DVD Releases: April 29, 2008

27 Dresses

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Actors/Actresses: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Edward Burns, Melora Hardin

Synopsis: Jane is idealistic, romantic and completely selfless–a perennial bridesmaid whose own happy ending is nowhere in sight. But when younger sister Tess captures the heart of Jane’s boss–with whom she is secretly in love–Jane begins to reexamine her “always-a-bridesmaid…” lifestyle.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Talks “Iron Man”; Says Rober Downey Jr. Convinced Her To Do A Film ‘People Actually See’

 

They’ve opened the movie around the world and now the stars of “Iron Man” are gearing up for the film’s US release, this Friday.

The summer’s first potential blockbuster stars Robert Downey Jr. as the Iron Man, and drama-film darling Gwyneth Paltrow as his love interest, Christine Everhart. Taking on the role puts Paltrow in some illustrious company – Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner, Kirsten Dunst and Kate Bosworth, all of whom have played superhero leading ladies.

While the part is something new for Paltrow, she was convinced to take it on after her leading man suggested she break out of the art film market.
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Movie Review: Baby Mama

 

Although it certainly sets the stage for some fertile comedy, “Baby Mama” — which pairs successful Philadelphia exec Tina Fey with her decidedly white-trash surrogate, Amy Poehler — never fully delivers.

Backed by a crackerjack supporting cast, including Sigourney Weaver and Steve Martin, the new millennium take on “Baby Boom” serves up plenty of smart, knowing laughs early on, but by the time it hits the third act (or would that be trimester?), it barely crawls to the finish line.

In his feature directorial debut, screenwriter Michael McCullers knows how to craft a decent zinger, but his loopy brand of urbane humor really cries out for the skills of a seasoned comedy director with a proven knack for crucial things such as pacing and momentum.
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‘Baby Mama’ Delivers $18.3 Million At The Box Office

 

“Baby Mama,” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s comedy about surrogate motherhood, delivered the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with $18.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Universal Pictures laugher starring the “Saturday Night Live” duo crawled past Warner Bros.’ “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay,” the goofy stoner flick that opened at No. 2 with $14.6 million.

With a third comedy, Universal’s “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” holding its own at No. 4 with $11 million, audiences looked to be flocking to theaters to get giddy.
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In Theaters May 2, 2008

Iron Man

Trailer

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Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation

Rating: PG-13

Actors/Actresses: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub

Synopsis: Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped Read more

“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” Trailer

 

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Release Date: May 16, 2008

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Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation

Rating: PG

Actors/Actresses: Peter Dinklage, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes
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Speed Racer Trailer

Speed Racer

Release Date: May 9, 2008

Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation

Rating: PG

Actors/Actresses: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Kick Gurry, Benno Furmann
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Comedies Clutter Spring Box Office

 

Summer isn’t officially here, but the comedy glut at the box office sure is.  Universal bows female-skewing “Baby Mama” this weekend — one week after the studio released the Judd Apatow-branded “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Also opening is Warner Bros.’ “Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay,” which should grab the men.

And right around the corner are “Sex and the City,” “What Happens in Vegas” and “Made of Honor.”
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Movie Review: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

 

Written by actor Jason Segal (Knocked Up Undeclared, Freaks and Geeks), Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the kind of romantic comedy straight men can get behind and not just because Segel unveils his manliness more times than you can count (actually four full-on frontal nudity shots, but who’s keeping count?). Forgetting Sarah Marshall belongs to the sub-genre of romantic comedies that turn on losing then finding love with the “right” person (as opposed to the “right-now” person). It is the type of comedy that centers on putting characters in socially awkward situation after socially awkward situation (e.g., Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents).
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DVD Releases: April 22, 2008

Charlie Wilson’s War

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adaptation, Biopic and War

Rating: R

Actors/Actresses: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Shiri Appleby

Synopsis: A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn’t bring down the Soviet empire. Based on a true story. You think we could make all this up?
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