There are three movies that I want to throw out for your consideration this weekend. The first is The Lookout. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Levitt plays Chris, a once normal kid looking to regain some of that normalcy after a terrible accident. He manages to get tied up in a heist going down at the bank that he works for. Critics are hailing it as amazing. Ebert gave it two thumbs up and even used the word masterpiece.
Here's the thing. I am going to be knocking down the door to see it because of Levitt alone. I think he is on the verge of being the next great American actor. I have championed him for years, dating back to...dare I say...10 Things I Hate About You. All kidding aside he has carved his acting chops with such dark roles in films like Brick, Mysterios Skin, Latter Days, and Manic. He is a must-see actor with the potential to be a household name.
Two other movies open this weekend in Memphis that I deem mentionalable. First is Kal Penn's serious turn as the lead in The Namesake. Best known as Kumar in the White Castle movie, Penn plays American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, who wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways. (IMDB)
It is showing at Studio On The Square.
And lastly, Blades of Glory. I will be honest; I am going to see this movie. I am not going to like this movie. I think Will Ferrell is on the fast track to becoming the next Adam Sandler. Not bad for his pocketbook, but not great for his acting future either. Where Sandler seems to be able to branch out a bit into more serious roles, I'm not sure Ferrell is molded in the same fashion. They are both in need of a new joke though, if they plan on keeping up with Steve Carrell.
Whatever you see this weekend, let me know what you thought about it. You know I'll do the same for you.
OUT!
1 comment:
That dude = awesome.
Have you been to his website yet? hitrecord.org. It's pretty interesting, although kinda bare. He moderates it himself.
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