Opening this week – September 15th
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This week there are actually quite a few good movies at the theater, or at least they could be good. None of them are getting above a 50% on RottenTomatoes, but that doesn’t always mean that much. The Last Kiss is my choice though. It is written partially by Paul Haggis who wrote Crash last year. And it also has Zach Braff in it. So it has a lot going for it. I really think it is going to be a solid film. It may not appeal to everyone, but I like the idea of it. Black Dahlia looks good. I like the Film Noir genre, so I like the idea of this one. And Gridiron Gang could be good, but I am not getting my hopes up too high on it. Everyone’s Hero doesn’t look that great to me though. So I will definitely stay away from that one this weekend.
The Black Dahlia – Master
storyteller Brian De Palma, known for such classic crime dramas as "The
Untouchables," "Scarface" and "Carlito’s Way," as well as his suspense
thrillers "Carrie," "Dressed to Kill" and "Blow Out," directs this
adaptation of James Ellroy’s ("L.A. Confidential," "American Tabloid")
best-selling crime novel.
"The Black Dahlia" weaves a fictionalized tale of obsession, love,
corruption, greed and depravity around the true story of the brutal
murder of a fledgling Hollywood starlet that shocked and fascinated the
nation in 1947 and remains unsolved today. Two ex-pugilist cops, Lee
Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart) and Bucky Bleichert (Josh Hartnett), are
called to investigate the homicide of ambitious silver-screen B-lister
Betty Ann Short (Mia Kirshner) A.K.A. "The Black Dahlia"-an attack so
grisly that images of the killing were kept from the public.
While Blanchard’s growing preoccupation with the sensational murder
threatens his marriage to Kay (Scarlett Johansson), his partner
Bleichert finds himself attracted to the enigmatic Madeleine Linscott
(two-time Oscar® winner Hilary Swank), the daughter of one of the
city’s most prominent families-who just happens to have an unsavory
connection to the murder victim.
True crime meets urban legend when De Palma brings Ellroy’s "The Black Dahlia" to the big screen.
Everyone’s Hero – In
"Everyone’s Hero," a young boy (Jake T. Austin) finds himself at an
extraordinary crossroads: He has a chance to be a hero – and make a
difference against incredible odds – or he can play it safe. With faith
in himself instilled by his family, he teams up with a sassy young girl
(Raven-Symoné) and some off-the-wall sidekicks and embarks on a
sometimes perilous, often funny, cross-country quest. In the process,
he restores his family’s honor, befriends the world’s biggest sports
superstar, and reveals the hero within. Christopher Reeve was the
original director on this computer-generated animated feature, the late
actor-director’s dream project.
Gridiron Gang – Columbia
Pictures’ "Gridiron Gang" tells the gritty and powerfully emotional
story of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne
"The Rock" Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore
(Xzibit), turns a group of hard core teenage felons into a high school
football team in four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter
hatred between his teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and
learns a few himself) as the kids gain a sense of self-respect and
responsibility.
In a world where 75% of these juvenile inmates return to prison or meet
with violent ends on the streets, Porter and Moore face seemingly
insurmountable barriers. No one wants to compete against convicted
criminals, but through relentless pursuit and a jolt of inspiration,
Porter and his team fight their way to redemption and a second chance.
Based on a true story, "Gridiron Gang" sends out a message that one man
can make a difference and the most hopeless kids in our society can
change the course of their lives through hard work, commitment and bold
leadership.
The Last Kiss – "The
Last Kiss" is a contemporary comedy-drama about life, love, infidelity,
forgiveness, marriage, friendship… and coming to grips with turning
30. It is an adaptation of Gabriele Muccino’s acclaimed Italian film
"L’Ultimo Baccio."