Movies This Week: February, 12, 2010

The Wolfman

Based on the Horror classic that helped kick start the horror movie genre, The Wolfman tells the tale of Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) and his return to his homeland of Blackmore. After his mother died when he was a child, Talbot left his home and traveled to America, where he spent the majority of his life. One day he is tracked down by his brother’s Fiancee, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt). She tells him that his brother has gone missing, and decides he will go home to help search for him. When he gets to Blackmore, he discovers that there have been many people disappearing, and a creature with an appetite for humans is responsible. Talbot then sets about hunting this creature, only to get further entangled in the mystery. Sir Anthony Hopkins takes on the role of Talbot’s father, and Hugo “Agent Smith” Weaving plays Inspector Abberline who has been sent to investigate the claims of the villagers.  Another good looking reboot of a great film featuring a classic horror character (with a lot better make up than the original thankfully!).

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

There’s a modern day war brewing between the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus. Someone has stolen a lightning bolt from Zeus and Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) is the main suspect. Percy thinks he is a normal teenage boy, but when he finds out he is half human, half God, he sets off across the US in an attempt to find the real lightning thief. Percy is the offspring of Poseidon, and traveling with him is the half daughter of Athena, Annabeth Chase (Alexandra Daddario), and Grover Underwood (Brandon T Jackson). All your favorite Greek monsters (and a few new ones!) are there, including Uma Thurman playing Medusa, and a host of other well known names fill the credits. (Sean Bean, Rosario Dawson, Pierce Brosnan and Steve Coogan). Directed by Chris Columbus, the man responsible for directing the first two Harry Potter Movies, this is sure to be a family friendly, action-packed movie.

Valentines Day

Following the intertwining relationships of a group of Los Angelinos over the course of one Valentines Day, this movie is as star studded as they come. Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Alba, Julia Roberts, Jessica Biel, Kathy Bates, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, and the list goes on. Joe Jonas also makes an appearance in voice only  as one of the character’s pet dog. At the helm is veteran director/actor/writer/producer, Garry Marshall, whose past works include, The Princess Diaries and Pretty Woman, giving you more of an idea what this film will be like.(If you didn’t already guess by the title!)

My Name Is Khan

Rizwan Khan is a young Muslim suffering from a form of aspergers syndrome, who lives in San Fransisco with his wife. His life takes a dramatic detour after 9/11, when his affliction is mistaken for suspicious behavior, and he is detained by the authorities. With a therapist, Radha, who helps him deal with his aspergers and his current situation, Rizwan begins the fight to prove his innocence. Set to be the big Bollywood cross over film of the year!