Movie Friday

The International
Release Date: In Theatres
Fan Buzz: So-so
Critic Reviews: Mixed
WKFTB Opinion: Saw this with high hopes last week and was a little disappointed. It was just too slow and anti-climatic for me. Average at best to be honest. Naomi Watts was a nobody in it and Clive Owen obviously was good, but he just played the same brood he always does. It did have one AMAZING gunfight in a museum though, which really got me jacked up halfway through the movie. Ultimately though, wait for the rental.



Fired Up
Release Date: Today
Fan Buzz: So-so
Critic Reviews: Rotten
WKFTB Opinion: I looked it up and was surprised to find out that this movie has nothing to do with the Bring It On series. A straight rip-off with a twist, Fired Up is what it is: a chooch teen comedy that will draw in some people aged 12-17. Zero chance of any of the WKFTBs ever seeing this, but honestly I bet in like a year when it’s on USA in the middle of the afternoon, it’ll get a few laughs. Trailer is decent, especially Dr. Rick.



Knowing
Release Date: March 20
Fan Buzz: Excited
Critic Reviews: Little early
WKFTB Opinion: Don’t let the God awful title fool you, this movie could be badass. Nic Cage is an action movie beast and the kid is the same kid from Benjamin Button. You know I have a soft spot for disaster movies, especially ones that could potentially blow the doors off on the big screen. Director Alex Proyas hasn’t done much, but he did direct I Robot, another fast-moving, aesthetically pleasing adventure. The trailer is outstanding, def seeing this.




The Taking of Pelham 123
Release Date: June 20
Fan Buzz: None yet
Critic Reviews: Too early
WKFTB Opinion: Oh man, can’t wait for this one. Stars like Denzel and John Travolta and secrets like Luis Guzman, John Turturro, and James Gandolfini make this an anticipated one. Great story with what looks like a good amount of action and surely some plot twists. Director Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Hostage) hasn’t done much, but he always has an interesting take on things.



Pop Culture tidbits:

-Repercussions from Chris Brown’s incident with Rihanna:
-His Wrigley gum commercial was suspended from TV.
-His “Got Milk” print ad came to an end.
-The 2007 Sesame Street episode with Brown was pulled.

-NBC and TLC are considering a reality TV show starring the Octuplet mom and her family (6 kids under the age of 7 PLUS the 8 babies). People will be heated if this happens, but let’s face it, there will be a book and probably a TV show no matter what. I’m surprised we haven’t covered this lady more in this space.

-Body of Lies and Quarantine released on DVD this week. The Oscars air this Sunday night. I’m sure one of the WKFTB will have something for you on here. Stay tuned.