In Theaters October 19
By: Bob Johnson |
Saturday October 13, 2007 |
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| A good mix of films are opening this week. The most exciting stand-out has to be the comic horrow phenom 30 Days of Night. An exhilarating story of a pack of vampires that attacks an Alaskan town held hostage by the night. If you are looking for something lighter, the producers of Wedding Crashers has put together a sports spoof that looks absolutely ridiculous. Also see Ben Affleck's directorial debut, Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro, and much more. See trailers and synopsis of movies opening October 19th below and enjoy. 30 Days of Night Originally released as a comic miniseries by IDW Publishing in 2002, 30 Days of Night is directed by Hard Candy's David Slade and stars actor Josh Hartnett, making his second appearance in a comic-to-movie project, after 2005's Sin City. "30 Days of Night began humbly, as a comic book that initially sold only 3,000 copies. But from there, it's been a bit of a whirlwind, as the comic went from being the prize in a Hollywood bidding war to being our most successful trade paperback ever," said Chris Ryall, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing. "Seeing it finally come to life on the big screen is the culmination of many years of work on the part of the book's creators, Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, as well as Ted Adams, IDW's President who shepherded the book from conception to reality." 30 Days of Night is the terrifying story of a small Alaskan town overrun by vampires during thirty sunless days of the harsh northern winter. When released, the horrifying vampire tale, by writer Steve Niles and artist Ben Templesmith, shocked the comic book world and quickly became a bona-fide smash hit. It became one of the undisputed success stories of modern comics—spawning a bestselling trade paperback, well-received comic book sequels and the attention of thousands of fans longing for an innovative tale of terror, in addition to a major motion picture deal. The Comebacks From the producers of "Wedding Crashers," The Comebacks is a hilarious comedy that spoofs the best inspirational sports movies ever made. The film stars David Koechner, best known for his role as "Champ" in Anchorman, and Carl Weathers. Gone Baby Gone Gone Baby Gone, Academy Award®-winner Ben Affleck's directorial debut, stars Casey Affleck (Ocean's Eleven), Michelle Monaghan (Mission: Impossible III), Academy Award®-winner Morgan Freeman and Academy Award®-nominee Ed Harris. Based on the novel by Dennis Lehane (Mystic River) and adapted for the screen by Affleck and Aaron Stockard, film tells the story of two private investigators hunting for an abducted 4-year-old girl in the seamiest side of Boston's underworld. Rendition Reese Witherspoon stars as the American wife of an Egyptian-born chemical engineer who disappears on a flight from South Africa to Washington. The woman desperately tries to track her husband down, while a CIA analyst (Gyllenhaal) at a secret detention facility outside the U.S. is forced to question his assignment as he becomes party to the man's unorthodox interrogation. Reservation Road (Limited) Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name by John Burnham Schwartz, this is the compelling new dramatic thriller from two-time Academy Award-nominated writer/director Terry George ("Hotel Rwanda"). A tale of anger, revenge, and great courage, the film follows two fathers as their families and lives converge. On a warm September evening, college professor Ethan Learner (two-time Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix), his wife Grace (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly), and their daughter Emma (Elle Fanning) are attending a recital. Their 10-year-old son Josh (Sean Curley) is playing cello – beautifully, as usual. His younger sister looks up to him, and his parents are proud of their son. On the way home, they all stop at a gas station on Reservation Road. There, in one terrible instant, he is taken from them forever. On a warm September evening, law associate Dwight Arno (Mark Ruffalo) and his 11-year-old son Lucas (Eddie Alderson) are attending a baseball game. Their favorite team, the Red Sox, is playing – and, hopefully, heading for the World Series. Dwight cherishes his time spent with Lucas. Driving his son back to his ex-wife, Lucas' mother Ruth Wheldon (Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino), Dwight heads towards his fateful encounter at Reservation Road . The accident happens so fast that Lucas is all but unaware, while Ethan – the only witness – is all too aware, as a panicked Dwight speeds away. The police are called, and an investigation begins. Haunted by the tragedy, both fathers react in unexpected ways, as do Grace and Emma. As a reckoning looms, the two fathers are forced to make the hardest choices of their lives. Things We Lost in the Fire After an unspeakable tragedy, two people get a second chance at life in "Things We Lost in the Fire." When Audrey Burke (Halle Berry) loses her husband in an act of random violence, she forges an unlikely relationship with Jerry Sunborne (Benicio Del Toro), her husband's best friend from childhood. Jerry is a heroin user; his addiction has destroyed everything that was once important to him. As Audrey discovers that Jerry is the only person who can help her survive her loss, Jerry finds the strength to overcome his own problems. Acclaimed Danish director Susanne Bier helms. |
