Sorry for the ridiculous title. I just had to do it. This week there are FIVE films coming to Malaysian screens- The Tale of Desperaux, Soul Men, Race To Witch Mountain, and City of Ember and Dragonball Evolution. Check my previews for all 5 films after the jump.
The Tale of Despereaux (2008)Voiced by: Matthew Broderick, Sigourney Weaver, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci, Frank Langella, Richard Jenkins
Directors: Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen
USA release: 19 December 2008
Msia release: 12 March 2009
USA gross to date: $50,877,145
Worldwide gross to date: $81,281,081
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure
Runtime: 94 mins
Rated in USA: G
Rated in Msia: U
Watch this if you liked: Ratatouille, Flushed Away
Directors: Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen
USA release: 19 December 2008
Msia release: 12 March 2009
USA gross to date: $50,877,145
Worldwide gross to date: $81,281,081
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure
Runtime: 94 mins
Rated in USA: G
Rated in Msia: U
Watch this if you liked: Ratatouille, Flushed Away
Despereaux Tilling (Matthew Broderick) isn't your average mouse. He's not frightened by daylight, he's courageous and most of all, admires the beautiful Princess Pea Emma Watson. After being banished from the Mouseworld, Despereaux befriends a fellow outcast by the name of Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman). When the Princess is upset with the frindship between Despereaux and Roscuro, he plots revenge against her and she is kidnapped. Despereaux then realizes he is the only one who can rescue her and goes on a courageous quest to save her.
With such a massive all-star cast voicing the characters of this animated film, its hard to pass up the chance to see it. With Sigourney Weaver narrating, this should be a great family film.
With such a massive all-star cast voicing the characters of this animated film, its hard to pass up the chance to see it. With Sigourney Weaver narrating, this should be a great family film.
Soul Men (2008)Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac
Director: Malcolm D. Lee
USA release: 7 November 2008
Msia release: 12 March 2008
USA gross to date: $12,082,391
Worldwide gross to date: N/A
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 100 mins
Rated in USA: R for pervasive language, and sexual content including nudity
Rated in Msia: N/A
Louis (Sam Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) were the soul men back in the day. They split up and don't talk to each other for twenty years. After the death of their group leader, they are forced to reunite and perform at a tribute concert for their late group leader. They have only 5 days to reconcile and solve their differences.
Having Sam Jackson and Bernie Mac in the same film seems to be a great match but reviews for this film hasn't been all to kind. And telling from the measly $12 million the film garnered at the US box office, Soul Men might not be that good of a movie.
Having Sam Jackson and Bernie Mac in the same film seems to be a great match but reviews for this film hasn't been all to kind. And telling from the measly $12 million the film garnered at the US box office, Soul Men might not be that good of a movie.
Race To Witch Mountain (2009)Starring: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Lugwig, Carla Gugino
Director: Andy Fickman
USA release: 13 March 2009
Msia release: 12 March 2009
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 102 mins
Rated in USA: PG for sequences of action and violence, frightening and dangerous situations, and some thematic elements
Rated in Msia: U
A remake of the classic 1975 Sci-Fi flick Escape To Witch Mountain, the film is about a cab driver who make sit his responsibility to protect a couple of alien siblings who are being hunted down by an organization who wish to acquire the siblings' abilities.
I'm a fan of Dwayne Johnson so I think I'll like this one. From the trailer, the film looks pretty good and I'd say its a good movie to catch with friends.
I'm a fan of Dwayne Johnson so I think I'll like this one. From the trailer, the film looks pretty good and I'd say its a good movie to catch with friends.
City of Ember(2008)Starring: Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Martin Landau
Director: Gil Kenan
Producers: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
USA release: 10 October 2008
Msia release: 12 March 2009
USA gross to date: $7,873,007
Worldwide gross to date: $17,736,676
Genre: Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Runtime: 95 mins
Rated in USA: PG for mild peril and some thematic elements
Rated in Msia: U
Once brightly lit by the great lamps, the generator in the City of Ember dying, causing the lights to flicker. Along with food becoming scarce, life in the City of Ember is deteriorating. In a race against time, two young adults set out on finding the deep secrets and origins of their beloved City of Ember in order to save it and its people from destruction.
Now this looks like a movie I'd wanna watch.
Now this looks like a movie I'd wanna watch.
Dragonball Evolution(2009)Starring: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Chow Yun-Fatt
Director: James Wong
USA release: 12 March 2009
Msia release: 12 March 2009
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Runtime: 85 mins
Rated in USA: PG for intense sequences of action/violence and brief mild language
Rated in Msia: N/A
Upon Grandpa Gohan's dying request, Goku (Justin Chatwin) goes on a quest to meet Master Roshi (Chow Yun-Fatt) and collect all 7 Dragonballs before the evil Piccolo does.
Goku is a white boy. Really? I have a feeling Dragonball fans are gonna be hugely disappointed.
Goku is a white boy. Really? I have a feeling Dragonball fans are gonna be hugely disappointed.
Have a great week everybody!
