Repo Men Trailer

I can't say that I haven't seen this concept before, but the absence of singing and (hopefully) the lack of cheesiness will make this film worth the watch. The cast looks like it should be able to deliver, Jude Law and Forest Whitaker have rarely been known to do a poor job, but the real question is whether or not the script and the story will pan out. Ah well, "Repo Men" seem promising enough and April 2010 release date means that we won't have to wait too long to find out. The link to the official trailer is below. Enjoy.

Repo Men Official Trailer Page

Season of the Witch Trailer

Just how many upcoming films is Nicolas Cage starring in? I know he is in desperate need of work because of his recent financial troubles, but this is just ridiculous. He just seems to be popping up everywhere these days.

Anyway, "Season of the Witch" looks like it could be fairly interesting (regardless of the above), and this trailer sported a glimpse of a significantly deformed Christopher Lee and the always gruff Ron Perlman so I will definitely keep a spot open in my schedule for it. The film is currently due for release on March 19th and the link to the trailer can be found below. Enjoy.

Official Trailer Page

High Up Above

Acrostic: "A poem or series of lines in which certain letters, usually the first in each line, form a name, motto, or message when read in sequence."

This is the ninth entry in my Acrostic Adventure series. The mystery girl reveals herself to be an Overlooked Princess. Will our lonely wanderer regain his senses in time to realize that she is only using him for her own purposes? Or perhaps this is what he wanted all along?


High Up Above

Dangerous thoughts and ideals scatter
Across the palely lit sky like a
Never ending assault on the stars.
Constellations mix and swirl
In rapid succession until
Nothing distinguishable remains.
Grace swallowed by unbridled emotion.

Will he be pulled in by such lofty hopes and
Irrational reasonings?
To think an overlooked princess such as
Her would seek out someone so lost.

The bizarre twilight scene uses this moment's hesitation to
Haunt his vision and arrest his judgment,
Enticing him further into Alice's hold.

Malevolent games played amongst
Overlooked royalty.
Only you can decide how high you go.
Never allow yourself to believe otherwise.

Copyright © 2009 Jarred Lee

Daybreakers Impressions

There just isn't much to say about "Daybreakers." The acting was good, and the futuristic vampire world was shiny, but everything else was just... stale. There just never seemed to be a real sense of purpose in the film. The protagonists were really just reacting to whatever unfortunate situations they happened upon, conveniently overcoming them, and then getting to ride away into the sunset to a cheesy "we're out there" voice over. The time frame of the film was also completely skewed as I wasn't sure if the events took place within days, weeks, or even months.

I am awarding "Daybreakers" three stars out of five for... well... being a movie. I neither liked nor disliked it and it didn't really try anything out of the ordinary. I had high hopes for this film, but I suppose it will eternally be known as my first disappointment of 2010. Ah well, I hope "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" fairs better... when I can finally track it down.

The Fading of the Cries Trailer

I am having some very mixed feelings about this trailer. The story looks like it could be fairly interesting (albeit a bit generic) and the art direction is somewhat unique, but there are times when the CGI looks terrible and the acting comes off as stiff. Also, the lead actor is the kid that you may remember from "Rookie of the Year" or "A Kid in King Arthur's Court," and the main villain is the guy who played Wormtongue in the "Lord of the Rings" films. Anyway, I will definitely be keeping a lookout for "The Fading of the Cries," but it will be anyone's guess as to whether or not it will get a full theatrical release.

Matt Smith is Doctor Who...? (Preview Clip)

Why the question mark, you ask? Well, though this is just a short preview (about a minute long), I have already seen Matt Smith punch someone, hit what seems to be a Dalek with what seems to be a sledge hammer, and shoot a gun. Oh, and all while looking roughly 16-18 years old. I am happy to be rid of Russel T Davies, but this younger, overly eager Doctor just doesn't sit well with me. I guess only Spring 2010 will tell whether or not it works. Until then Matt Smith. Until then.