and Young's "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" star Simon Pegg tackles the lead role. This could be one of the surprise hit of the year.
Rating: Coming soon.
Tagline: "He's in the whole pond and out of depth"
Official website: http://www.paramountpictures.co.uk
Posters: http://www.impawards.com
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nz4Y0Y-0DE
Labels:
comedy
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