The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Review: Simply Stunning
Technically and stylistically, David Fincher's adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo should thrill fans of the Stieg Larsson book trilogy and newcomers alike. Simply put, the director's dark vision and aesthetic brilliance make for a movie marvel.
Casting, of course, plays a huge role in the film's success, especially when the subject has already been tackled successfully by Swedish filmmakers with Noomi Rapace as the lead.
In the U.S. version, Rooney Mara is scary good as Lisbeth Salander.
Mara's bravado is explosive and the actress deserves serious consideration for an Academy Award nomination. Throughout The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, it is difficult to take one's eyes off of Mara, no matter how much takes place around her.
Daniel Craig is also outstanding as the co-protagonist, a journalist recently disgraced for libel. For a full breakdown on why this is one of the best films of this (or any) year, just follow the link for Movie Fanatic's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo review!
Rock of Ages Trailer: Hair Band Madness!
The first trailer for Rock of Ages, in which Tom Cruise channels his inner rock god, has hit the web, and the star not only looks, but acts the part of an aging singer.
Also starring Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman, Paul Giamatti, Mary J. Blige and Alec Baldwin, Rock of Ages opens June 1.
The plot involves two musicians (Hough and Boneta) who meet in L.A. and try to make it big in the biz. As their dreams begin to soar, they face an uncertain future as the conservative mayor’s wife (Zeta-Jones) is determined to shut their beloved club down.
It's also set in 1987. Take a look below and see what you think:
G.I. Joe Retaliation Trailer: Wanna Make a Difference?
It is, indeed, the most wonderful time of the year. For movie fans, at least, as the holiday season means the debut of numerous previews for next summer's blockbusters.
Yesterday, we were treated to the unveiling of the Men in Black 3 trailer; and today we have the first look at G.I. Joe: Retaliation, the sequel to 2009's G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra. The video first premiered on movie site Machinima.
Returning cast members for this june 29 release include Channing Tatum, Ray Park, as they'll be joined by an impressive list that include: Dwayne Johnson, Elodie Yung, D.J. Cotrona, RZA, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Stevenson, Walton Goggins, Joe Mazzello and Bruce Willis.
Watch now!
Men in Black 3 Trailer: Released!
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are back in black May 25, 2012.
The first trailer for Men in Black 3 (who knew?) was released this morning, 14 years after the original movie became a smash hit back in 1997. Feeling old yet?
From what we can tell, Smith's character travels way back to 1969 to find out the truth about his partner, K (Jones). Josh Brolin plays a young K, interestingly.
If nothing else, it's a welcome respite from the Will and Jada Pinkett Smith divorce rumors that have dogged the actor in recent weeks ... and months, really.
Psyched for the return of the galaxy defenders? Peep the trailer:
The Girl With the Tramp Stamp Tattoo Trailer: Terrifyingly Trashy
By now, you've likely seen The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trailer. Now prepare yourself for The Girl With the Tramp Stamp Tattoo ... a truly nightmarish spoof.
There is a pink scooter. There is projectile vomit spurred by Jagermeister. Most importantly, there is a huge butterfly tattoo on the lower back of Emma Roberts.
Watching her W.T. version of "Lisbeth" is so classic that it may ruin your anticipation for the real thing, or make it harder to take seriously - the goal of any parody.
Other highlights include a bespectacled True Blood star Joe Manganiello and Ray Wise, who continues his tradition of being awesome in everything he does:
The Girl With The Tramp Stamp Tattoo
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: Extended Trailer Released!
An extended, eight-minute trailer for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has been released, offering more insight into director David Fincher's screen adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s blockbuster book than ever before. It is stark and stunning.
Scored by Trent Reznor and starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara (as the title character), the film opens December 21 nationally, but our friends at Movie Fanatic will be at its New York premiere a week early for an exclusive screening.
Until then, watch the extended preview and tell us what you think:
The Lucky One Trailer: Zac Efron Meets Nicholas Sparks
What do you get when you cross an attractive young actor with one of the best-selling authors of his generation? The Lucky One.
In this upcoming drama, the former High School Musical star takes on the role of a Marine who travels to North Carolina after serving multiple tours in Iraq because he believes a woman there (played by Taylor Schilling) was responsible for his well-being overseas.
Watch an extended trailer/featurette for the film now, which comes out on April 20, 2012:
Titanic 3D Trailer: See it Again For the First Time
James Cameron is bringing Titanic back to the big screen in 3D.
Unlike some notable re-releases, the director has promised that not one second of the film will be different (cough, George Lucas), save for the three dimensional experience, when it returns to theaters in April of next year.
Your heart will go on again as soon as you watch the trailer:
One of the most beloved pictures of all time, the 1997 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet was also the highest grossing until it was displaced by Avatar, which James Cameron also directed. Not a bad pair of works on one's resume.
DNC Presents Mitt Romney: The Movie Trailer!
The Democratic National Committee is going hard after Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney with a four-minute ad modeled after a Hollywood style movie trailer.
The title: Mitt vs. Mitt. Tagline: "The story of two men trapped in one body."
The White House and Democrats as a whole have long criticized Romney for appearing to change course on a number of issues of our time ... okay, all of them.
The one thing Mitt and Mitt agree on? They want to be president. That message will be broadcast across six key states as he campaigns to replace Barack Obama:
Mirror, Mirror Trailer: The Other Snow White!
After the awesome release of the trailer for Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron's Snow White and the Huntsman last week, Mirror, Mirror has a lot to live up to.
Are Lily Collins and Julia Roberts up to the task?
Despite using the same classic lines, the movies are like night and day. Roberts is more sarcastic and even a little comedic, rather than pure evil as the queen.
Of course, that's not entirely a bad thing ...
If you're looking for a more family-friendly, happy-go-lucky version of the fairy tale, then Mirror, Mirror (which just recently got that title) may be your best best.
However, if mystery and suspense (and seeing Theron so mesmerizing and wicked) sound more exciting, then Snow White and the Huntsman is up your alley.
Dark and mysterious, and more than a little frightening, Huntsman looks almost nothing like Mirror, Mirror. Check it out the trailer for that film below ...
