— by ADAM POYNTER — Stolen by poachers from his home in Brazil when he was a baby bird, Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) gets adopted by a low-key bookstore owner named Linda (Leslie Mann). Over the next 15 years, they develop a bond that turns out to be an isolated relationship for the both of the[...]
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Six Clips from ‘Born to be Wild 3D’
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Born to be Wild 3D” is a documentary that focuses on orphaned elephants, orangutans and the people that care for them. The film is directed by David Lickey, who is known for doing documentaries, and narrated by Morgan Freeman. The score is by[...]
The Animated Prologue to ‘Priest’
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Priest” is preparing for its May 13 release in IMAX 3D and traditional 2D. Based on a Korean comic book and directed by Scott Stewart, “Priest” has a cast that will attract all different age ranges and genre lovers. “Priest” stars Paul Bettany as[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.’
— by ADAM POYNTER — When it comes to huge ensemble casts, movies tend to be hit or miss at the box office. Sometimes, so many stars can raise your expectations making it harder to please everybody. Well, Warner Bros. has a new dramatic comedy for you called “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” It [...]
Under Review: ‘Arthur’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Hollywood loves remakes. They have established characters and a basic storyline; plus, if the original was a success than it probably already has a following. Now, Warner Bros. has re-made the 1981 comedy “Arthur” made famous by Dudley Moore’s performance in[...]
Two New TV spots for ‘Green Lantern’
— by ADAM POYNTER — After the much-criticized teaser trailer that was released last year for “Green Lantern,” we have not heard or seen much more of the movie until recently. Warner Brothers has been on a quest to redeem the film. Last week, new footage was shown at “WonderCon” a[...]
Under Review: ‘Trust’
— by ADAM POYNTER — After teen-aged Annie (Liana Liberato) gets a new laptop for her 14th birthday from her parents, she takes chatting with her online friend Charlie to the next level with constant instant messaging, texting and even talking frequently on the phone. When he reveals that[...]
Under Review: ‘Hop’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Major holidays are a huge time for movies, especially for anyone who has kids off from school for prolonged periods of time. These are usually when the family-friendly films start to roll into theaters. This Easter we have “Hop,” directed by[...]
Review: Source Code
— by ADAM POYNTER — Mystery, chase, suspense and time displacement are all served up in director Duncan Jones’ “Source Code.” In the movie, Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a decorated army pilot fighting in Afghanistan. He wakes up on a train bound for Chicago[...]
New and Improved Wonder Woman Costume in Action
— by ADAM POYNTER — So there has been a lot of talk, good and bad, about David E. Kelley’s re-imagining of the classic “Wonder Woman” television show. Hopes were high and, at first, the announcement of the casting of Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman was said to be a good decision[...]
Two New TV Spots from ‘Thor’
— by ADAM POYNTER — With summer sneaking up right around the corner, the major studios are gearing up to start promoting their movies even more on television. So we have two new short television spots to show you today from Marvel’s upcoming “Thor.” There has already been a Super B[...]
Seven Clips from ‘Hop’
— by ADAM POYNTER — With Easter just around the corner, there was bound to be a new family film coming out to appease the many families looking for something to do over the holiday break. This year, it just so happens to be a film about Easter: “Hop,” by director Tim Hill (“Alv[...]
Under Review: ‘Atlas Shrugged: Part I’
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Atlas Shrugged: Part I” was a movie very long in the making; not necessarily in the amount of time it took to shoot, but in the history behind the story. Ayn Rand first published “Atlas Shrugged” — her fourth and final novel — in 1957. Ran[...]