Review: "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1"

Seen on: November 16, 2011 | Reviewed by Danny Alves | The players: Director: Bill Condon, Writer: Melissa Rosenberg, Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner | Fact of interest: The sex scene between Bella and Edward on their honeymoon had to be cut down in order to receive a PG13 rating.

The plot: The fourth movie in the “Twilight” series. Here, Bella and Edward get married and get pregnant on their honeymoon, causing the usual beef between werewolves and vampires..

Our thoughts: I should start by admitting that I actually enjoy the"Twilight" movies, and I really don’t even like the books! It's not so much that I don’t read; I really do. The thing is, I simply like the setup of this franchise; you know, the whole "vampires vs. werewolves walking amongst us"  and the "forbidden love triangle." I eat that crap up!

That said, I cannot stand Bella Swan. It's a harsh statement, but she is just so uninteresting and annoying, it’s hard to imagine  she’d ever garner the undying love on, not one, but TWO hot mythical creatures! And the books are written in her 1^st person perspective!

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Movie Review: "Final Destination 5"

Seen on: August 12, 2011

The players: Director: Steven Quale, Writer: Eric Heisserer, Cast: Nicholas D’Agosto, Emma Bell, David Koechner, Tony Todd

Fact of interest: Actor Cory Monteith appeared in “Final Destination 3” as a student at McKinley High School… (the geeks should get the joke)

The plot: Death sets its sights on a group of people who miraculously survive a tragic bridge collapse.

Our thoughts: One could make the argument that, for horror franchises that go on for multiple films, the fifth film is generally considered a low point (case in point:"Friday the 13^th Part 5," where Jason isn’t really even Jason, or "Nightmare on Elm Street," where Freddy has a kid).

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Oh no! We will be 'smurfed' again

Sure, the big-screen version of "The Smurfs" sucks big time, but unfortunately, the Raja Gosnell-directed flick has already bagged $75 million at the box office, which is reason enough for Sony to go ahead with a sucky sequel.

Luckily enough, it will take some time to develop "The Smurfs 2," and we won't have to go into hideout until Aug. 2, 2013. No word yet on who will return for this unnecessary project (except for the annoying CGI Smurfs).

Anyway, Deadline reported Sony's plans for what seens to be the next "Alvin in the Chipmunks" franchise. If only we could get rid of shitty movies like this, maybe the world would be a little better off. Hey, let's head outside and riot!

Photo of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman!

Well, look at that! It's Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in the new official still from Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises." Check it out above. I call it a nice Friday surprise, and it looks darn awesome. What do you think?

"The Dark Knight Rises" won't open until July 20, 2012, but the third installment in the brilliant series is already among the most anticipated flicks of next year. Christian Bale returns as Bruce Wayne, and Tom Hardy is on board as Bane.

Not sure whether this is Hathaway's entire costume, but knowing Nolan, he's got a great story planned for her character. Stay tuned and check back regularly, because I have a feeling goodies like this one will be popping up more often...

As expected: 'Transformers 3' reaches $1 billion

Ever since the stunning opening of Michael Bay's 3D spectacle "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," it was only a matter of time until the third film the series hit $1 billion. As Paramount Pictures just annouced, "Dark of the Moon" reached the mark this week.

Domestically, the movie has pulled in $338 million. Internationally, it has grossed $663 million. It's also important to point out that "Dark of the Moon" is the first billion dollar grossing movie in the history of Paramount Pictures.

“We are grateful for the extraordinary work of  Michael Bay and his film-making team, executive producer Steven Spielberg, and everyone at Paramount around the globe...," said Brad Grey, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures.

The prices of 3D tickets obviously helped "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" to reach $1 billion that fast, but the solid performance proves fans were indeed ready to give Bay another shot, especially after the negative response generated by "Revenge of the Fallen."

The trailer for 'Paranormal Activity 3'

Here we go again: are you ready for a mix of cheap and solid scares? Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman's "Paranormal Activity 3" will open in theaters Oct. 21, 2011, and the first trailer is now available online. Check it out after the jump.

This time, it looks like we're in for a prequel, focusing on the events that obviously set the scene for the first "Paranormal Activity" and its sequel. Worldwide, the first flick bagged a total of $193.3 million, while No. 2 grossed $176.7 million.

Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman are best known for "Catfish." Although this trailer for "Paranormal Activity 3" looks halfway decent, I have the feeling it may be time to shut this franchise down for good. You can do only so much with this material...

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'Harry Potter' finale shatters records with $43M!

Everyone out there is going gaga for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," because the Warner Bros. finale bagged a fantastic $43.5 million from midnight screenings, obviously setting a new record by beating the midnight success of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."

It gets better though. "Potter" opened a bit earlier overseas, and the film has already grossed a stunning $82.5 million at the international box office. You think that's crazy? Wait until we finish up the weekend. This dude definitely goes out with a bang.

The "Harry Potter" franchise has been huge for Warner Bros., which is why execs made sure to rock the world with the conclusion of the story. Splitting up the flicks paid off, and good reviews and higher 3D ticket prices will help "Part 2" break more records. Count on it.

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Trailer for 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'

Just a few days ago we got a first look at the posters for Guy Ritchie's upcoming sequel "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," and now, we've got the first trailer to share with you, so check it out after the jump. It actually looks pretty entertaining...

This sequel to the 2009 Robert Downey Jr. vehicle will find Holmes and his sidekick Watson, played by Jude Law, joining forces to bring down their most vicious adversary yet, Professor Moriarty, played by Jared Harris. Noomi Rapace co-stars as Sim.

"Sherlock Holmes 2" opens Dec. 16, 2011. Although I did not absolutely love the first film, I enjoyed it, and this trailer promises just as much action and dry humor as its predecessor. Strangely enough, it feels kind of good to see Downey Jr. and Law back in action.

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Teaser poster for 'The Dark Knight Rises'

A teaser poster for Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated sequel "The Dark Knight Rises" has just appeared on the Web, and wow, it looks pretty darn fantastic. Check it out after the jump. I absolutely love it, and now I'm more than ready for a teaser trailer.

Anyway, the poster popped up on Facebook, so let's hope this is the real deal. "The Dark Knight Rises" won't open until July 20, 2012, but I feel we'll be in for some footage of the film very soon. A quick teaser is apparently attached to the last "Harry Potter."

Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star in Nolan's next epic, which I am convinced will deliver the goods big time. What are your thoughts on this poster? Doesn't it look like something you would want to have hanging on your wall?

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Posters for new 'Sherlock Holmes' hits web

While it can be hard pulling oneself away from all of the "Dark Knight Rises" rumors that are scattered about the internet, there are other movies that are attempting to generate buzz as well.

One film in particular is Guy Ritchie's upcoming "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" which is slated for release in December. This is a good time to ask: who's excited?

This sequel to the 2009 Robert Downey Jr. vehicle will find Holmes and his sidekick Watson, played by Jude Law, joining forces to bring down their most vicious adversary yet, Professor Moriarty.

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