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Friday, April 1, 2016

Upcoming Movie Roundup - April

Last month I surprised myself, and saw a movie in theaters that I didn't even include in my March roundup. I was planning to mention 10 Cloverfield Lane, but decided against it just as I was about to watch the trailer, because I realized I didn't have anything to say about it. I didn't know anything about it, and didn't want to -- I didn't even want to see the trailer -- I just had an interest in seeing the movie. So one night I was like, "Hey guys, wanna watch Cloverfield?" and my brothers were like, "Sure." So we did. And once it was over I was like, "Should we go see 10 Cloverfield Lane tomorrow?" and they were like, "Heck yes." So we did. And you can read my spoiler-free review of it here, but honestly you shouldn't unless you've seen it already. I'll just say that it's the kind of movie that reminds me of why I love movies in the first place. So I guess I should have mentioned it, but at the same time, I'm glad I didn't -- and didn't look into it too much.

Usually looking through the new releases of the month introduces me to a few lesser known releases that pique my interest, but not so much this time. And the bigger releases aren't hugely exciting either. You never know, but right now it looks like I may be saving my money for Civil War!

My thoughts on one of these is not true -- for April Fool's Day -- guess which one?


Hardcore Henry
April 8th: R
It stars my personal favorite Sharlto Copley, it's exclusively shot from first person perspective, and it's currently getting lots of praise for it's unique and fun non-stop and innovative action and impressively involving plot line. It is the only movie on this list that I'm currently planning to see, but the only problem is that the rating is too much for me. So I'll wait until I can watch it cut, when I plan to enjoy the heck out of it!




High Strung
April 8th: PG
About a ballet dancer and a violin player who "don't fit in" and go up against the odds, this looks like a nice, appropriate dancing movie with a slight music-twist that will be very appealing to fans of the genre. It looks predictable, a little sentimental, and not terribly deep, but hey -- that's the way these kinds of film's work best.




The Jungle Book
April 15th: PG
The new, live action Jungle Book. Well, so far it's been a lot of showmanship. It's got a good-looking cast, and obviously takes much pride in the appearance of its realistically animated jungle animals. (Am I the only one wondering why they're so disproportionately large jungle animals though?) This trailer shows that the film seems to actually have a plot, and there's a lot of hype, but I still need to be convinced that it's gonna be, you know, a good movie.




The Green Room
April 15th; R
"Strong brutal graphic violence" the rating explanation says. I've never seen a violence rating look so foreboding before! Anyway this one's a horror film staring Patrick Stewart as the villain, and among others, Anton Yelchin and Imogen Poots as his victims. I like Anton Yelchin a lot, but this one looks too scary for me. I'm not pulled that far into the horror genre! It's getting high reviews though, so it looks like a hit for those who are...




Paradox
April 15th(limited); NR
A murder mystery with time travel? Sounds like my kind of mash-up. There's not much to find out about this film (it doesn't even have a rating yet) and it doesn't have to look of a really great film, but if it delivers on the promises it makes in the trailer and is decent enough, and can definitely see myself watching it someday.




The Huntsman: Winter's War
April 22nd; PG-13
Uuuuuhhh. Well, at least there's no Kristen Stewart! That means it has to be better than the other one, right? Honestly this prequel to Snow White and the Huntsman does look better. It focuses on more interesting characters and doesn't have the pretense of following a fairy tale. Of course since it's a prequel, we know more or less how it will end -- with the villain undefeated -- which will probably be unsatisfying. Anyway, even if it is better, that by no means guarantees it'll be good.



APRIL FOOL! I lied about lying about one of the movies. I know. I'm such an evil April Fools genius. Or I'm just lazy. One of those. Happy April Fools Day everyone! Don't write with strange pens and be sure to check under your seat cushions!

10 comments:

  1. Ive only ever heard of one of these movies. interesting.

    Im gonna guess your thing for Hardcore Henry was the april fools day joke. lol.

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    1. Only one? Jungle Book or The Huntsman, I'd guess? It is a pretty slow month...

      You missed at the bottom of the post -- the joke was that none of the write ups were false! :P :P Good instinct though, cause Hardcore Henry isn't the kind of movie I'd typically be interested in.

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  2. Your brothers sound so agreeable. haha I think we feel the same way about Jungle Book. I was wondering why the animals are so big too. They are cooler that way though. haha I wish Winter's War wasn't a prequel, it just seems to diminish it's chance of being a good movie/having a decent plot & ending. I don't know if I'll see it, but if I do it'll be fun to see Colin Morgan again. :)

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    1. They can be. :) Yeah, they are pretty cool and intimidating looking like that, and it's not like it's a realistic movie... Yeah, exactly, I thought the ideal was to do a sequel anyway. But wait! Colin Morgan is in it??? I'll watch it now. :D

      I just saw Testament of Youth the other day. He was really good in it.

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  3. April will be an exiting month for sure. Like I told me brother, "Winter's War" is secretly the live-action sequel to "Frozen" :)

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    1. Haha, yes! I'm sure that's the sort of thing they were going for! :P

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  4. I am only interested in The Huntsman because of, well, the Huntsman himself. The trailer makes zero sense to me, but it really doesn't matter, does it? We're all just there for Chris Hemsworth, and we all know it.

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    1. Haha! Yep, he's reason enough all by himself. It seems like the queens are more the main characters though, by the trailer... which is not a good idea. I mean come on, he the title character! :P

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  5. Awesome trailers! Hardcore Henry looks insane and so much fun. Civil War is totally going to be worth it.

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    1. Thanks! I agree, and according to reviews it is! I know, I'm just gonna be waiting this whole month for Civil War. :P

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