Monday, September 27, 2010

The Most Talk Trailer Movie of the Week is the "Let me in " And More!

Let Me In

For those who did not catch ,you missed a pretty entertaining sequel. If you have not had the chance, check out my review of the film here.

Last week, I attended an early screening “The Social Network” (the movie about Facebook) and I spoke with its stars Armie Hammer and Jesse Eisenberg as well as its writer Aaron Sorkin. Keep an eye out in a day or two for my interviews and for a review. While I can’t officially make a comment on “The Social Network,” according to my agreement with the studio, I can say I plan on attending another screening of it.

In addition to the film about Facebook, you’ll find the films “Let Me In” and “Case 39” about evil children, plus “Feakonomics,” “Hatchet II,” “Chain Letter,” and “Barry Munday.”

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

Harvard undergrad Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) recruits some of his peers to develop the social networking site Facebook. Their effort however leads to a messy fall out with Mark’s friend and co-founder Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield), and a lawsuit with classmates claiming that Zuckerberg stole their idea.

David Fincher, the genius behind films like “Fight Club” and “Seven,” helms this story based on real life events. Aaron Sorkin, the creator of the television series “The West Wing,” pens the screenplay.

WHO SHOULD SEE IT: People curious about the scandal behind the rise of Facebook should see this film. If you believe that the combination of David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin is a brilliant one, then you should check out “Social Network.”

LET ME IN

Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is a bullied 12-year-old who builds a friendship with his mysterious neighbor Abby (Chloe Moretz). Abby’s nocturnal socializing and her immunity to the winter climate puzzle Owen until she reveals her true nature to him, following the disappearance of her father (Richard Jenkins).

Matt Reeves, known for his collaboration with J.J. Abrams on “Cloverfield,” writes and directs this horror film. Reeves adapts the Swedish movie “Let the Right One In,” written by John Ajvide Lindqvist, for American audiences.

WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Viewers that enjoyed the Swedish version of this film should give the American one a shot. If you thought Matt Reeves did an excellent job directing “Cloverfield” and you really loved the young actress Chloe Moretz in “Kick Ass” then you should see “Let Me In.”

FREAKONOMICS

A group of documentarians explore the subject of incentive-based thinking in the economic world.

This documentary based on Steven Levitt and Stepehen Dubner’s book by the same name, has a number of famous directors that each control a segment of the film. The group of directors includes Peter Bull, Alex Gibney, Jeremy Chilinick, Morgan Spurlock, Eugene Jarecki, Heidi Ewing, and Rachel Grady. Seth Gordon writes the introduction and transitional portions.

WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Fans of the book “Freakonomics” will be excited to see its documentary follow-up hit the big screen. If you appreciate the immense talent of the filmmakers involved, then you should watch “Freakonomics.”

HATCHET II

After she narrowly avoids death by Victor Crowley’s axe, the tenacious Marybeth (Danielle Harris) treks back to the Louisiana bayou seeking revenge and to reclaim the bodies of those who died on her first visit.

Independent filmmaker Adam Green, who made the first “Hatchet” and the icy horror movie “Frozen” writes and directs this sequel.

WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Audiences that loved “Hatchet” and “Frozen” should be the first in line to see this film. If you’re thrilled with the concept of Marybeth exacting bloody revenge against her oppressor, then you should watch “Hatchet II.”

CHAIN LETTER

High schooler Jessie Campbell (Nikki Reed) and her friends receive a series of emails from a killer with dastardly plans in store for anyone who breaks his chain.

Deon Taylor writes and directs this slasher style horror movie. Taylor receives assistance with the screenplay from former collaborators Diana Erwin and Michael J. Pagan.

WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Horror junkies that aren’t interested in seeing films about evil children this week should see this flick. If you enjoy formulaic horror based on established principles then you should catch “Chain Letter.”

CASE 39

Social worker Emily Jenkins (Renée Zellweger) removes 10-year-old Lily (Jodelle Ferland) from her abusive home, though while she houses the little girl and searches for a foster family, Emily discovers that Lily is guarded by dark threatening forces.

The director of 2009’s “Pandorum,” Christian Alvart, helms this horror film involving a child that attracts evil. Ray Wright, the scribe for this year’s remake “The Crazies,” pens the screenplay. Bradley Cooper also appears in this film as a colleague of Emily’s.

WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Those interested in seeing Bradley Cooper and Renée Zellweger acting outside their typical genre should see this movie. If you appreciate horror films about evil children, then you should see “Case 39.”

BARRY MUNDAY

Womanizer Barry Munday (Patrick Wilson) wakes up in the hospital to realize he is missing his family jewels. To make things even stranger, he learns he’s facing a paternity lawsuit by a woman (Judy Greer) he does not remember meeting.

Chris D’Arienzo adapts Frank Turner Hollon’s book Life is a Strange Place for the big screen by writing and directing the film.

WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Independent film aficionados should definitely check this movie in limited theaters where it is playing. If you like wacky, offbeat comedies then you should see “Barry Munday.”


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