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New Movies and Box Office Predictions: How She Move, Meet the Spartans, Rambo, Untraceable

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published January 25, 2008
Part of New Movies

Last week saw the arrival of the first blockbuster of the young year in Cloverfield. It will also likely be the first film to cross the century mark, even with the mixed reactions (personally, I loved it). Will this week deliver the second big hit of the year? Unlikely, at least compared to the record numbers Cloverfield put up.

There is the potential for another strong release from an aging action star, as well as another front-runner for worst of the year. Time will tell how it pans out. Read on to see if there is anything that catches your eye.

How She Move. (2008, 98 minutes, PG-13, drama, trailer) This is not my usual fare, but I have to say that this looks pretty good, if the you go by the trailer. On the surface it looks like just another dance movie in the vein of Step Up and Stomp the Yard (I know I am generalizing, but those trailers were not compelling to me beyond the dance). This film tells the story of a young woman trying to make her way through adversity who uses dance as a way to get to where she needs to go. Even that sounds typical, but the trailer does look pretty good. Ian Iqbal Rashid makes his directorial debut with a cast of unknowns.

Meet the Spartans. (2008, 84 minutes, PG-13, comedy, trailer) No. I refuse. I will not spend money on this surefire crap fest. You got my money for both Date Movie and Epic Movie, but not this time. It made me want to cry every time I saw someone laugh at this trailer. The sobbing only worsened when they actually expressed interest in this. Why are these guys allowed near a camera? Better yet, why are they allowed to write? Please do not support this so-called comedy.

Rambo. (2008, 93 minutes, R, action, trailer) Am I allowed to say that I am really looking forward to this? Of course I am, I can say whatever I want! It's true, ever since I saw that wildly violent teaser last year, I have been anticipating this movie. It looks like fun, and it looks unapologetically violent. Stallone reinvigorated his career with the superb Rocky Balboa, and I am looking forward to seeing if he keeps the trend going here. Once again, Stallone directs himself.

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Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at Draven99's Musings and Draven99's Media Center.
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New Movies and Box Office Predictions: How She Move, Meet the Spartans, Rambo, Untraceable
Published: January 25, 2008
Type: News
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Film and TV Business, Video: News
Part of a feature: New Movies
Writer: Chris Beaumont
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