New To Theatres This Weekend: April 28, 2006
Hitting theatres this weekend we have the new Robin Williams comedy R.V., the spelling bee drama Akeelah and The Bee, and a teen movie targetted to all the rebellious young gymnasts in the world, Stick It. The most notable release however is United 93, the first major movie to retell the events of 9/11. Will it cause a stir or will it go by unnoticed at the box office? I’m interested to find out.
Akeelah and the Bee
R.V.
Stick It
United 93
Hard Candy (limited)
The Devil and Daniel Johnston (limited)
Comments (10)
95% rating on tomatometer makes me finally interested in seeing it, if only to see what the fuss is about.
I wonder how many (not suggesting its a lot, but you never know) are giving it a pass becuase its a movie many will feel they have to like… I just think sometimes many critics might think its bad form to trash a film based on a historic tragedy.
Posted by Goon on April 28th, 2006the only flick i want to see is Hard Candy, its filthy and i love filth!
Posted by Chopper on April 28th, 2006I think it’s just as likely that some critics could take the opposite emotional response…to write the movie off as exploitive and ‘too soon’.
Posted by Jay C. on April 28th, 2006I think critics are less likely to say something like that than the general public would.
Posted by Goon on April 28th, 2006I agree with Goon. Critics have a reputation to uphold. Being in the spotlight is tough to voice what one truly feels.
Posted by Bassmasta-Baychuk on April 28th, 2006Even after all the positive hype, I’m going to pass on United 93. I feel better being in the dark about it. On the other hand, I’m excited about “Hard Candy”. Sounds like it may actually be (I’m not holding my breath though!) “scary”. Oh I can only hope…
Posted by themarina on April 28th, 2006You bring up a good point, themarina. A lot of people simply don’t want to see a disturbing or emotionally traumatic movie that is based on a true story because it’s too damn depressing. Hotel Rwanda is a good example. Most people want to go to a movie to escape reality and it may dramatically affect the commercial success of United 93.
Posted by Sean on April 28th, 2006I think the so called “patriots” will be the ones that will go and come out chanting; “USA! USA!”
Posted by Bassmasta-Baychuk on April 28th, 2006I don’t think it’s quite as “rah rah rah” as you think it is Tom (but I can’t say for sure since I haven’t seen it yet).
We’ll be sure to give you the low down on the next podcast.
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