Three new movies are set to make their move to the multiplexes. It's an interresting mix as we head into the dog days of August. This is a month that doesn't tend to produce much in the way of blockbusters, but a sleeper or two is not out of the question. However, with a new Will Ferrell comedy here, we may have a big moneymaker on our hands. The other two will probably have a decent showing.
Barnyard: The Original Party Animals. (2006, 83 minutes, PG, animated comedy, trailer) This is what the farm is like when the farmer isn't looking. I have to be honest — this does not interest me in the least. Frankly, I think it looks rather stupid, but what do I know? The animation doesn't impress me, nor does the concept, but then I'm sure I'm not in the targeted audience.
The Descent. (2006, 93 minutes, R, horror, trailer) Now here is the movie I have been looking forward to for sometime now. It is from Neil Marshall, the director of Dog Soldiers, an excellent werewolf flick that made it to the US as a Sci-Fi Channel Original. This film follows a group of female spelunkers who encounter something while trapped under the earth. I have heard good things about this film. I have heard that it is truly scary, and I need something like that.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. (2006, 110 minutes, PG-13, comedy, trailer) Will Ferrell tends to be box office gold, and I am sure this one's going to take it. NASCAR has been greatly growing in popularity over the past years, and is ripe for the comedic picking. This movie follows top driver, Ricky Bobby, and an incoming French star intent on taking his title. This looks like it will be very funny, stupid funny even. Hopefully it pays off.
Article comments
1 - Iloz Zoc
The Descent is one of the best horror films in recent memory. Marshall doesn't play it like a horror film, so when it kicks into gear, bang zoom! I prefer the US ending to the UK, but both are strong.
My son is dying to see Barnyard. Ever since the trailer he's been reenacting the pizza delivery scene. "Dude, I got an arm!" Yeah. Stick me back in that cave with the crawlers, I beg you!
2 - Keith Demko
If I may, please allow me to add a word of warning ... Art School Confidential is only mildly amusing at best, and often painfully annoying .. do yourself a favor and just skip it