Films, films and more films.

Tonight, I'll be looking at a few films coming up and offering my views on them :) Cast, director, etc.

"Man Of The Year"

This one actually raised my eyebrow. Stars Robbin Williams and Christopher Walken. The gist of it: Robbin Williams, a comedian, jokingly runs for president but actually wins. When I read the blurb, images of Chris Rock from "Head Of State" flashed before my eyes. Thankfully, the trailer looks quite amusing! It's good to see Robin Williams teaming up with Barry Levinson again - they made a good team for "Good Morning Vietnam". I'm not sure when this is released in Australia, but I'll definately go and see it. It's good to see Robin Williams in a comedy again that isn't slapstick shlock like "R.V.". No offense, Robin. Just not my cup of tea.

"Eragon"

Film version of the book series written by...some guy. Can't remember his name and cbf googling it. He wrote "Eragon" when he was 19, or around that age. There isn't a trailer yet, unforunately, but the artwork and some stills look promising. Jeremy Irons is part if the principle cast, so that should be interesting - I love his voice. Out December for the yanks, not sure when it'll be here. Hopefully the film won't suck as much as the storyline of the books - borrows from Tolkien and Star Wars to the point of stealing.

"The Last Kiss"

Zach Braff's new film - is getting married to his sweetheart of two or so years, but discovers another young woman who captures his heart. The trailer looks great - comedy/drama. I never imagined seeing Braff in anything other than Scrubs, but he's just amazing. I'm somewhat dissapointed this isn't written or directed by Braff, seeing as how Garden State was so kick-ass awesome, but this looks like an enjoyable romp nonetheless. The scribe, Paul Haggis, wrote "Million Dollar Baby" and the upcoming Bond flick "Casino Royale", so it should have some depth to it. Which reminds me, I have the "Million Dollar Baby" DVD and I haven't watched the extras yet.

Oh Lord, Paul Haggis wrote for "The Love Boat". I guess everyone has a dark side.

And SPEAKING of Zach Braff - The sixth season of Scrubs will be Braff's last - http://www.zach-braff.com/. And I doubt the show will continue without him. Hopefully they'll end on a strong note - it's a fantastic show. Fourth season on DVD next month!

"The Holiday"

Yes. A romantic comedy. But...Kate Winslet. I will go and see this film just go Kate Winslet - I love her. I mean, it looks half decent. Of course, it's not going to be a "Vivre Sa Vie" or a "Bridge On The River Kwai", but does everything have to be so meangingful? I'm all for the development and analysis of film theory, but this trailer just made me laugh. It looks fun. That's it - it looks fun.

One more.

"The Number 23"

This looks quite...unusual. I haven't read the book, but Jim Carrey in a dramatic role always allures me. See "The Truman Show" and "The Majestic" if you don't believe me - watch the latter for Carrey rather than the film itself. And hey, Joel Schumacher is good at these types of flicks.

This seems rather shallow, doesn't it. All these Hollywood films. Well...I don't care. So there.

Peace out, I'll update later tonight. I have a short essay/article I want to finish up. I'll probably post it.