The second full weekend of August is a busy one! There is a little bit for just about everyone. Sci-fi? Check. Action? Check. Comedy? Check. Animation? Check. Family? Check. Romance? Check and check. There is even a little bit of crossover between the films, which makes them even more enticing. It has been awhile since there was a weekend where I wanted to see so many movies. It is awfully crowded and I doubt I will be able to squeeze them all in! So, are there any that interest you?
Bandslam. (2009, 111 minutes, PG, family) I have not seen one commercial or trailer for this movie. That means one of two things, it could mean that the studio has no faith in it and have chosen not to do much to back it, or they are advertising on shows and programs I do not watch. I suspect the latter to be closer to reality. The film tells of a young musician who enlists a newcomer to manager her band as she prepares to take on her ex-boyfriend at a battle of he bands. Meanwhile, the new guy develops a romance with another musician played by Vanessa Hudgeons. I can say this one one does not hold much interest for me.
District 9. (2009, 113 minutes, R, science fiction) Here is one of my most anticipated films for August. I knew the moment I first saw the trailer that this was going to be a movie for me. It is a twist on the alien invasion story. Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, an alien ship has come to rest above the city, it is unable to leave and has fallen under control of humanity, but people cannot figure it out. Meanwhile, the alien inhabitants just want to go home, but their ship is hostage. They are also being segregated from the rest of the population, and the tensions are building. The film was directed by Neil Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson.
Article comments
1 - Nick
I'm looking forward to seeing District 9 and I'm hoping it has an amazing opening weekend at the box office.
2 - sally
band slam was really good.