Fall Movie Releases - 10/16/09

Where the Wild Things Are


You've read the book, heard the hype, and seen the trailer. Spike Jonze's third film is finally here after a 7 year absence. Jonze is one of the most innovative directors around and his visual sense and musical choices look perfect. Not sure how much of a kid's movie it is (it's PG).

Law Abiding Citizen

After his family's murderer is let off with a light sentence due to a plea bargain, Gerard Butler tortures him, then begins to attack the DA (Jamie Foxx) who made the deal. The leads are great but the criminal-manipulating-the-judicial-system genre may be my least favorite. Still, as a dude, this is required viewing - just not anytime soon. Reviews are pretty bad, but the trailer is OK.




Stepfather

A college student returns home and finds out that his mom (Sela Ward) has a new boyfriend (Dylan Walsh) who he probably won't get along with. Domestic problems and psychological torture ensue. If it sounds like a remake, it is - and this one is watered down to PG-13. Zero interest.


Black Dynamite

A throwback to 70s blaxploitation films starring Michael Jai White and Arsenio Hall (!). Wasn't there already an Undercover Brother sequel? Reviews are OK. See the trailer to decide if it's for you. Limited release.