Cloud Atlas - This movie could either be great or really bad, depending on how they do it. It kind of goes into the whole thing of reincarnation and what not, following the ways that the actions of individuals impact one another through time. This is from the Wachowskis who are known for making both great movies and horrible ones, so we'll see.
Fun Size -The newest thing from TV executive Josh Schwartz, this is another one that could be great or really bad. It follows a teenage girl, Wren (Victoria Justice), on Halloween night. Her plans go to shit when she's forced to babysit her brother, and then even more to shit when he disappears.
Magic Mike - The movie loosely inspired by Channing Tatum's life as a stripper. It's a weird one, it's not entirely sure what it's trying to be here. At best, I'd say it's a mindless entertainment flick with some pretty boys.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - I'm not recommending this movie at all. In fact, I'm recommending that you avoid this movie. This was probably the worst movie I've seen all year.
Blade Runner - The only older movie that I'm recommending this week, Blade Runner is being re-released in time for its 30th anniversary. Get it now on Blu-ray or the extra special pack!
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World - How about a comedy about the end of the world? This one actually really surprised me, so if you haven't checked it out yet I'd say do so now.
Take This Waltz - Another one that I think hasn't really decided what it wants to be. I liked elements of this and hated other elements. It's skillfully acted, but I'm not a huge fan of really any of the characters or the decisions they make.
Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt's first autobiography follows the early years of his life, first in Brooklyn, New York, then in Ireland during the 1930s and 1940s. McCourt's family embodies the divide between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic, as well as the struggles of a working class family in Ireland at the time - made all the worse by McCourt's father's alcoholism. This is a really heart wrenching book, but still amazingly written and deserving of the accolades it's received. If you haven't checked it out yet, do so now.
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