The first trailer discussed here is one we've all been waiting for. By we, I mean the people who are alright with Bishop T.D. Jakes having a hand in two films this year, this being his second, along with the film possible making loads of cash opening day due to the film being two things that irked me about the film since its announcement: a remake and a cash grab due to a deceased celebrity. Sparkle is no longer needed in a world where portions of said film have been pounded into the ground. It doesn't matter that this was the final theatrical project the late R&B singer Whitney Houston was involved in the production before her death. It doesn't matter if this film's purpose is to bring forth Jordin Sparks to the big screen to save what was left of what I thought was a depleting career (only saved by her guest appearances in The Suite Life on Deck and Big Time Rush). What came to mind when the film was announced is the same advice I give to you fair readers. If you've seen any film that dealt with any of these elements:
- abusive boyfriends of lead or secondary singers of any singing group be it fictional or non-fictional
- abusive boyfriends with lone singers who are ready to take the stage
- potential singers who may have mothers and fathers who disagree with their children wanting to become singing superstars due to their past blinding them and missing out the fact that the kids might have better and enriching lives if they go out to live out their dreams
- possible murder of said abusive boyfriend. crooked record corporation executive/lone singer being threatened by someone with a gun
- dialogue sounding similar to each other about wanting to break free from the cage that is the family home to make it to the big time,
avoid the film at all costs. Trailer for the film found here.
At this point, even ABC Family's Cyberbully is looking to be a better film to watch at the moment. That's an Oscar winner especially with Emily Osment with the popular "I can't get the cap off" scene.*
*Note the sarcasm.
Honestly, Emily Osment does her best in a film that's set in the world of reality and parody.
The second film on the list is Ted, the big surprise hit from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Featuring Mark Wahlberg, who should challenge Chris Klein to a dance-off one day, with the beautiful Meg Griffin a.k.a. Mila Kunis in a tale about a man whose girlfriend believes that his childhood friend, who magically begins to talk, eat, and have a mind of his own, is interfering with them going from being boyfriend and girlfriend to possibly getting married. The surprise of the film is the world where the film takes place. I guess since the days of Toy Story, the people aren't surprised about seeing talking toys especially those who aren't afraid to speak out and enjoy spending time with the public. The days between Marky Mark and Ted are dwindling down, but they're going to make the best of the time spent together no matter who think of their friendship as an embarrassment. If you're not a fan of McFarlane's work, that's fine. Hopefully there aren't any jokes that make women second class citizens/punching bags as always. Trailer is found here.
Third on the list is House at the End of the Street starring Jennifer Laurence fresh from The Hunger Games. This thriller's filled with a beautiful woman without her famous bow and arrows or her Beast of a boyfriend from X-Men: First Class to assist her from a killer who just killing just to kill due to this villain, at the time, not having a reason why she's his/her target. Ready for some screams and jump scares?
The trailer's found here. No complaints about this film.
Step Up: Revolution comes up as the fourth film and the second film filled with the same-old, same-old: weak story and dialogue, unnecessary cameos of characters from previous entries in the series to tie all of the films together, and flash mobs. The film does have a mechanical surprise which I hope can dance or else, Summit Entertainment won't see a cent from me. When everyone thought that Step Up 3D was the death toll of a series that brought in the big bucks to keep the company alive before The Twilight Saga, someone was keeping it on life support. Trailer #1 found here. Thanks clevver.tv.
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Oh Paramount, you just can't stop with the 3D madness especially with concert films. After Justin Bieber: Never Say Never ended up making over $73 million domestically last year, along with Paramount hoping to make big bucks with Titanic 3D this week, beginning today, the studio decides to give Smurfette a chance to wow audiences with her first 3D concert film. After what happened with Fox with Glee: The 3D Concert Tour (though it made close to $12 million domestically on a $9 million budget according to boxofficemojo.com) late August, does anyone care anymore about concerts on the big screen projected at them by paying an extra cost by sporting an extra pair of eyes? Who knows? Who cares? Go see the trailer for yourself. Trailer found here. I'm not seeing it.
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Whew, hopefully that's enough coverage for ya. If you haven't read or heard about these films, again, see the trailers for yourself if interested or needing more reasons to not see the films covered tonight. I could talk about Rock of Ages and Warner Bros. NOW trying to push the film among those who haven't heard about it coming to theaters through YouTube despite the trailer being out for a while, but that's for another time.
I can't believe there's going to be a reboot of The Mummy series. Can't Universal leave any of its franchises alone? I don't care about how much money the studio might make with dormant series get a fresh breath of air. Create new franchises people! More ridiculousness from Hollywood also come in the form of a sequel to Grown Ups, with Taylor Lautner, and remakes of the films Summer School and Silent Night. The extra news are courtesy of collider.com and rottentomaotoes.com.
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