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Entries in The International (9)

Sunday
08Mar2009

Commentary: February '09 a weak movie month

DateSunday, March 8, 2009 at 5:12PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

January '09 was a pretty disappointing month as far as new movie releases were concerned, but February wasn't that brilliant either. On the contrary: the number (and quality) of wide releases dropped sharply compared to last year.

Let's take a brief look at what ruled and what really sucked in February 2009:

THE BAD

February didn't start well this year. One of the first films I saw was the totally unnecessary "The Pink Panther 2," an atrocity of a movie. After seeing the first one, I really hoped they wouldn't go there again, but that's exactly what happened, and the result is cheap, lousy and plain embarrassing.

On that same weekend I also saw Ken Kwapis' comedy "He's Just Not That Into You," a film I looked forward too because I really liked what I saw in the trailer and TV spots.

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Sunday
22Feb2009

Box Office: 'Madea' delivers whopping $41M

DateSunday, February 22, 2009 at 1:41PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Weekend of February 20 -22, 2009

Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail" took over the North American box office this weekend with $41.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Not only did the latest installment in Perry's popular series completely dominate its competition, but the film also managed to beat the $30 million opening weekend gross of 2006's "Madea's Family Reunion." This time around, Madea goes to prison, where she quickly befriends and inspires a troubled prostitute.

Still delivering a strong performance in second place this weekend was Pierre Morel's thriller "Taken," which collected $11.4 million and brought its total haul to $95.1 million after a solid four-week run. Liam Neeson stars as a protective father who stops at nothing to find his kidnapped daughter.

Climbing back up to No. 3 was Henry Selick's 3D stop-motion adventure "Coraline," which earned another $11 million for a domestic total of $53.3 million after three weeks in release.

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Sunday
15Feb2009

Movie Review: “The International”

DateSunday, February 15, 2009 at 8:34PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: February 14, 2009

The players: Director: Tom Tykwer, Writer: Eric Singer, Cast: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen, Brian O Byrne

Facts of interest: Tykwer also directed "Run, Lola, Run."

The plot: Clive Owen stars as an Interpol Agent trying everything in his power to bring down a ruthless bank involved in illegal activities.

Our thoughts: Tom Tykwer’s “The International” is an over-the-top, engrossing and fast-paced thriller boasting fine performances, a bunch of decent action and solid production values. It’s quite an exciting ride really… if you’re willing to suspend your disbelief for most of the film’s two-hour running time.

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Sunday
15Feb2009

Box Office: 'Friday the 13th' reigns with $42M

DateSunday, February 15, 2009 at 10:44AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Weekend of February 13 – 15, 2009

“Friday the 13th” slashed its competition at the top of the North American box office with a whopping $42.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Marcus Nispel’s remake of the 1980 horror flick follows Jason Voorhees as he brutally murders everyone daring to enter his territory at Camp Crystal Lake. The film was produced on a $19 million budget.

Things didn’t look that great for this weekend’s two other wide releases. P.J. Hogan’s “Confessions of a Shopaholic” debuted only at No. 4, pulling in $15.4 million. Based on the books by Sophie Kinsella, the film follows Isla Fisher as a journalist struggling to get control of her debt.

Meanwhile, Tom Tykwer’s thriller “The International” finished in seventh place, collecting only $10 million. Starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts, the movie focuses on an Interpol agent and a NY district attorney trying to bring down a corrupt bank.

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Friday
13Feb2009

'The International' web reviews

DateFriday, February 13, 2009 at 11:21AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Tom Tykwer returns with "The International," a thriller starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts. In the film, the two team up to bring down a ruthless world bank. Here is what the Web's critics have to say about the flick:

• William Goss at Cinematical: "Throughout, 'The International' is a thankfully, skillfully mature effort by Tykwer to produce a proper thriller for adults, that of a man on a mission, and one lent little extra resonance in our cash-strapped times."

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "The story of "The International' has more twists and turns and convoluted sub-plots than what most audiences can handle and although this isn't really a popcorn picture, the thrill is in the chase rather than what the heroes are chasing."

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "For what it's worth The International at least has some moments of real entertainment, and while that isn't really saying much it at least gives me something to meekly recommend if a friend calls and asks, something I found myself unable to do only a week ago."

• Joblo's Chris Bumbray: "I hope people will get out and see it this weekend, as it deserves to be a major hit."

• Kevin Carr at FilmSchoolRejects: "The plot is convoluted and ridiculous. On one hand, the bank is supposed to be all powerful. On the other hand, it hinges its entire existence on one smoke-and-mirrors weapon deal."

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Tuesday
10Feb2009

Watch the first five minutes of 'The International'

DateTuesday, February 10, 2009 at 7:39PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Tom Tykwer's thriller "The International" premiered at the Berlin Film Festival last week, and it's due in theaters in the U.S. this Friday.

The plot follows Interpol Agent Louis Salinger and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman, who are determined to bring to justice one of the world's most powerful banks.

Uncovering myriad and reprehensible illegal activities, Salinger and Whitman follow the money from Berlin to Milan to New York to Istanbul.

Clive Owen and Naomi Watts are starring, and if you desire to find out a little more about the film, check out the first five minutes of it after the jump.

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Monday
09Feb2009

This week's new movie releases - Feb. 13, 2009

DateMonday, February 9, 2009 at 7:52PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

We're only looking at three wide releases this week: "Confessions of a Shopaholic" with Isla Fisher, Marcus Nispel's horror remake "Friday the 13th" and Tom Tykwer's thriller "The International" with Clive Owen and Naomi Watts. Let's take a closer look:

CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC

Synopsis: Rebecca Bloomwood is a sweet and charming New York City girl who has a tiny, little problem that is rapidly turning into a big problem: she's hopelessly addicted to shopping and drowning in a sea of debt. While Rebecca has dreams of working for a top fashion magazine, she can't quite get her foot in the door -- that is, until she snags a job as an advice columnist for a new financial magazine published by the same company.

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Saturday
29Nov2008

Tykwer's 'The International' to open Berlin fest

DateSaturday, November 29, 2008 at 8:59AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Tom Tykwer's new thriller "The International" is set to open the 59th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival on Feb. 5, 2009.

In the film, Clive Owen stars as an Interpol agent trying to bring down an international bank. Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Brian F. O'Byrne and Ulrich Thomsen co-star.

German filmmaker Tykwer's international career really took off with "Run, Lola, Run," which became a big hit when it was released in 1998. He also directed "Heaven" and "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer."

The Berlin International Film Festival is still Germany's most prestigious fim event. It will run through Feb. 15. For more information, head over to the festival's official Web site.

By the way, "The International" will hit U.S. theaters Feb. 13, 2009.

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Wednesday
29Oct2008

New poster for 'The International' hits

DateWednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:01AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Columbia Pictures released a new poster for Tom Tykwer’s upcoming thriller “The International,” which stars Clive Owen as an agent trying to bring down an international bank. Naomi Watts co-stars in the film, which opens Feb. 13, 2009. Check out the one-sheet below.

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