I knew Lincoln would get overshadowed by Breaking Dawn Part 2. That's just sad. And if you haven't seen Breaking Dawn Part 2 yet, from what I hear, the movie trolls it's fans. You have been warned. But my guess is if you are a fan of Twilight, you've already seen it so... there you go. Here's what to expect this week.
1) RED DAWN: North Korea invades the United States and local teenagers form a resistance.
The Good: The original Red Dawn with Patrick Swayze was epic!
The Bad: This isn't the original Red Dawn with Patrick Swayze.
Final Thoughts: I have no idea why someone would want to see a remake with worse actors and an even more laughable enemy. Just wait for DVD.
2) LIFE OF PI: The story of a young boy lost at sea with a tiger.
The Good: The visuals are absolutely stunning. It must be seen in 3D. On IMAX if possible.
The Bad: Does this capture the heart of the book? Wasn't this story supposed to be "unfilmable?" Does it offer more than pretty visuals?
Final Thoughts: It looks really good and if it does do the book justice, this is going to be amazing. See it in 3D.
3) HITCHCOCK: A biopic about one of the greatest directors in history getting his masterpiece created.
The Good: Let me get this straight... Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, and Scarlett Johansson?
The Bad: Don't know if it will do the man justice.
Final Thoughts: I love Hitchcock. I love Psycho. I love The Birds. But I have a bad feeling a better love letter to the Master of Suspense would be watching Mel Brooks' "High Anxiety."
4) RISE OF THE GUARDIANS: The latest cutsy movie from Dreamworks about fantasy creatures saving the world.
The Good: It's a kids story trying to tell a story and a message about life.
The Bad: It could go overboard and instead of entertaining might become preachy.
Final Thoughts: The kids are probably going to love it, but I don't see it appealing to the older audiences.
See you at the movies.
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