Coming Soon to a Theater Near You...

Here are the new releases you can look for your movie night!  The line up this week looks great.  I want to see all three films that are opening this Friday, how about you?

Brave (PG)

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Meirda defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Meirda must rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse.  -IMDb

I am ridiculously excited for this movie!  How could you not love a kick-butt princess like Meirda?  She rides, she fights, she shoots a bow, and apparently she climbs mountains with her bare hands.  With Pixar and Disney teaming up for this endeavor, I don't see this being a box office flop.  The animation is as sophisticated as we have come to expect from Pixar film with the magic and whimsy of a good Disney film.

There has been a noticeable lack of kids films this summer, so Brave already stands out.  The action will appeal to boys, while a female heroine will appeal to the girls.  100 minutes of peace will no no doubt appeal to parents.  Victoria and I are going to see this tomorrow afternoon, so expect a review soon!

Abraham Lincoln:  Vampire Hunter (R)

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the United States. He makes it his mission to eliminate them.  -IMDb

A... unique look at the 16th president of the United States brought to you by Tim Burton.  This is an adaptation of a popular novel that I saw in the bookstore a few months ago and put down laughing.  The trailers make me wish I had given it a second look.  Producers and directors are calling it a classic super hero origins story.  This has the potential to be weird and wonderful, so it may be worth a shot.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (R)

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan. -IMDb

"The final mission to save mankind has failed."  This sounds like an better suited to a doomsday tragedy film, but this is a comedy.  A humorous take on the very serious question, What would you do if you knew the world was going to end?  Starring the unlikely duo, Steve Carell and Keira Knightly,  Seeking a Friend for the End of the World seeks to answer this question.

Here is the list of what will be on limited release this weekend.

To Rome With Love (R)

A story about a number of people in Italy, some American, some Italian, some residents, some visitors, and the romances and adventures and predicaments they get into. -IMDb

It is worth mentioning that this is a Woody Allen film.

The Invisible War (NR)

An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.  -IMDb

Grassroots (R)

After losing his job, a journalist reluctantly agrees to help his oddball friend with his bid to earn a seat on the Seattle City Council. -IMDb

What will you choose to see this weekend?  Happy watching!

Katelyn