Movies This Weekend! 10/10/08
October 7, 2008 by Joe
Hi All! Back again from a pretty busy (but short) hiatus. I actually probably could have pumped out some posts, but I was trying to focus on some things for my real job(s), and Hockey!! Speaking of which, I will have to start writing about that (::writes note to self::). I should also mention that I don’t like it when people hang up on me while I’m trying to talk to them!!!! (Just kidding, you know I still love ya :-P) In any case, we’ve got four films coming up this week… any blockbusters though? Let’s take a look:
Body of Lies - Directed by Ridley Scott, Rated R
Based on the book of the same name by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius. Roger Ferris, a CIA operative, discovers a terrorist plot operating out of Jordan. Devising a plan to infiltrate the terrorist network, Ferris must first win the backing of CIA veteran Ed Hoffman, and the trust of the head of the Jordanian intelligence. Despite the fact that they are considered his allies, Ferris questions how much he can really trust these men.
City of Ember - Directed by Gil Kenan, Rated PG
The people of the City of Ember have fluorished in an amazing world of glittering lights for years. Located underground, it was built as a refuge for humanity, powered by a generator designed to power the city for 200 years. Despite growing concern over the life of the generator and the future of their city, the students of the City of Ember find themselves confronting the next milestone in their lives. It is Assignment Day, where the students will choose, by lottery, how they will serve society for the rest of their lives.
Lina, a student, hopes for nothing more than to become a messenger, draws a job in the pipeworks. Her classmate, Doon Harrow, wants to work in the generator, but draws the job of messenger instead. While both are unhappy with their draws, they end up swapping assignments, making both of them happier. When Lina discovers a mysterious box in a closet, her grandmother is overjoyed, letting Lina know that the information is important, but that she can’t remember why. Feeling that the information could be what saves their city, Lina and Doon follow the cryptic messages inside, manuvering around corrupt politicians and other obstacles to see if their hunch is right.
The Express - Directed by Gary Fleder, Rated PG
A film about the true story of Ernie Davis, the first black football player to win the coveted Heisman Trophy. This inspirational story shows the obstacles Davis faced both on the field and off as he led the Syracuse Orangemen with help from coach Ben Schwartzwalder.
Quarantine - Directed by John Erick Dowdle, Rated R
Angela Vidal and her cameraman are both assigned to spend a night shift with an LA Fire Station. A routine 911 call leads them to a small apartment building, with police already on the scene in response to blood curdling screams coming from inside one of the units. What they don’t know is that a few of the residents have been infected with a rare strain of rabies. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to escape with the news crew, only to find that the building has been quarantined, and they are cut off, with no information being passed to those inside the building.
Joe’s Weekend Outlook
Looks like a pretty strong weekend… I want to see City of Ember and Quarantine definitely, but I’m afraid I’m going to be occupied with the Ice Breaker Tournament in Boston. In any case, the slate looks to be pretty crowded, but I’m pretty sure with these films, you can pretty much assume that Beverly Hills Chihuahua is not going to be able to hold on for another week.
I’m guessing with the weather cooling down, the box office will cool down a bit. There’s a lot of playoff baseball (Go RED SOX), Football, and other things going on throughout the country, but then again, I thought that would affect things last week too. I’m going with City of Ember for the number 1 spot… because it’s probably best for kids. Let’s see if I’m right this time!!
What do you plan on seeing this weekend?
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