Green Lantern official movie poster shown in Comic-Con 2010

One of the highlights of Comic-Con 2010 was the participation of the upcoming Green Lantern movie, starring Ryan Reynolds in the lead role.

And for the first time, official movie posters were in display. Here is one of them:

Green Lantern will be showing in theaters in 2011.

Movie Review: Inception

“Christopher Nolan’s mind-breaking, visual cinematic feast is punctuated by his storytelling style – and it works brilliantly.”

During lunchtime, I was served with a large burger with both patties laid down side by side. Naturally, I’d need to put one on top of the other before munching in; nothing really special, visually.

But what if you could witness half of a city block just rise up in front of your eyes and fold over on top of the other? - That would really make you react in wonder.

A scene like this was just one of the many eye-popping moments Christopher Nolan’s latest brainchild “Inception” had brought to the table. And there’s a lot more on the menu that he laid down.

Nolan the magician

Again just like in past works before this (Batman Begins, The Prestige and The Dark Knight), Christopher Nolan works his magic here by waving his wand and injecting this directorial style of putting in an engaging pace boosted by fine camera work and pounding background music. This isn’t your typical formulaic blockbuster blueprint that is found in movies like “Transformers”, for example, where special effects are the lead staple and sadly, showing less of the story value and workable plot. Nolan has his signature style – and it works effectively.

The actors soar

When the portrayals of the actors come together and evoke their feelings spot on, the director’s job get a tad easier – and better. From Leonardo DiCaprio’s lead actor role, Ellen Page’s sensitivity, Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ace supporting acting and Tom Hardy’s wit and humor, their characterizations were felt and it brought up the film’s interest several notches higher.

Action, visual artistry … and even some emotional depth

After Nolan’s awesome directing and the non-stop action spread throughout the movie in large, welcome doses, the visual artistry that is based on the premise that the characters are acting in their own dreams, is clearly one of the highlights of the movie. Arthur’s (played by Gordon-Levitt) key scenes that show him fighting off their enemies and helping his companions inside a hotel – and under zero gravity, is definitely impressive. But the emotional depth involving DiCarpio’s character crisis, is the added and welcome feature, evoking the theme of valuing your relationships and the importance of making things right even after doing something wrong in the past.

“Inception” is a thinking moviegoer’s film. It will massage your mind trying to understand the story, but what sets it apart from the rest is that is also adds the key elements of a blockbuster movie formula of great action and cool special effects.

Throw in the great acting plus the warm, emotional depth and what we have here is another Nolan masterpiece.

The film is just so good, that for awhile there, even “The Dark Knight” becomes just a distant memory.

FILM RATING: 4 1/4 stars (out of 5)

Comic-Con 2010 officially presents cast of "The Avengers".

It's now official.

The cast members for the upcoming blockbuster superhero movie "Avengers" were presented to fans at Comic-Con 2010, and you can only imagine the positive response and energy generated in the room.

In attendance were Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) and Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/The Hulk).

"The Avengers" is slated to come out in theaters in May 4, 2012.

Bill Murray is talking about a "Ghostbusters 3" ? Twitter has the feedback. Here are samples:

1.
GriddleOctopus

  

Bill Murray on Ghostbusters 3: http://ow.ly/2f8Pc "If you kill me off in the first reel, then fine, I'll do it." So he's going to be a ghost  

2.
ThisThingFilms

  

RT @gqdotcom Bill Murray on Ghostbusters 3, Get Low, Ron Howard, Kung Fu Hustle: Celebrities: GQ http://bit.ly/bVLn5J  

3.
infamouskidd

  

Bill Murray thinks the idea of GHOSTBUSTERS 3 is a crock - http://bit.ly/bB8x42

4.
CaitlinMFoyt

  

The last question in this interview is the greatest: "Bill Murray on Ghostbusters 3..." http://bit.ly/cIIsUL 

5.
Piiiila

  

Bill Murray doesn't want to be in ghostbusters 3. @heyystephieee rejoices. I cry forever.
 

Bruce Willis to play in "Die Hard 5" ? Twitter is abuzz with the development, here's a sampling:

1.
thugshackproduc

  

RT @PerezHilton Bruce Willis Says Die Hard 5 Is "Imminent" | PerezHilton.com http://bit.ly/9UQAPw

2.
MrWordsWorth

  

Suggested plot for Die Hard 5: Bruce Willis' character dies in the throes of passion after downing lots of Viagra 

3.
Todd_in_Maine

  

Bruce Willis hints at a Die Hard 5 very soon, Yippie Ki Ya Mother.............. 

4.
missbrookediaz

  

bruce willis announces a die hard 5 movie is imminent? - wow - we r gna have him using a walker in the next one :) 

5.
stevemassart

  

Bruce Willis: ‘Die Hard 5′ On Way http://is.gd/dGjs0

  

Confirmed: "Hurt Locker's" Jeremey Renner on board as Hawkeye in upcoming "Avengers". Twitter has the scoop:

1.
Kenien

  

hells. yearh. RT @iPapi: RT @UGOdotcom: Joss Whedon Confirmed Jeremey Renner as Hawkeye in Avengers movies http://ow.ly/2g9EF  

2.
TrevorSGraham

  

YES JEREMEY RENNER AS HAWKEYE WIN WIN WIN  

3.
UGOdotcom

  

Joss Whedon Confirmed Jeremey Renner as Hawkeye in Avengers movies http://ow.ly/2g9EF

4.
Aly_Kane

  

One Whedonverse alumni confirmed for 'The Avengers'. Jeremey Renner confirmed as Hawkeye. How many more before castings complete? 


5.
buffywrestling

  

RT @misterpatches: Jeremey Renner on stage as HAWKEYE!! #SDCC > Yes!  

 

Zack Snyder of "300" fame signs in for "Xerxes" and the reception is positive, according to the Twitter samples:

1.
InfamousP

  

Zack Snyder working on a "300" spin-off starring Xerxes/the Persians? sounds dope! #ComicCon  

2.
scificollector

  

Zack Snyder reveals more details about the 300 follow up Xerxes: If you didn't get enough amped-up, dining-in-hell... http://bit.ly/byhrWp  

3.
showcasesuccess

  

sci fi wire speaks Zack Snyder reveals more details about the 300 follow up Xerxes: If you didn't get enough amped... http://bit.ly/byhrWp

4.
GeekWeekOnline

  

Zack Snyder Developing XERXES Follow-Up To 300 http://tinyurl.com/286dsl4

5.
robsanchezjr

  

Zack Snyder has Begun Work on 300 Sequel XERXES and he gives Story Details http://ping.fm/th7Iq 

Xerxes.

  

Movie Feature: Salt

New Angelina Jolie Movie Salt

by Sam Lynx

So what happens to a movie when the main actor is no longer fit for the role? Well they just say goodbye to him or her and hello to the replacement. And for the Entertainment business there is nothing better than controversy and a great way to do that was with SALT, placing an actress like Angelina Jolie into a type of acting role previously dominated by the best looking men on the planet such as in previous mega spy movies, such as Bourne and mission Impossible with Tom Cruise the role of the highly intelligent and mysterious government worker who risks his life at a daily basis has always been more easily accepted as credible by the society as a whole.

Unfortunately for all the male actors out there their job has just started to get harder with the new generations of customers having been wholly raised in a world where gender discrimination is severely frowned upon, the ladies are starting the opportunity to rise to the occasion and show the world what they are really capable of which in some cases is way beyond the average buy who does not always have to work as hard and thus get a wee bit lazy.

Her new movie has just released a first trailer and poster and has already crowds of people talking about how they are so over Angelina playing the tough girl on the block capable of handling any situation, I would not mention where for publicity reasons, but fans and just your average person even go as far as to say she does not know how to act. So in a cloud of controversy and mystery as is so usual for the new actress of the upcoming super spy movie Salt, Jolie walks tall and proud representing the growing power of the modern-day woman.

This article was based from multiple sources and hours of research the information was garnered mainly from the following websites:

Who is Salt?
Salt Movie Trailer
IMDB.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sam_Lynx



Good point regarding the role choices, and the good thing going for Angelina Jolie is the fact that she has held her own doing action packed movies in the past like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, so Salt may as well work for her.

Comic Con 2010 has fans of superhero movies abuzz? Twitter says so, as with the following samples:

1. 
MarvelMistress

  

Captain America! Captain America and Thor Comic-Con Movie Posters Create a Buzz ... http://bit.ly/bzEEb8 #marvelcomics

 2. 
dudeman718

  

/@mtvsplashpage: Comic-Con 'Thor' And 'Captain America' Posters Debut! http://bit.ly/c11eLw 

3. 

Geekhangover

  

Thor and Captain America concept art from Comic-Con http://www.geekhangover.com/news/2010/7/21/thor-and-captain-america-at-comic-con.html  

4. 

dcumoviepage

  

RT @slashfilm High Resolution: Thor and Captain America Comic-Con Posters | /Film http://bit.ly/bOLGIX

5. 

overoll

  

Comic-Con 'Thor' And 'Captain America' Posters Debut!: MTV.com | We've touched down in San Diego for Comic-Con 201... http://bit.ly/bXiFwr 

  

Movie Review: Grown Ups

A Review on Adam Sandler's "Grown Ups" - Coming Soon to Theaters By Susie Medina

What's NOT to like about this movie?

Even though Zohan sucked, Adam Sandler's upcoming movie Grown Ups was actually really funny, and yet light-hearted enough to maybe bring your kids too see (maybe). Though the comedy was punchy with testosterone-filled jokes, everyone could really appreciate the humor conjured up by comedic geniuses like Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock, Kevin James and Rob Schneider.

Picture this:
- Chris Rock as a house husband/Mr. Mom
- Sandler not undertaking a crazy, weird persona, and playing a good average dad
- David Spade as a womanizing bachelor who wants to nail Rob Schneider's daughters
- Schneider as a sensitive soul who has an old lady wife and two daughters so gorgeous no one believes he's the father

Though the comedy was punchy with testosterone-filled jokes, everyone could really appreciate the humor
The plot: mediocre; the jokes themselves: funny. The pace of the movie: slower. The rating I forsee: PG-13 (Did I mention the amount of times Maria Bello whips out her booby to feed her four-year old son?)
This movie may not be as racy a comedy as it could have been, but I believe the point was to make it tasteful enough for everyone in the family to see. Kids under ten won't get the perverted references anyway, unless your eleven year old son has Playboys stashed under his bed already. Even so, when this movie does release for everyone to see, YOU SHOULD GO SEE IT.
Grown Ups is a testament to us adults that fun and games are not just for children. I would, and will, see it again.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Susie_Medina

Cast members are shaping up for X-Men: First Class. Twitter has samples:

1. upcoming_movies

  

"Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in X-Men: First Class" and related posts - FilmoFilia This means that 19-year-old... http://bit.ly/drsCEa

2. widetrends

  

widetrends Kevin Bacon X-Men: First Class Villain: Kevin Bacon X-Men: First Class Villain – Kevin Bacon is confirm... http://bit.ly/9T71yq 

3.  wishsison

  

Nick Hoult & James McAvoy! Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) is directing! RT @Marvel: X-Men: First Class Casting Announcements! http://is.gd/duM74 

4. filmspotting

  

X-Men: First Class? Seriously? Come on, I mean... I'm sorry... Michael Fassbender? And James McAvoy? Can I just give it 5 stars now?

5. screengeekuk

  

Props to Matthew Vaughn for casting talented actress as Mystique in X-Men: First Class. Are you watching, Michael Bay. http://bit.ly/9MvhNM 

    

Nicholas Cage confirms returning to a Ghost Rider sequel and reaction isn't quite hot? Twitter says so, here's a sampling:

1.  pollypounder

  

“@g4tv: Nicolas Cage will return as Ghost Rider: http://bit.ly/aivJoI” /please stop Nicholas Cage make a good movie again 

 2. jordangulfin

  

"Nicholas Cage confirmed for Ghost Rider 2" ...HOW?! I mean that in so many ways...HOW?!

 3.  Gamer_Hudson

  

#movies #film Nicholas Cage has confirmed Ghost Rider 2. WHY GOD WHY

4.  Garytt

  

Nicholas Cage just confirmed he will indeed be in Ghost Rider 2. In related news, the world just confirmed that we don't give a sh*t.

5. foole_of_hearts

  

Aaaaaaaaaggggghhhhhhh! Nicholas Cage just announced on @CraigyFerg's show that he signed to ruin, I mean do, (I mean ruin.) Ghost Rider 2.  

 

Green Lantern pictures have surfaced and reception has been interesting, according to Twitter. Here are samples:

1. hieu_

OMGOSH. FIRST PICS OF RYAN REYNOLDS AS GREEN LANTERN HAVE BEEN RELEASED! *EXCITEMENTTTT!!*

2. Morningkill

@SarahsJokes The first pics of Reynolds in his Green Lantern costumed hit the net today. That's likely why. Or it could be his chiseled jaw.

3. ReelzChannel

First Image of Blake Lively in Green Lantern and Other New Pics: Comic book movies have taken center stage with Co... http://bit.ly/c1hlGz

4. Hitman0000

Ryan Reynolds first Green Lantern costumed pics have been released. Sweet! June 2011!!! http://yfrog.com/j98jzj

5. PMoorpheus

[pics] First Images of Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern: Nice pics but I need to see a trailer to get excited about ... http://bit.ly/cBBb5o

Fans of 'Thor' and 'Captain America' films going 3D are mixed? Twitter says so, here are samples:

1. FL_Kreative

RT @ParamountUK: Marvel Studios have officially announced that THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER will be in 3D. We can't wait.

2. MarkSweeney

Apparently, both Thor and Captain America movies will be in 3D, which guarantees I will see neither of them. http://snurl.com/zf7zo

3. seuncr8vwox

"@ParamountUK Marvel Studios have officially announced that THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER will be in 3D. Can't wait.

4. robbclarke

Oh come on! Not EVERYTHING needs to be in 3D! Thor and Captain America to be released in 3D. http://bit.ly/9HPFvK

5. Gabe malakhgabriel

Both Thor and Captain American will be in 3D. Interesting. http://is.gd/dtrcw

Will the Tron Legacy Movie Be This Year's Defining Science Fiction Film?

Will the Tron Legacy Movie Be This Year's Defining Science Fiction Film?
By Andrew Hawnt

I think that Tron Legacy is going to surprise a lot of people this year. While it's true there are a great many people waiting for this film to hit and continue the much loved tale of the Tron universe, their number may not be huge enough to warrant a big hit for the film. However, the making of this new movie is generating a huge amount of interest around the world, which is being generated by the diehard Tron fans ourselves rather than any huge marketing campaign.

While there is some marketing in action already for the film, Disney have not laid it on thick yet. This is very clever, as they are essentially, right now anyway, allowing the fans to create the mystique surrounding the project.

There are tons of new fans flocking to the original movie and discovering the masterpiece that it is thanks to the excitement being shown by long-standing fans. I think that the Tron Legacy movie is going to give us a spectacular vision of a very different world we have seen to anything else in film since the original Tron movie.

That's something that has always been amazing about the first Tron movie - nothing had looked like it before, and nothing has looked like it since. It stands alone in the movie world as something truly unique and interesting, and the visuals are some of the most iconic that have ever been created. Light cycles, discs, cool costumes and incredible science fiction images are once again the order of the day with the Tron Legacy movie, and I genuinely believe we are going to have a new classic on our hands.

It already made history before the film was completed due to it being a sequel with the most number of years between it and the original of any movie ever (which still carries members of the original cast), and I believe that will be just one way the film makes its presence felt for years to come. It may even have a chance of being seen as just as much as an innovator as the original.

The trailers for the Tron Legacy movie have started to surface now, along with a few more images and so on, and everything is pointing to a film that has been created with a quiet confidence in the quality of its content. That's something to be admired, and I shall indeed be there in line to see the long awaited Tron Legacy movie when it arrives.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Hawnt

There is a good chance that Tron Legacy will indeed be a hit film and it is refreshing indeed to find Jeff Bridges as part of the cast.

Movie Review: Predators

Film Review - Predators (2010)
By Todd Murphy

BOTTOM LINE: After 23 years, Hollywood has finally made a worthy sequel to the cult classic, despite lacking some of the colour, character, thrills and mystery of the original.

THE GOOD: From the outset it is clear that director Nimrod Antal knew exactly what made the original Predator so good; wasting no time whatsoever, the film opens with a dramatic free fall for character Royce (Adrien Brody) as he regains consciousness while plummeting from the sky and lands in a jungle courtesy of an attached parachute. He is joined soon after by a band of other tough people who have been similarly dropped in to this jungle. Before long, this group who distrust each other come to recognise they are in the same situation, and as they start to help each other, they realise that they are on another planet and that something is hunting them. Going back to the jungle setting was the right thing, but the idea of creating an alien planet where the Predators deposit their game is a cool take on the story. It allows for the kinds of situations that we saw in the original film, but is free to explore some new territory. The first attack sequence by Predator dogs is fascinating, as are some of the hunting trap sequences. The film also does not take the easy option of slamming in wall-to-wall action, but rather takes its time to develop the characters and the situation. There are some nice touches, including different variations of Predators, a great Samurai-style fight and an intriguing final battle. The subplots involving Laurence Fishburne and Topher Grace are quite fresh for this story, and add a different slant to the proceedings. Even the music score closely adheres to Alan Silvestri's original music. "Predators" is a worthy sequel to the cult classic; monster-fighting fun wrapped inside a well executed high concept plot.

THE BAD: Being a sequel, the film unfortunately has lost some of the flavour of the original. Although the characters are quite good, they do not have the colour that the cast of the original film had. The amount of Predator action is also less than expected, particularly in the first half, and given the film has a plural title, you would be right to expect more; as a result, the film at times plays more like a remake than a sequel. The thrills and sci-fi mystery are diluted as well; the death scenes do not seem uniquely shocking or scary, and the sci-fi mystery that created a sense of awe and wonder in the first film is absent. It may just be that we have already seen this scenario so it loses its effect.

For the original review, follow this link: http://www.allaboutmovies.net/filmreviewpredators.htm

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Todd_Murphy

After all the past flops using the Predator franchise, this one finally lived up as a competent follow-up to the original.

Steve Carrell's "Despicable Me" is a good movie? Twitter says so, here are samples:

1.) Tonytweetss

Just saw despicable me in true 3D great movie if your goin to the movies see despicable me!!

2.) fadeaccompli

Off to see Despicable Me, about which I've heard only good things.

3.) honeybrownjo
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6599536&postID=1483264217150597667
Just leaving the movies wit mom...Despicable Me was a great movie..it was so funny

4.) simplyessence

Despicable Me is the cutest movie Ive seen in years!

5.) misscardigan

Despicable Me = freaking adorable movie. I want to watch it again! 12 minutes ago via web

Decepticon Shockwave to be included in Transformers 3? Twitter says so, here are samples:

1. ThatDudeVE

@KayKakes919 @Misha1231 I wanna be Shockwave... when Transformers 3 comes out you'll know what im talkin bout #nerd

2. moviepromos

Shockwave Confirmed For Transformers 3: (http://bit.ly/aiedEM)

3. Torito39

Shockwave is going to be add to transformers 3 6:00 PM Jul 9th via MySpace

4. Soundwave725

I wonder how #ShockWave will look like in #Transformers 3 .

Marvel's decision to hire a new 'Hulk' to replace Edward Norton for the upcoming movie 'Avengers' not good for fans? Twitter says so. Here's a sampling:

1. requiem2adream

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY'RE HIRING A NEW ACTOR TO PLAY THE HULK IN THE AVENGERS MOVIE? GAH! http://bit.ly/aam8hI Not happy, Marvel. Not at all.

2. sensatlandsend

Pretty lame! RT @whedonesque: [ Post ] Marvel confirms new actor being hired for Hulk in The Avengers. http://bit.ly/cxnpbh

3. charlestrotter

Marvel confirms they are recasting Bruce Banner in 'The Avengers;' Edward Norton is out. What a dumbass decision. http://bit.ly/c14ci4

4. welovecult

Disappointed to hear that Edward Norton may not play The Hulk in The Avengers. Hopefully they make the new hulk grey w/ a different origin.

5. shizzyrocks

Not cool at all...#wtf #whynot RT @cinemablend Edward Norton Will Not Be Hulk In Avengers, Marvel Going With An Unknown http://bit.ly/ccLwoO

The film "The Karate Kid" is a good movie? Twitter says so, here are samples:

1. satmpodcast

Karate Kid was good, only missing 2 things. Tune in to next weeks show to find out what they are. Our new podcast http://tiny.cc/ep125

2. circleyy

have yourguys seen the Karate Kid?It's awesome,i love my China

3. AISEVAVEL

KARATE KID-awesome movie ever!

4. DearZureen

The Karate Kid is REALLY inspiring!

5. chiararawr

watched "The Karate Kid" last night. i didn't expect that the movie would be sooo awesome. hahaha. impressive