Wednesday, June 14, 2006

New In Theaters

Opening this week in theaters and the official "See It Or Don't See It" reccomendation from MovieMojo:

The Lake House--Starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. Keanu Reeves, who borders on a wooden, stiff performance even during his action roles, takes on a low-key remake of the Sout Korean film Siworae. Bullock who, even at 40, is always cute and charming might provide some giggles. Over all the time travelling, star crossed lovers plot is going to wear thin quickly and Reeves isn't compelling enough to save dry material. It's my understanding the South Korean version was more sci-fi, less love story. MovieMojo says avoid this like an abandoned Muslim's briefcase in the airport


Nacho Libre--Starring Black and directed by Jared Hess. Hess is returning to the silly comedy genre fresh from his success with Napolean Dynamite. MovieMojo has a strict "Be careful with Jack Black Films" policy, but the involvement of Hess makes this interesting. As does the concept of a priest moonlighting in the professional wrestling circuit. If Black is under control a little it might be fun. MovieMojo says wait a week, get some word-of-mouth feedback, and then decide.



The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift--Paul Walker does not return to the franchise that showcased his horrible acting and infuriating, silly smile that makes accentuates his dim wittedness. There's really nothing to say here unless you're either 10 or labatomized. MovieMojo says avoid this. Don't even rent it. If you do rent it, don't ever vote again.



Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties--Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Breckin Meyer. Bill Murray returns as the obese cat. Rosie O'Donel returns as a fat woman with a football players haircut. But that's another film entirely. This time Garfield goes overseas and is confusedd with another fat cat, resulting in his ascension to ruler of a castle. Much like the film cars, you should know what to expect here. The kids are going to love, there will be enough to make the adults snicker a little, and Jennifer Love Hewitt is in it. MovieMojo has a strict "Go see it if Hewitt is in it" policy. MovieMojo says, if you have kids, take 'em. If you ever found Bill Murray funny by himself, get a cat scan. Get it? Cat scan?

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