Weekly Roundup - Opening 11/7

What an eclectic mix of movies this week! Let's see what we've go opening: 3D animated sequel (do one these come out every week?) with Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, sure-to-bomb comedy with Soul Men, might-do-decently comedy with Role Models, depressing but good Holocaust film with The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and last but not least, a random collection of could-be-awesome stuff with Repo! The Genetic Opera. It's going to be a tough choice this week...

Weekend Suggestion:

I'm going out on a limb this week and picking Repo! The Genetic Opera. Not because it is a sure fire blockbuster. Not because it is going to please everyone. But simply because I want to salute originality! So here's to you random collection of could-be-good-or-could-be-horrible stuff!!

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Movie Info

Directed by: Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice)
Written by: John Boyne (novel), Mark Herman (screenplay)
Starring: Asa Butterfield (Son of Ranbow), David Thewlis (Harry Potter, Timeline), Rupert Friend (Pride & Prejudice, Jolene)
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for some mature thematic material involving the Holocaust
Runtime: 93 minutes

Reviews

RottenTomatoes Score: 63% Fresh
MetaCritic Score: 54/100
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
My Response: This movie is supposed to be a very well made Holocaust movie (and based on the well reviewed novel), which means that it should be pretty depressing. While depressing isn't a good mood for a first date, it's great for award shows, and this British film is generating some buzz in that department. Seeing the Holocaust from the eyes of a child is a great new perspective, so I think this film is worth a look.

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