tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56000177561428580572024-03-13T02:58:26.135+00:00So I Saw This Film...An irreverent glimpse into the world of film.Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-22782275321633601302011-10-08T18:15:00.002+01:002011-10-08T18:15:33.032+01:00'I, Frankenstein' Enlists Eckhart In Lead Role<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.totalfilm.com/news/aaron-eckhart-to-star-in-i-frankenstein">Total Film</a> reveals that Aaron Eckhart (<b><i>Battle: Los Angeles</i></b>) has been confirmed in the lead role of new film <b><i>I, Frankenstein</i></b>, a Lionsgate adaptation of Kevin Grevioux's graphic novel. He will take the role of Adam, Frankenstein's monster who lives in the present day and finds himself caught up in a battle between two immortal races.<br />
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Director and writer Stuart Beattie described how the film adapts Mary Shelley's original Frankenstein character into a modern day film that will bring a new twist to the age old story: "<i>Mary Shelley’s story is about the creation of the first human being. This is the story about that being becoming human.</i>". It certainly sounds as if they are trying to put a new spin on the story and it should be interesting to see what they have come up with.<br />
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Liongate's Joe Drake revealed the thinking behind the casting of Eckhart: "<i>This story is all about what it means to be human, and there could be
no more achingly human performance than the one </i><br />
<a name='more'></a><i>Aaron gave in our own <b><em>Rabbit Hole</em></b>. We are so excited to see what he will bring to this role.</i>"<br />
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Aaron Eckhart then appears to have impressed the guys at Liongate but I'm struggling to imagine him in the role. For me he will have to draw on his character from <i><b>The Dark Knight</b></i> to pull this one off. <br />
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<b>Does <i>I, Frankenstein</i> sound like something you would go and see? Let us know your thoughts....</b><br />
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Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-51691201456935120012011-10-04T20:12:00.000+01:002011-10-04T20:12:07.271+01:00Poll Result: Favourite Robert Zemeckis Film?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Literally one whole person voted this week and alone decided that their favourite Robert Zemeckis film of all time was <i><b>Back To The Future</b></i>. Surely a worthy candidate and one that many will agree with.<br />
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Remeber to vote for whether you think Eddie Murphy will be a good Oscar host this year by scrolling down. Also prepare for a new poll which this week will be: <b>Favourite Morgan Freeman Film?</b><br />
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<br />Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-44002564283319001302011-09-27T13:04:00.000+01:002011-09-27T13:04:12.606+01:00'Robocop' Remake Could Feature Michael Fassbender<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Michael Fassbender may just have landed yet another male lead role as he looks set to be asked to join the new <i><b>Robocop</b></i> remake by director Jose Padilha. Padilha revealed his first choice in an interview on Brazilian TV which was translated by <a href="http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/09/23/jose-padhila-wants-michael-fassbender-as-his-robocop/">Bleeding Cool</a> and showed his interest in capturing the <b><i>Jane Eyre</i></b> and <b><i>X-Men: First Class</i></b> actor. <br />
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Fassbender's career seems to have taken a leap forward this year, with the actor taking a role in no less than five 2011 movies. Padilha's interview revealed he could be the first in line for the <b><i>Robocop</i></b> remake: <br />
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"<i>I’ll film <b><em>RoboCop</em></b>. I’m indeed writing the script, the writer
is here with me in Rio, we’ve spent over the last 15 days working
together, refining the script.<br /><br />"I’ll be travelling this Friday
back to LA, bringing this new version to discuss with the studio, and
maybe begin with the casting, selecting actors… and the idea is to begin
filming in February – February or March. That’s the idea, y’know, we
never know in the American movie industry. We’re </i><br />
<a name='more'></a><i>just delivering the
project, but also we depend on the schedule of the actors… it’s tough.<br /><br />"I
can’t talk yet, it’s too early to speak, but there are some actors I
like. I really like the Fassbender, I’d like to talk to him — I’ll talk
to him. There’s a possibility… and there’s a lot of other great actors
that would play <b>RoboCop</b>. But that’s the idea, to film around January,
February, March.</i>"<br />
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Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-18451885308766930822011-09-24T14:54:00.001+01:002011-09-24T14:54:37.397+01:001911 Trailer Official 2011 [HD] Starring Jackie Chan<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_PJS4kqQMAc?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-87443980908815037122011-09-16T13:30:00.002+01:002011-09-16T13:30:29.477+01:00Kevin Costner Says No To Django Unchained<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Quentin Tarantino's new slave western film <i><b>Django Unchained</b></i> hasn't failed to excite the movie world so far. One reason for this was the proposed cast that Tarantino was planning on bringing together which included Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L Jackson and Jamie Foxx. However, one of the biggest names reportedly attached to the film, Kevin Costner, has followed the example of Will Smith by dropping out of the project, reports <a href="http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/kevin_costner_drops_out_of_quentin_tarantinos_django_unchained/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed">IndieWire</a>.<br />
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Kevin Costner was rumoured to be playing Ace Woody, a member of Calvin Candie's (Leonardo DiCaprio) crew. However, Costner will now play no part in the film, giving the reason of 'scheduling conflicts'. Costner is already working on a TV movie entitled <i><b>The Hatfields & The McCoys</b></i> for the History Channel and will soon be appearing in Zack Snyder's Superman film <b><i>Man Of Steel. </i></b><br />
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The search is now on for Quentin Tarantino to find a new Ace. Rumours have already circulated that <br />
<a name='more'></a>Danny McBride may step into the role (!) but <b>So I Saw This Film </b>can't see that working out. You don't replace Kevin Costner with Danny McBride. It just shouldn't happen. Who would you suggest to replace Costner? I was thinking maybe Brendan Gleeson? Anyway we'll have to wait and see.<br />
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So Costner has walked away from <i><b>Django Unchained</b></i> I'm sure it will only serve to churn up more intrigue in Tarantino's next project. Film fans clearly can't wait for this one, and who could blame them.<br />
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The <b>So I Saw This Film </b>readership have voted again and have emphatically said NO to whether there should be another <b><i>Toy Story</i></b> film. The poll was posted in response to a comment made recently by Tom Hanks that a fourth film could be on it's way.<br />
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I had a sneaky suspicion that the vote would turn out that way. The way I see it, the third movie was the perfect way to end. Successful film series can be put to bed whilst they are still doing well. Otherwise you end up saturating viewers and leaving them with the image of whatever film comes last in their mind. They will forget about the three brilliant movies so far if a fourth film is rushed into release. So take our advice, DON'T DO IT!<br />
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Thanks for voting guys. Remember to vote for your <b>favourite Robert Zemeckis film </b>below and to vote in our new poll which this week will be: <b>Eddie Murphy: Good Choice As Oscar Host?</b><br />
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I want to get our readers more involved so if you have any polls you would like to see posted on the site, let us know. Cheers guys!<br />
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In a follow up to our post a few days ago that Eddie Murphy was the first in line to host the next Academy Awards, <b>So I Saw This Film</b> can now confirm that the comedian has been officially chosen. The quick-witted ex stand-up comedian will officially host the ceremony which will take place on the 26th February 2012. The shows producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer confirmed the decision yesterday.<br />
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The shows producers were keen to point out that the Murphy that will turn up on the night will be less like the explicit Axel Foley (<b><i>Beverley Hill Cop</i></b>) and more like the family orientated Donkey from <b><i>Shrek</i></b>. Ratner told<i> USA Today</i>: "<i>This guy was in <em>Shrek</em>,</i>". "<i>He's done family movies for the past 10 years. He's done Oprah</i>."<br />
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Meanwhile, in a statement Eddie Murphy revealed how honoured he was to have been chosen: “<i>I
am enormously honoured<a name='more'></a> to join the great list of past Academy Award
hosts from Hope and Carson to Crystal, Martin and Goldberg, among
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<b>Let us know what you make of the decision of of course which films you think will be victorious this time around...</b></div>
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<br />Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-87336758516738619682011-09-06T13:37:00.001+01:002011-09-06T13:37:55.076+01:00Eddie Murphy Looks Likely To Host The 2012 Oscars<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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All round funny man Eddie Murphy looks the most likely candidate to host the<b> 2012 Academy Awards</b>, the 84th ceremony to date. <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/eddie-murphy-in-talks-to-host-the-oscars/">Deadline</a> have reported that he is the front-runner so far and the once stand-up comedian could be returning to his origins as a performer.<br />
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The producer of the show this time around will be Brett Ratner, who worked with Murphy recently in the film <i><b>Tower Heist</b></i>, which will open on the 4th November 2011. He is expected to put Murphy's name forward to Academy president Tom Sherak. With a hugely successful comedy film history and his experience as a stand-up comedian, it's not too surprising that his name looks likely to be put forward. His energy as a performer would be just what is needed and could lead to much satiricism as well as plenty of celebrities getting put in their place (obviously something we all want to see).<br />
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The decision has not officially been made yet but, with some sites suggesting he has already been <br />
<a name='more'></a>chosen, it looks pretty likely that he will be involved. Oscar favourite Billy Crystal is also rumoured to be playing some part. <br />
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<b>So who agrees that Murphy would be the ideal choice as the host of the next Academy Awards? Any other suggestions of who should be up there?</b><br />
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<b>I know it's a fairly long way off but does anyone have any predictions of Oscar winners this year? Let us know your thoughts....</b>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-7901002119217776802011-09-01T15:12:00.001+01:002011-09-01T15:12:26.743+01:00Steven Soderbergh Quits Film To Pursue A New Art<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Director Steven Soderbergh, best known for the three '<i><b>Ocean's</b></i>' films as well as <b><i>The Informant!</i></b>, has decided to give up on his directorial career to pursue a new career as an artist. He plans to become an established painter and revealed his plans in an interview with <i>The New York Times</i>.<br />
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The move to a new art form will not come as too much of a surprise after Matt Damon revealed Soderbergh would be leaving show business back in 2010. Soderbergh himself let slip the news back in March when he revealed he had only two films left to shoot. Despite the early signs that revealed his decision, it will surely still come as a shock to film fans, particularly those of Soderbergh's work. <br />
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In the interview he revealed that his decision could be reversed if his new art career doesn't go to plan: "<i>I'm interested in exploring another art form while I have the time and
ability to do so.</i><br />
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at it and run out of money I'll be back making another <em><b>Ocean's</b> </em>movie</i>,". I'm sure <i><b>Ocean's</b></i> fans wouldn't mind another film although it seemed that <b><i>Ocean's Thirteen</i></b> was a good way to finish the series. <br />
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<b>What are your opinions on the change in career? Would you have liked to have seen more from the director? Let us know below... </b><br />
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Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-20186151131719882462011-08-25T14:38:00.000+01:002011-08-25T14:38:19.460+01:00The Inbetweeners Movie (2011)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>So I saw this film last night called <b><i>The Inbetweeners Movie</i></b>. I would assume that the hugely popular TV series, <b><i>The Inbetweeners</i></b>, will be known more to our UK audience. The mix of dry, taboo humour and brilliant characters is what made the series so popular and a film was always inevitable.<br />
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What I worried about before I went in to see the film was that it wouldn't stay true to the television series and that it would prove to be unpopular. However, after watching the film, I can confirm that it retains the type of humour we have all come to love from <b><i>The Inbetweeners</i></b>. Cringeworthy at times, the script delivered a quick witted and fast-paced screenplay that managed to keep me entertained almost the whole way through. Admittedly it was a pretty cheesy story but it worked. However, I would say that there is a reason this type of humour works in small 30 minute programs. It did wear a little thin towards the end as the same type of jokes were repeated over and over again. Despite this the film was an enjoyable watch and exceeded my expectations.<br />
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The four main characters, played by James Buckley, Simon Bird, Joe Thomas and Blake Harrison, all impressed and retained their individual styles. It was as if the film continued directly from the TV series without any break in between. The four young actors must be praised for making this happen. <br />
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Writers Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, who worked together on the hit comedy show<i><b> Flight Of The Conchords</b></i>, must also be praised for coming up with such a popular group of characters who have gone on to achieve three successful series and now a film. Their blunt writing style is surely the main reason <i><b>The Inbetweeners</b></i> has become such a success and their comedic style cannot be overlooked. <br />
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I'm pretty sure that every single fan of the TV series will enjoy this film. It isn't the best piece of cinema ever but it proved to be an enjoyable watch that will surely leave fans wanting a sequel. If you like The Inbetweeners you'll love it. If not, I wouldn't bother.<br />
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Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-12359348562700463532011-08-23T20:13:00.000+01:002011-08-23T20:13:29.936+01:00My Cinematic Alphabet: In Depth - HAfter a slight break in the regularity of these posts, it is time to resume our journey through the <b>So I Saw This Film's </b>top rated films for every letter of the alphabet. Today we take a look at the best films beginning with the letter H...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The Hangover</b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Admittedly <b><i>The Hangover </i></b>is probably the first comedy film to make it onto these lists. It always feels weird saying that a comedy film ranks among your favourite films of all time because for some reason you feel they don't deserve to rank among of greats. But of course, this is silly. If you love a film, say it. And I did love this film. I haven't had the pleasure of watching the second film yet but if it's anything like the first it will be worth watching. A brilliant comedy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Horton Hears A Who!</b></i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>OK, maybe this one is taking what I just said a little bit too far. I doubt whether <b><i>Horton Hears A Who!</i></b> will feature among many lists of this type but, for me, this film was pure genius. The voice talents of Jim Carrey made this such an enjoyable watch and they truly did the original story justice. Love it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The Hurt Locker</b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>A truly brilliant film from 2008 and worthy winner of an incredible 6 Academy Awards. The film launched many a career and rightly so. It is one of the best war films around and manages to focus on the new form of warfare that hasn't been touched on much in films so far. If you haven't seen this one where have you been. Check it out.<br />
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</tbody></table>I can't think of a more perfect film for somebody like me than the sublimely cool Denzel Washington starring in a moving boxing film. The story is magnificent and I won't hear those who will criticise it for bending the truth. It remains a top quality film and a must watch for boxing film fans. Check out my review of it <a href="http://isawthisfilm.blogspot.com/2011/02/hurricane-1999.html">here</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christian Bale</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Terrence Malick, director of such films as <b><i>The Tree Of Life</i></b> and <b><i>The Thin Red Line</i></b>, has attracted the talents of Christian Bale to his new project as well as tempting four actresses to compete for the female lead. The as yet untitled film seems to be a low key affair and will essentially consist of Christian Bale opposite a young female lead.<br />
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Roony Mara (<i><b>Youth In Revolt</b></i>), Mia Wasikowska (<i><b>Alice In Wonderland</b></i>), Clemence Poesy (<b><i>Harry Potter</i></b>) and Haley Bennett (<b><i>Marley & Me</i></b>) are all reportedly vying to star opposite the Oscar winner. Malick is said to be taking his time to find the right girl for the part.<br />
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Malick will not begin working on the project until his also low-key Ben Affleck flick, reportedly entitled The Burial, is over and done with. It will be released some time in 2012 and work is likely to begin immediately on the new project. It won't be the first time Bale and Malick have worked together after Bale featured among the star-studded cast of Malick's film <b><i>The New World</i></b>. Bale was also in line to star in The Burial in the role later taken by Affleck. <br />
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<a href="http://www.totalfilm.com/news/christian-bale-set-to-star-in-new-terrence-malick-project">Total Film</a> reveals that no word of this film will probably surface for some time and nothing cast-iron has officially been decided. The project however does excite me and I'll be continuing to cover it's development on <b>So I Saw This Film</b>.<br />
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<b>Anyone else as excited as I am about this one? Let us know...</b>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-31733372172656007692011-08-18T15:43:00.001+01:002011-08-18T15:43:58.412+01:00Red Tails (2012) HD Movie Trailer 2 - Lucasfilm<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qJyBopVpiec?fs=1" width="480"><br>V</iframe>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-17964056007090050382011-08-16T11:22:00.000+01:002011-08-16T11:22:01.132+01:00Brad Pitt In Talks For Assassin Thriller 'The Gray Man'<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brad Pitt</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Before I bring you this news piece I would like to apologise for the lack of posting over the last week but...I MOVED HOUSE! So the internet's all ready now (finally) and<b> So I Saw This Film</b> can now continue to bring you the posts you love. On with the show....<br />
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Although currently working on <i><b>World War Z</b></i>, which is being filmed in Glasgow as we speak, Brad Pitt has been linked to another new film by <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118041338">Variety</a> in the form of <b><i>The Gray Man</i></b>. The reports suggest that Pitt is in preliminary talks to star as the worlds greatest assassin who makes his way through Europe to save both his handler and their family. <br />
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James Gray (<i><b>Two Lovers</b></i>) will be directing and the script, which comes from Adam Cozad, looks to have excited him and potentially Pitt also. The story follows a former CIA operative who finds a secret government plot against him. Although it sounds fairly Bourne like in nature, director James Gray has stated to Deadline why it will not follow those same lines:<br />
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“<i>What [<i>Paul Greengrass</i>] did was a documentary-style, objective approach,”. “He owns that style. I </i><br />
<a name='more'></a><i>want to do the opposite, which feels like a good way to sympathize with a professional hitman. You humanize him by never distancing yourself from his experience.”</i><br />
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Filming could begin early next year although nothing has yet been confirmed.<br />
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<b>Does the project sound good to you? How would Brad Pitt fare as a world beating assassin? Let us know below.. </b><br />
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Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-1073605470997400162011-08-04T16:02:00.000+01:002011-08-04T16:02:41.854+01:00J.J. Abrams On A 'Star Trek' Sequel<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">J.J. Abrams</td></tr>
</tbody></table>J.J. Abrams hasn't been short of work recently, with his latest film <i><b>Super 8 </b></i>hitting the big screens in the UK tomorrow. However, in a recent interview with <a href="http://collider.com/jj-abrams-star-trek-2-mission-impossible-4-interview/107464/#more-107464">Collider</a>, Abrams revealed how he is already considering the possibility of a <i><b>Star Trek</b></i> sequel. He is determined not to rush with the project and, although this could mean it will not be released for some time, it should lead to a better film.<br />
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“<i>There have been a lot of things that we’ve been working on</i>,” he told <em>Collider</em>. “<i>A lot of important elements that we just know we need to really nail down and solve</i>.”<br />
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“<i>Once you say, ‘We’re ready to go, but we don’t have a finished script yet,” or ‘I’m directing and here’s the release date but we don’t have a finished script,’ you’re suddenly in production on a movie where you’re thinking, ‘Oh my god, we weren’t really ready!</i>’”<br />
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“<i>I want to make sure we’re putting the story, characters, cast, crew and, most importantly, the audience first, before we start talking about exactly which locations we’re going to be shooting at, and </i><br />
<a name='more'></a><i>what the wardrobe and visual effects budgets are. We need to get the important stuff right first</i>.”<br />
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It sounds from his interview that Abrams is concentrating on improving on the first film. Although he hasn't been confirmed as director just yet it looks likely that he will land the job soon. </div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><b>Anyone looking forward to a <i>Star Trek</i> sequel? Will it be better than the first? Let us know...</b></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Goblet Of Fire</b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>We've got another draw on your hands in the second of this weeks poll results. The fourth <b><i>Harry Potter</i></b> installment (<i><b>Goblet Of Fire</b></i>) came joint first position with the last film (<b><i>Deathly Hallows: Part 2</i></b>). Anyone who has read my <a href="http://isawthisfilm.blogspot.com/2011/07/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html">review of the final film</a> will already have worked out that I totally disagree with the result. But thanks again for voting everyone!<br />
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The new poll this week will be: <b>Should There Be A Toy Story 4? </b>I'm sure this will prove to be a contentious subject.<br />
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The second of the So I Saw This Film's polls is currently running and so be sure to vote for your favourite film from director Robert Zemeckis.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://isawthisfilm.blogspot.com/2011/06/toy-story-4-in-pipeline-tom-hanks.html">'Toy Story 4' In The Pipeline?</a></b></span>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-81018697711821899562011-07-30T20:16:00.000+01:002011-07-30T20:16:43.390+01:00Poll Result: Favourite Quentin Tarantino Film?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Pulp Fiction</b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>The readers have really done themselves proud this week with huge numbers voting so thanks a lot guys. This week you were voting for your favourite Quentin Tarantino film and it was quite a close one with <i><b>Pulp Fiction</b></i> coming out top by just one vote. <i><b>Inglorious Basterds </b></i>and <i><b>Kill Bill:Volume 1 </b></i>came joint second with two votes each. <br />
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The poll is now closed but if you want your opinion heard let us know in the comment section which Tarantino film floats your boat.<br />
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A new poll will now be posted and this week it will be: <b>Favourite Robert Zemeckis Film?</b> Get voting once again and the results will be posted next week.<br />
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Cheers guys!Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-27505630487880664362011-07-28T14:44:00.000+01:002011-07-28T14:44:21.712+01:00Gangster Squad To Attract Emma Stone?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emma Stone</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Emma Stone (<i><b>Superbad, Easy A</b></i>) has recently been linked to 40's crime drama <b><i>Gangster Squad</i></b> which, if you eagle eyed viewers will remember, was covered previously on<b> So I Saw This Film</b> after Sean Penn was revealed as the lead male in the film. The film will also feature Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin, and Emma Stone looks likely to join the growing cast.<br />
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The actress, who was nominated for a BAFTA in the Rising Star category in 2011, looks set to star as a character caught between Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling. Penn will play gangster Mickey Cohen while Gosling will play good-cop Jerry Wooters alongside fellow cop Josh Brolin. The film will be directed by Rubin Fleisher who cast Stone in his film <i><b>Zombieland</b></i>. <br />
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<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/emma-stone-eyed-role-opposite-215756">THR</a> originally revealed the news of the possible casting but no decision has yet been made. The project has been in the pipeline for a while but there will still be quite a wait ahead for those who want to see it, as the film won't see the big screens until 2013. <br />
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Emma Stone has been rather busy recently and joining the cast of <b><i>Gangster Squad</i></b> could prove to be a major boost to her career. Do you think she would be right for the role? Is she more suited to other genres? Let us know below.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-64442349279229417682011-07-25T15:48:00.000+01:002011-07-25T15:48:35.990+01:00Captain America Takes Top Place At The US Weekend Box Office<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UruVwgwtL4w/Ti2CMg9rLEI/AAAAAAAAAO0/l41Ue5biReo/s1600/first-avenger-captain-america-poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UruVwgwtL4w/Ti2CMg9rLEI/AAAAAAAAAO0/l41Ue5biReo/s200/first-avenger-captain-america-poster.jpg" width="146" /></a></div><i><b>Captain America</b></i> has managed to knock<i> <b>Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2</b></i><b> </b>off the top spot in this weekend's US box office.The film proved to be yet another Marvel success story, taking a rather unimpressive $65.8 million. <b><i>The Deathly Hallows: Part 2</i></b> made an impressive haul in its second weekend with $48 million, taking the film's US total above $274 million. <br />
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Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake's new comedy <b><i>Friends With Benefits</i></b> found itself in third place with a total of $18.5 million. The third installment of the <b><i>Transformers</i></b> franchise, <i><b>Dark Of The Moon</b></i>, came fourth with $12 million and<b><i> Horrible Bosses</i></b>, which has just been released in the UK, came fifth with $11.7 million. <br />
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<b><i>Zookeeper</i></b> finished in sixth with $8.7 million (rather more than I thought it would achieve) and <b><i>Cars 2</i></b> came seventh with a $5.7 million haul. <br />
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The top ten was rounded off with <b><i>Winnie The Pooh</i></b> ($5.1m) in eighth, <b><i>Bad Teacher</i></b> ($2.6m) in ninth and <b><i>Midnight In Paris</i></b> continuing its trends of tenth place with $1.8 million, making the film Woody Allen's most profitable film to date.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>What did you guys see this weekend? Anything you would recommend?</b></span>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-3910223975991197062011-07-23T14:20:00.000+01:002011-07-23T14:20:31.929+01:00Seth Rogen And Zac Efron To Make An Unlikely Pair?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FVAjmZTsxyU/TirKb-W2SGI/AAAAAAAAAOs/OKpepJbLqQs/s1600/seth-rogen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FVAjmZTsxyU/TirKb-W2SGI/AAAAAAAAAOs/OKpepJbLqQs/s200/seth-rogen.jpg" width="138" /></a>Universal has come out on top of the bidding for the rights to a new and untitled comedy which has Seth Rogen and Zac Efron attached to star. The pair look likely to make a rather unlikely pairing in the new film which Rogen will produce alongside Evan Goldberg according to <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/universal-pictures-makes-7-figure-pitch-buy-for-r-rated-vehicle-that-will-star-seth-rogen-zac-efron/">Deadline</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5kUksTTT8o0/TirKdrqm3fI/AAAAAAAAAOw/9VnbxTpIPrY/s1600/zacefron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5kUksTTT8o0/TirKdrqm3fI/AAAAAAAAAOw/9VnbxTpIPrY/s200/zacefron.jpg" width="160" /></a>The film will be written by Andrew Cohen and Brendan O'Brien and was successfully landed by Universal for a reported seven figure sum. The plot will see Zac Efron and his partying friends disrupting the family life of Seth Rogen and <a href="http://www.totalfilm.com/news/seth-rogen-and-zac-efron-team-up-for-an-r-rated-comedy">Total Film</a> rightfully noticed the similarity of the plot to that of <i><b>Old School</b></i>. Not sure if Efron sounds like the right guy for the role thought to be honest. Bit strange. <br />
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The film sounds like a rather odd concept if I'm honest. I would never have put Rogen and Efron together in anything, let alone an Old School-esque comedy. I'm really struggling to see how this film will do well but of course the two very different actors could bring in two very large and diverse fan bases. Basically, it will either work well or it will bring a cringe to viewer's faces. We'll probably be waiting a long time to find out which as it hasn't even been written yet.<br />
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<b>One to watch out for? Let us know what you think below...</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-77462201350223722612011-07-21T21:08:00.001+01:002011-07-21T21:09:11.641+01:00Paranormal Activity 3 Trailer (Courtesy Of Trailer Addict)<object height="315" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42871"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/42871" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="315"></embed></object>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-46041065945831911542011-07-21T15:27:00.000+01:002011-07-21T15:27:07.891+01:00Poll Result: Favourite 'Transformers' Film<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1qYi23DcVQ4/Tig2al_bSQI/AAAAAAAAAOk/ieC1oe4j4Ac/s1600/transformers+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1qYi23DcVQ4/Tig2al_bSQI/AAAAAAAAAOk/ieC1oe4j4Ac/s200/transformers+3.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><br />
Well done for voting yet again guys and an interesting result in this one. We have our first draw since the polls began to be reported on and the draw comes between <i><b>Transformers</b></i> and <b><i>Dark Of The Moon</i></b>. No surprises that <b><i>Revenge Of The Fallen </i></b>got no votes and I think a fair result all round. People obviously loved the first film and felt that the third film regained what we loved about <b><i>Transformers</i></b> after a poorly received second film.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SagHOAfjExU/Tig2fuNmyAI/AAAAAAAAAOo/Am1VbyAhgYo/s1600/transformers-one-sheet-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SagHOAfjExU/Tig2fuNmyAI/AAAAAAAAAOo/Am1VbyAhgYo/s200/transformers-one-sheet-l.jpg" width="133" /></a>Voting continues on your favourite Quentin Tarantino film and at the moment <b><i>Pulp Fiction </i></b>is out in the lead, with <i><b>Kill Bill: Volume 1</b></i> following closely behind. Don't agree? Let your vote be heard.<br />
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And I guess that makes it time for a new poll. So the new poll beginning today will be this: <b>Favourite Harry Potter Film?</b> Make sure to get voting and check out <a href="http://isawthisfilm.blogspot.com/2011/07/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html">my review of the final <b><i>Harry Potter</i></b> film</a>.<br />
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Cheers guys!Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-56910751918715974772011-07-19T14:15:00.001+01:002011-07-19T14:17:32.191+01:00Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Terrible Way To End - 2.5/5</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So I saw this film last night called <b><i>Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2</i></b> and lets me make myself very clear from the start, in my opinion it was the worst of all the <b><i>Harry Potter</i></b> films to date. Thats right I said it. As both the films and the books have been so popular and have been a stalwart of cinema and literature since 1997 I think people are less inclined to say anything bad about the films. Well if you don't want to read a scathing review of the final film don't read on.<br />
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Lets begin with a one word overview of about the first hour of the film. AWFUL. And no, that isn't too strong a word to use. I'm amazed that with such an amount of quality storyline handed over by J.K. Rowling that director David Yates couldn't have made more from it. Personally I haven't really enjoyed any of the films since the first four and have found major flaws in every one of the last four. The first hour of <b><i>Deathly Hallows: Part 2</i></b> was simply depressingly bad. It skipped over major parts of plot and tried to focus too much on comedy. For me there should have been no place for stupid puns but somehow they found their way back. Some parts were so cheesy that they were hard to watch (especially Neville Longbottom's speech at the end) and overall the film was badly done.<br />
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The film began to pick up pace when the battle began and to be fair there was extremely effective special effects on show that did credit to those responsible. I had begun to enjoy to film after about an hour until it was again ruined by the fact that the death of one of the main characters (I don't want to spoil it for anyone) was totally skipped over and wasn't even touched upon even though a huge section was devoted to it in the books. And how about the way Ron's mum managed to defeat the second in command to Voldemort with ease? It was ridiculous! Just about the only factors that held the whole thing together as a film was the sublime performance of Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort and the special effects. That's it. <br />
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The ending was probably the worst part of the whole film. I had already read the books and so new how it would finish but I was wondering how they would do it. I didn't think they would use different actors becuase it wouldn't be a good way to end. But what they did do was truly terrible. They barely looked any different and it was cringeworthy. I'm trying not to reveal too much of what happens at this point for those who haven't seen the film or read the book.<br />
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I think the main problem with the books is that they started off as a book exclusive for children but then proved massively popular to adults alike. It is clear to see that Rowling made the story darker but she couldn't leave the children behind when finishing the story. Harry Potter should have died to save everyone else. Simple as that. But can you imagine millions of children reading how they wizarding hero had perished? It wouldn't be pretty.<br />
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The film is a HUGE dissapointment from start to finish and is an awful way to end such a series of films. However, I'm sure many will love it and I wish I could say the same. But I hated it, and that's that. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1' Review </b></span>Jack Ibbetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959322020732355914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600017756142858057.post-68548068848724653502011-07-16T16:04:00.001+01:002011-07-16T16:04:22.686+01:00Sean Bean Set To Play The King In Tarsem Singh's 'Snow White'<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sean Bean As Boromir</td></tr>
</tbody></table>After a lot of casting news on both the <i><b>Snow White</b></i> projects coming up in 2012 a while back the two films have gone rather quiet. Tarsem Singh's <i><b>The Brothers Grimm: Snow White</b></i> will be battling <i><b>Snow White And The Huntsman</b></i> in 2012 and so far it is fair to say that the latter has whipped up far more excitement.<br />
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However, <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/game-thrones-sean-bean-cast-212168">Heat Vision</a> have revealed that Sean Bean is in final negotiations to play Snow White's father, the king, in Tarsem Singh's version of the film. A big name like Bean's is seriously needed to boost the films image as so far Julia Roberts, Lily Collins and Armie Hammer are the only well known names on the list. <i><b>The Huntsman </b></i>has already got on board Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Stewart, Ray Winston and Bob Hoskins among others so Singh really needs Bean to sign his name on the dotted line.<br />
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With previous fantasy roles in<i><b> Lord Of The Rings</b></i> and TV series <i><b>Game Of Thrones</b></i>, Bean wouldn't look out of place in <i><b>The Brothers Grimm: Snow White</b></i>. He definitely has the look of a king about him <br />
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Singh's version will debut in March 2012, with <i><b>The Huntsman</b></i> following in July. <br />
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<b>Which project are you more excited about?</b><br />
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</tbody></table>You can never really overlook a film that won five Oscars including Best Actor and Best Picture in these types of lists, nor one that was nominated for pretty much every other award. The film brought Russell Crowe his only Oscar to date, proving that it is in fact his greatest performance, even though I have enjoyed some of his recent films including <i><b>State Of Play</b></i> and <i><b>The Next Three Days</b></i>, <a href="http://isawthisfilm.blogspot.com/2011/06/next-three-days-2010.html">the latter of which you'll find a review for on this site</a>. Another of his greatest roles was in <i><b>American Gangster</b></i> which featured <a href="http://isawthisfilm.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-cinematic-alphabet-in-depth.html">when I looked in depth at the best films for the letter A</a>. The music is divine and Hans Zimmer proves his genius again. You can't not have seen this. <br />
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</tbody></table><i><b>The Green Mile</b></i> is one of the most emotionally evocative films out there and proved to be another hit for lead man Tom Hanks. It is a hugely successful and popular films and remains a timeless classic full of wonder. I don't think any of these lists haven't featured Tom Hanks thus far!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The Godfather</b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>How could this not feature? For me it's not as perfect a film as it is made out to be but when you're talking about <i><b>The Godfather</b></i> not being perfect it still manages to be one of the most well known and best loved films of all time. Number 2 in the<a href="http://www.imdb.com/chart/top?tt0068646"> IMDb Top 250</a> only to the <i><b>Shawshank Redemption</b></i> (which I've never understood). 'Say hello to my little friend!'<br />
(P.S. <i><b>Godfather II</b></i> and <b><i>III </i></b>both should be up here but I'm classing them all under the <i><b>Godfather</b></i>) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Gran Torino</b></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>I didn't think I'd enjoy this film all that much when I first saw it advertised. It looked like it was just an opportunity for Clint Eastwood to make a film about himself that nobody would really be able to relate to. Well I was wrong. I admit it. He manages to kick major ass despite being grey and proves once again that he is both a world-class actor and sublime director. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Grosse Pointe Blank</i></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>A slick and stylish John Cusack film that may not be for everyone but is certainly for us. The film features one of the best all time soundtracks (I'm begining to sound like the Cusack from <b><i>High Fidelity</i></b> now). Check this one out.<br />
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