BATTLE : LOS ANGELES
Synopsis : For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world - Buenos Aires, Seoul, France, Germany, China. But in 2011, what were once just sightings will become a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world's great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. It's up to a Marine staff sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they've ever encountered before. --
(c) Sony
Starring : Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan
Director : Jonathan Liebesman
Screenplay : Christopher Bertolini
Running Time : 116 min
Rating : PG-13 for sustained and intense sequences of war violence and destruction, and for language.
What to Expect : Loud hardcore sci-fi action, like "War of the Worlds" on steroids. I've actually enjoyed the trailers so far and the studio's attempt to sell this as a sort of realistic invasion war movie of sorts. I have my doubts about that, but there is a good chance it's going to be an exciting movie, or at the very least better that "Skyline".
RED RIDING HOOD
Synopsis : Valerie (Amanda Seyfried) is a beautiful young woman torn between two men. She is in love with a brooding outsider Peter, but her parents have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry. Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter are planning to run away together when they learn that Valerie's older sister has been killed by the werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village. For years, the people have maintained an uneasy truce with the beast, offering the creature a monthly animal sacrifice. As the death toll rises with each moon, Valerie begins to suspect that the werewolf could be someone she loves.
-- (c) Warner Bros.
Starring : Amanda Seyfried, Lukas Haas, Gary Oldman
Director : Catherine Hardwicke
Screenplay : David Johnson
Running Time : 100 min
Rating : PG-13 for violence and creature terror, and some sensuality.
What to Expect : "Twillight" with a Brothers Grimm twist and a bit of Shyamalan's "The Village" vibe. Not the most original offering out there, but a pretty gutsy mix of fairy tales and pop culture. So what if it's grossly disrespectful of the original story, as long as it's going to appeal to the teenage population and get them to spend money ?
JANE EYRE
Synopsis : Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it is clear that the isolated and imposing residence - and Mr. Rochester's coldness - have sorely tested the young woman's resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned. She must now act decisively to secure her own future and come to terms with the past that haunts her - and the terrible secret that Mr. Rochester is hiding and that she has uncovered.
(c) Focus Features
Starring : Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell
Director : Cary Fukunaga
Screenplay : Moira Buffini, based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte
Running Time : 115 min
Rating : PG-13 for some thematic elements including a nude image and brief violent content.
What to Expect : Yet another Jane Eyre adaptation. It's probably not a bad movie, but Bronte purists will surely cringe at the liberties the director and writer have probably taken while adapting the well known novel, because let's face it, no adaptation ever escapes the addition or removal of plot elements. On a positive note, the casting does seem to be inspired and will probably prove to be a good reason to see this movie.
MARS NEEDS MOMS
Synopsis : Nine-year-old Milo finds out just how much he needs his mom when she's nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. "Mars Needs Moms" showcases Milo's quest to save his mom-a wild adventure that involves stowing away on a spaceship, navigating an elaborate, multi-level planet and taking on the alien nation and their leader . With the help of a tech-savvy, underground earthman named Gribble and a rebel Martian girl called Ki (Elisabeth Harnois), Milo just might find his way back to his mom-in more ways than one.
-- (c) Disney
Starring (voice) : Seth Green, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler
Director : Simon Wells
Screenplay : Simon Wells & Wendy Wells, based on a book by Berkeley Breathed
Running Time : 88 min
Rating : PG for sci-fi action and peril
What to Expect : Another ghoulish motion-capture animation feature, only without Robert Zemeckis' flair and experience. Honestly, is Simon Wells the best Disney could muster to direct this ? I mean his animation resume isn't very flattering and he did botch the big-screen adaptation of his great-grandfather's novel, "The Time Machine". Disney must not trust this project much anyway, otherwise they would have pushed for a summer release.
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