Friday, April 13, 2001
Friday, April 13, 2001 |
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Movies
By MICHAEL
BOYLAN Opening Today Bridget Jones Diary Rene Zellweger stars as Bridget Jones, a British lady who has her share of problems in love as well as in the work place. This film is based on a popular novel, which is written as a diary of one year in Bridget's life. The buzz is good and Hugh Grant is in it, so you know it has to be good, right? Rated R. Kingdom Come A comedy starring LL Cool J and Whoopi Goldberg.This is based on the play "Dearly Departed" that recently came to Fayette County, which was really funny. Rated R. Now Playing Along Came A Spider No, this has nothing to do with muffets or tuffets. Morgan Freeman reprises his role from the thriller Kiss The Girls and is out to catch a killer. Do you like this type of movie? Guess we know where you will be this weekend. Rated R. Blow This film about the people behind the cocaine boom in the 1970s is getting the type of critical acclaim that Traffic received. Johnny Depp is the star, but the cast also includes Penelope Cruz, Ray Liotta and Paul (Pee Wee Herman) Reubens. It looks interesting. Rated R. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon This is one of the best films I have seen in a long time. It has action, romance, comedy and drama. Though it is in Mandarin with English subtitles, you will be swept away by the film and forget that you are reading. Rated PG-13. Enemy At The Gates Jude Law plays a Russian sniper who must battle a German sniper and a love triangle during World War II. Rated R. Exit Wounds Steven Seagal returns to the world of the movie theatre with this tale of a cop battling corrupt cops in the inner city. DMX, Tom Arnold and Jill Hennesy also star. Rated R. Heartbreakers Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt play a mother and daughter con team in Florida. Gene Hackman, Ray Liotta and Jason Lee also star. Rated PG-13. Joe Dirt David Spade plays a red neck whose parents abandoned him early in life. This film follows his struggles as he continues his search for them as an adult. The previews look funny and Spade is starting to broaden his horizons as an actor. Rated PG-13. Josie and the Pussycats Who asked for this one? The girls are cute in their kitty cat uniforms, but there's no Fred-like leader, Shaggy-like brother, mean spirited jealous girl, or cat who gets into trouble. And it takes place on Earth and not in space. Will it be campy? Yes. Does that mean it will be good? I don't know. Rated PG-13. Just Visiting Jean Reno stars as a 12th century warrior who gets transported to the 21st century with his idiotic assistant. I don't know about you, but I love these silly time travel movies. Bill and Ted looked kind of weird and that movie is a classic. Rated PG-13. O Brother Where Art Thou This film, written and directed by The Coen Brothers (Fargo) is set in the Depression Era south. It is humorous and beautifully directed but the film goes nowhere and none of the characters change. Rated PG-13. Pokemon 3 A whole new Pokemon movie, right at the time when the new game comes out for Nintendo. They're geniuses aren't they. I've actually heard this is the best of the three films. If the sound is actually matched up in this one, I'll believe it. Rated G. Someone Like You Ashley Judd's character gets dumped, so she moves in with a male coworker and starts writing a column about men and women. It sounds like Sex and the City: The movie, but rated PG-13 and without Sarah Jessica Parker. Rated PG-13. Spy Kids Yes! This movie is awesome. Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino are great as international spies/parents, while Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub and Teri hatcher are amazing as the bad guys. The kids steal the show though, as their portrayals of sparring siblings is both touching and hilarious. Robert Rodriguez wrote, directed, produced, operated the camera, edited and wrote part of the score for this film. His dedication to the movie shows. I am already waiting for the sequel, which begins filming in a few short months. Rated PG. The Brothers Three affluent black men must think about their ways when a friend, a reformed playboy, is getting married. Rated R. Tomcats Sex comedies are back in again or so they would have you believe. This film deals with seven friends who wagered that they would be the last to be married. There are two left and the pot has been wisely invested. Now, the two men (I use the word loosely) try to win the money by getting the other one hitched. Rated R. Traffic This film, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was very well done. It has a great cast, including a stellar performance from Benicio Del Toro, and tip top direction. This movie is a sure fire conversation starter. Rated R. Also Playing Charlie's Angels A fun movie based on the hit television program. It is quite campy but the action is good and the sound track is great. Rated PG-13. Family Man Nicolas Cage stars as a rich business executive, who gets to see what his life would be like if he had married his college sweetheart. I bet it would be better if he had married her. Rated PG-13.
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