Hitting movie theaters this weekend:
Happy Feet Two - Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Pink
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 - Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
Movie of the Week
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
The Stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
The Plot: The Quileute and the Volturi close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses different threats to the wolf pack and vampire coven.
The Buzz: The only drawback to having to choose a movie of the week becomes apparent on weeks such as this one, wherein I have absolutely zero interest in any of the new releases. First of all, I hated what I saw of the first Happy Feet, and the trailer for Happy Feet Two advertises a film which looks to be about as bearable as swallowing a glass full of shards of glass. And so, the...
Happy Feet Two - Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Pink
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 - Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
Movie of the Week
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
The Stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
The Plot: The Quileute and the Volturi close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses different threats to the wolf pack and vampire coven.
The Buzz: The only drawback to having to choose a movie of the week becomes apparent on weeks such as this one, wherein I have absolutely zero interest in any of the new releases. First of all, I hated what I saw of the first Happy Feet, and the trailer for Happy Feet Two advertises a film which looks to be about as bearable as swallowing a glass full of shards of glass. And so, the...
- 11/16/2011
- by Aaron Ruffcorn
- The Scorecard Review
This week, Syfy’s Being Human: The Complete First Season takes center stage in New DVD & Blu-ray releases. There are also several hits for nostalgic fans looking to make the upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray. Classics like My Fair Lady, West Side Story and Looney Tunes all get a Blu-ray release. Gaming and Anime fans will want to check out Assassins Creed: Lineage and Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black respectively. What blu-rays and dvds are you watching this week? Being Human: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray] Starring Sam Huntington, Sam Witwer West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] Starring Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno My Fair Lady [Blu-ray] Starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Gladys Cooper Evil Dead 2 [Blu-ray] Starring Bruce Campbell, Dan Hicks, Ted Raimi Larry Crowne [Blu-ray] Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Sarah Mahoney, Roxana Ortega, Randall...
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- 11/15/2011
- by Bags H.
- BuzzFocus.com
Film: 'Larry Crowne'; Cast: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Sarah Mahoney; Director: Tom Hanks; Rating: *1/2 - Bland, stale, pointless.
On a simple level, the three elements that make a film likable are entertainment value, smart story telling and something to say. It could have one or two, but it should ideally have all three. But a film that does not have even one of these.
On a simple level, the three elements that make a film likable are entertainment value, smart story telling and something to say. It could have one or two, but it should ideally have all three. But a film that does not have even one of these.
- 7/9/2011
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Seen on: July 1, 2011
The players: Director: Tom Hanks, Writers: Tom Hanks, Nia Vardalos Cast: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Rob Riggle, Sarah Mahoney
Fact of interest: Nia Vardalos appears in the film as the voice of Julia Roberts' Gps.
The plot: Retail salesman Larry Crowne (Hanks) is forced to reinvent himself by going back to college after being laid off.
Our thoughts: "Larry Crowne" is possibly the first mainstream film released dealing with effects of our economic downturn and what happens to the thousands of individuals who have been laid off as a result of it. Coming off the heels of critical darlings like "Up in the Air" and "Company of Men," which deal with the same material in very dramatic and serious ways, "Larry Crowne" has the particular challenge of presenting rather dark material in a wide-audience, family-friendly way.
The players: Director: Tom Hanks, Writers: Tom Hanks, Nia Vardalos Cast: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Rob Riggle, Sarah Mahoney
Fact of interest: Nia Vardalos appears in the film as the voice of Julia Roberts' Gps.
The plot: Retail salesman Larry Crowne (Hanks) is forced to reinvent himself by going back to college after being laid off.
Our thoughts: "Larry Crowne" is possibly the first mainstream film released dealing with effects of our economic downturn and what happens to the thousands of individuals who have been laid off as a result of it. Coming off the heels of critical darlings like "Up in the Air" and "Company of Men," which deal with the same material in very dramatic and serious ways, "Larry Crowne" has the particular challenge of presenting rather dark material in a wide-audience, family-friendly way.
- 7/5/2011
- by Danny Alves
- screeninglog.com
Monthly Movie Preview – July 2011
It’s summer. Period. No more discussion. You see, in Portland summer doesn’t fully hit until Fourth of July weekend. We survive through June with rain, overcast skies, and a lot of 60 degree days. No more. We are also officially in summer, and more importantly … Summer Blockbuster Season. The big boys are coming out to play (Harry Potter, Tom Hanks, Captain America). So with that, let’s get to it.
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online survey July 1
Movie of the Week
Larry Crowne
The Stars: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Sarah Mahoney
The Plot: Larry (Hanks) loses his retail job and decides to go to community college. Ms. Tainot (Roberts) is his speech teacher who is going through struggles of her own.
The Buzz: Likeable. It has to be, right? Hanks is our box office everyman so putting him through our economic downturn, searching for a job,...
It’s summer. Period. No more discussion. You see, in Portland summer doesn’t fully hit until Fourth of July weekend. We survive through June with rain, overcast skies, and a lot of 60 degree days. No more. We are also officially in summer, and more importantly … Summer Blockbuster Season. The big boys are coming out to play (Harry Potter, Tom Hanks, Captain America). So with that, let’s get to it.
View This Poll
online survey July 1
Movie of the Week
Larry Crowne
The Stars: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Sarah Mahoney
The Plot: Larry (Hanks) loses his retail job and decides to go to community college. Ms. Tainot (Roberts) is his speech teacher who is going through struggles of her own.
The Buzz: Likeable. It has to be, right? Hanks is our box office everyman so putting him through our economic downturn, searching for a job,...
- 6/30/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Hitting movie theaters this weekend:
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson
Larry Crowne - Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Sarah Mahoney
Monte Carlo - Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy
Movie of the Week
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
The Stars: Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson
The Plot: The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the Moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets.
The Buzz: In a recent interview regarding Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay increased my optimism here tenfold when he said, “I got rid of the dorky comedy. We have a more serious story this time, and I’m trying to make up for the other two. It’s dork-free Transformers!”
Seriously, if this is true, this one might actually be good – I’m officially stoked — like 10/10 stoked!
I should...
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson
Larry Crowne - Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Sarah Mahoney
Monte Carlo - Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy
Movie of the Week
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
The Stars: Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson
The Plot: The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the Moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets.
The Buzz: In a recent interview regarding Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay increased my optimism here tenfold when he said, “I got rid of the dorky comedy. We have a more serious story this time, and I’m trying to make up for the other two. It’s dork-free Transformers!”
Seriously, if this is true, this one might actually be good – I’m officially stoked — like 10/10 stoked!
I should...
- 6/29/2011
- by Aaron Ruffcorn
- The Scorecard Review
Larry Crowne, which was written and directed by star Tom Hanks, will hit theaters nationwide on July 1, which also stars Julia Roberts. We are celebrating this new release with a contest where we are giving away a $50 gas card, t-shirt and notebook from the drama. Take a look at how you can win these prizes below.
Winners Receive:
$50 gas cardLarry Crowne t-shirtLarry Crowne notebook
Here's How To Win!
Just "Like" (fan) the MovieWeb Facebook page (below) and then leave a comment below telling us why these prizes must be yours!
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Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts reunite for a dramatic comedy about how the hard knocks from today's recession inspire one everyday guy to undergo a personal reinvention: Larry Crowne.
Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a...
Winners Receive:
$50 gas cardLarry Crowne t-shirtLarry Crowne notebook
Here's How To Win!
Just "Like" (fan) the MovieWeb Facebook page (below) and then leave a comment below telling us why these prizes must be yours!
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Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts reunite for a dramatic comedy about how the hard knocks from today's recession inspire one everyday guy to undergo a personal reinvention: Larry Crowne.
Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a...
- 6/27/2011
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Chicago – In our latest dramedy/romance edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Larry Crowne” with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts from co-writer, director and star Tom Hanks!
“Larry Crowne” also stars Sarah Mahoney, Roxana Ortega, Randall Park, Brady Rubin, Alex Quijano, Tina Huang, E-Kan Soong, Tarina Pouncy, Sy Richardson, Julie Wagner, Rob Riggle, Erin Underwood, Dale Dye and Barry Sobel. The film, which is also written by Nia Vardalos, opens on July 1, 2011.
To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Larry Crowne” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just answer our question below. That’s it! This screening is on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Larry Crowne” with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
“Larry Crowne” also stars Sarah Mahoney, Roxana Ortega, Randall Park, Brady Rubin, Alex Quijano, Tina Huang, E-Kan Soong, Tarina Pouncy, Sy Richardson, Julie Wagner, Rob Riggle, Erin Underwood, Dale Dye and Barry Sobel. The film, which is also written by Nia Vardalos, opens on July 1, 2011.
To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Larry Crowne” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just answer our question below. That’s it! This screening is on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and win can be found beneath the graphic below.
The movie poster for “Larry Crowne” with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
- 6/24/2011
- by [email protected] (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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