Movie Review: 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'

Seen on: June 11, 2011

The players: Director: Mark Waters, Writers: Sean Anders, John Morris, Cast: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, CGI Penguins

Facts of interest: Based on a children’s novel of the same name by Richard and Florence Atwater.

The plot: Self-centered sales guy Popper (Carrey) has his life turned upside down when he receives a crate of six penguins.

Our thoughts: Popper (Jim Carrey), as he his know by everyone (including his own family), has a high-powered career as a real estate broker in New York City with a beautiful loft apartment overlooking Central Park. As the film opens, he’s at the top of his game, gearing up for the big high-profile business deal that will get him partnership at his firm.

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This week's new movie releases - June 17, 2011

"Super 8" entertained the summer crowd last week, and this weekend, cinemagoers can look forward to one big blockbuster and a family comedy. Martin Campbell's "Green Lantern" will land in theaters this Friday, and also debuting is Mark Waters' new flick "Mr. Popper's Penguins," which stars Jim Carrey.

GREEN LANTERN, with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding "Green Lantern," but not all of it has been positive. I mean, let's face it, doesn't it look kind of weird? I was very skeptical too, at least until I heard the first screenings of the film generated some great feedback. So at this point, I'm intrigued. My excitment meter: 7/10

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Jim Carrey heading back to 'Dumb & Dumber'?

As veteran comedian Jim Carrey is gearing up for the launch of "Mr. Popper's Penguins," it appears that he has his eyes set on some future projects as well. Recently, he stated in an interview that he would like to revisit some of the old characters from his films "Dumb & Dumber" and "Bruce Almighty."

While another installment of the "Bruce Almighty" series seems unlikely due to the less than stellar performance of "Evan Almighty" at the box office ($100 million on a budget of $170 million), it seems that a "Dumb & Dumber" might be plausible.

In fact, writer/director Bobby Farrelly recently revealed that he and his brother were interested in continuing the series if Carrey and co-star Jeff Daniels were to return. Are you excited for the prospects of another "Dumb & Dumber" film?

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Two clips from 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'

Jim Carrey's got come penguins on his mind in Mark Waters' upcoming family film "Mr. Popper's Penguins," due in theaters June 17, 2011. Two new clips from the comedy have landed online today, and you can check them out after the jump. Moderately funny...

Truth be told, this flick could potentially be somewhat entertaining. Waters is a dab hand at directing amusing films ("Freaky Friday," "Mean Girls," "The Spiderwick Chronicles"), even though I must admit his recent "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" sucked big time. Enjoy!

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Watch: Red Band 'I Love You Phillip Morris' Trailer

I never thought it would happen, but Glenn Ficarra and John Requa's "I Love You Phillip Morris" is finally coming to North American theaters this December, and it's about damn time. Watch the new trailer below.

It's a red band version, so be prepared for explicit content. Jim Carrey plays Steven Russell, a conman who ends up in a Texas prison, where he falls in love with his cellmate Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor).

The film looks hilarious, and I'm sure we're in for a pair of solid performances. Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the guys behind "Bad Santa," certainly know their stuff when it comes to generating dark comedy.

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Carla Gugino joins 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'

Carla Gugino is the latest to join the cast of the big-screen adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater's children's book "Mr. Popper's Penguins" for 20th Century Fox. Jim Carrey is already on board.

The story of the book follows Mr. Popper, a wealthy businessman whose life takes a major turn when he inherits six real penguins. Taking care of these animals will teach him a lesson about family...

Mark Waters will direct a script by Sean Anders and John Morris. Jared Stern is polishing the script. Gugino will soon star in "Faster" and "Sucker Punch." She recently did "Race to Witch Mountain."

Jim Carrey to star in 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'

Jim Carrey will star in the adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater's children's book "Mr. Popper's Penguins" for 20th Century Fox. Mark Waters will direct a script by Sean Anders and John Morris.

The story of the book follows Mr. Popper, a wealthy businessman whose life takes a major turn when he inherits a real penguin. He then receives a female one too, and soon, he's in charge of 12 penguins.

Deadline says the studio got Carrey for cheap. Jared Stern is polishing the script. Carrey starred in a bunch of films recently, including "A Christmas Carol," "Yes Man" and "I Love You Phillip Morris."

Mark Waters to direct 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'

Mark Waters is in talks to direct the big-screen adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater's children's book "Mr. Popper's Penguins" for 20th Century Fox. Sean Anders and John Morris wrote the screenplay.

The story of the book follows Mr. Popper, a house painter whose life takes a major turn when he receives a real penguin in the mail. He then receives a female one too, and soon, he's in charge of 12 penguins.

Variety says Jim Carrey, Jack Black and Owen Wilson are loosely attached to the project. Waters' credits include "Freaky Friday," "Mean Girls," "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past."

Movie Review: "A Christmas Carol"

Seen on: November 2, 2009

The players: Director: Robert Zemeckis, Writer: Robert Zemeckis, Cast: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Bob Hoskins, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn

Facts of interest: Based on the story by Charles Dickens, obviously.

The plot: The classic tale is back on the big screen, and Scrooge is still hating Christmas, until three spirits pay him an important visit...

Our thoughts: Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday story “A Christmas Carol” gets the 3D treatment, and the result is a visually stunning big-screen experience I’m sure many cinemagoers out there will enjoy to the fullest extent. As far as I’m concerned, my feelings about this one are mixed.

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New 'A Christmas Carol' trailer is here

It's been a while since we last got to see a new trailer for Robert Zemeckis' upcoming 3D motion-capture adventure "A Christmas Carol," but a new preview has landed online, and you can see it after the jump.

In the new version of the classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, until the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey.

Jim Carrey is the real star of the film, stepping into the roles of Scrooge and the three ghosts. This new trailer contains new action-packed footage we haven't previously seen, and it promises quite a fun ride in 3D.

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