There are three major releases opening at the UK box-office this weekend, and here, in a new weekly THN feature, we preview what’s on offer for you, the moviegoer.
JACKASS 3D
Kicking off this week is JACKASS 3D, the third film in the MTV/ Paramount franchise based on the favourite TV show of the same name. Johnny Knoxville and co return for some more laddish antics, this time coming right at you in glorious 3D. The film has already made its money back in the US, and now the boys are preparing to take on the UK. Our own Laura Stackhouse managed to catch the film at a screening last week, and here’s a snippet of what she thought of it…
“You could say this film is socially irresponsible. You could say it’s morally inept. Or you could just read the disclaimers, crack open a brewski and let the testosterone-driven madness take over. Don’t expect a storyline, there isn’t one. This is like watching YouTube videos of your mates putting together montages of idiocy purely for yours and their amusement. Don’t go thinking it’s going to be something it’s not. Like intelligent. Or wholesome. Or fluffy (well there are some “fluffy” elements in there, but I won’t get into that). Read the full review here.
LET ME IN
Next up is a little bit of horror in the form of remake LET ME IN. Directed by Matt Reeves, the film revolves around a bullied young boy who befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian. The film is actually a remake of the Swedish film LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. Our own Katie McCabe saw the film last week, and here’s what she had to say about it.
“This is by no means is a bad movie, the plot is near flawless and despite a few pitfalls, the two main characters develop an on screen relationship which holds real poignancy. As with LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, you are left asking the question, how far will one person go to be loved? As can be expected, it does not surpass the genuine originality of Tomas Alfredson’s LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. Sadly, in monetary terms, it probably will. If you have never seen the original, then this film is for you. For the rest of us, let just hope the original sees a well deserved re-release someday soon. As can be expected, it does not surpass the genuine originality of Tomas Alfredson’s LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. Sadly, in monetary terms, it probably will. If you have never seen the original, then this film is for you. For the rest of us, let just hope the original sees a well deserved re-release someday soon.” Read Katie’s full review here.
DUE DATE
Lastly this week is DUE DATE, starring Robert Downey Jr and funnyman Zach Galfianakis. The comedy, from Todd Phillips, director of THE HANGOVER, see’s Downey Jr’s character Peter Highman having to travel 2000 miles across America with Ethan Tremlay (Zach Galifianakis), a socially inept character who manages to pull all of Peter’s strings, to much hilarity. I actually saw the film myself at a screening in London last Thursday, and I have to say I enjoyed it almost as much as Phillips’ last flick.
“I always try and judge a comedy with how many times I laugh out loud uncontrollably, and to be honest it happens once or twice in a decent funny flick. Sitting here writing this review, I can think of three stand out scenes off of the top of my head, and I am smiling to myself even now recollecting them. From the masterbating dog, and indeed Tremblay’s own ‘special’ way of getting to sleep, to the opening scene on the airplane and the spaced out drug fuelled escape from Mexico (I thought it said Texaco -We’re low on gas), there are some great moments too enjoyable for you not to watch for the first time knowing what happens and definitely not for a reviewer to spoil for you.” Read my full review here.
DUE DATE, JACKASS 3D and LET ME IN open at UK cinemas from Friday November 5th.
Next week: SKYLINE, YOU AGAIN
