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29Jul2009

This and that in film news: 'inFamous' head to big screen; Charlize Theron heads to 'Arabia'

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 12:40AM | By

Here are some cool film news you really shouldn't miss on this July 29, 2009:

• Sheldon Turner is set to write the big-screen adaptation of the popular video game "inFAMOUS" for Sony Pictures. The game follows Cole MacGrath, who discovers he's got electricity-derived super powers after an explosion rips through Empire City. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Oscar winner Charlize Theron is set to develop and maybe star in the big-screen adaptation of Christopher Buckley's novel "Florence of Arabia." Dean Craig is writing the script, about a State Department employee who fights for equal rights for women in a Middle Eastern country. (Variety)

• Robert Schwentke, whose credits include "Flightplan" and "Time Traveler's Wife," is in talks to direct Summit's thriller "Red." The film follows a retired black-ops CIA agent whose peaceful life takes a turn when an assassin shows up at his door to kill him. Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman star. (THR)

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Review: "Sex Drive"

Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 9:30AM | By

Franck Tabouring

Seen on: October 17, 2008

The players: Director: Sean Anders, Writers: John Morris, Sean Anders, Cast: Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke, James Marsden, Charlie McDermott

Facts of interest: Based on the book "All the Way" by Andy Behrens.

The plot: A loser who's never had a girlfriend before drives to Knoxville, Tenn. to hook up with a babe he met online.

Our thoughts: Sean Anders’ comedy “Sex Drive” is not as embarrassingly stupid as several other recent flicks of the same genre, but its conventional story line and dull characters prevent it from finding the road out of mediocrity. The movie is entertaining, sure, but its lack of originality causes great damage to what could have been a refreshing ride.

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'Sex Drive' web reviews

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:01PM | By

Franck Tabouring

It's not the most original premise: a loser meets a babe online, poses as a cool guy, and decides to meet her in person although he doesn't know how to tell her the truth. Welcome to Sean Anders' comedy "Sex Drive," starring Josh Zuckerman, James Marsden, Seth Green, and others. I will post my review later on, but for now, let's check in with the Web's movie reviewers:

• Jimmy O at Joblo: "Sex Drive is not a bad movie, but it is a major case of déjà vu that just didn’t inspire guffaws."

• At Cinema Blend, Katey Rich: "So while 'Sex Drive' isn't original, creative or consistent, it's a step or two above average, and the pleasure lies in being surprised when the movie overcomes its own limits."

• Cinematical's William Goss: "And you'll know when Sex Drive gets into inevitable conflict territory, and not just because you've likely seen dozens of other similar and superior movies."

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Thursday

28Aug2008

New ‘Sex Drive’ stills surface on web

Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 2:31PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Coming Soon scored several new stills from Sean Anders’ upcoming comedy “Sex Drive,” which focuses on an 18-year-old guy who embarks on a cross-country drive to hook up with a woman he’s met online. Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke and Seth Green star.

In the synopses I’ve read, main character Ian is apparently heading to Knoxville, our current home base. Whatever happens on his trip, I sure hope we won’t make it here. The trailer for “Sex Drive” promises nothing but a primitive comedy about a dufus trying to get laid.

Anyway, the flick hits Oct. 17, 2008. Click here to check out those new screenshots.