Top DVD Releases for the Week of November 18 2008
Here is a list of the DVD Releases for the week of November 18 2008:
WALL-E
Synopsis:After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, Wall-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named Eve. Eve comes to realize that Wall-E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile, Wall-E chases Eve across the galaxy.
Cast: Fred Willard, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Garlin
Recommendations: It was a cute movie that is worth watching again.
Tropic Thunder
Synopsis:A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film. But after ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
Cast: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel, Nick Nolte
Recommendations: Funniest comedy of the year, especially the parts with Tom Cruise.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Synopsis:Lifelong friends embark on separate paths for their first year of college and the summer beyond, but remain in touch by sharing their experiences with each other as they always have--with honesty and humor. Discovering their individual strengths, fears, talents and capacity for love through the choices they make, they come to value more than ever the bond they share and the immeasurable power of their friendship.
Cast: America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively, Jesse Williams
Recommendations:If you like the first movie, this is worth putting on your Netflix queue.
Priceless
Synopsis:In the south of France, Jean, a shy young bartender, is mistaken for a millionaire by a beautiful, scheming opportunist named Irene. When Irene discovers his true identity, she abandons him, only to find that a love-struck Jean has no intention of letting her get away. Jean's comical attempts to gain her affections gradually evolve into setting himself up as a gigolo at a luxury hotel, until Irene finally starts to warm to her persistent, persuasive suitor
Cast: Audrey Tautou, Gad Elmaleh, Vernon Dobtcheff, Marie-Christine Adam, Jacques Spiesser
Recommendations: Audrey Tautou is an amazing actress and can make any movie look good. It is worth a look.
WALL-E (2008) - French Movie Trailer
This is one of the funniest and cutest trailers that I have seen for WALL-E and I just thought I would share it with you.
Since this is actually a French trailer I included the translation of the title cards (in order) below. And you can watch the trailer below the translation. Enjoy!
TRANSLATION:
"When you fall in love"
"A few lessons of seduction are needed..."
"Lesson #1: Entertain her"
"Lesson #2: Impress her"
"Lesson #3: Protect her"
"Lesson #4: Be patient"
"Lesson #5: Make her laugh"
Remember that WALL-E comes out to theaters on June 27, 2008.
Pixar's WALL-E (2008) - New Pictures
/Film has released 8 new pictures from Pixar's WALL-E, take a look at a couple of them.
This movie has to be released already, it just looks amazing.
Synopsis: What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL*E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL*E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile, WALL*E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets an adventure into motion. Joining WALL*E on his journey across the universe is a cast of characters including a pet cockroach and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots.
Remember that WALL-E comes out on June 27 2008.
WALL-E "Meets Headphones" - Promo Video Clip
Check out this adorable clip from Pixar's new movie WALL-E. The cutest Pixar robot, WALL-E, discovers a pair of headphones, what will he do with it?
WALL-E will be released in theaters on June 27th. This is definitely one of the movies I am most excited for this summer.
WALL-E (2008) - Movie Trailer
Title: WALL-E
Director: Andrew Stanton
Plot: The year is 2700. WALL*E, a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for. (imdb.com)
Release Date: 27 June 2008
Thoughts: I absolutely love it. One of the best trailers I have seen for an animation movie in a while. The visual effects look absolutely amazing and they were able to convey so much emotion through a robot, WALL-E. I think we are in for a great ride. Definitely one of the summer movies to keep an eye out for.
Trailer:
What do you think of the two trailers for WALL-E?
