First, let me start by saying Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Why not celebrate with a movie? Unfortunately, that is not my family's tradition, perhaps one day I will be able to convince them to spend their Christmas watching a tale of someone else's design on the holiday. Probably not, but we still have a great time even without the cinema. I know it can be tough not spending a day off from work at the cineplex, but we all make do. This Christmas sees five new movies hitting wide release with another one widening its theater spread.
Bedtime Stories. (2008, 95 minutes, PG, family comedy, trailer) Looking to take over the family market, the new Adam Sandler movie looks like it could be somewhat enjoyable. Sandler plays a handyman who spins tall tale bedtime stories for his niece and nephew. However, he discovers these stories are springing to life so he seeks to take advantage of this magical mystery. Like Jim Carrey's Yes Man, Bedtime Stories looks like broad comedy, which should result in an entertaining if forgettable time. Adam Shankman of Hairspray fame handled the directorial duties.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. (2008, 167 minutes, PG-13, drama, trailer) Here is a movie that I find endlessly intriguing. Having not read the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story upon which this is based I am still quite curious to see how this will play out. It stars Brad Pitt as the title character who is born as a man in his 80's (baby-sized of course) and ages backwards. We follow him through WWI and the rest of his life, meeting who he meets and seeing life experiences from a different perspective. It certainly is a long film, but director David Fincher is not known for being indulgent and always makes compelling films, so I am sure it will be a fascinating experience.
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1 - Serge G
I'd like inform you that Scarlett Johansson (actress)actually is a clone from original person,who has nothing with acting career.Clone was created illegally using stolen biomaterial.Original Scarlett Galabekian last name is nice, CHRISTIAN young lady.I'll tell more,those clones(it's not only 1)made in GERMANY-world leader manufacturer of humans clones,it's in Ludwigshafen am Rhein,Rhineland-Palatinate,Mr.Helmut Kohl home town.You can't even imaging the scale of the cloning activity.But warning,H.Kohl staff strictly controlling their clones spreading around the world,they're NAZI type disciplined and mind controlled,be careful get close with clones you will be controlled too.Original family didn't authorize any activity with stolen biomaterials,no matter what form it was created in,it's all need to be back to original family control in Cedars-Sinai MedicalCenter in LA.Controlling clones is US military operation.Original Scarlett never was engaged,by the way
2 - Christopher Rose
So what?