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The good - ‘Enchanted,’ ‘Christmas’ - and the turkeys
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s my indubitable list of new and recent movies for the Thanksgiving holiday:
YES
“Enchanted” — Fun, wink-wink, fish-out-of-water fairytale sold by the charming performance of Amy Adams.
“This Christmas” — A holiday feast with the best trimmings — R&Ber Chris Brown (pictured above with Loretta Devine) singing “Try a Little Tenderness” and, count ‘em, two “Soul Train” lines.
“No Country for Old Men” — Carnage, more carnage, memorable actors and one of the best movies of the year.
“Margot at the Wedding” — Noah Baumbach’s blistering family drama with devastating dialogue and on-target Nicole Kidman.
MAYBE
“Beowulf” — A gorefest certainly not for everyone. Crispin Glover’s Grendel is cool. Angeline Jolie is cooler.
“I’m Not There” — Kinda draggy Bob Dylan biopic with Cate Blanchett the best of six actors playing the enigmatic singer.
“Hitman” — Call it “The Bourne Wannabe.” At rare times, it actually succeeds.
NO
“The Mist” — Director Frank Darabont makes his horror movie long and boring instead of campy and scary-fun.
“August Rush” — Many people will be suckered in by this music-centered, bring-the-hankies drama. But its sappiness and senseless script make it offensive.
“Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” — It’s not magical. It’s simply tragical. Dustin Hoffman is just weird.
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By Wally
November 21, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this
Saw No Country for Old Men at Phipps Plaza yesterday and I have to agree with Mister Smithee - one of the best I’ve seen in a while and perhaps the best Coen brothers’ movie to date. Tommy Lee Jones delivers but don’t look for a Hollywood ending.
By NITA
November 23, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this
THIS CHRISTMAS IS A GREAT MOVIE, I WILL SEE IT AGAIN