Released: November 9, 2018. Directed by: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier. Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones. Runtime: 1h, 26 min. When I went to see “Overlord” in November, I overheard a mom saying to her kid “Are you excited for your first movie?” Knowing how cool it is to see your first movie … Continue reading Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
Released: September 26, 2014. Directed by: Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi. Starring: Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Elle Fanning. Runtime: 96 min. For the kids, The Boxtrolls is a colourful animated film that they will remember fondly for a crazy hermit who repeatedly says “Jelly!” For the adults, it’s a clever political satire of the power one man … Continue reading The Boxtrolls (2014)
Released: March 7, 2014. Directed by: Rob Minkoff. Starring: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Ariel Winter. Runtime: 92 min. Let's take this into consideration right off the bat: Mr. Peabody and Sherman won't win best in show. The filmmakers don't have the aspirations to make the greatest animated film out there – their intention is to … Continue reading Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014)
There are four big releases coming out this weekend, so I'll try to keep my thoughts on each of the movies brief, so this article doesn't become too tedious. The movies are "The Conjuring", "Red 2", "R.I.P.D." and "Turbo". "The Conjuring" will do superb business this weekend. James Wan's movies have an average opening of … Continue reading Box Office Predictions: July 19-21
Released: July 3, 2013. Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud. Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt. Runtime: 98 min. I don't remember some of the first movies I've ever seen. At least the first one I saw at the theatre... I've been trying to remember, but I haven't come up with the answer yet. I blame my … Continue reading Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Despicable Me is one of those universally loved movies. It's charming, entertaining, heartfelt, and hilarious. Since Monsters University showed that families are willing to spend good amounts of money on animated flicks, Despicable Me 2 is in great condition. And, families might have held out on that - to wait for this. Movies similar to … Continue reading Box Office Predictions: ‘Despicable Me 2’ to crush ‘The Lone Ranger’
The Lorax Release Date: March 2, 2012 Director(s): Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda Stars (voices): Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Danny DeVito Runtime: 86 min Tagline: From the creators of Despicable Me. In the walled city of Thneed-Ville, where everything is artificial and good air costs money, a 12-year old boy named Ted (Zac Efron) wants to … Continue reading The Lorax (2012)
Hop Release Date: April 1, 2011 Director: Tim Hill Stars: Russell Brand (voice), James Mardsen, Kaley Cuoco Runtime: 95 min Tagline: Candy, Chicks and Rock ‘n’ Roll The creators of Despicable Me give us Hop, a blend of CGI-animation and live-action. While it is a tastier film than Despicable Me, it doesn’t have a better plot, … Continue reading Hop – A film review by Daniel Prinn
Kristen Wiig Wiig has been voice talents for the films Despicable Me as Miss Hattie and How to Train Your Dragon; and she also showed a decent dramatic side in her small role in the romance/crime film based on true events, All Good Things alongside Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst. She was in the comedy/action British comedy Paul (the poorest … Continue reading Happy birthday funny lady, Kristen Wiig (39)
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