Jeff Bridges To Join Ryan Reynolds In R.I.P.D?

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges could be in line to replace Zach Galifianakis in a movie adaptation of the comic book R.I.P.D which follows the story of undead police officers who keep everything in the underworld running smoothly, reveals Deadline. Galifiniakis was forced to drop out of the project after a schedule clash and it is rumoured that Bridges will be the one to replace him and join Ryan Reynolds in the supernatural comedy. The film will be directed by Red's director Robert Schwentke and is just waiting for Reynolds to become available due to his heavy schedule which includes his role in The Green Lantern.

With Bridges on board the film will have a greater level of credibility than

Denzel's Film Scares Local Population

'Safe House', Denzel Washington's new crime film set in Cape Town, has proved slightly too real for local residents in the area who feared gang violence had returned overnight after hearing the sounds of automatic gunfire during the night from the film set. Feared locals were calling in to radio station to express their fear. MSN Movies revealed that Dennis Lilie, head of the Cape Film Commission, said the producers had authorisation to film a car chase sequence that involved firing blanks and had informed the residents of what was to happen. He also admitted the sound carried further than expected.

"Safe House' is the story of a team of villains who destroy a CIA safe house in Cape Town. Alongside Dezel will star Ryan Reynolds and the Irish actor Brendan Gleeson. Seeing Washington in a bad-ass role is always a pleasure but I'm not too sure about Reynolds. He doesn't seem right for a crime thriller in Cape Town but recently he has made his way into more serious films (Buried). Unlike Reynolds Brendan Gleeson sounds perfect for the film. The movie is set for release in February 2012.

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Buried (2010)

Astounding Thriller - 4.5/5

So I saw this film the other night called 'Buried' and I really don't understand that Lovefilm users have only rated this film three stars. The back of the DVD promised it would be unlike anything I'd ever seen and to a large extent this proved to be true. I've never seen a film set entirely in one place like that before. I can see why to many this may have proved boring and a reason to switch off the film half way through but for me it enhanced the 'thriller' side to the film and made it even more captivating. I'm not a massive fan of Ryan Reynolds but in this one he actually managed to surprise me and delivered an emotional and genuine performance. There was indeed very little about this film that I disliked.

What amazed me about this film was the ending. If you haven't seen it I won't ruin it but for those who have I would say the film had to end that way. It wouldn't have been half the film it was if it didn't. It was one of those films that leaves you stunned and speechless upon its ending. I actually felt a little sad too and had to tell myself that "it's just a movie". Now, if you agree with the many who put this film down on the aforementioned website, then you'll probably be shouting WHAT at the computer screen. I think this reaction stems from the fact the only person we see is Ryan Reynolds, who many wouldn't rate outside of rom-coms, and the fact the entire film is set in one place. I can understand these opinions but I allowed the film to take me away with it and I'm so glad I watched it.

If anyone is a fan of CSI you'll have seen the episode where that guy is buried alive. I say 'that guy' because I think it's the only episode I've ever seen all the way through. However, what an episode it was. Imagine that episode but as a film. And that's what 'Buried' is. It manages to be a fast-paced thriller that captivates and astounds you. The ending will blow you away.

This film is like Marmite, you either love it or hate it.

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