Salt Review

This film was originally written for a male lead. However, Salt gained some early publicity when Jolie “replaced” Tom Cruise in the starring role, which I think was an excellent move. Jolie has been building up a solid action track record with Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Wanted, but this is her first real solo action flick since the Tomb Raider days. Roles such as these suit her perfectly.

So who is Salt? After 100 minutes, the answer may still be a little fuzzy. From her introduction, being tortured by North Korean captors, but never breaking her CIA cover, we know Salt won't give up the truth so easily. So right off the bat we know she's hard-core.

As Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) is about to leave the office for the day to enjoy a romantic anniversary evening with her husband (August Diehl), she quickly gets called back in to interrogate a mysterious Russian defector (Daniel Olbrychski) who reveals that a Cold War-era “sleeper agent” is about to reawaken and carry out a diabolical mission. The name of this ”sleeper agent” just so happens to be hers - Evelyn Salt. Evelyn’s colleague Ted Winter (Liev Schreiber) – who I just love btw - is stunned by the accusation, but fellow agent William Peabody (Chiwetel Ejiofor) wants to keep Evelyn in custody to question this matter further. However, eager to clear her name and ensure her husband’s safety, Salt breaks out of her own office building and goes on the run.

The twists and turns that follow lead the audience to question whether Salt really is the mole Orlov claims her to be, or if she really is indeed being set up. Ultimately, the deceptions go deeper and the stakes go higher than you would think possible. It’s “The Fugitive” meets “Mission: Impossible” in a post-“Bourne” era - loads of smart action, twists and turns. It definitely had me guessing throughout the film. It's a fun and entertaining summer movie to say the least and if you’re a fan of Jolie or Schreiber I’d definitely recommend seeing it.
RATING: B-

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Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirates of the Caribbean Comic-Con Video

Source: MovieWeb

This is yet another reason I wanted to attend Comic-Con this year. Last Thursday morning was suppose to be all about Tron Legacy. However Disney had a few surprises up their sleeves... this being one of them. They debuted of a fun little video for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides featuring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow chatting about the movie, including making a funny references about Penélope Cruz being in the movie. I didn't expect this footage to show up online, but a clean, high quality version has appeared thanks courtesy of MovieWeb. Have a look-see.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides stars Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, as well as Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, the lovely Geoffrey Rush and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mermaid. The story in this is based on Tim Powers' book, which focuses heavily on the Fountain of Youth that was hinted at the conclusion of At World's End. Chicago and Nine director Rob Marshall is helming this fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film and shooting starts this summer, primarily in Hawaii. If it is indeed being shot from the start in 3D, then it should be pretty cool to watch in 3D. This movie is still set for release on May 20th, 2011.

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Latest Trailer for 'Let Me In'

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Overture Films has just released their 2nd full-length trailer to Matt Reeves remake Let Me In. Even though I'm annoyed they are remaking this movie, I'm still intrigued and I will mostly likely see it regardless. Maybe it's because I love vampire movies. I'm also a fan of the two main actors - Chloe Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee. I seriously doubt it'll be as good as the original, but I do think it'll do a good job living up to the toughest expectations. Oh and it has to be said, as far as trailers go, I feel this trailer gives entirely too much away. Why do they feel the need to show so much prior to its theatrical release? It kind of frustrates me. Anyway, with that being said take a look.


A bullied young boy (Smit-McPhee) befriends a young vampire girl (Moretz) who lives with her guardian.

Let Me In is both written and directed by American filmmaker Matt Reeves, who's feature directorial debut was J.J. Abrams' Cloverfield but prior to that he directed episodes of "Felicity" and various other TV shows. This is a remake of Tomas Alfredson's 2008 film Let the Right One In, or more specifically a re-adaptation of the Swedish novel Låt den rätte komma in written by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Overture Films is bringing this movie to theaters everywhere on October 1st.

Does it look as good as you were hoping?

NEW Tron Lagacy Trailer

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This is one of the reasons I wanted to attend Comic-Con this year. I would have loved to have been there during this epic panel and the release of Disney's latest full length trailer, Tron Legacy. This new trailer BA-LOWS my mind. It looks absolutely amazing, totally awe-inspiring, and a must watch for anyone, even if you weren't a fan of the 1982 original Tron. And I love that this movie is going to be in 3-D. How rad is that going to be? I can just see it now... mind blowing. This movie stars the Oscar winning "Dude" Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Garrett Hedlund and Bruce Boxleitner. This is definitely my most anticipated movie for the rest of 2010, no question. Do yourself a favor, drop everything, and watch this trailer now, because you will be totally BLA-HONE away.

Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father's disappearance and is pulled into the digital world of Tron where his father has been living for 25 years.

Tron Legacy is directed by first-time filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. The screenplay was co-written by Adam Horowitz ("Lost"), Richard Jefferies (Blood Tide, Living Hell), Edward Kitsis ("Lost"), and the director of the original movie, Steven Lisberger. This first got the greenlight last year because this early teaser played well at Comic-Con. Disney is bringing this movie to theaters in 3D on December 17th.

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Inception Review

Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film Inception delivers on all levels. The writer/director of “Memento” and the last two Batman films continues to show us that action blockbuster goers don't have to check their brains at the door. Lots of directors can blow stuff up well; but Nolan blows stuff up with intelligence.

I’ve been following this movie ever since I heard about it last summer. I was afraid all the hype surrounding it would cause disappointment. But it's DiCaprio and Nolan - they rarely disappoint. This film was no exception. It superseded all my expectations. The plot, the music, the writing, the acting, the cast, the special effects… all brilliant!

The Plot: Leonardo DiCaprio is Cobb, a professional corporate spy who steals information by infiltrating dreams. When a wealthy exec (Ken Watanabe) makes him an offer he can't refuse, Cobb pulls a team together for one last job. There's Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), his Point Man. Ariadne (Ellen Page), the Architect and the new recruit, Eames (Tom Hardy), the Forger and Yusuf (Dileep Rao), The Chemist. Together, the expert crew attempts a heist of epic proportions. As the dreams build upon each other and Cobb’s past creeps through, Nolan has us just where he wants us — deliriously lost in a world where dreams and reality are indecipherable, and it makes us curious enough to stand in line for another showing.

Anyone who knows me is aware of the crazy, intense, intricate dreams I can have, so the idea of this film definitely intrigued me right off the bat. I love how Nolan took one basic concept and transformed it into a well crafted, intelligent piece of brilliance. The simplicity of this film is undeniably beautiful. It's complex and riveting and it definitely keeps you captivated for 2 1/2 hours. If you haven't seen this movie yet... what are you waiting for?!

Rating: A

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