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Yes I popped up at Real Milwaukee last Friday...talked about Jack and Jill and some of the family friendly fun coming the next couple of weeks to theaters... Take a look --
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It's a good week to bring home some Muppet adventures. Plus my hidden gem is truly a great little film that is not to be missed anywhere.Pick Of The Week
If you pick one movie this week … this is it.
Muppets Most Wanted / Rated PG / Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey
What’s next for The Muppets? Why, a fancy world tour booked by new tour manager Dominic Badguy. Of course, his name is “bad guy,” so something is afoot. And so the caper begins. Where is the real Kermit? With what seems to be an increased musical-number presence, this effort still finds a way to use the wide cast of characters, creating a fun romp for the whole family. If you like the Muppets, you must check it out. I'm disappointed that Disney didn't send along a copy, because I could go in more depth about what you get with the Blu-ray. (Grade: B)
Also This Week
Bears / Rated G / Narrated by John C. Reilly
Disneynature’s latest follows a mother bear named Sky and her cubs as they journey in the Alaskan wilderness. You’ll see the bears work to find food and avoid a predator wolf, among other slice-of-nature moments.
A Haunted House 2 / Rated R / Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly
Malcolm is starting life over with his new girlfriend, Megan, in a new house. Only the paranormal forces that plagued him in the first house are back, too, and he must try to protect his new family against the craziness that ensues.
Plus
Batman: Assault on Arkham / Rated PG-13 / Voices of Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong
Breathe In / Rated R / Guy Pearce, Felicity JonesThe Blacklist: The Complete First Season / Not Rated / James Spader, Megan Boone
Filth / Rated R / James McAvoy, Jamie Bell
Frankie and Alice / Rated R / Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard
Hateship Loveship / Rated R / Kristen Wiig, Guy PearceHeatstroke / Not Rated / Stephen Dorff
Locke / Rated R / Tom Hardy, Olivia ColmanLow Winter Sun: The Complete Series / Not Rated / Mark Strong
Rage / Not Rated / Nicolas Cage, Rachel Nichols
Summer in February / Not Rated / Dominic Cooper
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Rated PG /
Hidden Gem
The Railway Man / Rated R / Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman
He was an officer in the British Army who was tortured during World War II. Now, having met the woman of his dreams riding the rails, he is confronted with his past demons. Can he get beyond his horrific experiences in time to save his relationship? This is truly a touching and at times heartbreaking film that caught me off guard. Didn't know a thing about it when I sat down to screen the film and the performance by Colin Firth alone will make you feel the gravity of what he is dealing with. Amazing and well worth a look now on Blu-ray and DVD. This WOULD be my pick of the week if you were looking for a film for just adults.
Remember – all release dates are subject to change.
Trailers, Trailers,Trailers
Batman: Assault on Arkham / Rated PG-13 / Voices of Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong
Breathe In / Rated R / Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones
Frankie and Alice / Rated R / Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard
Hateship Loveship / Rated R / Kristen Wiig, Guy Pearce
Heatstroke / Not Rated / Stephen Dorff
Locke / Rated R / Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman
Rage / Not Rated / Nicolas Cage, Rachel Nichols
Summer in February / Not Rated / Dominic Cooper
Trailers, Trailers,Trailers
Bears / Rated G / Narrated by John C. Reilly
A Haunted House 2 / Rated R / Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly
Batman: Assault on Arkham / Rated PG-13 / Voices of Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong
Breathe In / Rated R / Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones
Filth / Rated R / James McAvoy, Jamie Bell
Frankie and Alice / Rated R / Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard
Heatstroke / Not Rated / Stephen Dorff
Summer in February / Not Rated / Dominic Cooper
Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Rated PG /
This Week’s Big Releases
Carnage – Rated R (Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster)
A short movie that takes place almost exclusively with 4 great actors in a small apartment discussing punishment for their kids who got in a fight. Good, solid, but not for everyone.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Rated R (Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara)
My SECOND favorite film of the year last year and a INCREDIBLE performance by Rooney Mara. This is a film that is hard to watch at times and you will get sick watching things in this movie. But it delivers a powerful performance from Mara as a truly gutsy young woman who stands on her own. I was riveted throughout and director David Fincher delivers a film that can sicken you one moment and use one of the same characters to arouse you the next.
Hop – Rated PG (Russell Brand, James Marsden)
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The Muppets – Rated PG (Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper)
I don’t know if you will have more fun with a Blu-ray or DVD this year. The Muppets will have you smiling, tapping your toes, dancing and giggling away. And this one comes in a real cool Wocka-Wocka pack as well that includes the soundtrack you won’t want to turn off. I’m a Muppet of a Man and proud of it!
The Sitter – Rated R (Jonah Hill)
Jonah Hill as a babysitter? R-rated and not ashamed of it.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – Rated R (Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Colin Firth)
Award-nominated in many ways, this really surprises for those who have yet to see it. It takes a patient individual to get into it, but once you do you’ll be hooked.
Also new this week…
Jane By Design: Volume 1– Not Rated
This ABC Family seires comes home in the first volume featuring the always-talented Andie MacDowell (Yes, I’ll admit I’ve always had a little crush there.) More on this later this week on the blog.
Kojak: Season 3 – Not Rated
Boys and girls…it’s Telly Savalas – really (need I say anything else?) Oh…for those of you who are too young to know Telly (bald head – lollipops constantly – and really cool).
A Lonely Place to Die – Not Rated – (Melissa George, Ed Speleers)
Climbers that get involved in a rescue find themselves instead intertwined with a kidnapping plot and have to fight to survive.
Roadie – Rated R – (Ron Eldard, Bobby Cannavale)
An ex-Roadie for Blue Oyster Cult comes home after he is let go. Wait…Blue Oyster Cult?
Scarecrow and Mrs. King: The Complete Third Season – Not Rated – (Kate Jackson, Bruce Boxleitner)
My mom will love me for including this here – Kate post Angels takes on world!
WWE Elimination Chamber 2012 – Not Rated
And Finally
Louder Than a Bomb – Not Rated
Everyone knows, that has read or listened to me over the years, that I love documentaries. I had this one on my list of those to see at the Milwaukee Film Festival last year and I missed it due to a schedule conflict. Now it’s available on DVD for all to see. The story of Chicago high school poetry teams preparing to compete in poetry slam and their journey.
Check out the trailer below.
DVD/BluRay Tidbit of the Week
Just announced – The Grey will come to Blu-ray Combo and DVD on May 22.
Pick(s) of the Week
You MUST pick up The Muppets! MUST MUST MUST!
Hop is nice as well.
If you want great film making, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is one of the best.
Hop is nice as well.
If you want great film making, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is one of the best.
Thanks!
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