As of right now, this film is still in theaters. Is a good film starring Denzel Washington and is packed with a lot of action and a unique ending. I think this one is gonna make a great DVD to own as well.

The film is about Eli, a drifter of 30 years, in a world destroyed by nuclear war and apocalypse. In this world, you either kill or be killed. The film itself circles around the last known bible that Eli is supposed to have in his possession. Some people want it, other want it destroyed. I won’t give any many more details, you’ll have to go see it for yourself. It’s worth the time and money.

Budget: $80 million
Director: The Hughes Brothers
Starring:
Denzel Washington
Gary Oldman
Mila Kunis
Ray Stevenson

While the film hasn’t been received well by man of the critics that have seen it. It has received positive feedback based on fans that have seen it. In preparation for the film, a lot of people went out and rented the 1941 version. We think doing this set them up for different expectations. While the plot was somewhat lacking, the special effects, the thrills of the werewolf and the action involved really jump out at you. Werewolf, goth, and horror fans are sure to find something to love about the film, while the rest of us are left to say, ‘it’s ok.’

Budget: $85 million
Director: Joe Johnston
Starring:
Benicio Del Toro
Emily Blunt
Anthony Hopkins
Hugo Weaving

Like all films, whether successful or not – it started with an idea. That idea was SAW, not necessarily a franchise, but if it comes about, who’s going to say ‘no.’

That idea was started by two guys; James Wan & Leigh Whannell. They met each other during film school. James wanted to be a director and Leigh was a screenwriter; a perfect combination.

The two got together and hashed out the idea for SAW, in 2003, they created a short film around the concept and began pitching it.

Lionsgate picked up the film in 2004 for financing and once produced, it was featured at the Sundance Film Festival. The following October, like all the Octobers after that, they released the film theatrically. The film and the sequels have been very successful. So successful, year after year, the budget grew, and another film was produced.

With less than an estimated $50 million dollars spent on production of all the films, the SAW franchise has gone on to make over three quarters of a billion dollars in revenue. Not a bad investment on Liongate’s part.

Below are some of the posters and characters from each of the films.

In all 6 films have been released, with a 7th planned for production February 2010.

Total Budgets: $61.5 million
Gross (all films): $603 million
Directors:
James Wan
Darren Lynn Bousman
Kevin Greutert
David Hackl
Starring:
Leigh Whannell
Cary Elwes
Danny Glover
Shawnee Smith
Donnie Wahlberg
Tobin Bell
Beverley Mitchell
Dina Meyer
Costas Mandylor
Bahar Soomekh
Julie Benz

District 9 is a good sci fi film for those of you who like living with aliens. We saw this in the theater, then bought it when it came out on DVD. Something about watching it in the theater seemed to make it better. Watching it at home wasn’t the same experience.

The film starts out like a documentary, getting you caught up on what has happened, where the aliens came from and how they were quarantined into District 9, then the movie starts with the main actor being infected with a black fluid that is slowly transforming him into an alien, making him valuable to the human, since he can now operate their weapons – which are more advanced than our.

The cast is loaded with people you have never heard of. This doesn’t hurt the film since it is loaded with fight scenes, chases, drama, ad things you’ve never seen before.

Budget: $30 million
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Starring:
Sharlto Copley
Jason Cope
Nathalie Boltt

If you haven’t seen Avatar yet, you’ve probably been hiding under a rock or on a deserted island.
This is one of those films where the film is as good as the hype.

It’s a long film, over 3 hours, but the plot, special effects, and war scenes make it well worth it. Make sure you don’t drink too much soda before the show.

We suspect that James Cameron will be taking a lot of Oscars home this year.

Budget: over $300 million
Director: James Cameron
Starring:
Sam Worthington
Zoe Saldana
Sigourney Weaver
Stephen Lang
Giovanni Ribisi
Michelle Rodriguez
Wes Studi

This is a great family film about a grumpy old man who ties thousands of balloons to his house and goes —UP. The film by Walt Disney is sure to become a family classic.

UP is a tale of an old man who flies away in his home, olny to discover that a little boy has come along for the ride. The adventure continues with them encountering strange new lands, loaded with lost of fun and comedy.

Budget: $175 million
Director: Peter Docter
Starring (voices):
Ed Asner
Christopher Plummer
Jordan Nagai
John Ratzenberger

Zombieland (2009)
Budget: $23 million
Starring:
Woody Harrelson
Jesse Eisenberg
Emma Stone
Bill Murray
Abigail Breslin

A hilarious zombie film about the world, now known as Zombieland to its survivors. A virus, originating as mad cow disease has either killed you or turned you into a zombie. Those that are not infected are left to wonder, hoping to survive, and hoping to not run into other people just as dangerous as them.

The film has very funny dialogue and action sequences with a reoccurring reminder the rules that our star has made for himself.

For zombie film fans — this is one to watch and own.