OPENING SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Why You Should See It: Because there was enough buzz around this movie that CBS Films was interested in acquiring it before Sundance.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because the whole struggling author narrative has been done so many times before.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: There’s a reason why certain movies get released in early September (a time of the year dominated by television season premieres). This one is probably a rental at best.
Other theatrical releases for 9/7: Bachelorette, The Cold Light of Day
RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION
Why You Should See It: Because you miss the summer action series that is May to August at the cinema.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because it’s a Resident Evil movie.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Wait for Resident Evil 6 in October. The games offer a more robust and engaging narrative than the films.
Other theatrical releases for 9/14: Arbitrage, Finding Nemo (3D), Liberal Arts, The Master
DREDD
Why You Should See It: One last bit of summer fun as the first day of autumn rolls around.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you can’t shake the memory of Sylvester Stallone playing this role in 1995.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: This is a yes, but greatly aided by the dearth of other September theatrical options.
END OF WATCH
Why You Should See It: Because it looks like a gritty, fast-paced, cop movie.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because unsteady camera work might make you feel nauseous.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Game time decision.
TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE
Why You Should See It: To scout out Lois Lane (Amy Adams).
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Justin Timberlake hasn’t been able to deliver in a dramatic role.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Could go either way – though it helps that someone else besides Clint is sitting in the big chair. His last two directorial efforts are Hereafter and J. Edgar. Ouch.
PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
Starring: Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Paul Rudd, Nina Dobrev
Why You Should See It: To see if Emma Watson can make people forget her ten years as Hermione Granger.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Logan Lerman – of Percy Jackson and The Three Musketeers infamy – gets top billing.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Probably best saved for the Netflix queue.
Other theatrical releases for 9/21: House at the End of the Street
OPENING SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
LOOPER
LOOPER
Why You Should See It: Because the premise is interesting, the production values look slick, and because Gordon-Levitt rarely disappoints.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Bruce Willis has become little more than a caricature of his former self.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: A good way to close out the month of September.
Other theatrical releases for 9/28: Hotel Transylvania, Won’t Back Down
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