This week there are tons of films coming to our theaters. 6 to be exact. But I will only be previewing 5 of them in this week's 'Opening This Week'. This week I will be previewing a new local film called Talentime directed by the famous Yasmin Ahmad who brought us films like Sepet and Gubra. The other films that are coming out this Thursday are Knowing, Confessions of a Shopaholic, 12 Rounds, The Unborn and My Bloody Valentine, which I will not be previewing today.
Lets get straight into things then. Starting off with some local flava.
Talentime (2009)Starring: Jaclyn Victor, Harith Iskandar, Pamela Chong, Adibah Noor
Directed: Yasmin Ahmad
Release: 26 March 2009
Country: Malaysia
Language: English, Malay, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tamil
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 124 mins
Rated: U
A music teacher puts up an inter-school talentime show. When practice and rehearsals commence, emotions run high exposing human feelings like jealousy. This funny yet serious film is described by Yasmin Ahmad as "a story full of joy and pain, hope and despair, a host of beautifully-written songs, and rich, rich characters."
I am ashamed to say that I have never seen any of Yasmin Ahmad's work. Not even Sepet, Gubra or Mukhsin. I don't really know why but if there is anybody out there reading this who is willing to lend me the films, I'll be more than happy to watch them. In any case, this film should be watched. Support the local entertainment industry people!
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)Starring: Isla Fisher, Joan Cusack, John Goodman
Director: P. J. Hogan
USA release: 13 February 2009
Msia release: 26 March 2009
USA gross to date: $42,186,358
Worldwide gross to date: $73,203,616
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 105 mins
Rated in USA: PG for some mild language and thematic elements
Rated in Msia: U
IMDb User Rating: 5.8/10
Rotten Tomatometer: 23%
Based on the popular Chick-lit novel by the same name, Confessions of a Shopaholic is about Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) who is an obsessive shopper. When she lands a job at a economics magazine by accident, she finds herself closer to realizing her dream of writing for the fashion magazine, Alette.
Looks very much like your typical chick-flick. But looks can be deceiving. To get a better grip of what the film's about, check out Louis' review.
Knowing (2009)Starring: Nicolas Cage
Director: Alex Proyas
USA release: 20 March 2009
Msia: 26 March 2009
USA gross to date: $8.8mil opening, est. $24mil opening weekend
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 115 mins
Rated in USA: PG-13 for disaster sequences, disturbing images and brief strong language
Rated in Msia: U
IMDb User Rating: 7.2/10
After a time capsule is dug up and opened in front of an elementary school, a teacher finds some frightening predictions in the form of numbers. Some of the predictions have already come true but all doubt of the predictions is removed when horrible disasters start to happen.
Its been out for barely 3 days and Knowing is getting some positive reviews. From the trailer, the films looks awesome. I must say, I'm a big fan of disaster movies. I'm excited for this one.
12 Rounds (2009)Starring: John Cena
Director: Renny Harlin
USA release: 27 March 2009
Msia release: 26 March 2009
Genre: Action
Runtime: 110 mins
Rated in USA: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action
Rated in Msia: 18SG
IMDb User Rating: 6.0/10
When a cop's girlfriend is kidnapped by an ex-convict who holds a grudge against him, he needs to complete 12 challenges before he gets her back.
This movie reminds me so incredibly much of Die Hard 2 which was my favorite of all the Die Hards and Speed which is my favorite Keanu Reeves movie of all-time. No surprise there seeing that its directed and produced by the guys who made Die Hard 2 and Speed.
The Unborn (2008)Starring: Odette Yustman (Grannie Undies wearer), Gary Oldman
Director: David S. Goyer
USA release: 9 January 2009
Msia release: 26 March 2009
USA gross to date: $42,670,410
Worldwide gross to date: $62,213,489
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 87 mins
Rated in USA: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and terror, disturbing images, thematic material and language including some sexual references
Rated in Msia: 18PL
IMDb User Rating: 4.6/10
Rotten Tomatometer: 13%
Casey Bell hated her mother for leaving her as a child. However, when inexplicable things start to happen, Casey begins to understand why she left. Plagued by merciless dreams and a tortured ghost that haunts her waking hours, she must turn to the only spiritual advisor, Sendak. With his help, Casey uncovers the source of a family curse dating back to Nazi Germany - a creature with the ability to inhabit anyone or anything, which is getting stronger with each possession. With the curse unleashed, her only chance at survival is to shut a doorway from beyond our world that has been pried open by someone who was never born. (Source: Cinema Online)
This actually looked like a decent movie early on. But it hasn't gotten great reviews so I don't really know. Take a look at the trailer for yourself.
0 comment/s:
Post a Comment