Archive for July 5th, 2009

Movie News: Actor Joins Sandler’s “Grown Ups,” SNL Star In Film

Movie News: Actor Joins Sandler’s “Grown Ups,” SNL Star In Film

– “Saturday Night Live” star Jason Sudeikis is finalizing talks to join romantic comedy “Going the Distance.” “Distance” stars Drew Barrymore and Justin Long as lovers trying to maintain a long-distance relationship; Sudeikis plays Long’s skeptical friend who cautions him against preserving the relationship. Charlie Day and Christina Applegate also star. – SNL alum...
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Big Upcoming Movie Chooses UFC 100 To Reach Fans

Big Upcoming Movie Chooses UFC 100 To Reach Fans

In a true sign of UFC’s popularity explosion as it reaches its milestone event with UFC 100 on Saturday, The Weinstein Company has identified the fight card as its gateway to the young male audience. The company will aggressively promote its Quentin Tarantino film “Inglorious Basterds” at next week’s event, with spots to include...
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Weekend Box Office: “Transformers” and “Ice Age” Stand Tied

Weekend Box Office: “Transformers” and “Ice Age” Stand Tied

In a rare occurrence, the weekend box office estimates were unable to declare a winner in the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” versus “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” battle. Both sit atop the box office with $42.5 million. Actual data on Monday will crown a winner, but as the July 4th weekend ends,...
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Latest on Submission Gimmick For Upcoming WWE PPV

Latest on Submission Gimmick For Upcoming WWE PPV

As was implied via a customer survey held by WWE several months ago (and then confirmed in recent weeks), the upcoming WWE “Breaking Point,” which is replacing WWE Unforgiven as the company’s September pay-per-view, will adhere to a submissions theme. According to early promotional material for the event, every match on the show will...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]