BRIDESMAIDS
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne,
Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy
& Jill Clayburgh
Directed by Paul Feig for distribution by Universal
The Plot: After learning
her lifelong best friend (Rudolph) is getting married, a woman (Wiig) goes
through the trials and tribulations of being her maid of honor.
The Final Word: This is
Universal’s attempt at replicating the success of Warner Brothers’ “The
Hangover,” but after its debut trailer was not well received, many began to
question if that’s possible. Although it is hard to overlook that combined four
of these women has been a part of three of the most successful comedy series of
all time. Each has a strong following, which could pay dividends at the box
office, especially for those looking for something other 3D action films (and
their ridiculously high surcharges).
PRIEST
Starring: Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet,
Maggie Q,
Lily Collins, Steven Moyer, Brad Dourif & Christopher
Plummer
Directed by Scott Stewart for distribution by Screen
Gems (Sony)
The Plot: A Warrior
Priest (Bettany) defies the rules he’s sworn to live by following the abduction
of his niece (Collins) by vampires. Aided by his niece’s boyfriend (Gigandet),
a trigger happy sheriff and a onetime Warrior Princess (Q), Priest find himself
in a race against time to save her from being “turned.”
The Final Word: Paul Bettany has
jumped in and out of the Hollywood spotlight for years, although this may not
have been the best choice for his latest return. “Priest” will be the second of
(at least) four 3D movies being released this May and it may be by far the
least high profile. Then again horror films have been doing remarkably well
this year and with tacked 3D fees, it could surprise. Never count a movie
during the summer season.
Previewed next week: The Beaver, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
