One week and a nice little snow storm later it's time to see what's playing in the theaters.
1) Underworld Awakening: Humans have discovered that vampires and Lycans exist and try to kill both clans.
The Good: Kate Beckensale is sexy.
The Bad: Looking at Kate Beckensale in tight leather is the only reason to watch this movie.
Final Thoughts: If you want porn, look on the internet.
2) Haywire: A special agent is double crossed during a mission.
The Good: An amazing cast and a lot of action scenes.
The Bad: nothing. It looks like it'll be a big hit.
Final Thoughts: I felt that Stephen Soderbergh had the best movie of the year with Contagion. Hopefully this one goes as well.
3) Red Tails: The true story of the all black pilots during World War II.
The Good: I love true stories and this is one of those stories that is stranger than fiction.
The Bad: HBO did a similar movie called The Tuskegee Airmen in 1995. Also with Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Final Thoughts: I think this and Haywire are the movies to watch this month. If you don't know about this amazing story from World War II, you have to see this movie.
4) Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A boy searches for a secret message by his dead father he believes is out there in New York City.
The Good: Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock are amazing actors.
The Bad: Based on the trailers, I have no idea why I should watch this movie. I don't know what's happening. I don't know why this kid thinks there's a hidden message from his Dad. I don't know anything other than it's another fluff movie trying to make me cry.
Final Thoughts: If there's anything here, I don't see it. It might be good, but my initial response is to just wait and rent it at home.
5) Miss Bala: A beauty queen contestant sells out to a Mexican gang so she can win.
The Good: Sounds like a transformative story that will effect lots of people while giving a glimpse of the problems Mexico is going through today.
The Bad: nothing. It looks like a good movie.
Final Thoughts: If you like foreign films and want to do a little leg work to see a movie that might not necessarily be in the theaters in your area, this one is worth looking for.
See you at the movies.
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