It's that time again folks as we take a look at a random handful of movies. Running from the absurd to the quirky with some high end action in between, The Random Roundup promises to be anything but predictable, yet hopefully informational for those planning their movie watching weekend for the weeks to come.
Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny
In their big screen debut, Jack Black and Kyle Gass attempt to bring in new fans and reignite old ones as well. The problem here is that the die-hard fans of the original HBO series have seen it all before, and those that know the dynamic duo only from their first studio album a few years back really have no clue what to expect. Rehashing many of the same jokes from the TV series, there is little new here. For the fans, however, it's still a fun reprisal that should keep them laughing throughout. There are a few new songs that crop up here and Kyle has hair. The bottom line: this is Tenacious D as we've always known and loved them. Hopefully their next foray will bring us new tales of the greatest band in the world.
Unknown
Packed with an all-star cast including Jeremy Sisto, Barry Pepper, Greg Kinnear, Joe Pantiliano, and Jim Caviezel, Unknown comes across as a less in-your-face version of Resevoir Dogs. When Jim Caviezel awakes on the floor, he spies several bloodied and tied down companions. With no recollection of how they came to this situation, or even what their own names are, the victims soon band together to try and figure out who is who, eventually breaking down into distrust and accusations as each captive's memories return piece by piece. Not a masterpiece by any means, Unknown still manages to be a fun little mystery thriller that keeps the viewers guessing and on their toes throughout. The plot setup is fairly unique, giving us an interesting tale with a few surprises here and there as the mystery unfolds.
Casino Royale
Bond is back and this time he's... blond?
Re-launching the long standing series once again, Casino Royale introduces us to the latest, and dare I say greatest Bond, Daniel Craig. Sure there are some purists out there that didn't care for it, but for me the return to a grittier, more violent, and action-oriented Bond was just what the franchise needed. With its jaw dropping Parkour opening sequence, the tone is set for the rest of the flick. What may be off-putting for some is the stripped down character. With few gizmos and gadgetry we get a Bond that is less the worldly playboy and more of a hardened killing machine and this is what makes Casino Royale such fun to watch.
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