Fall Movie Releases - 11/13/09

2012

Director Roland Emmerich destroys the entire world as well as what's left of John Cusack's credibility. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson cash paychecks. Thanks a bunch, Mayans.


Pirate Radio

In the 1960s, a bunch of DJs in the North Atlantic play rock n roll from a boat to get around the laws of the land. Interesting (British) cast includes Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Darby, Kenneth Branagh, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, and Bill Nighy. Expect some pretty good music that you've heard many, many, many, many, many times before.

The Messenger

Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson are military members who deliver bad news to the relatives of fallen soldiers from the Iraq War. Foster forms a connection with the recently widowed Samantha Morton. Looks grim, but Iraq-themed movies have been much better this year. In limited release.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Wes Anderson takes a break from live action to bring a beloved children's book to the screen. Voices are provided by Anderson regulars Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Willem Dafoe and heavyweights Meryl Streep and George Clooney. Reviews are strong. In limited release.