Southwest Airlines might want Kevin Smith to slim down, but he’s hoping to fatten his wallet this weekend.
Smith’s latest movie, “Cop Out” premieres in theaters across the country today. For years, Smith struggled to break the $30 million mark at the box office. He finally made it, just barely, with 2008’s “Zack and Miri Make a Porno.” Now that he’s punched through, Smith definitely wants to keep moving forward.
Super stacking stars Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan and Seann William Scott for this buddy cop movie was a smart play on Smith’s part. How can you go wrong with John McClane, Tracy Jordan and Steve Stifler all in one movie?
Also coming out this weekend is the remake of George Romero’s cult classic “The Crazies.” Starring Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell, movie-goers will take a voyeuristic look at small town going to heck and the military’s attempt to contain it.
While this is far from a new story idea, Romero is the godfather of this genre. And if recent remakes of past horror classics such as “Halloween,” “Friday the 13th” and “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” are any indicators, this updated apocalypse will be sure to please.
Even more celluloid greatness and a few flops are set to see the light of day this year.
Michael Douglas returns to the silver screen as Gordon Gecko in March with the release of “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.”
He’s finally out of prison, and he’s the same old Gordon. Charlie Sheen, however, has been replaced by one Shia LaBeouf who plays Jacob Moore, the fiance of Gecko’s estranged daughter. Fans of the original may be happy to see Douglas reprise the role, but the jury’s still out on the film as a whole.
Director Tom DiCillo brings us a new look at The Doors this April with the documentary “When You’re Strange.” Narrated by Johnny Depp, the film has been receiving rave reviews at festivals.
The kiddos aren’t about to be left out either.
Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” comes to theaters next week. Critics already seem skeptical, but the visuals look amazing. Do yourself a favor and go watch this one in 3-D at the IMAX.
M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last Airbender” hits the screen in July. Based on the first season of the animated TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the film looks to be Shyamalan’s version of Crouching Tiger meets Lord of the Rings.
Kids young and old will see some familiar faces this June. Woody, Buzz and the whole gang are back in “Toy Story 3.” And those interested in the minds behind animation classics like “Toy Story” can look behind the scenes at the re-birth of Disney animation in March with “Waking Sleeping Beauty.”
Fans of 2008’s “Fireproof” can expect a familiar warm fuzzy feeling in April with “Letters to God.”
Too serious? Just looking for some humourous escapism? Hollywood’s got that on deck as well.
You may have forgotten Sarah Marshal, but you can’t forget Russell Brand as British rocker Aldous Snow. Brand will bring the character back in this summer’s “Get Him to the Greek.” This buddy comedy also features Jonah Hill and P. Diddy himself, Sean Combs.
My personal favorite isn’t about to win any awards or bring any important message to the minds of the masses. John Cusak, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and newcomer Clark Duke all star in the multi-decade comedy “Hot Tub Time Machine.”
So get that oversized coat out of the closet, pick up some snacks at the convenience store and enjoy some movies this year.
Trailers for these upcoming releases can be viewed at http://trailers.apple.com.
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