There were way too many romance movies last week. None really interested me. There was one I was thinking about seeing, but I just had too much to do this week. For instance, I GOT A PUPPY! He's a black lab puppy and he's a handful. He needs constant attention. Anyway, what's coming out?
1) THE RAVEN: A serial killer is inspired by the poems of Edgar Allen Poe so detectives enlist Poe to help catch the murderer.
The Good: This movie is really goofy. And with John Cusack in it, I think it might be a lot of fun.
The Bad: Doesn't this story sound familiar? Like done to death familiar?
Final Thoughts: I want to see it. But if this movie takes itself too seriously, then it's doomed to fail.
2) SAFE: A former cage fighter has his family murdered and then befriends a 12 year old girl.
The Good: It's Jason Statham kicking butt and doing lots of martial arts.
The Bad: Is this really a coherant story? It sounds like two stories stuck together.
Final Thoughts: I want to see it. I like Jason Statham movies. But my patience is running thin. He's done way too many bad movies lately.
3) THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT: The story of a couple dealing with all the stress of planning a wedding.
The Good: It's supposed to answer the question of what happens once the romance part of the relationship is over.
The Bad: Everything about this movie screams contrived scenes and forced comedy.
Final Thoughts: Probably won't see it unless someone pays me.
4) PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS: A pirate captain named Pirate Captain (I think) wants to beat his rivals and win the coveted Pirate of the Year award.
The Good: This is going to be THE kid movie. There's a lot of crazy fun with colorful characters.
The Bad: I'm not a big fan of claymation. But that's more of a personal quirk more than anything.
Final Thoughts: If you were going to see a guaranteed enjoyable movie this week, it's probably going to be this one.
5) BERNIE: A popular/charming man befriends the crankiest/richest woman in town. Up until he is accused of murdering her.
The Good: As dark comedies go, this one sounds very interesting.
The Bad: When was the last time Jack Black was the leading man in a good movie?
Final Thoughts: I'd be willing to give this one a chance. But man I'm cautious about this one.
See you at the movies!
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