Posted: May 21st, 2009 | Author: Will | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Charlie's Angels, Christian Bale, film, James Cameron, McG, review, Sam Worthington, Stan Winston, Terminator, Terminator 2, Terminator 3, Terminator Salvation | 14 Comments »
Terminator Salvation wants to be a great film, but it has big shoes to fill. The first two Terminator films were excellent, while the third was mediocre at best. Terminator Salvation aims to right the wrongs of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, bringing the franchise back to the darker more serious tone of the first two. The film has a fairly solid concept: a post-apocalyptic war against robots. The movie even has some great actors who turn out solid performances and the special effects are good. How could you go wrong? Based on my description, you would think this movie has all the makings of a great summer blockbuster: unfortunately this is simply not the case.
Full review after the break; spoilers to follow. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: March 4th, 2009 | Author: Will | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Christian Bale, film, Johnny Depp, Michael Mann, thriller | No Comments »
The first trailer for Michael Mann’s 1930’s gangster flick Public Enemies has hit the web. The film stars Johnny Depp as depression-era outlaw John Dillinger and Christian Bale as Agent Melvin Purvis, the FBI agent tasked to track and capture him.
The caliber of those involved with this film make it one of this years most anticipated releases. Should be interesting to see what Mann does with a period piece instead of his usual contemporary crime thriller. All you need to do is give Mann big guns, fast cars and the night sky and you know he’ll make a solid flick—talented actors don’t hurt either. Now if I can just get the taste of Miami Vice(the movie not the show) out of my mouth I can get on with my life and enjoy this.
Public Enemies Trailer @ Apple.com
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 | Author: Will | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Christian Bale, film, McG, sci-fi, Terminator | 2 Comments »
The full theatrical trailer for Terminator Salvation has hit the web in full HD glory. There was a point when I thought McG and I were done professionally, but this trailer almost makes me forget that he directed the abominations that were the Charlie’s Angels movies. Almost.
Christian Bale looks to be playing John Connor in top form; screaming at people and muttering under his breath. We also learn more about the mysterious Sam Worthington character of Marcus Wright… slightly spoilerific… so be warned before watching the trailer.
The movie may end up sucking, but this trailer is nearly flawless. Great set pieces, good exposition and quality Nine Inch Nails music from before Trent Reznor’s creative peak. Zing! If this movie is anywhere near as good as its trailer, then we’re in for a treat—How many times have you said that to yourself, only to be disappointed? Only time will tell, but Terminator Salvation is starting to look promising. Goooood for you McG!
Terminator Salvation Trailer @ Yahoo Movies
You can see the trailer in theatres Friday attached to Watchmen, as well as the new Star Trek trailer.
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