Movie Review: “Youth in Revolt”

Seen on: November 13, 2009

The players: Director: Miguel Arteta, Writer: Gustin Nash, Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis, Ray Liotta, Justin Long

Facts of interest: Miguel Arteta also directed "The Good Girl."

The plot: In order to win over the girl he loves, Nick creates an alter ego that teaches him how to rebel and be a bad boy.

Our thoughts: Every revolution needs a leader, and the guy getting his rebel on big time in theaters this week is Michael Cera, who turns in a superb double performance in Miguel Arteta’s “Youth in Revolt,” a surprisingly amusing comedy about a weirdo willing to do anything to win over the girl of his dreams.

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Watch Michael Cera in 'Youth in Revolt' trailer

Michael Cera is at it again in Miguel Arteta's upcoming comedy "Youth in Revolt," and a first trailer for the upcoming film has just debuted online. Check it out after the jump, because it looks intriguing. Flick is the big-screen adaptation of C.D. Payne’s novel of the same title.

"Youth in Revolt" is the irreverent story about the wild adventures of a teenage boy named Nick Twisp, who meets the girl of his dreams while on a family vacation and has to turn his life and the lives of all those around him upside down in order to be with her.

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Tobey Maguire to replace James McAvoy in 'Details'

Tobey Maguire has signed on to join Elizabeth Banks, Ray Liotta, Dennis Haysbert and Anna Friel in Jacob Aaron Estes' upcoming comedy "The Details." Laura Linney is also in talks to join.

James McAvoy was originally set to star in the project, but as Variety reports, a conflict in schedule forced him to drop out. Maguire will take over his role.

"Details" follows a married couple struggling with their relationship. Things get a lot worse when they discover an infestation of raccoons in their yard and completely disagree on how to handle the situation.

Estes also directed 2004's excellent thriller "Mean Creek." As for Maguire, he's got tons of future projects in development. He will soon be seen in Jim Sheridan's "Brothers" remake. You'll also probably see him return as the lead in "Spider-Man 4."

Movie Review: “Observe and Report”

Seen on: April 10, 2009

The players: Director: Jody Hill, Writer: Jody Hill, Cast: Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Michael Pena, Ray Liotta, Jesse Plemons

Facts of interest: Jody Hill also directed "The Foot Fist Way."

The plot: Seth Rogen plays a mall security guard who desperately wants to become a real cop.

Our quick thoughts: Jody Hill’s “Observe and Report” is a crass, violent and a times hilarious comedy. It’s a weird little film starring Seth Rogen in a role quite different from what he’s done so far, and to be honest, I found it both daring and intriguing. Some will adore it, and others will hate it, but I admit I had a great time watching Rogen play an unstable mall cop who will stop at nothing to fulfill his dream.

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Trailer radar: ‘Crossing Over’

From Yahoo! Movies comes the first trailer for Wayne Kramer’s drama “Crossing Over,” which stars Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Jim Sturgess, Alice Eve and Alice Braga.

Kramer calls “Crossing Over” a multi-character canvas about immigrants of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal status in Los Angeles.

I have to admit the trailer after the jump is pretty emotional. It sure had me intrigued.

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Winstone, Liotta to join ’13 Tzameti’ remake

Ray Winstone and Ray Liotta are set to star in Géla Babluani’s remake of his 2005 French thriller “13 Tzameti,” according to Variety.

Mickey Rourke, 50 Cent, Jason Statham and Sam Riley are already on board of the project, which the trade says begins production later this month.

Written and directed by Babluani, the film follows a man who gets a hold of a mysterious package with a set of instructions leading to a fortune.

Endeavor holds the North American distribution rights for the remake, which is titled “13.”

Winstone recently appeared in “Fool’s Gold” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” He’s currently filming “Edge of Darkness” for Martin Campbell.

As for Liotta, he was last seen in “Battle in Seattle.” Upcoming projects include “Observe and Report” and “Youth in Revolt.”