April Movies: Fast & Furious, State of Play, Observe & Report,

[Mark Vader]

Before the origin of the Wolverine is known, before the Decepticons return to Earth, before Marshall, Will & Holly are transported to a Lost Land, before Robert Langdon tries to prevent Illuminati, before the Ice Age trio encounters dinosaurs, before James T. Kirk goes on his first mission, before Larry Daley infiltrates the Smithsonian, before a group of guinea pigs save the world, before Melvin Purvis hunts down John Dillinger, before a 78 year old man's house is transported to the Venezuelan Mountains, before the boy wizard learns even more about the evil lord, before John Connor tries to save humanity, and before a group of real american heroes face Cobra, the Spring movie season comes to a close with a more subdued movie month that offers less boom and more laughs and drama. With the big Summer Season looming, April will try to continue to have the box office keep their record levels up.

 

In the Summer of 2001 fans of action movies were given a big jolt with Universal Pictures "The Fast and the Furious". The fast car action movie made stars out of Vin Diesel & Paul Walker, brought attention to Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster and spawned two sequels. Eight years later, all four of these actors(whose respective careers desperately need a boost) reunite for "Fast and Furious". As he is released from prison, Brian O'Conner teams up with Dominic Toretto to work with the feds to bring down a heroin importer by infiltrating his operation. No doubt that fans of the series will come out, especially since the original stars are back. Also it avoids the bigger movies of the Summer, so it will have those fans all to itself.

 

Universal also looks to court the non-popcorn movie fans with the big name pic "State of Play". Based on the BBC mini-series of the same title, a team of investigative reporters work alongside a police detective to try to solve the murder of a congressman's mistress. Starring Ben Affleck, Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Jeff Daniels, Jason Bateman & Robin Wright Penn.

 

In the comedy "Observe & Report", Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning a shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. Starring Seth Rogen, Anna Faris & Ray Liotta.

 

In "Hannah Montana: The Movie", As Hannah Montana's popularity begins to take over her life, Miley Stewart, on the urging from her father takes a trip to her hometown of Crowley Corners, Tennessee to get some perspective on what matters in life the most. There is always room for a family film, the big question is whether or not this movie will draw the same excitement as last year's Best of Both Worlds concert movie did.

 

In the oft-delayed "The Soloist", In Los Angeles, reporter Steve Lopez befriends Nathaniel Ayers, a brilliant but troubled musician and one-time Julliard student who currently lives on Skid Row. In a series of revealing articles, Lopez draws attention to Ayers's remarkable story, while Ayers still dreams of a grand performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Starring Robert Downey, Jr. & Jamie Foxx.

 

In "Adventureland", During the summer of 1987, recent college grad James Brennan takes what he thinks is a going-nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to discover it's a perfect opportunity to prepare himself for the real world.

Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart & Ryan Reynolds.

 

In "Dragonball:Evolution", The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power. Starring Justin Chatwin, Yun-Fat Chow, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Chung & James Marsters.

 

In "Fighting", In New York City, a young counterfeiter is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist, who becomes his manager on the bare-knuckling brawling circuit. Starring Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard & Luis Guzman.

 

In "17 Again", Mike O'Donnell has lived a life full of regrets. Suddenly, he reverts back to his 17-year-old self who looks to navigate high school and create a path that leads to a better adult existence. Starring Zac Efron, Matthew Perry & Leslie Mann.

 

In "Earth", A documentary following the migration paths of four animal families.

 

Beyonce Knowles, Idris Elba & Ali Larter star in "Obsessed". A successful business man with a beautiful wife becomes the target of a female stalker.

 

Finally, Jason Statham & Amy Smart star in the ridiculous "Crank:High Voltage". When we last saw Chev Chelios, it appeared as though the assassin had met his maker. Wrong. For those of you out there that say Indiana Jones is ridiculous and unrealistic, you ain't seen nothing yet.

 

Calendar with trailers.

4/3

"Adventureland": http://www.adventurelandthefilm.com/

 

"Fast & Furious": http://www.fastandfuriousmovie.net/

 

4/10

"Hannah Montana:The Movie": http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/hannah...anamovie/#/home

 

"Observe & Report": http://observe-and-report.warnerbros.com/

 

"Dragonball:Evolution": http://www.dragonballthemovie.com/

 

4/17

"State of Play": http://www.stateofplaymovie.net/

 

"Crank: High Voltage": http://www.crank2.com/

 

"17 Again": http://17againmovie.com/

 

4/22

"Earth": http://disney.go.com/disneynature/earth/

 

4/24

"Obsessed": http://www.areyouobsessed.com/

 

"Fighting": http://www.fightingmovie.net/

 

"The Soloist": http://www.soloistmovie.com/

 

That's all for now. Independent movies will be posted later. Enjoy!

[Fingon]

Anyone else think Crank 2 looks like it will be a really !@#$ing fun movie?

[Mark Vader]

Anyone else think Crank 2 looks like it will be a really !@#$ing fun movie?

No

[Mark Vader]

Here are this month's Independant Films, and there are a bunch of them.

 

Thomas Jane, Ron Perlman & Devon Aoki star in "The Mutant Chronicles". In the year 2707, a soldier leads a campaign to save the Earth -- which has been rendered unrecognizable from a war between the four corporations who control the planet -- from the mutant menace which has been unleashed from its prison by an explosion.

 

Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke & Winona Ryder star in "The Informers". A multi-strand narrative set in early 1980's Los Angeles, centered on an array of characters who represent both the top of the heap and the bottom.

 

Paul Dano, Zooey Deschanel & John Goodman star in "Gigantic". Mattress salesman Brian Weathersby finds his plan to adopt a Chinese baby augmented by the arrival of a young woman, who comes into his workplaces, falls asleep on one of the beds, and starts to affect his life upon waking up.

 

Michael Caine & Bill Milner star in "Is Anybody There?". A drama centered on Edward, a ten-year-old boy who is growing up in an eldery-care facility run by his parents, and his bond with the home's newest arrival, a retired magician named Clarence.

 

Brian Cox, Damian Lewis & Joseph Fiennes star in "The Escapist". Frank Perry (Cox) concocts a scheme to bust out of prison with a band of fellow inmates in order to make peace with his ailing, estranged daughter.

 

Jon Foster, Peter Sarsgaard & Sienna Miller star in "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh". In the summer of 1983, just-graduated college student Art Bechstein wriggles away from his gangster father and sets out to explore his life options, which puts him on a romantically confusing collision course with a hedonistic couple.

 

Nicole Beharie, Will Patton & Alfre Woodard star in "American Violet". A single African-American mother struggles to clear her name after being wrongly accused and arrested for dealing drugs in an impoverished town in Texas.

 

Eric McCormack, Jenni Baird & Robert Patrick star in "Alien Trespass". A sci-fi/comedy set in 1957, in which residents of a small town in the Mojave Desert make an alliance with an alien named Urp, whose ship has crash-landed on Earth and released a second creature, the monstrous Ghota, who is bent on destroying humankind.

 

In "Goodbye Solo", A Sengalese cab driver chasing the American dream forms a unique bond with a crumedgeon who has long since abandoned his aspirations.

 

"Paris 36" takes place in the spring of 1936, three residents of "the Faubourg," a working class neighborhood north of Paris, look to produce a musical that will bring back to life their cherished local theater.

 

In "Sleep Dealer", An intercepted radio transmission is the motivation Memo needs to leave his village for Tijuana, where he goes to dangerous lengths to secure work in the hi-tech factories he once dreamed about.

 

"Tyson" is a mixture of original interviews, archival footage, and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.

 

"Sugar" is a chronicle of Miguel "Sugar" Santos's experience in the U.S., as the young Dominican baseball star is recruited to play in the minor leagues.

 

In "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", The founding members of Anvil, the Canadian heavy-metal band that missed out on fame in the 1980s, keep a torch lit as they begin recording their 13th album and head out on a tour to support the record.

 

"Every Little Step" is a documentary that follows a group of dancers as they navigate the auditions for the Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line".

 

In "Enlighten Up!", Filmmaker Kate Churchill is determined to prove that yoga can transform anyone. Nick Rosen is skeptical but agrees to be her guinea pig.

 

Calendar with Trailers. Note that these dates are for exclusive or limited release only. These films will appear in your area at a later date.

 

4/3

"Sugar": http://www.sonyclassics.com/sugar/

 

"Gigantic": http://www.thegiganticmovie.com/

 

"Paris 36": http://www.sonyclassics.com/paris36/

 

"Alien Trespass": http://www.alientrespass.com/

 

"The Escapist": http://www.escapistthemovie.com/

 

4/10

"Anvil! The Story of Anvil": http://anvilmovie.com/

 

"The Mysteries of Pittsburgh": http://www.mysteriesofpittsburgh.com/

 

4/17

"Every Little Step": http://www.sonyclassics.com/everylittlestep/

 

"Is Anybody There?": http://www.isanybodytheremovie.com/

 

"Enlighten Up!: http://enlightenupthefilm.com/

 

"Goodbye Solo": http://www.goodbyesolomovie.com/

 

"American Violet": http://www.americanviolet.com/

 

"Sleep Dealer": http://www.sleepdealer.com/Landing.html

 

4/24

"Tyson": http://www.sonyclassics.com/tyson/

 

"Mutant Chronicles": http://www.mutantchroniclesthemovie.com/

 

"The Informers": http://www.theinformers.com/

 

That's all for now. See you in May, when the Summer Season starts.

[ajzepp]

Anyone else think Crank 2 looks like it will be a really !@#$ing fun movie?

 

Hell yeah, I read Harry Knowles review at "Ain't it Cool News" and it got me fired up to see it. I loved the first one, and this one is supposed to be even more balls to the wall. I typically really enjoy Statham movies, so I'm looking forward to this one.

[Mark Vader]

Hell yeah, I read Harry Knowles review at "Ain't it Cool News" and it got me fired up to see it. I loved the first one, and this one is supposed to be even more balls to the wall. I typically really enjoy Statham movies, so I'm looking forward to this one.

The problem is that Jason Statham might be getting too much exposure. I read that Crank 2 is his 5th movie in 15 months. He does have a fanbase, but it's always a good thing to space out your movies to whet the fans appetite for more.

You'll notice Crank 2 did not have a huge opening.

 

The same thing could be happening to Seth Rogen as well. Observe & Report had a poor opening.

[Dante]

Anyone else think Crank 2 looks like it will be a really !@#$ing fun movie?

Saw it on the weekend and though it was fun. It will be one of those movies that you like or hate. No in between. Some of the reviews at Rotten Tomato's are funny for it. A few made me chuckle.

[Fan in Chicago]

That's all for now. Independent movies will be posted later. Enjoy!

 

You get an A for such posts ! Thanx and keep them coming. I am a movie buff too but not nearly to the extent you are (and I mean that in a good way).

[Mantis Toboggan M.D]

Anyone else think Crank 2 looks like it will be a really !@#$ing fun movie?

 

 

Saw Crank High Voltage. That movie was fantastic from start to finish. Loved it. I left the movie theater with a smile.

I hope Chev Chelios returns for Crank 3.

[shrader]

and before a group of real american heroes face Cobra

 

Yeah, it's the wrong month to comment on this movie, but it better contain one of those "..and knowing's half the battle" moments.

[ajzepp]

Saw Crank High Voltage. That movie was fantastic from start to finish. Loved it. I left the movie theater with a smile.

I hope Chev Chelios returns for Crank 3.

 

 

Can't wait....sometimes you just need to chill with a film that is nothing but balls to the wall badass in order to relax

[ieatcrayonz]

Before the origin of the Wolverine is known......

 

 

Is the Spinal Fusion re-make out yet? It is called Anvil and is about a Spinal Fusion like band except they are even dumber because they are Canadian. It seems to be less than original, but still funny.

[Mark Vader]

Is the Spinal Fusion re-make out yet? It is called Anvil and is about a Spinal Fusion like band except they are even dumber because they are Canadian. It seems to be less than original, but still funny.

Are you referring to this? "Anvil! The Story of Anvil": http://anvilmovie.com/

[Mark Vader]

You get an A for such posts ! Thanx and keep them coming. I am a movie buff too but not nearly to the extent you are (and I mean that in a good way).

Thanks Fan in Chicago. I always have fun doing these posts, even though they take some time putting together.

I used to just do the mainstream movies, but Kelly the Fair and Balanced Dog convinced me to post the independent movies as well.

I'm really looking forward to the Summer Season, especially the month of May, which will be a gigantic month.

What is most interesting is how the month of May has virtually become the premiere month during the summertime.

[Andrew in CA]

Anyone see the new Fast and the Furious movie? I loved the first one.

[Just Jack]

The same thing could be happening to Seth Rogen as well. Observe & Report had a poor opening.

How many mall cop movies can be released in one year though?

[Dante]

How many mall cop movies can be released in one year though?

"Observe and Report" is pretty different though. Maybe quite not what you expect. Rogan isn't really a likable character and the movie never gives in on it. He stays a bit of a prick. Kinda dark. I enjoyed it. The blonde hot chick in it is good as well. Don't know her name.

[shrader]

Thanks Fan in Chicago. I always have fun doing these posts, even though they take some time putting together.

I used to just do the mainstream movies, but Kelly the Fair nd Balanced Dog convincd to post the independent movies as well.

I'm really looking forward to the Summer Season, especially the month of May, which will be a gigantic month.

What is most interesting is how the month of May has virtually become the premiere month during the summertime.

 

And it's always appreciated. I'm not sure if you've ever convinced me to see a movie, but I still look forward to this thread each month.

[ieatcrayonz]

Are you referring to this? "Anvil! The Story of Anvil": http://anvilmovie.com/

Yes.

 

[angrygnome]

"Observe and Report" is pretty different though. Maybe quite not what you expect. Rogan isn't really a likable character and the movie never gives in on it. He stays a bit of a prick. Kinda dark. I enjoyed it. The blonde hot chick in it is good as well. Don't know her name.

 

The blonde is Anna Farris and if you think shes hot do yourself a favor and rent "The House Bunny" its a Happy Madison movie and isnt that bad. It also has some sports cameos like Matt Lienart, Shaq.. and ESPN's Dan Patrick and Sean Salisbury of all people.

 

I thought Knocked Up, Superbad and all those early Rogan movies were funny... But am I the only one getting a little tired of seeing Seth Rogan in every comedy?