Friday, September 27, 2013

October 2013 Movie Guide

OCTOBER 4, 2013

GRAVITY

Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris
Why You Should See It: Good cast and good director.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you're an adrenaline junky and this looks like it could be a slow burn.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: A solid yes.


Starring: Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie
Why You Should See It: To see the future Dark Knight share the screen with JT.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Timberlake's other serious theatrical endeavors have been weak at best.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Rental all the way.

Other theatrical releases:  Parkland, All Is Bright

OCTOBER 11, 2013

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener
Why You Should See It: Because you just can't get enough of those "based on true events" movies.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because your vision of pirates begins and ends with Johnny Depp's portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Rental, anyone?


Starring: Danny Trejo, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Mel Gibson
Why You Should See It: Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Jessica Alba
Why You Should Avoid It: Lady Gaga, Michelle Rodriguez, Carlos Estevez
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  No. No. No.


OCTOBER 16, 2013


Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Olsen, Ben Foster, Dane DeHaan
Why You Should See It: Because it features a very talented ensemble.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because a film about beatnik poets is definitely not everyone's cup of tea.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  You're on your own on this one.

OCTOBER 18, 2013


Starring: Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejlofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt
Why You Should See It: Because this "based on a true story" film is getting a ton of Oscar buzz.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because the movie is very heavy handed.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Yes.


Starring: Robert Redford
Why You Should See It: Because this oscar contender features a cast of one  - Robert Redford.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you want to someone else on screen besides just Robert Redford.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Yes.


Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Judy Greer, Julianne Moore
Why You Should See It: Chloe Grace Moretz has proven herself to be a solid performer.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because this is just another remake that did not need to be remade.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Take a pass.


Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Neill
Why You Should See It: Because the film features two iconic action stars.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because the iconic action stars are both really really old.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Pass.


Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Stanley Tucci, Anthony Mackie
Why You Should See It: Because the evolution of WikiLeaks is a fascinating story.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because not every fascinating story translate to a major motion picture.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Game time decision.

OCTOBER 25, 2013


Starring: Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Cameron Diaz
Why You Should See It: Because it features a great cast.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because it features a past-his-prime director in Ridley Scott.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Pick 'Em.


Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze
Why You Should See It: No reason.
Why You Should Avoid It: Every reason possible.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:
  The title of the movie says it all.  No way.

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