A GOOD SPORTS FILM WITHE HEART TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE By John Delia An enjoyable life drama Trouble with the Curve opens in theaters nationwide
The power that Marvel’s The Avengers has amassed from major hits by each of the sci-fi action heroes pushing the release of this film has reached near fever pitch, and it’s about time the super hero team came out to play. Wild, rowdy and fantastic this fabulous five kicks butt with an imaginative two hours plus that has me wanting more. If you are into adventure/action and fantasy then don your cape, grab your hammer, slide you arm into your shield and wear Hulk green in support of Marvel’s The Avengers.
Technically John Carter shines as one of the better films I’ve seen in a couple of years. The CGI, make-up, puppetry, mixed with fine live action characterization alone is worth the watch. Melding all this technology with the amazing fantasy story by Edgar Rice Burroughs and you have an excellent movie going experience. Much like the film Avatar you don’t have to be a science fiction enthusiast to enjoy the adventure and fantasy.
For the first time being away from his comfort zone of playing Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe takes on a Victorian horror flick called The Woman in Black. Although Radcliffe has shown a strong growth on his way to being an adult film star, he chose this film that has to prove he has made it. Good choice or bad, he’s now matured and ready for something even bigger. Although I was not pleased with the story due to it’s weak ending, lack of true horror and some plot points that did not work, most of Radcliff’s followers will be waiting in line for tickets.
“It’s all abuzz†and for good reason, Chronicle the movie takes aim for a box-office bundle with a “super-powered†film that’s directed at one of the largest movie going audiences, pre-teen to 25. The highly imaginative, intensely thrilling teen film pushes all the right buttons providing a feeding for the frenzied populace that loves their movies on the edge and full of fantasy. If you fit into this mold, then Chronicle should be at the top of your list, for you it’s a winner.
With an exciting beginning and suspense filled story Man on a Ledge entertains those that love a good thriller. With very good performances and an action filled script that’s nicely directed this year’s box office should leap into high gear.
The touching film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close delves into the mind of a young boy on a quest. It’s not the quest that’s important here, but the determination and desire to make peace with a loss so great it’s nearly impossible. Director Stephen Daldry takes us on that journey as if we were the ones looking for answers.
Another fine adventure for the London detective becomes afoot in the newest 19th century Sir Arthur Conan Doyle crime film Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. The cast from the 2009 release reprises their roles under the able direction of Guy Richie making this outing even more exciting than the last. Don’t skimp here; choose the theater with the best sound and picture quality to magnify your action experience.
Real Steal is not as cold as the title leads on. This film has a lot of heart! From the building of a father son relationship to the triumph of the underdog robot, there are more than three different stories that are told in this film and neither outweigh the other, it’s a perfect balance. To give you a better picture, Real Steal is Rocky meets Transformers.
Moody and broody Restless radiates with a weird and wonderful romance between an orphaned teen and a cancer victim who accidentally meet at a funeral. The tragic little love story sucked me in from the opening scene and I became an onlooker of their fateful life. Sometimes bizarre, often strange Restless is the rare kind of film that only independent filmmakers can provide.