“Transporter 3″ Reviews
The “Transporter” series turned Brit actor Jason Statham into a movie star.
But maybe it’s time to hang up his car keys. He’s better than this.
“Transporter 3″ once again finds Statham playing Frank Martin, a driver for hire known throughout the underworld for always completing his job.
This time Frank finds himself kidnapped by a sinister American (Robert Knepper) and forced to tour Europe with an exploding bracelet around his wrist. If he strays too far from his car he’ll blow up… full story [kansascity.com]
If there’s anything good to be said for Transporter 3 it’s that at least, for once, Jason Statham’s Frank Martin character is actually transporting something. In theory Martin is a professional driver, a man of precision who will transport high-value cargo from point A to point B, without asking in questions. In practice, previous movies have rarely given Frank much opportunity to do any actual driving, inventing kidnappings and other excuses for him to get out of the car and kick doors down. For the third film they’ve solved that problem by, almost literally, tying Frank Martin to wheel of his car… full story [Cinema Blend] Read the rest of this entry
Second “The Reader” Poster
The folks over at Cinematical have debuted the new poster for “The Reader.” Tagline states: “How far would you go to protect a secret?“
The story opens in post-WWII Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna (Kate Winslet), a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair.
Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life – this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna’s past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives.
The Reader is directed by English filmmaker Stephen Daldry (Eight, Billy Elliot, The Hours). The screenplay was written by David Hare (Damage, The Hours) and is based on Bernhard Schlink’s novel of the same name Read the rest of this entry
“Australia” Premieres in New York
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman hit the red carpet in New York for the premiere of their epic movie “Australia” on Monday, November 24.
Kidman, 41, looked glamourous in a sequinned gold and black dress when she arrived with her husband, country singer Keith Urban, also 41. But she was booed by waiting crowds when she shunned interviews and instead rushed inside the Ziegfeld Theatre.
Joining Jackman and Kidman on the red carpet were director Baz Luhrmann and co-producer Catherine Martin. Aside from them, other celebrity guests, like Kelsey Grammer, Olivia Newton-John, Lauren Bacall, Alicia Witt, Deborra-Lee Furness, Helena Christensen, and many others, have also been spotted attending the special event.
Australia follows the story of Lady Sarah Ashley, played by Nicole Kidman, who inherits a remote cattle station called Faraway Downs in the mid-1930s, before World War II.
When cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn drover, played by Jackman, to drive thousands of cattle across the country, only to face the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces. Read the rest of this entry
Duplicity New Thriller Stars Julia Roberts And Clive Owen
Apple has been released trailer for thriller “Duplicity” written and directed by “Michael Clayton“s Tony Gilroy. The movie stars Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson, Rick Worthy and Paul Giamatti.
The plot finds a pair of former spies, Julia Roberts as an ex-cia operative and Clive Owen as a one-time MI6 agent.
Expert spies in their fields, they are now working at two rival multinational corporations. When their companies are battling to be the first to patent the formula for a product, they are forced to get dirty with their tactics. And as they each try to stay one double-cross ahead, the question is can they trust each other?
“Duplicity” will hit theaters on March 20, 2009.
“Twilight” Sequel “New Moon” Confirmed!
Summit Entertainment has officially announced “Twilight“ first sequel, “New Moon.” In a special email to “Twilight” fans, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart thanked moviegoers for their “amazing support” and confirmed that the film’s distributor, was moving forward with a sequel.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
They write:
“To all of our wonderful, loyal and fantastic fans - Thank you from the entire cast & crew for your amazing support of Twilight.
“You’ve blown away all of our expectations, and we feel so honored to have made a film that means as much to you as it does to us. Without your passion, interaction and support, this film would not be where it is today - the #1 movie in America!
“From every city, every stop, every interview we have done, you’ve made this an unbelievable, nearly surreal experience…and so cool that we were all in this together.
“We just heard from Summit that we’ll be moving forward on New Moon. We look forward to sharing this next chapter with you! Kristen & Rob.”
The “Twilight” films stem from the popular four-part series of novels by Stephenie Meyer, which includes “Twilight,” “New Moon,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn.”
Terminator Salvation Cool Flash Poster
Sony Pictures has just released a very interesting poster for “Terminator Salvation.”
The image (below) is just final product. To see full poster promotion check out the link: Terminator Salvation Flash Poster
The movie stars Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common, Jadagrace and Helena Bonham Carter.
“Terminator Salvation” will hit the theaters on May 22, 2009.
The Spirit Great New TV Spot
Take a look at great the second TV spot for upcoming highly anticipated classic action-adventure-romance movie “The Spirit” directed by Frank Miller.
The movie stars Gabriel Macht as a former rookie cop who returns mysteriously from the dead to fight crime from the shadows of Central City. Samuel L. Jackson stars as the Octopush, his arch-enemy on a mission to wipe out Spirit’s beloved city as he pursues his own version of immortality.
This Christmas, It’s time to believe in heroes.
Eva Mendes is just one of several lovelies in the cast. Sarah Paulson, Scarlett Johansson, Paz Vega, Jamie King and Stana Katic all star as ladies that either want to seduce, love or kill the masked crusader.
“The Spirit” hits theaters on December 25th 2008.
For more trailers, photos, posters and movie info go to the “The Spirit” FF Movie Page
