You may have noticed that there was no New Movies column last week. The reason why is simple — there were no new releases! Plus, the chances of any big shakeup in the order of the top ten was unlikely, so I chose to take the day off and get some well deserved rest (at least I think it was well deserved). Anyway, I am back and 2009 is upon us with its first cinematic offerings. The next few weeks will see a blend of Oscar-type films widening their releases after a limited December and new offerings which will most likely not offer up anything terribly special. However, I am always willing to be surprised.
Bride Wars. (2008, 90 minutes, PG, comedy, trailer) Nothing like getting a new year kicked off with a little Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson. The two play childhood best friends who happen to be getting married at the same time. The duo have been imagining their respective weddings ever since they were kids, however their dreams are imperiled over a clerical mistake, so let the wars begin! I don't think this looks all that special, but I am also not part of the target audience. Still, it looks like harmless fun.
Not Easily Broken. (2008, 99 minutes, PG-13, drama, trailer) This does not look all that bad. It is a drama that centers on a couple and what happens when the wife is injured in an accident and the husband becomes attracted to another woman. Sounds simple enough, but the trailer makes it look pretty good. The cast includes Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson. It was directed by Hoodlum-helmer Bill Duke.
The Unborn. (2008, 87 minutes, PG-13, horror, trailer) Of the initial crop of 2009 films, this is the one I've most been anticipating. Well, I was until I saw that it is rated PG-13. I know, it still could be good, but the trailer looked wild and seemed to point towards an R rating. I guess I will see it anyway, perhaps it will be good. The movie is about a teenager who resents her mother for abandoning her, but discovers reasons why her mom did what she did when strange things begin to happen. She even uncovers a long running curse on her family. The cast includes Odette Yustman, Gary Oldman, and Cam Gigandet. David Goyer is the man behind the camera and one can only hope this is closer to The Crow and Dark City than The Invisible.
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Article comments
1 - Clarence Yu
Hi Christopher,
The results are in. You're pretty close! Torino came out first over Bride Wars, according to this report from Reuters.