DRIVE ANGRY 3D
Starring: Nicolas Cage, William Fichtner, Amber
Heard, Billy Burke & Katy Mixon
Directed by Patrick
Lussier for distribution by Summit Entertainment
The Plot: After his
daughter is murdered and his infant granddaughter is kidnapped, a hardened felon
named Milton (Cage) breaks out of “Hell” to seek revenge on those responsible
with the aid of sexy street-smart waitress (Heard) also out to settle a score.
The Final Word: I’ve always been
of the opinion that the studios are obnoxiously and blatantly cramming 3D down
the public’s throat just to turn a small profit. In the end, they will probably
kill their golden goose, but until then we are stuck with it. Although the only
time I’m ever okay with 3D for 3D sake is when movies likes “Drive Angry 3D”
are released. While most times the studios try to spin a scenario to prove that
3D is warranted, in this case Summit has come right out and said they know it’s
over the top, but that’s the appeal. Nobody goes to see this type of movie for
the plot, they go to see it for the action and the special effects. If a
distributor is upfront and honest about the way 3D is being used, I’m fine with
it; it’s just the unnecessary usage that needs to end.
HALL PASS
Starring: Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna
Fischer,
Richard Jenkins & Christina Applegate
Richard Jenkins & Christina Applegate
Directed by Bobby Farrelly & Peter Farrelly for
distribution by New Line (WB)
The Plot: Two best
friends (Wilson & Sudeikis) becoming restless with the married life are
given a one week “Hall Pass” from their wives (Fischer & Applegate) where
they can do whatever they want without consequence.
The Final Word: Believe it or
not you have to go all the way back to 2007 to find the last movie the Farrely
Brothers directed. Now the men responsible for such films as “There’s Something
About Mary” and “Shallow Hal” are coming back with a clever take on the buddy
comedy and a strong cast of comedic actors attached.
Previewed next week: The Adjustment Bureau, Beastly, Rango, Take Me Home Tonight
