I want to see this movie in theatres mostly because I like the cast. But I’d be lying if I said I loved this trailer.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” is directed by George Miller, and stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. The film hits theaters on May 15th, 2015.
I’ll be the first to admit this looks better than I thought it would. However, there’s nothing here we haven’t seen before. I need to see another trailer before I decide if I want to see “Mad Max: Fury Road” in theatres.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” is directed by George Miller, and stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron . The film hits theaters on May 15th, 2015.
“A Million Ways to Die in the West” is the tale of sheep farmer Albert Stark (Seth MacFarlane), as he attempts to get his life together after being dumped by his girlfriend, Louise (Amanda Seyfried). Louise tells Albert she needs time “work on herself,” but it’s long before she begins dating local business man and mustache aficionado, Foy (Neil Patrick Harris). Which only adds fuel to Albert’s already negative view of life in the west.
Soon, Albert begins plotting a move to San Francisco, much to the dismay of his best friend Edward (Giovanni Ribisi). One night, Albert saves Anna (Charlize Theron) during a bar fight, and the young woman promises to help Albert win back the heart of Louise, if he stays in the old town.
It’s not long before Albert begins to forget about Louise, not knowing that Anna’s outlaw husband, Clinch Leatherwood (Liam Neeson), is heading into town.
If you follow the box office numbers like I do, then you probably already know “A Million Ways to Die in the West” bombed this weekend. That’s a shame, because I loved this movie. In fact, I haven’t laughed that hard in years.
The movie has plenty of sheep genitalia and raunchy jokes to satisfy the “Family Guy” fans, but I really enjoyed the banter between Seth McFarlane and Charlize theron. Their relationship was genuine and there were several times when Theron’s laughter seemed unscripted. It really looked like the two had a blast making this movie.
The rest of the cast is just as good. Giovanni Ribisi and Sarah Silverman steal the movie as loving couple, Edward and Ruth, who like any relationship, face plenty of challenges. Of course their situation a tad different since Ruth is a (very busy) saloon prostitute.
Meanwhile Neil Patrick Harris is hysterical as the facial hair obsessed Foy. A few of his scenes are some of the best in the film. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s a mustache song you’ll have stuck in your head for a week.
Also, if you think the best stuff was in the trailer, you’re wrong. I would go into more detail, but it’s hard to do without spoiling some of the best stuff. The bottom line is this: “A Million Ways to Die in the West” is not for everyone, but I thought it was a really fun movie.
Is it as good as “Ted”? No, but it’s definitely funnier than some of the movies I’ve seen since then.
“A Million Ways to Die in the West” final score: 8
If the X-Men thought the Sentinels were tough, wait until they meet Angelina Jolie and her horns.
Opening at 3,948 theatres, “Maleficent” is Disney’s latest live action fantasy tale, and Angelina Jolie’s first time in front of the camera since the pile of crap known as “The Tourist.” The film follows in the footsteps of other Disney fairy tales like “Alice in Wonderland” which earned $334 million domestically. and over $1 billion worldwide. While last year, “Oz The Great and Powerful” grossed $234.9 million domestically.
“Maleficent” is a reimagining of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale, told from the villain’s point of view. But it seems like the film’s only selling point is Aneglina Jolie’ star power.The marketing has focused so much on Jolie, that many moviegoers probably don’t know wat the movie is about.
I know I had to explain the Sleeping Beauty angle to my in-laws after they saw the trailer a few months back.
Critics haven’t been kind either. As of Friday morning, “Maleficent” sits at 47% on Rotten Tomatoes. I think it’s fair to say “Maleficent” won’t get close to Alice’s $116 million debut or even Oz’s $79 million opening. But the movie should still open at number one with around $50 million. But I don’t expect the movie to have much staying power.
On a side note: I’m being dragged kicking and screaming to “Maleficent” tonight. Keep me in your thoughts.
The Seth McFarlane comedy “A Million Ways to Die in the West” opens at 3,158 locations this weekend, and its sure to wind up in third place behind “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” The movie stars MacFarlane himself, and features a strong cast: Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Silverman, and Liam Neeson. The question is how many of Steh McFarlane fans will show up?
In 2012, “Ted” opened to $54.4 million on its way to $549 million worldwide. But that movie starred a cute cuddly bear and Mark Wahlberg. Will the same fanbase turn up to see Seth McFarlne’s ugly mug?
I know I will, I’m seeing “A Million Ways to Die in the West” on Saturday.
I usually have a very good memory. But for the life of me, I cannot remember why in the world I paid to see “Reindeer Games” twice! Yes,you heard correctly: I paid to see this pile of crap twice!
For those who don’t remember, or are lucky enough to have forgotten, “Reindeer Games” is a film directed by John Frankenheimer, and starring Ben Affleck, Gary Sinise, and Charlize Theron.
In the film, Rudy (Ben Affleck) is serving time in prison for auto theft, where he becomes friendly with his cellmate Nick (James Frain). Nick has been enjoying a spicy courtship by mail with a woman named Ashley (Charlize Theron), who has sent him several enticing photos, even though he has been unable to send her any of himself.
Rudy and Nick are to be released the same day, but Nick is killed in an altercation with only three days left to serve.
Rudy is let out on schedule, and discovers Ashley, unaware that Nick is dead, is waiting for him. Swayed by her beauty, Rudy claims to be Nick, which turn out to be fun until Rudy meets Ashley’s brother Gabriel (Gary Sinise). Gabriel runs with a group of outlaws planning on using Nick’s knowledge of an Indian gambling casino.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other surprises in this movie, a lot of them in fact. Each comes with an explanation from either Charlize Theron or Gary Sinese, which is usually accompanied by an explanation of the previous explanation, which now has to be re-explained in light of the new explanation.
Much of the movie is spent on Rudy, trying to explain he isn’t Nick, and then says he is Nick after all, and then says he isn’t. Then Charlize Theron and Gary Sinese have sex in a motel pool, even though they’re supposed to be brother and sister, except they’re not. Or are they? And why in the world would you open a Christmas themed movie in February?
As you can tell, this movie is overloaded with twists and turns, none of which help the plot move along, they actually make the movie worse. Things are not helped by the gawd awful acting, which is crazy considering the talent involved. In my opinion the biggest problem was the script by Ehren Kruger. Should I mention he wrote the Transformers movies?
“Reindeer Games” was colossal failure when it was released in February 2000, earning a shade over $23 million domestically, against a $42 million budget. I’m guessing much of the budget went to casting, because it certainly didn’t go into the script. As I said, I don’t remember what possessed me to see this movie twice in theatres. I can think of only two possible reasons:
1. Not to sound like a pig, but seldom did a movie go by in which Charlize Theron did not get nekid.
2. As we all know, Ben Affleck was the bomb in “Phantoms.”
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