Another weekend with a little something for everyone - except, maybe, the kids. This weekend's flicks have plenty of violence and/or adult content so keep the munchkins at home.
88 Minutes - This film stars Al Pacino as forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Jack Gramm, who gets a bizarre phone call telling him he has 88 minutes to live. The 88 minutes takes place in real time - anyone remember 'Nick of Time' with Johnny Depp - as Pacino attempts to solve a copycat murder all while trying to keep himself from becoming the next victim. The ordeal puts into question his testimony that sent another man to death row and Pacino finds he has to count even those closest to him as suspects. Leelee Sobieski also stars. '88 Minutes' is rated R.
The Life Before Her Eyes - Evan Rachel Wood stars as a young Uma Thurman...interesting. Wood's character, Diana, can't wait to be an 'adult' and forays into sex and drugs while her best friend, played by Eva Amurri, watches on. Years later, a grown up Diana - Uma Thurman - deals with the long-term aftermath of a senseless act of violence at school. As she works at coming to grips with here past, she must also handle a distant husband and strong-willed daughter who is too much like her mother. This film is rated R.
Pathology - What a fresh concept! Over privileged doctors deciding to play God by planning the perfect murder based on their medical knowledge. Ugh! Oh well. Ted Gray, played by Milo Ventimiglia, is a top med student in his pathology program, dealing with disease, cancers, and all sorts of biological imperfections. His skills draw the attention of elite interns who invite him to be a part of their 'club'. Ted learns that the club also has sinister intentions such as planning the perfect murder without leaving any evidence behind. Will Ted be seduced by the idea of rich kids planning the perfect murder? Who knew it was possible?! Pathology is rated R and also stars Alyssa Milano - perhaps making it worth the price...of a rental.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall - A film that should be called 'Forgetting all that stupid billboard advertising we had to endure for the past three months' is about a guy who gets dumped, cries about it, takes a trip to Hawaii only to find his ex there with a new boyfriend, and falls for the hospitality director. What is this, 'The Love Boat'? Judd Apatow of 'Knocked Up' fame directs so there might be some good low brow adult humor. Other than than that, haven't we seen this a couple of thousand times before. I would be less critical but the billboard marketing ploy to drive traffic to the movie's website completely turned me off. But if you liked 'Knocked Up' and 'Superbad', check it out. The film stars Jason Segel and Mila Kunis. It is, of course, rated R.
The Forbidden Kingdom - If you're a kung-fu geek like me, a plot for this film is not required. The first meeting of Jackie Chan and Jet Li in the same film is like the signing of the Magna Carta. This is a definite must see for any and all Chop Socky aficionados. Two kung-fu masters in medieval China must train a dumb white kid from the 21st century in order to free the Monkey King and defeat evil. C'mon, what else do you need? Sadly, initial reviews say the the kid - played by Michael Angarano - has a little too much face time, but the choreography is spectacular. Though it may seem like a fun kids' movie, reports say that it's much too violent so keep that in mind. A must see - even if it sucks. It's rated PG-13.
Well, there you have it. Another week, another 10 bucks/ticket. Next week, prepare yourselves for the opening of the blockbuster summer starting with 'Iron Man'.
Geeks of the world...unite!
Photo Source
Great movie reviews,
the usual great work from
CelebMonkey!
Posted by: Rash Manly | April 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM