Weekly Roundup - Opening 10/24

I have to admit that I'm more than a little disappointed in the movies released this week. I was really looking forward to both Changeling and Pride and Glory, but both have had so-so reviews. The other movies released are very niche ridden, with Saw V and High School Musical 3 only appealing to the die hard fans of each series. And then there's Passengers, which should be coming to a cardboard bin near you soon. Uggh.

Weekend Suggestion:

Since I have to pick 1 movie to recommend seeing this weekend, I'm going to have to go with Changeling. Clint Eastwood is a solid director and Anglina Jolie is going for her second Oscar with this film, so it can't be too bad.

And If you want something better than what's offered up this weekend, go back and check out Appaloosa. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Pride and Glory

Movie Info

Directed by: Gavin O'Connor (Miracle, Tumbleweeds)
Written by: Joe Carnahan & Gavin O'Connor (story & screenplay), Robert Hopes (story)
Starring: Edward Norton (Fight Club, American History X), Colin Farrell (S.W.A.T., Minority Report), Jon Voight (Deliverance, Mission: Impossible)
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R - for strong violence, pervasive language and brief drug content
Runtime: 125 minutes

Reviews

RottenTomatoes Score: 30% Fresh
MetaCritic Score: 45/100
IMDB Rating: N/A
My Response: I was excited about this movie until I found out more about it. Ed Norton is one of the greatest actors of this generation and he usually only participates in good films. But this one seems to have a lot going against it. The project was canceled at one time before starting up again and the release date has been pushed back a few times, both of which are usually not associated with good films. Most of the early reviews are not good, so don't get your hopes up too much. I'd say to at least rent it due to Norton's acting skills.

Trailer


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