Feb 09 2009
What to See This Weekend (02/13)
PICK OF THE WEEK:
Gomorrah
dir. Matteo Garrone
Starring: Gianfelice Imparato, Salvatore Abruzzese, Toni Servillo
This film weaves five stories of organized crime in modern day Naples. This film was a big hit at on the festival circuit and Scorsese’s endorsement has certainly helped. It could definitely be a sleeper hit this spring.
The International
dir. Tom Tykwer
Starring: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl
Tom Tykwer has consistently been an interesting filmmaker at least dating back to his brilliant Run, Lola, Run, if not earlier. This thriller about conspiracy at the International Bank looks like it could be a great film. Though Clive Owen seems like the easy casting choice and the film could easily slip into the cheesy.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
dir. P.J. Hogan
Starring: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter
If films like this frustrate you, remember that they only make these because people watch them. If you stop watching them, they will stop making them. Please, true friends will stop their friends from seeing this.
Friday the 13th
dir. Marcus Nispel
Starring: Jared Padalecki, Amanda Righetti, Derek Mears
This - um - reimagining of the classic horror film is being helmed by Marcus Nispel, the man behind the surprisingly solid Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. The buzz on this has not been all that rave yet, but they’ve kept a pretty tight lid on this so far. Which, naturally leads you to believe that it will be terrible, but that remains to be seen.
Two Lovers
dir. James Gray
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw
Most of the buzz on this film has simply been focused on Mr. Phoenix’s proclamation that he’s quitting acting in favor of his new rapping career. (Aside: early reports were that this was a stunt, his manager’s recent statement on the situation - basically a no comment - seems to indicate that Phoenix is dead serious about this.)
Under the Sea 3-D
dir. Howard Hall
Starring: Jim Carrey
The new barrage of 3-D films continues. This looks about like the vast majority of snooze-fests that have come in 3-D form.
I’m looking forward to seeing the last one in IMAX. I should have been an oceanographer.
Gomorrah is amazing! Great pick! =)
kitcat, I’m glad to hear you approve, it’s one of these (that I care about) that I didn’t have the opportunity to catch an advance screening of. I’m very excited to see this.