TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN Review
June 28, 2009 by Eric
Filed under Movie Reviews
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (Watch Trailer here) just rolled out this weekend and here is a low down on what to expect and not to expect.
First let's talk about what you should expect. This Transformers iteration has taken the special effects to a whole new level. I have to admit that I usually like Michael Bay movies because he is a master at making things look bigger than they really are. He really came through here again. The robot fights are just pure joy for anyone who enjoys to watch a good beat down on screen.
A lot of people out there complained that the special effects overwhelmed the movie. I have one thing to say to those people:
So the Frak What?
It's called TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN and the key word here is "TRANSFORMERS". I don't expect to have some oscar winning script or acting but I do expect high grade, CGI driven robot fight and boy, did Mr Bay deliver.
Second, let's talk about what not to expect. Do not expect an original story or even decent acting. Although I like Shia Labeouf, I couldn't really focus on his OK acting as I was distracted by the horrible acting from Megan Fox. Now, I am not trying to hate on Fox. She's doing her thing and getting a lot of exposure for it. That does not mean that I am supposed to give her a pass for mediocre acting. I actually liked her better in the first one. Maybe because she had fewer lines.
Overall, I had a blast watching Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. It was wicked fun and really did a good job of making this as big as I expected it to be. A must watch.
How To Make A Million Dollar Easily (THE BOX Movie Trailer)
How to Make a Million Dollar in the easiest way possible?
Well simply push a button. Oh and, one last thing, when you click that button, someone in the world that you do not know dies. This is the premise of the new movie "THE BOX" starring Cameron Diaz, Frank Langella, James Marsden, Gillian Jacobs, Michele Durrett and directed by Richard Kelly (also directed Knowing).
I find this concept amusing as I recently was posed the same question. Would I press a button to get a million dollar if that meant that someone in the world I don't know would die?
Of course, I said no....for a million dollars. I know how this can sound horrible to some people but I am not pushing a button for just a million dollar. If I am going to be a horrible person, let's talk about 100 million and we are in business. A million won't let me do anything of significance. 100 million can allow me to change lives.
The Box will be released to theaters on October 30th, 2009 . Watch the trailer below.
Synopsis: An unhappily married couple receive a small wooden box on their doorstep. At the push of a button, the box brings its bearer instant wealth but also instantly kills someone the bearer doesn't know.
What would you do? Would you press the button for a million? Or even a 100 million?
Daemon's Movies at COMIC CON 2009
COMIC CON starts up again Wednesday July 22 at the San Diego Convention Center and Daemon's Movies will be there.
Daemon's Movies will provide wall to wall coverage of most of the cool movie show panels at the Con this year. This will include pictures, videos, panel interviews and much much more.
Once the schedule for Comic Con 2009 is released, we will sift through the list and publish all the movie panels that we will be providing coverage for. Last year brought us some great stuff from the surprise Wolverine Trailer to the really really excited Twilight Fans
So starting Wednesday July 22, get ready for tons of posts with updates from Comic Con 2009. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Reese Witherspoon is going to star in an upcoming Universal movie currently titled PHARM GIRL. The story goes something like this: a woman (Witherspoon) who gets a job at a pharma powerhouse but begins to see the underbelly of the industry as she rises through the company's ranks One cannot help but notice the coincidental nature of the fact that this movie coincides to the very period where health care reform is going to be a hot button topic this coming year. I expect that this movie will get done pretty quickly hopefully to coincide with the peak of the debate. (Source: THR) Check out a new poster of YOUTH IN REVOLT starring Michael Cera, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh and directed by Miguel Arteta. Nothing against Michael Cera. Then again I don't have much for him either. I just feel like he is a one note actor and I wish he would do some crazy role like being a serial killer or something. This movie is not going to be that crazy role in my opinion Youth In Revolt Synopsis: The journal of Nick Twisp, an 18-year old high school student, who goes on a quest to lose his virginity after his parent's breakup. Youth In Revolt will be released to theaters on October 30 2009. (Source: FirstShowing.net) Check out a new poster of DORIAN GRAY starring Ben Barnes, Colin Firth, Rebecca Hall, Caroline Goodall, Michael Culkin and directed by Oliver Parker. I always liked the story of Dorian Gray. While I am not sure about Ben Barnes in the lead role, I am willing to give it a shot. Dorian Gray Synopsis: A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty eternally, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all. Reese Witherspoon is a PHARM GIRL
YOUTH IN REVOLT Movie Poster
DORIAN GRAY Movie Poster
(Source: FilmoFilia.com)
SHERLOCK HOLMES Movie Posters
Check out new posters of SHERLOCK HOLMES starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, and directed by Guy Ritchie.
Aside from Revolver and marrying Madonna, Guy Ritchie can do no wrong in my eyes. Only he could make Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson look cool. These posters reflect that IMHO.
Sherlock Holmes Synopsis: In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous characters, "Sherlock Holmes" sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
Sherlock Holmes will be released to theaters on November 20, 2009.
(Source: EmpireOnline.com via FirstShowing.net)
PANDORUM Movie Poster
Check out the new creepy poster of PANDORUM starring Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Norman Reedus, Cam Gigandet, and directed by Christian Alvart.
The PANDORUM trailer was disturbing but if this poster is any indication of what we can expect, prepare yourself to be freaked out.
Pandorum Synopsis: In PANDORUM, Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point, The Express) and Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, Alpha Dog) join Cam Gigandet (Never Back Down, Twilight), Cung Le (Tekken, Fighting), newcomer Antje Traue, and director Christian Alvart (Antibodies) to tell the terrifying story of two crew members stranded on a spacecraft who quickly - and horrifically - realize they are not alone.
Two astronauts awaken in a hyper-sleep chamber aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft. It's pitch black, they are disoriented, and the only sound is a low rumble and creak from the belly of the ship. They can't remember anything: Who are they? What is their mission?
With Lt. Payton (Quaid) staying behind to guide him via radio transmitter, Cpl. Bower ventures deep into the ship and begins to uncover a terrifying reality. Slowly the spacecraft's shocking, deadly secrets are revealed...and the astronauts find their own survival is more important than they could ever have imagined.
Pandorum will be released to theaters on September 4, 2009.
(Source: IMPAwards.com via FirstShowing.net)
A PERFECT GETAWAY Movie Poster and Pictures
Check out a poster and some new pictures of A PERFECT GETAWAY starring Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Chris Hemsworth, Marley Shelton, Kiele Sanchez, and directed by David Twohy.
Sandie said that she was excited to see this movie. I am not sure if I share her excitement but I do like Milla Jovovich so who knows, I might watch this one.
A Perfect Gataway Synopsis: Cliff and Cydney are an adventurous young couple celebrating their honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful, and remote, beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, they believe they've found paradise. But when the pair comes across a group of frightened hikers discussing the horrifying murder of another newlywed couple on the islands, they begin to question whether they should turn back. Unsure whether to stay or flee, Cliff and Cydney join up with two other couples, and things begin to go terrifyingly wrong. Far from civilization or rescue, everyone begins to look like a threat and nobody knows whom to trust. Paradise becomes hell on earth as a brutal battle for survival begins...
A Perfect Giveaway will be released to theaters on August 14, 2009. Check out more pictures below. Read more
LION'S DEN Movie Trailer
Check out the trailer for LION'S DEN (Original Title: Leonora) starring Martina Gusman, Elli Medeiros (II), Rodrigo Santoro and directed by Pablo Trapero.
This movie is not for me. Aside from the fact that the subject matter is not particularly compelling, I was bored watching the trailer which doesn't bode well for the movie. If any of you get to watch it, let me know what you think.
LION'S DEN will be released to theaters on July 3rd 2009. Watch the trailer below.
Lion's Den Synopsis: Sent to prison for allegedly killing her lover, Julia discovers she is pregnant and is sent to a high-security maternity ward to serve her time. Julias only concern now is her son. Her fellow inmate Marta becomes her ally; her mother Sofía, her opponent. One attempts to teach her how to be a mother; the other wishes to take over rearing the child. The film, shot in a real prison with inmates as extras, shines a light on a little known aspect of prison life: motherhood behind bars.
