Bolt
The Plot: A dog star is shipped from a Hollywood soundstage to New York, and he thinks that the plot of the TV show he’s on is real. Also, your dreams of a Travolta/Miley Cyrus collaboration have finally come true.
Is It Worth Eleven Dollars?: Normally I like my animated films to be Pixar and Pixar only. I don’t know what this “Walt Disney Studios” is, but apparently they release animated films too. And this doesn’t sound like it’s half bad. While I’m sure it can’t compare to Wall-E, the little hamster in a ball is damn adorable and the reviews have actually been pretty okay. There’s plenty of better films out there, but if you’re looking for some light fun, this shouldn’t be too bad.
Where is it Playing in Brooklyn/Manhattan?: The Park Slope Pavilion, United Artists on Court Street, Cobble Hill Cinemas.
Twilight
The Plot: Vampires give shadowy looks and hit on girls almost a century their junior.
Is It Worth Eleven Dollars?: I think the only person on the Brooklyn Skeptic team that actually wants to see this is recklesley. I tried to read the first book but got pretty bored, pretty quickly (to be fair, I don’t actually know how to read and there were no pictures). The reviews so far are mixed as well. This movie is going to do insanely well despite this, and I’m sure all of the book’s sequels will be made into movies. People are all talking about how the film uses vampirism as a metaphor for teen lust. But seriously, this kid is actually supposed to be 107 years old, and he’s hitting on high school girls. Do they ever address this? I hope so. Remember how awkward it was for Kirsten Dunst in Interview With The Vampire?
Where is it Playing in Brooklyn/Manhattan?: Park Slope Pavilion and United Artists on Court Street.
I Can’t Think Straight
The Plot: Hint: the title is a pun. It’s about gay people.
Is It Worth Eleven Dollars?: Probably not. Considering I’m just hearing about this movie for the first time, I doubt there’s much to it. It sort of looks like a middle eastern version of Imagine Me & You. This is writer/director Shamim Sarif’s first film. If she wants to be successful, she should stop making movies with puns in the title.
Where is it Playing in Brooklyn/Manhattan?: Quad Cinemas in Manhattan.
Lake City
The Plot: A guy who is on the run from drug dealers returns to his home town.
Is It Worth Eleven Dollars?: Doesn’t sound like it. While it boasts a pretty awesome cast member (the always incredible Sissy Spacek) the reviews have been pretty terrible, especially attacking a poorly-written screenplay. The film also stars Dave Matthews, who has had a pretty bizarre acting career. The acclaimed musician of The Dave Matthews Band starred in Because of Winn Dixie, and then has random cameos in Adam Sandler movies I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and You Don’t Mess With the Zohn (where he plays a homophobic redneck). Is he trying to start an actual acting career, or is the guy just bored?
Where is it Playing in Brooklyn/Manhattan?: Quad Cinemas in Manhattan.
Special
The Plot: Michael Rapaport plays a guy who begins an experimental drug program and develops what he thinks are super powers.
Is It Worth Eleven Dollars?: Probably worth renting. The reviews have been mixed, but I really like the idea of an independently made, low budget superhero movie. It’s also interesting that Michael Rapaport is playing a sweet-natured main character. The only Michael Rapaport I’m used to is a loud-mouthed dickhead supporting character. Also, it’s not everyday that redheads get to be the protagonists in film. Think about it. Maybe this is worth seeing…
Where is it Playing in Brooklyn/Manhattan?: Landmark Sunshine in Manhattan.
My Sitcom Sucked.
Otherwise, the fantaastic A Christmas Tale opened today at BAM, Happy Go Lucky is playing at Brooklyn Heights Cinema and The Boy In The Striped Pajamas opened at Cobble Hill Cinemas. There’s a midnight screening of The Cockettes at Landmark Sunshine and IFC Theaters is screening Child’s Play at 12:10 tonight. Enjoy!
