New DVD Releases for the Week of October 20 2009
Here is a list of the new DVD Releases for the week of October 20 2009, as well as my intentions to buy, rent, watch on TV, or skip (for TV on DVD releases head over to Daemon's TV):
Cheri
Synopsis: It is turn of the century in Belle Epoque Paris and a scandalous romp is underfoot. The sensational tale begins as the ravishing Lea (Michelle Pfeiffer) contemplates retirement from her renowned stature as Paris’s most envied seductress to the rich and famous. Her plans are cut short when she is approached by a former courtesan and arch rival, the barb-throwing gossip Charlotte Peloux (Kathy Bates), who encourages Lea to teach her disaffected 19 year-old son — a bon vivant nicknamed "Chéri" (Rupert Friend) — a thing or two about women. The resulting escapades involve power struggles over sex, money, age and society – and unexpectedly, love itself — as a boy who refuses to grow up collides with a woman who realizes she cannot stay young forever. Director Stephen Frears ("The Queen") and screenwriter Christopher Hampton ("Atonement") reunite ("Dangerous Liaisons") to playfully bring Colette’s unconventional romance, CHERI, to the screen.
Cast: Rupert Friend, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Felicity Jones
Director: Stephen Frears
Recommendations: I love Michelle Pfeiffer, so I'm definitely interested in checking Cheri out.
Buy it: CHERI on Amazon
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.
Movies Coming Out This Weekend June 26 2009
Wondering what movies are coming out to theaters this Friday, June 26, 2009? Here is a list with our recommendations (which you can take or leave, it's up to you).
DEFINITELY WATCH AT THE MOVIES
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
This is Transformers 2! I think that's all I need to say...
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Synopsis: Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN Movie Trailer
Check out the trailer for TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Rainn Wilson, Hugo Weaving, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, and directed by Michael Bay.
I gotta say: I kind of liked this better when it was called Transformers.
Seriously, there is nothing really original about this trailer, it looks just like the first movie. If you're going to do a sequel at least bring something new to it. I just hope the movie is better than the trailer. Am I alone here?
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be released to theaters on June 24, 2009. Watch the trailer below.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Synopsis: Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.
Must See Movies of 2009: JUNE
Daemon's Movies had prepared a comprehensive list of Must See Movies of 2009.
In order to provide complete and clear coverage of movies to see in 2009, we will have a specific list of must see movies for each month of 2009.
We will of course update our complete list with any movies that spike up our interest as we go along.
You can check out our complete list of Must See Movies of 2009, which will include every month of 2009.
Welcome to the Must See Movies of 2009: JUNE!
Must See Movies of 2009: The Complete List
October 3, 2008 by Sandie
Filed under Featured, Movie Reviews, News
Here is the complete list to the Must See Movies of 2009.
Movies will be added throughout the year, so make sure to check back.
If you click on a particular month, it will take you to the list of must see movies for that month.
If you click on the name of a movie, it will take you to all our coverage for that film.
January 23, 2009
Movie Synopsis: A young girl discovers her father has an amazing talent to bring characters out of their books and must try to stop a freed villain from destroying them all, with the help of her father, her aunt, and a storybook's hero.
Watch the Inkheart Movie Trailer
