The most recent development in the next film involves who will be playing the female lead. It has been narrowed down to three women: Lauren German, Kristin Kreuk, and Paula Patton. Deadline says this character is “a young female operative,” so don’t count on this character simply being eye candy like the average Bond girl.
Film directors David Yates, Joe Carnahan, and James McTeigue are in the running to helm the upcoming Fantatsic Four reboot. According to Empire, Fox is also actively searching for actors to join the cast. So, which of these three directors is best cut out for the job?
Most guys would rather see a good horror, or action flick, or comedy, or drama than a chick flick at the local theater. But it isn’t because we’re averse to love stories, it’s because we’re averse to formulaic and derivative ones, which the majority of rom-coms unfortunately tend to be.
Three new movies made respectable debuts in a typically slow late August weekend. The Last Exorcism opened to largely positive reviews, earning a whopping 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and repossessing $20.3 million from audiences. Takers didn’t get quite such a warm reception from the critics — it had a Tomatometer of 28%. Movie fans have a mind of their own and gathered to view the caper to the tune of $20.5 million. In a reviersal of estimates, Takers stole the weekend.
We don’t often report on rumors, but when it comes to video game adaptations, we can be squeezed. Showbiz Spy is reporting that several “sources” are noting that a Red Dead Redemption film adaptation is in the works and that Brad Pitt is up for consideration to play the lead.
Since The Exorcist debuted in 1973, no film about the devil has made such a lasting impression. The Exorcism of Emily Rose was a demure attempt, telling of the fabled possession in flashbacks. It was an effort, but not a memorable one. The Last Exorcism does not outdo The Exorcist nor does it fail at grasping attention. It sits comfortably on the fence for the majority of the film, bringing its own flair and folly to the subject.
Envision a GQ ad on speed with a dash of The Italian Job and you will have a good idea of what Takers has to offer. Though a slick and mostly kinetic heist flick, there is not a single frame of the entire running length that has not been borrowed from another, usually better, film. I don’t consider it a spoiler to reveal that the structure of the central robbery is identical to that of The Italian Job, down to the street-erupting armoured car interception and traffic light tampering. You would think that with all the talent drifting through Hollywood that they could come up with an original caper at least. Actually, never mind.
