This weekend strikes me as more of a November weekend based on all of the dramas being released. The one lone exception is a reissue of sorts. There is the Oscar hopeful war drama, a family drama, a period drama, and another period drama with a touch of the mystical. I would have expected a bit more varied schedule with, perhaps, a comedy and almost definitely a horror release. Anyway, there are still a few promising films to see this weekend.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is the first film to reach the big screen utilizing a new 3D process. It is opening at 168 locations nationwide, and will be utilizing the polarized style glasses, no red/blue anaglyph to be had here. I love this movie and I regret never seeing it in a theater. I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to see this on the big screen. The songs, the animation, the quirkiness — what's not to like?
Flags of Our Fathers. (2006, 132 minutes, R, war drama, trailer) Clint Eastwood's follow-up to Million Dollar Baby is a war film set during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The fascinating aspect of this film is that it is one of two that Eastwood made concurrently — he made a second film at the same time only focusing on the Japanese perspective. I believe that is slated for release later this fall. The centerpiece of this film, based on the advertising, is the photo that helped unite the country, the photo of the US flag being raised. It is truly an amazing photograph, and I look forward to seeing Eastwood's tale on the silver screen.
Flicka. (2006, 100 minutes, PG, drama, trailer) To be completely honest, I have zero interest in this movie. It is not because it is a family film, but because I am just left completely cold when I see the trailers. Frankly, it looks like a made-for-TV drama. I am willing to be proven wrong, but I am not willing to drop down the cash required to witness it in a theater. It is the story of a teen girl who dreams of working on her father's farm, tames a mustang, and learns about herself.
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