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!

Appaloosa

Movie Info

Directed by: Ed Harris
Written by: Robert B. Parker (novel), Ed Harris & Robert Knott (screenplay)
Starring: Ed Harris (Gone Baby Gone, The Truman Show), Viggo Mortenson (Lord of the Rings, A History of Violence), Renne Zellweger (Chicago, Cinderella Man), Jeremy Irons (Eragon, Die Hard with a Vengence)
Genre: Western
MPAA Rating: R - for some violence and language
Runtime: 11 minutes

Reviews

RottenTomatoes Score: 75% Fresh
MetaCritic Score: 63/100
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
My Response: Westerns aren't as popular as they used to be, but every so often one is released to theaters. New westerns are usually either really good (3:10 to Yuma) or really bad (American Outlaws). I think Appaloosa falls in the former catagory, and it should let let some very talented actors show their stuff. Don't be surprised to hear more about this film when the Oscars come around. See it, especially if you feel a little nostagic for a good ol' western flick ala High Noon.

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