VIDEO: Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried in RED RIDING HOOD

Amanda Seyfried and Gary Oldman in RED RIDING HOOD

Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia, Dear John) and Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight, Batman Begins) star in RED RIDING HOOD.

From the director of Twilight comes another inter-species love story between a not so little Red Riding Hood (Seyfried) and a werewolf starring hunky newcomer Shiloh Fernandez who plays an Edward Cullen-esque type love interest.

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INTERVIEW: Michelle Rodriguez Prefers Tough Chick Roles

Don't expect BATTLE: LOS ANGELES star Michelle Rodriguez to play a damsel in distress anytime soon.  Michelle tells CineMovie, she will stick to playing strong women roles and leave the eye candy to those who did it well.

Michelle Rodriguez stars in BATTLE: LOS ANGELES as a Marine fighting the aliens on the coast of Los Angeles. Since her film debut as tough girl boxer in Girlfight, Michelle has landed  the tough as nails roles in many action films including Resident Evil, The Fast and Furious, S.W.A.T, and most recently in Machete and Avatar.  The Puerto Rican and Dominican actress doesn't mind playing the tough-chick roles as she recently told CineMovie's Zay Zay and credits Latina actresses such as Rita Moreno, Rosie Perez and Jennifer Lopez for paving her way to Hollywood.

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Movie Review: Battle: Los Angeles

Battle: Los Angeles movie posterJudging by the trailer, BATTLE: LOS ANGELES looked to be just another Independence Day, but surprisingly its not.   While BATTLE: LOS ANGELES has its share of spectacle, the film spares us the pompous American patriotism and focuses on humanizing the characters and conflict.

Given the post 9/11 climate, films like Independence Day would probably not go over well today and the filmmakers behind BATTLE: LOS ANGELES probably had that in mind. In BATTLE: LOS ANGELES, alien forces invade the coast of every major country and a group of Marines (Aaron Eckhart, Ramon Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez) in Los Angeles are sent on a mission to evacuate civilians from an unknown enemy attacking Santa Monica.  
In most Hollywood action films, military characters are often portrayed as fearless and ready to fight alien enemies as Will Smith did with his “I’m gonna get you sucka’ attitude in Independence Day or Josh Duhamel in the Transformers movie.  In reality, if aliens did invade Earth, would soldiers maintain that attitude when confronted with an enemy they have not trained to battle?  BATTLE: LOS ANGELES addresses that reality.  At the start of the film, the soldiers go in with the typical conquering attitude, only to realize they will most likely not come out alive. Watching military character’s vulnerability within the story is not something viewers are used to seeing in a special effects-heavy action movie. It was rather refreshing to watch these characters exhibit true emotion.  You’re getting the eye candy, in addition, to giving the film heart.
While you can respect director Jonathan Liebesman for giving the film an emotional side to this popcorn spectacle, one scene drags on with Aaron Eckhart as Staff Sargeant Nantz cheering up a child, followed by a long monologue about losing his men on a previous mission.  The moment did generate some tears from this viewer but you could feel many in the audience couldn’t wait for the next action sequence.  
The film’s action sequences were shot documentary style with shaky cameras to give you the feeling you are on the battle field with them which enhanced the intensity of the scenes. At times it felt as if you were watching a war movie... but with aliens.  The Marines revert to their training and back each other up instead of going commando.  All the characters share heroic moments in BATTLE: LOS ANGELES.   Who knew you could actually gain more respect for our current troops fighting overseas while your watching this fictional action film.

The strong story helped bring out the best from the BATTLE: LOS ANGELES actors.  As usual, Aaron Eckhart is at his best as Staff Sargeant Nantz, a career Marine forced back into service for one last assignment under the command of a much younger  Second Lieutenant,William Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez).  Eckhart certainly grounded the film and helped the supporting characters shine.  

Newcomer Ramon Rodriguez, who charmed in Transformers 2, transforms into an entirely different character as the leader of the Marine battalion in BATTLE: LOS ANGELES.  Expect to hear more about this versatile star with his new role as Bosley in the TV revamp of Charlie’s Angels.  It’s no surprise Michelle Rodriguez again takes on the role of a soldier but the kick ass attitude is not part of her character this time.  Her usual toughness is gone and she finally shows some real vulnerability in her acting that we are not used to seeing from her.   Bridget Moynahan and Michael Peña also bring authenticity to the film as civilians trapped in the area.

BATTLE: LOS ANGELES was a nice surprise with likeable and humanized characters.  The special effects and aliens were low-key with the focus on the human characters but it still proved entertaining.  Think Black Hawk Down meets District 9. Add a comment

New Movie Trailer: Fast Five

Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson in FAST FIVE

The Fast and Furious crew are back in FAST FIVE, the fifth installment in the popular action series starring Vin Diesel & Paul Walker.  Dwayne Johnson joins returning franchise favorites Jordana Brewster, Chris Ludacris Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race.

In FAST FIVE, the crew ready for a new heist but not if Dwayne Johnson can help it. Watch the all-new high-flying action scenes in the latest trailer for FAST FIVE.

Dwayne Johnson On Playing Bad Guy in FAST FIVE

 

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Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in Fast Five.  In this installment, former cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the law.  Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race.

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VIDEO: Ryan Phillippe Threatens Matthew McConaughey in THE LINCOLN LAWYER

Matthew McConaughey and Ryan Phillippe in THE LINCOLN LAWYER

Matthew McConaughey is no stranger to playing a lawyer on the big screen (A Time To Kill, 1996) but in THE LINCOLN LAWYER, Matthew McConaughey is a bad boy criminal defense attorney who finally gets in over his head with one dangerous client (Ryan Phillipe).

In this clip from THE LINCOLN LAWYER, Matthew's character Mick goes head to head with his client Ryan Phillippe who isn't afraid to lay down the law with his defense attorney.

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Movie Trailer: Antonio Banderas is Back as Puss In Boots

Antonio Banderas is Puss in Boots

Antonio Banderas' Puss from the Shrek movies, finally gets his own movie in PUSS IN BOOTS.  PUSS IN BOOTS is an origins story on how the charming kitty came to be before we meet him in Shrek 2.

Salma Hayek, Banderas's Desperado and Once Upon A Time in Mexico leading lady, lends her voice as Puss In Boots co-star along with Zach Galifianakis (Due Date), Billy Bob Thornton, and Amy Sedaris.  Watch the teaser trailer with the lovable swachbuckler. 

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VIDEO: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost Meet An Alien in PAUL

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Seth Rogen in PAUL

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) reunite for the comedy adventure Paul as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien (voiced by Seth Green) who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever.  Saturday Night Live's Kristen Wiig joins the Brits for this out of this world comedy.

In this clip from PAUL, Simon and Nick's characters meet Paul on the side of the road.

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Photo Gallery: Bradley Cooper & Robert De Niro in Limitless

Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper star in LIMITLESS

Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro star in LIMITLESS, a paranoia-fueled action thriller about an unsuccessful writer whose life is transformed by a top-secret “smart drug” that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself.

Anna Friel and Abbie Cornish also star in LIMITLESS, directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist, Interview with the Assassin).

See images from LIMITLESS which opens in theaters March 18, 2011.

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VIDEO REVIEWS: Fans Review Depp, Damon, & Vanessa Hudgens New Films

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          Rango The Adjustment Bureau           Beastly Take Me Home Tonight

Johnny Depp transforms into a lizard in RANGO, Matt Damon choses love over fate in THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, Topher Grace flashbacks to the 80s in TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT and Vanessa Hudgens is the beauty in a re-telling of the Beauty and the Beast story with BEASTLY --all at the movies this weekend of March 4th.

What film will you be seeing this week?

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INTERVIEW: Johnny Depp Calls RANGO Set Ludicrous

Johnny Depp at RANGO movie premiere

Johnny Depp is no stranger to voicing animated characters in a recording booth but in RANGO, his latest voice over role as a lizard, his Pirates of the Caribbean and RANGO director Gore Verbinski took his actors out of the booth and into a regional theater-style set to act out scenes together which Johnny Depp called "ludicrous" and "ridiculous."

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Movie Preview: Prom

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At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. Several intersecting stories unfold at one high school as the big dance approaches; “Prom” portrays the precarious passage from high school to independence as some relationships unravel and others ignite.

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VIDEO: Johnny Depp is Rango

Johnny Depp voices RANGO

Johnny Depp voices the character of Rango, a pet lizard left out on the desert road who stumbles onto a classic western town run by desert critters. RANGO is an exciting new twist on the classic Western legend of the outsider who saves a town - and himself in the process.

In this clip from RANGO, Rango is on the run from a hungry hawk and finds safety in a bottle until his predator figures a way to get to his snack.

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VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & Alex Pettyfer Star in BEASTLY

Beastly starring Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer

Alex Pettyfer (I Am Number Four) and Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) come together for a Beauty and the Beast-inspired tale about inner beauty in BEASTLY.

Watch a clip from BEASTLY in which Lindy played by Hudgens reminds Kyle (Pettyfer) about his former selfish ways.

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VIDEO: Aaron Eckhart Battles Alien Invaders

Aaron Eckhart in Battle Los Angeles

Aaron Eckhart stars in the alien invasion story BATTLE: LOS ANGELES opening March 11 . In this clip from the sci-fi action movie, Aaron and his men confront the hostile aliens in their first contact with the alien beings.

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Fan Video Reviews: Hall Pass and Drive Angry 3D

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Owen Wilson and Nicolas Cage face off at the movies starting February 25.  First Nicolas Cage returns to Gone in 60 Seconds action in DRIVE ANGRY IN 3D while Owen Wilson takes on a gross out comedy courtesy of the Farrelly Brothers (Shallow Hal, Dumb & Dumber, Something about Mary) in HALL PASS. Add a comment

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Hall Pass Star Shocked By Farrelly Brothers Gag

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When you work on a Farrelly Brothers movie, actors can expect to be put in awkward and often raunchy situations on screen. Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, and Jenna Fischer were ready Peter and Bobby Farrelly's brand of humor in HALL PASS but Jason didn't expect one scene to go beyond what he imagined, he told CineMovie at a recent press conference with the HALL PASS stars and directors.

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VIDEO: Teresa Palmer on Boob Power in TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT

Topher Grace and Teresa Palmer in TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT

Topher Grace (Spiderman 3, “That ’70s Show”) stars in TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT, a raunchy, romantic and ultimately touching blast from the past set to an awesome soundtrack of timeless rock and hip-hop hits.

In this clip from TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT, Topher Grace drives his former high school crush (Teresa Palmer) who explains why girls have "boob power."

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VIDEO: Nicolas Cage Shows Off Mad Driving Skills

Drive Angry 3D movie with Nicolas Cage

In this newest action horror shot in 3D, Nicolas Cage is a vengeful father hunting down the people who brutally killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby. As the chase gets bloodier by the mile, his rescue spins out of control, leaving bodies strewn along the highway. Amber Heard (Pineapple Express), Billy Burke (The Twilight Saga), William Fichtner (The Dark Knight) and David Morse (Disturbia) also star.

In these two clips from DRIVE ANGRY 3D, Nicolas Cage demonstrates his mad driving skills during two attempts to escape one of his enemies, not once but twice.

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RANGO Movie Trailer with Johnny Depp

From the director of "The Pirates of the Caribbean" comes RANGO, featuring Johnny Depp in an original animated comedy-adventure that takes moviegoers for a hilarious and heartfelt walk in the Wild West. The story follows the comical, transformative journey of Rango (Depp), a sheltered chameleon living as an ordinary familypet, while facing a major identity crisis. After all, how high can you aim when your whole purpose in life is to blend in? When Rango accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt - a lawless outpost populated by the desert's most wily and whimsical creatures - the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt . . . until, in a blaze of action-packed situations and encounters with outrageous characters, Rango starts to become the hero he once only pretended to be.

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