Here is a quick look at the films I plan to see in February:
Warm Bodies (2/1/13)
After watching the first trailer I went out and bought Isaac Marion's book on which the film is based. I really enjoyed the book and I'm sure I will enjoy the movie too. I love Marion's take on the zombie mythos (i.e. the existence of degrees of "zombie-ness", the retention of some humanity, and the ability to become fully human again once infected.) My only fear is that the film might over-romanticize (a la the-vampire-series-that-must-not-be-named) what has historically been the personification of the most abject aspect of life: the fact that our bodies are already slowly dying and falling apart.
Stand Up Guys (2/1/13)
Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Alan Arkin in a buddy crime action comedy. If you don't care for zombies and are lucky enough to live near a theater showing this (since it isn't getting a wide release yet), then this is the obvious choice for you to see this weekend.
Identity Thief (2/8/13)
He's a dinosaur, that Jason Bateman. But he still makes me laugh, and not just when he's being a member of the Bluth family. Add in some raunchy Melissa McCarthy (aka my favorite part of Bridesmaids that I actually liked) and I would call that comedic gold.
Side Effects (2/8/13)
I don't like Channing Tatum. But I do like Rooney Mara, Jude Law, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Add in the chameleon Steven Soderbergh and a plot about prescription drugs, betrayal, and a possibly illicit affair, and you get one intriguing film. Hopefully also a few Magic Mike-esque glimpses of Rooney.
Beautiful Creatures (2/13/13)
To be honest, I'm including this one because I know that the Misses will be dragging me along to it. It does look like it will be a well made and enjoyable film, if that particular branch of the fantasy genre is your cup of tea. For my money, I would prefer a cup of Earl Grey, hot.
Did I leave off the film you're the most excited about? Leave a comment and let me know! It takes two seconds and would be greatly appreciated! :)
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