This is a good week for movies, and a few goodies to bring home today.
Check out what hit retail shelves today:
Iron Man 2 – Check out our Review
The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored super hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.
I didn’t like it as much as the first, but its a good addition. This will get bought.
Get Him to the Greek – Check out our Review
Aaron Greenberg (Hill) gets things done. The ambitious 23-year-old has exaggerated his way into a dream job just in time for a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.s Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a $100-million tour. His warning: Turn your back on him at your own peril. British rocker Aldous Snow (Brand) is both a brilliant musician and walking sex. Weary of yes men and piles of money, the former front man is searching for the meaning of life. But that doesnt mean he cant have a few orgies while he finds it.
I had more fun with this movie than I thought I would – considering Jonah Hill is in it. And I still will likely buy it, but maybe not today.
Frozen
A typical day on the slopes turns into a chilling nightmare for three snowboarders when they get stranded on the chairlift before their last run. As the ski patrol switches off the night lights, they realize with growing panic that they’ve been left behind dangling high off the ground with no way down.
With the resort closed until the following weekend and frostbite and hypothermia already setting in, the trio is forced to take desperate measures to escape off the mountain before they freeze to death. Once they make their move, they discover with horror that they have much more to fear than just the frigid cold. As they combat unexpected obstacles, they start to question if their will to survive is strong enough to over the worst ways to die?
Looked interesting and will probably get rented.
Legendary
Cal Chetley, a bright, undersized fifteen-year-old, is an outsider in the blue collar town of Sallisaw, Oklahoma known for its high school wrestling program. His older brother Mike, a one-time high school champion with whom Cal is estranged, left Cal and his mother Sharon behind years ago after the tragic car accident that killed their father. Sharon is grieving the loss of her husband while struggling with an estranged, older son and her bright, socially isolated younger one, the latter of whom is determined to put his family back together. With the encouragement of Harry “Red” Newman, a charming, albeit mysterious man who has a way of showing up in Cal’s life just when he needs him most, Cal joins the high school team hoping his brother will train him. What ensues is an emotional, uplifting journey about Cal’s drive to succeed and his unwavering pursuit to reunite his family.
I never thought I would say this, but I am curious about a John Cena film. This actually looks pretty good, and I will surely rent it.
Verdict
Batman/Superman: Apocalypse – Check out our Review
Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with super-human powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.
Even with the whole “Superman punching fire” thing, this still looks great, and the DC Direct titles have been great so far. This will get bought on blind faith. Edit: Bought it and reviewed it See the link above.
So what’s making your “must have” list this week?
Blu Ray release of the year: The Thin Red Line from Criterion. I picked that up and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence. Those were two choice purchases. Also, the killer inside me came out this week. That’s a great one too.
The only big question for me is this: Iron Man 2 single disc or Iron Man 2 two discs (bonus features, aside from commentary?? I’m tempted to get the two disc—because I know most of the deleted scenes revolve around the “You Complete me”, and all of Olivia Munn’s scenes that were cut – her “first” role in the film that is.
Hey, it’s Olivia Munn. Could be worth it, y’know?
****
The Jon Cena film could work. Normally I would agree, but hey, if he’s playing a wrestler/coach he might pull it off. WWE stars can give motivational, pumped up pep talks. Maybe a rental.
Just ordered IM2 blu-ray off of amazon. I’m so excited since I didn’t get to see this in theaters.
I actually plan on picking up Dark Night of the Scarecrow, which was finally released today! It’s a made for TV movie from 1981, starring Larry Drake and it’s never been on DVD until today. So needless to say I’m really looking forward to seeing this remastered, special edition!!!