Friday, February 12, 2010

Wanna See It? Internet edition

*Inscaped had major, horrible technical issues yesterday and we were unable to film the new episode. Hopefully everything will be back on track for next week*

Only three new movies this week and since "Avatar" was dethroned last week, we won't have to worry about that anymore. One interesting thing is this week is the battle of three good, competent directors. Show should be an interesting weekend to say the least.


We'll start with the new romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" which has the biggest cast in a movie EVER. Seriously, just look at all the names on that poster... and that's not all of them.

The film is directed by the master of romantic comedies Garry Marshall ("Pretty Woman"). The film is not doing too well right now with only a 14 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Of those ratings only four are good, 26 bad.

This is a critic proof film though. Women are going to go out and see it and drag their significant others along.


"Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief" is the next film and has two big things going for it. First off is director Chris Columbus who not only directed the first two "Harry Potter" movies, but classics like "Home Alone" and "Mrs. Doubtfire."

The other thing is the amazing cast assembled. Never mind the teenage actors, look at the adult cast: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Uma Thurman, Catherine Keener, Rosario Dawson, Steve Coogan, Kevin McKidd and Joe Pantoliano. That is a good solid cast.

The story follows teenagers who find out they are the children of Greek Gods, like Poseiden and Athena. And they have powers. And it's based on a series of children's books.

Right now it has a 48 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It was in the 60s earlier yesterday, which is bad news.



*Universal wouldn't give us access to press materials so I had to whip something up*

And "The Wolfman" is last. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Mr. Smith himself Hugo Weaving. The story is what you think, guy gets bit by a werewolf and turns into one then all heck breaks loose.

Right now it has a 30 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, not very good. The film is directed by Joe Johnston who directed "Jurassic Park 3" and will direct the new "Capt. America" film. On paper between the material, the actors, writers (writers of "Seven" and "Road to Perdition") and director this has slam dunk written all over it. But, we'll see.

I'm going the safe route and saying "Valentine's Day" will be No. 1, but not by much.

1 comment:

Sandra Clever said...

Haha, love The Wolfman image ^_^

Funny enough, I went to see the first two today and going to see the third Monday.

Valentines Day wasn't that great btw.