THE COMPANY MEN
Starring: Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, Kevin Costner, Tommy
Lee Jones,
Rosemarie DeWitt, Maria Bello & Craig T. Nelson
Directed by John Wells for distribution by The Weinstein
Company
The
Plot: Three business men find themselves suddenly downsized and
forced to do something different than what they’ve always known.
The
Final Word: The culture of corporate America has undoubtedly changed
over the last few years and the extremely talented John Wells is ready to bring
that story to the silver screen using some of Hollywood’s most talented
actors. This has Oscar-bait written all over it, which should come as no
surprise with the Weinstein Brothers behind it. Although the movie has been
largely shut out of all early awards and has only ran in a few select NYC/LA
theatres, which has placed it very much below the radar.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Greta
Gerwig,
Lake Bell & Cary Elwes
Directed by Ivan
Reitman for distribution by Paramount Pictures
The Plot: Two friends
(Kutcher, Portman) try to have a relationship based solely on sex, but despite
how much they fight it, they begin to develop feelings for each other.
The Final Word: Natalie Portman
is experiencing a huge career resurgence as of late between this, “Black Swan,”
and the upcoming “Your Highness” and “Thor.” Meanwhile her co-star is trying to find a
movie that he can successfully headline, which he hasn’t been able to do in a
while. Although with veteran director
Ivan Reitman at the helm, both seem like they are in the right hands. Paramount
is also trying to get a jump on Sony which has the similarly themed “Friends
With Benefits” coming out in July, ironically starring Portman's "Black Swan" co-star Mila Kunis.
Previewed next week "The Mechanic" & "The Rite."
