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review archive: 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008
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Movie Review of The Dark Knight (2008) [PG-13] 152 minutes
WIP™ Scale: $14.50
With the Batman back story out of the way with Batman Begins, the brothers Nolan, Chris (writer / director) and Jonathan (writer) were given more time this film go round entitled The Dark Knight to focus on the eternal conflict in the superhero archetype between having a real life and living a lonely life of service. They do this with an astonishingly astute analysis of the hero in general capturing the notion in one simple line uttered twice in the film but originally attributed to the Gotham City D.A. Harvey Dent, "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." This simple yet elegant line veils the complexity of the notion much as does the superhero's mask hide the true person within. To take this amazing journey required the appearance of a mind-bending supervillain with a superego to match and his orchestration of the fall of the best of the heroes. Toward that end, with the seed of that villain planted in the final scene of Batman Begins, the brothers bring forth The Joker. Inasmuch as The Joker may remain the most compelling character of not just this film but any film this year, and not just because of all of the tragedy associated with the actor who becomes him, the film triumphs in its ability to share the attention and the wealth. This is, after all, a Batman movies, and where the previous series of films began to fail was when they began to focus more on the villains than the heroes. …continued…or read the spoiler points…
Movie Review of American Teen (2008) [PG-13] 95 minutes
WIP™ Scale: $13.50
Sundance was very, very good to American Teen with voters bestowing it with awards and accolades. The Nanette Burstein-directed documentary film that plays out like a cross between an episode of "The Hills" mashed with "The O.C." splashed with some Cartoon Network for art's sake is either a poignant, real, and insightful examination of the life of American teens today or one of the most scathing indictments of current American education ever put on screen. Maybe it's both. The film follows the lives of four central teens seemingly selected because they represent what both reality and fictional shows of the day point to as the main archetypes in our public high school culture…continued…
Movie Review of Meet Dave (2008) [PG] 90 minutes
WIP™ Scale: $13.25
After his dismal in almost every way big screen comedy return that was Norbit, posters announcing a new Eddie Murphy comedy called first Starship Dave and then Meet Dave were at once unwelcome. And, probably, going into see Meet Dave with low expectations, is a good idea, for the surprises will carry even more impact in the positive direction. Actually, though, given Mr. Murphy's abundant talent, expectations should be high, and he should be held to them. Fortunately, his ego takes a firm back seat in this film, and he comfortably re-emerges the hilarious physical and situational comedian those of use who grew up on him beginning way back in his "SNL" and then Bev Hills Cop days.…continued…or read the spoiler points…
Movie Review of Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) [PG] 92 minutes
WIP™ Scale: $13.50
Taking the tact that Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth
was based on fact, the new Walden Media 3D version of the film, immediately creates an engaging family drama that's sure to entertain even the most skeptical pre-teens and adults alike. With an incredibly likeable cast and trilling 3D effects, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D rocks the socks off the original film and adds a new twist to the original Jules Verne story. …continued…or read the spoiler points…Movie Review of Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) [PG-13] 110 minutes
WIP™ Scale: $11.50
If the publicity surrounding Hellboy II: The Golden Army does nothing but get people to see writer / director Guillermo del Toro's masterpiece film, Pan's Labyrinth, then this moive's worth it, because, everyone should see Pan's Labyrinth instead. While Hellboy II represents a mishmash, uneven sequel to the first Hellboy film adapted from Mike Mignola's comic book, Pan's Labyrinth is an astonishing, haunting, brilliant Academy Award®-winning film. Likewise, if big-budget action films like Hellboy add money to the coffers allowing for del Toro's really great films, then bravo. Unfortunately, the previews for Hellboy II and del Toro's name, made it seem like it might stand a chance of joining Superman II or Star Trek II as sequels that rivaled their prequels rather than the convoluted and borderline incomprehensible film it turned out to be.
Did you make the mistake and see The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? Or, honestly, the first Hellboy? In either case, you were probably filled with dread upon hearing of a sequel to Hellboy—thankfully, no sequel for The League has been mentioned in a long time. But, as for Hellboy, one would think that Guillermo del Toro would be quite up to getting this 'franchise' on track. His genius is obvious, it's probably just the source material that's problematic.…continued…or read the spoiler points…
…a mishmash, uneven sequel…see Pan's Labyrinth instead…
Other Recent Reviews:
Hancock (2008) [PG-13] 92 minutes WIP™ Scale: $13.75
Wanted (2008) [R] 110 minutes WIP™ Scale: $14.00
Get Smart (2008) [PG-13] 110 minutes WIP™ Scale: $10.00
The Happening (2008) [R] 91 minutes WIP™ Scale: $14.25
Son of Rambow (2008) [PG-13] 96 minutes WIP™ Scale: $13.75
The Incredible Hulk (2008) [PG-13] 114 minutes WIP™ Scale: $12.50
The Love Guru (2008) [PG-13] 88 minutes WIP™ Scale: $7.50
Kung Fu Panda (2008) [PG] 92 minutes WIP™ Scale: $14.00
The Wackness (2008) [R] 108 minutes WIP™ Scale: $12.50
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) [PG-13] 113 minutes WIP™ Scale: $10.25
The Strangers (2008) [R] 90 minutes WIP™ Scale: $11.00
Sex and the City (2008) [R] 148 minutes WIP™ Scale: $11.25
Indiana Jones 4 (2008) [PG-13] 124 minutes WIP™ Scale: $13.50
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) [PG] 147 minutes WIP™ Scale: $12.75
Film Premiere and Award Photo Sets
archive: 2008 • 2007 | Videos from the Latest Premieres
Listed in Order of Publication in the mEd database not necessarily chronologically...
Step Brothers Premiere • Mamma Mia! The Movie Premiere • The Dark Knight Premiere • Wanted Premiere • Wall-E Premiere • The Love Guru Premiere • Kung Fu Panda Premiere • The Incredible Hulk (2008) Premiere • The Happening Premiere • Hancock Premiere • Get Smart Premiere • Camp Rock Premiere • You Don't Mess with the Zohan Premiere • Sex and the City Premiere • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Premiere • What Happens in Vegas Premiere • Made of Honor Premiere • Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Premiere • Forgetting Sarah Marshall Premiere • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Premiere • (continued)
Brand New Posters Just In:
New Poster Archive: 2007 • 2008 | TV Posters: 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008
New as of 16-July-08
Brand New Stand-Ups Just In:
New Stand-Ups Archive: 2008
New as of 16-July-08
Recent Movie Star Birthdays:
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| Josh Hartnett | Sandra Oh | Jared Padalecki | ||||||||
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| Also: Robin Williams | Also: Charlie Korsmo Simon Rex | Also: Anthony Edwards | ||||||||
| 18-Jul | 17-Jul | 16-Jul | ||||||||
| Vin Diesel | David Hasselhoff | Corey Feldman | ||||||||
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| Also: James Brolin Elizabeth McGovern | Also: Diahann Carroll Donald Sutherland Mike Vogel Alex Winter | Also: Phoebe Cates | ||||||||
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| Forest Whitaker | Related DVDs | Related DVDs | ||||||||
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| Also: Willie Aames Lolita Davidovich Brian Austin Green Eddie Griffin Jan-Michael Vincent |  |  |
Movies Now on DVD and Download:
DVD releases: Archive / This Week / Next Week
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Shutter (2008) [PG-13]-- W.I.P. Scale™ Rating: $8.50
Review-lite: Banjong Pisanthanakun made the original Thai version of Shutter. The Hollywood version, written by Luke Dawson and directed by Masayuki Ochiai, starts with newlyweds Benjamin (Joshua Jackson) and Jane Shaw (Rachael Taylor) relocating to Tokyo for his new job as a photographer. While driving at night in rural Japan on their Honeymoon, Jane is startled when she believes she's just hit a woman crossing in the middle of road. No one nor any body is ever found; however, then, Jane sees visions of the woman she believes she hit and ghostly images show up in Ben's photos. The twist is a bit better concealed, though, perhaps affording a modicum more thrill than the others of the genre. In the end, Shutter's trailer with the awesome vibrational music probably resonates better than the film as a whole. Unfortunately, it's just not new or fresh enough to really captivate. (click for full details and complete review) • (click to purchase Shutter)
Also This Week:
The Bank Job • College Road Trip • Meet Bill • Step Up 2 The Streets
Previously or Recently Announced Available for Pre-Order:
21 • August • Baby Mama • Doomsday • The Forbidden Kingdom • Forgetting Sarah Marshall • Hannah Montana And Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds Concert • Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay • Leatherheads • Made of Honor • Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day • Never Back Down • Nim's Island • Prom Night • Shine a Light • What Happens in Vegas •
Movies Coming Soon:
Dynamic Calendar Jan 2007 - Jun 2009 with links to official sites, trailers, reviews & more
Plain Calendars: 2006 • 2007 • 2008-09
Friday, 18 July 2008
The Dark Knight • Mamma Mia! • Space Chimps
in limited release only: Felon • Mad Detective • Transiberian
Friday, 25 July 2008
Step Brothers • X-Files: I Want to Believe
in limited release only: American Teen • Boy A • Henry Poole is Here
Top 10 Hottest-Selling Movie Posters:
(source: our friends at
| #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
| The Dark Knight | Indiana Jones 4 | Sex and the City | Hancock |
| #5 | #6 | #7 | #8 |
| Wall-E | Iron Man | Twilight | Mummy 3 |
| #9 | #10 | ||
| Chronicles of Narnia 2 | Quantum of Solace |
Movie Poster Extravaganzas:
Here we honor the Batman franchise with this movie poster extravaganza.
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