Weekly Roundup - Opening 10/3

Wow, there are a lot of movies opening this week! There really is something for everyone, with most of the options being at least somewhat promising.

The only movie that should not be considered, and a movie I wish I didn't have to spend time talking about, is Beverly Hills Chihuahua. If you want serious drama, check out Appaloosa. If you want to see something a little different, take a look at Blindness. And if you want to laugh like a Brit, you could definitely do worse than How To Lose Friends & Alienate People.

Weekend Suggestion:

This weekend is one of the harder ones to pick just one film to recommend, but since I have to select just one, I'm going with Religulous. It's a great time to go see a funny movie, especially with the religious ramifications that may affect the upcoming presidential election. Go see Bill Maher tear up some fanatical zealots ala Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart. Have fun, and make sure not to take everything so seriously!

Religulous

Movie Info

Directed by: Larry Charles (Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Written by: Bill Maher
Starring: Bill Maher (Real Time with Bill Maher)
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: R - for some language and sexual material
Runtime: 101 minutes

Reviews

RottenTomatoes Score: 65% Fresh
MetaCritic Score: 60/100
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
My Response: This documentary/mockumentary looks hilarious. At least if you agree with what Bill Maher has to say. It's sure to deliver some laugh-out-loud sound bites (watch the trailer below and try not to laugh, I dare you) with the way Maher presents his point of view. This is a can't miss for anyone who likes to laugh, as long as they have an open mind. Plus, the early reviews are all positive, a rarity for a work of comedy. Also note that this film opens Wednesday, 10/01/08.

Trailer



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