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Archive for April 30th, 2008
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Posted by Josh Horowitz on April 30th, 2008Reel Movie Reviews: Made of Honor
Posted by Mr. Shrek on April 30th, 2008
Is Made of Honor as tiresome as its plot suggests? Or as cheesy as its title suggests?
You can tell what our opinion of this Patrick Dempsey movie just from those opening sentences. But do critics around the country agree? Let’s find out…
- How do I loathe the soul-crushingly predictable Made of Honor? Let me count the ways… — Slant Magazine
- A strong opening, bursting with wit and vigour, gives way to a predictable, patronising and immensely lazy second half. Could have been so much more… — Empire Magazine
- An amusing, smartly cast romantic comedy told from a guy’s perspective… — The Hollywood Reporter
- Director Paul Weiland and the three (!) screenwriters it took to boil down thousands of bad movies into 101 minutes haven’t provided this one with a single original thought… — Village Voice
Iron Man Vs. Batman: Who Would Win?
Posted by Brian Jacks on April 30th, 2008That’s the question we asked as “Iron Man” fastly approaches its Friday release. So with that in mind, we compare the epic superheroes’ backstories, gadgets, costumes and more to see who would come out on top. For more side-by-side discussion of the billionaire heroes, click here.
The Son of Rambow Movie Trailer
Posted by Mr. Shrek on April 30th, 2008Opening the same weekend as Iron Man, Son of Rambow is unlikely to be crowned champion at the box office.
Still, the quirky comedy is receiving positive reviews from critics and may be worth a viewing. Here’s the trailer for it:
The Dailies: April 30, 2008
Posted by Shawn Adler on April 30th, 2008Jonah Hill Rumored to Costar in Transformers 2
Posted by Mr. Shrek on April 30th, 2008This would be a surprise bit of casting:
Jonah Hill is in early negotiations to costar opposite Shia LaBeouf in Transformers 2, according to a report in Entertainment Weekly.
Hill (Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) would provide the comic relief as a sidekick to Shia’s Sam Witwicky, likely portraying Sam’s college roommate. The sequel is set to begin shooting this summer.
Exclusive Poster: Luke Wilson’s ‘Henry Poole Is Here’
Posted by Brian Jacks on April 30th, 2008Uwe Boll, Marisa Miller, And Pudding? It’s The Most Bizarre Talk Show You Will Ever See
Posted by MTV Movies Team on April 30th, 2008What do you get when you put together the most hated man in all of filmmaking — director Uwe Boll — one of the most beautiful and photographed women in the world — Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model Marisa Miller — a surprise appearance by the star of one of the hottest films in theaters and…pudding?
We’ll tell you what you get — the oddest talk show since Chevy Chase left the air. You’re welcome, world.
Tom Cruise to Star in Mission: Impossible 4?
Posted by Mr. Shrek on April 30th, 2008For those that think the repairing of Tom Cruise’s public image is an impossible mission, they should consider the following rumor making the Internet rounds:
Cruise is set to be in another Mission: Impossible film, according to celebrity gossip maven Perez Hilton.
The actor - who is totally in love with Katie Holmes, in case you haven’t heard, is reportedly reconnecting with Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone for the film.
“Tom will make M:I 4 once Paramount greenlights the script. There will most definitely be another Mission: Impossible,” said a source.
Would you go see Mission: Impossible 4?
Ian McKellen: Excited to Reprise Gandalf Role
Posted by Mr. Shrek on April 30th, 2008Great news, movie fans!
Ian McKellen will reprise the role of the Gandalf in the upcoming movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Beloved filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to direct two films based on this book.
“Yes, it’s true,” McKellen said. “I spoke to Guillermo in the very room that Peter Jackson offered me the part and he confirmed that I would be reprising the role. Obviously, it’s not a part that you turn down, I loved playing Gandalf.”
The actor added:
“But as to how it’s going to work over two films and what’s going to happen on screen, well Guillermo has not got down to working out the major details yet - I can tell you it’s going to be amazing though.”
Countdown To ‘Narnia: Prince Caspian’: MTV Wants To Know What Do You Want To See?
Posted by Brian Jacks on April 30th, 2008
Forget superheroes…for a summer treat, many of you will find their thrills in something a little more mythical…namely the fantastical world of Narnia. On May 16th, the second book in C.S. Lewis’ bestselling children’s fantasy series, “Chronicles of Narnia” comes to theaters, and we want to hear from fans.
What does this film need to win your support? Whether it’s keeping the cynicism of Trumpkin or making sure a particular subplot doesn’t wind up on the cutting room floor, tell us what you, as fans, require from the movie version of “Prince Caspian.”
So chime in. We’ll be posing the best directly to the cast and maybe even put your comment on TV! Speak your mind below.