Another "Sucker Punch" Poster, Can Not Wait for This One!

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This is probably the last poster for Sucker Punch before its March 25th release! Now we've discussed Zack Snyder on here a lot, so it should be no surprise we're excited for this film. For the trailer and synopsis of the film, just click here. Everyone else, prepare... not only do we get the visually stunning Sucker Punch in two months, but Superman in less than two years! Sorry, already excited now.

First Look at Both Spider-Man and Captain America!

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Pretty awesome huh? Our first look at Marc Webb's Spider-Man! The picture above is that of Andrew Garfield in the first official photo of the web-slinger. I have to tell you, I like the direction it's headed. I read a lot of sites online today and they all seem to think the suite looks "more homemade". I disagree. Not too many high schoolers Peter Parker's age know how to make something look that good.

Second thing I noticed took me by surprise! Look at the back of Garfield's wrists.... there are nozzles there for his web to come out. See, in the original comics, his web was artificial, not organic like it was portrayed in the Sam Raimi trilogy. This is a pretty cool throwback for the fans, and helps to differentiate the film from its predecessor.

Then there's this gem! The first official photo of Chris Evans as Captain America! I have to tell you, I didn't like it the first second I looked at it. I thought it was too bright and too vintage (if there is such a thing). But after looking at it a bit more, I think it's great. I think it only appeared to be too bright because of the soldiers behind him dressed in black, as well as the black truck.

The shield is a bit deceiving. We know Tony Stark builds Captain America's shield, they gave it away in Iron Man 2; so is this it? Its important to note that Captain America: The First Avenger will take place years ago, before our hero gets frozen. BUT, we know S.H.I.E.L.D. unfreezes him and brings him into The Avengers. So this may be a shield prior to the freeze, or Stark's shield, made of adamantium. Love it, sign me up!

"Thor" International Poster

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The movie is getting closer and closer to release. This is a pretty cool poster they're releasing overseas. Thor is set for release May 6th of this year. Not really gaining the buzz of more prolific superheros that got their own movie. But you have to consider it has a high caliber director in Kenneth Branagh and it's stars Chris Hemsworth and Oscar hopeful Natalie Portman add some intrigue. We'll have to wait and see what the exact figures end up being; but I doubt it will reach Iron Man numbers, that's my honest assessment. Do you think it'll be big?

Tony: "True Grit" Review

To check out Matt's review of the film, click here. Now, I haven't read Matt's review because I've been looking forward to this movie since I first saw the trailer. It's brought to you by the brilliant Coen brothers, Joel & Ethan. The pair won director Oscars for No Country For Old Men, which also took home the Best Picture Oscar. Now comes True Grit, a good old fashioned western. The movie stars Hailee Steinfeld, the 14 years actress getting a lot of attention. She hires Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon to track down the man who killed her father. The killer is played by Josh Brolin. Read my likes and dislikes after the jump!

What I liked about the movie:
The Story

Sometimes, the best stories, are the most simple. I always believed the best stories could be summarized in a sentence or two... 'A young girls hires two law men to help avenge the death of her father'. Brilliant! The movie dives deep into each character's motives. The script was also written by the Coen brothers, so the fact that character development was important does not surprise me. They're just as good, if not better writers as they are directors. The story is simple and easy to follow.

If there is any action, its to compliment the story, nothing more. The narrative is carefully constructed as to not give anything away and sets a nice pace for the movie.

The Acting

Oh wow. Now, I haven't seen Colin Firth in The King's Speech yet, but Jeff Bridges is damn good in this one. We all know he won his first Oscar last year for Crazy Hearts, he may follow in Tom Hank's footsteps and win back-to-back Oscars. Bridges totally embodies this alcoholic mess of a U.S. Marshall. There is a court room scene that will blow your mind. He's amazing.

Matt Damon plays a Texas Ranger who was already on the hunt for, and knows everything there is to know about Josh Brolin's character. Damon is quick and witty in this one. Going toe to toe with Bridges. They have some hilarious scenes together where they're arguing.

Last but certainly not least is the actress getting a LOT of attention. Miss Hailee Steinfeld knocks it out of the park with her performance in the film. She has some of the most emotional scenes and most difficult dialogue in the movie. You seriously forget the girl was born in 1996! If you watch the movie, enjoy the negotiating scene with miss Steinfeld, amazing young actress.

Another notable performance is by Barry Pepper, who I believe is one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. The man has turned in consistently good work, but just doesn't have the face of A-lister I suppose. I don't know what the reason, but he's so good in this film. It's a small role that could have EASILY been ignored by a different actor. Pepper does not disappoint. Kudos to the Coens for casting him. I bet the studios has their own actor in mind for the part.

The Direction

I am not as big a fan of Coens as Matt is, but I do respect them tremendously. They've found their own style of film making that no one can touch. The cinematography was spectacular; it gave the settings the scale needed for the story. The sets were realistic; the brothers helped create a fully functioning town that only helped enhance the film. The score was fitting and never tried to take over the story or the characters. The editing was perfect and fit every scene accordingly. The list could go on and on. They just did everything right!


What I didn't like about the film:
Oh! There he is!
This is a minor complaint amongst all the great aspects of the film. I hate when any movie does this, so I have to gripe about it here. I don't like when a character, good or bad, so conveniently reappears during a crucial moment in the film. That happens in this film and its forgivable.


The movie is amongst the best I've seen in a long long time. I'm really not doing it justice with this review, but it's the best I got. I hope Jeff Bridges does win his second Oscar and hopefully Steinfeld or Damon get recognized by the Academy as well. Two big thumbs up here! The Coen brothers are in true form with True Grit!

Eminem To Star In a Thriller, "Random Acts of Violence"

We all thought Eminem was set to star in a 3D Horror pic, Shady Talez. But now reports having him in a serious thriller titled, Random Acts of Violence. THR first reported it and say the movie is at Fox. Eminem will play ex-con who is pressured to join his old gang while also being pressured by the FBI to be an informant. Sounds interesting, and I do believe Eminem is an excellent actor. And no, I'm not partial to Marshall because of his music career. He proved he could act in 8 Mile, now is his time to take it to the next step.

I still hope they make Shady Talez though. When I first wrote about it, I didn't think it would go away as fast as it did. What about you. Shady Talez or Random Acts of Violence?

Colin Farrell Cast in "Total Recall" Remake. Why Is There a "Total Recall" Remake in the First Place?

Colin Farrell has been cast in the pointless remake to Total Recall. The original starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. I'm only posting this because it further proves that Hollywood is fresh out of ideas. That is all, have a lovely evening.

"Sucker Punch" Banner Features Its Beautiful Stars

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Check this beauty first revealed by JoBlo. The women of Sucker Punch! Zack Snyder's film about a fantasy world filled with fighting beauties is one of the most talked about movies of the year. The visuals blew us away when the trailer premiered. It's set for release March of this year. Here's a brief synopsis from the official website:

Sucker Punch is an epic action fantasy that takes us into the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the lines between what's real and what is imaginary.

I can't wait for this movie! I love Zack Snyder's work and was ecstatic when I found out he would be directing the next Superman film. But for now, here's the trailer to Sucker Punch, enjoy: