This week brings us two very different movies The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Inception. Now being a economic conscience individual I went to the one that was being paid for by someone else. So I ended up watching the Sorcerer's Apprentice. As soon as I watch Inception I will have some insight about it I'm sure but on to the previews.
The following previews were on the front of the movie only after about 5 minutes of commercials and ads for the theater (I don't know about you but I hardly think that this is necessary with the prices they charge).
Tangled
Due out Nov 24th this revision of Rapunzel might but Disney animation studios back in the running for quality films and rely less on pixar to carry them. It looks interesting and I'll probably go see it when it releases.
Nanny McPhee Returns
Due out Aug 20th this children's tale might be enjoyable fun for the whole family as I don't have any young kids it doesn't interest me otherwise.
Secritariat
Due out Oct 1st this biopic of the longshot horse winning the triple crown in 1973 could be the sleeper hit of the summer. I might actually watch this one.
Chronicles of Narnia: The voyage of the Dawn Treader
Due out December 10th I am looking forward to this one almost as much as the previous editions. Hopefully it will live up to the hype.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows
The long awaited finale to the franchise should be one of the best in the series and being a fan I'm sure I will try and enjoy it and will definitely see this one in the theater. Part I is scheduled for a Nov 19th release. Just in time for Thanksgiving! Part II will will have to wait until July 15th, 2011 but worth it overall I think.
All the new releases will be in 3D unfortunately and thankfully they will also be available in 2D which I prefer. I fail to understand the philosophy behind the 3D movement but if Hollyweird wants to push this I guess its their right.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
As the movie started I watched in anticipation of a potential letdown. I was glad to be disappointed in this regard. The story was better than anticipated and the movie was truly and engaging and entertaining film. While it may not be a blockbuster or an Oscar nominated film it has its moments and is good family fun. The PG rating may make some parents shy away and I do admit that some of the special effects while cool to see may scare younger children as well as some of the action scenes. Although the MPAA says there is some brief language I failed to detect any significant use of it but I would caution those parents with little ones to keep these things in mind when considering this movie. I was worried that this movie would fall into the wooden acting category as there seems to be a lot of green screen usage in the film but I was mildly surprised that it didn't seem to have that big of an effect.
Nicholas Cage shined in this film greater than he has in recent films while I like the National Treasure Franchise the Book of Secrets was not as good as the first (most sequels usually aren't but this one should have been better). Hopefully if there is a sequel to Apprentice it will be bigger and better than the first. As an actor some people see him as a hit or miss kind of guy but I personally think he is underrated for his talent. He definitely has the chops and they show in this film.
Alfred Molina, what can I say that hasn't already been said, he is a talented and charismatic actor and plays the bad guy role very well (if you need even more proof just watch Spider-Man 2). Hopefully they recast him in the sequel if there is one.
Overall a very entertaining movie and I would definitely watch it again.
Entertainment: 4
Family-Friendly: 3
Special Effects: 4
Plot: 4
Overall: 4
As of this writing the movie was in 3rd place. I'm sure the 1st and 2nd place movies are worth the watching as well and when I have the time and money I may see them also.
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