Knowing is Not Worth Knowing

1 STAR

Well, it looks like the first single star to go on a DMR movie review goes to Knowing. Let me break it down and tell you why you can wait to rent it or don't bother with it at all.

Nicolas Cage, a solid actor, seems to come up short in a film that starts out smart but ends with no panache. After uncovering a elementary school time capsule from 50 years ago, the 1959 artifacts are distributed to the students of the 2009 class. Young Caleb Koestler (Chandler Canterbury) brings his artifact home (a sheet of numbers) discovered by his father, John (Nicolas Cage), an MIT Professor who stumbles on a specific code of numbers detailing the dates, death tolls, and locations of every major disaster within the 50 past years. Sounds interesting. Here's where everything goes north.

The final three disasters said to take place on the sheet have yet to take place and the last one will result in the end of the world. The plot thickens. However, the ending will kill you. There's no imagination, no glimmer of hope, just utter abysmal ruin for all mankind. It's not even that Armageddon is involved, but the lack of vision to throw in some aliens to cheese it up when the majority of this film is grounded in reality.

Personally, I've said too much about this film, and don't want to elaborate on it in case you do go to see this film. However, you have been warned. Knowing is not worth knowing.

Want more on this doomsday flick? Pop Syndicate and Rotten Tomatoes have got the in-depth scoop. You should know though...we all happen to agree in different ways on how we feel about it.

Twilight's "New Moon" Part II

After Tuesday's release of Twilight on DVD, actress Kristen Stewart takes on the next installment in the series, "New Moon". The second of the chronological novels written by Stephanie Meyer.

Entertainment Tonight reports Stewart's thoughts on 'New Moon,' saying she's "really excited," but it's "a big job."

"It's a lot different, also, from the first," she adds. "It's a very different story. A lot happens: [Bella] doesn't have [Edward] anymore, and she's also in a place where she has to step up and kind of become more mature, and to see her deal with life without him is going to be interesting. … It's all very epic and convoluted."

ET Online has a streaming video interview into Stewart's film, "New Moon", and other upcoming projects.

Remembering Natasha Richardson (1963-2009)

I first saw this lovely lady in the 1998 movie, The Parent Trap, the remake of the classic film by Hayley Mills.

I am now sad to report another thespian has tragically left us in an accident.

Natasha Richardson, died Wednesday from a blow to the head in a skiing accident in Quebec, Canada at age 45. Her death wasn't automatic and the impact seemed like a minor bump on the head. However, within an hour of the accident, she began to complain about headaches and was taken to a nearby hospital and then transferred to a Montreal hospital for further treatment. Neeson rushed from Toronto, where he was shooting a film, to be by his wife's side.

The seemingly minor injury turned severe, leaving her brain dead, and she was transferred to New York's Lenox Hill Hospital. Family and friends were by her bedside at that time. She was later taken off life support and passed away early Wednesday evening.

Today's reports by the New York City medical examiner's office have stated that cause of death was an "epidural hematoma due to blunt impact to the head."

Richardson leaves behind her husband Liam Neeson and her two sons, Michael (14) and Daniel (13).

Reports of Hollywood remembering the talented actress can be seen at Sky News.

Are Music and Movies Expendable?

That's the question. Are music and movies expendable?

Apparently they are, when the hip-hop industry's 50 Cent teams up with legend Sylvester Stallone for the new movie, The Expendables.

In an surprising move, Fitti will replace Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker..... uh, say what! Yes, it's true, the Oscar winner had prior commitments and had to walk away after a month of shooting. However, Stallone who also directs the action film, isn't worried one bit.

MTV.com reports that Stallone wrote to AICN to say "the anger of the casting of 50 Cent is understandable, but not fair. A player is only as good as his coach. If a man can communicate in one medium, he can communicate in another if his strengths are brought out and he has the support of well-wishers. So, trust me, the change of Forest Whitaker to 50 Cent a.k.a. Curtis Jackson is a good one."

He backed up that statement reminding the public about characters in the Rocky series played by Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Dolph Lundgren, Richard Crenna & Mr. T. They weren't first draft picks either.

The Expendables will have an all-star cast featuring 2009 comeback sensation, Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), Jason Statham, Jet Li and Stallone himself as Barney "The Schizo" Ross. Dolph Lundgren, the Russian from the classic Rocky IV, and the "Governator", legend Arnold Schwarzenegger are rumored to appear in the film as well.

Filming begins March 28, 2009. Look out for Stallone's new action-packed film next year!

March 20, 2009- New Release Friday!

The weekend is one day away my friends, so you know what that means. It's time we find out what's premiering this weekend at the movies!

First up for comedy, we have I Love You, Man starring Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, and Andy Samberg. Without giving too much away, Peter Klaven (Rudd) is a successful realtor, getting ready to marry his sweetheart Zooey (Rashida Jones) but has no one to take the title of Best Man at his wedding. Thus, his search begins for the "best" man he can find to be his number one and comedy ensues with one funny "man-date" after the other. However, will the man that the groom chooses clash with his bride?




Next, is the dramatic thriller, Knowing starring Nicolas Cage. After uncovering a elementary school time capsule from 50 years ago, the 1959 artifacts are distributed to the students of the 2009 class. Young Caleb Koestler (Chandler Canterbury) brings his artifact home (a sheet of numbers) to his father, John (Nicolas Cage), an MIT Professor who stumbles on a specific code of numbers detailing the dates, death tolls, and locations of every major disaster within the 50 past years.

Even more disturbing is the fact that three disasters have yet to take place being and the last one will result in the end of the world! Solution: Change the final outcomes, save the world!



Last, for some action mixed in with a dose of comedy is Duplicity, starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. The duo are former spies turned corporate operatives in a love affair amidst being involved in a high stakes game of espionage. Sounds like a lot to handle! However, the duo has a great chemistry, making this banter and thrilling plot fun to watch.





There's the scoop on what to watch this weekend! Go get your ticket and enjoy the show!

This Just In: New Movie News!

(Green Lantern Corps)

Production Weekly reports that Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Comics will begin work on their next big-budget superhero film, Green Lantern.

(Original GL: Alan Scott)

GL was created in 1940 and has taken on the identities of various comic-book characters over the years from the original, Alan Scott, to Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, and Jade (daughter of Alan Scott).

(GL: Hal Jordan)

It is most likely that the film will star comic-book character Hal Jordan, as he is the most famous GL within the DC Comics Universe and the Green Lantern Corps, the intergalctic police force in which the various characters of the Green Lantern are afiliated.

Production will begin mid-September in Australia.

St. Patrick's Day Flashback: Leprechaun!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Today, it felt fitting to do a flashback to a cult classic from yesteryear that runs with the theme of this green day. The movie is the 1993 film, Leprechaun, a horror tale that will make you view leprechauns in a twisted way.

Fair warning; hold on to your lucky charms because this horror flick starring Warwick Davis (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Narnia) and Jennifer Aniston (Friends, Marley & Me, Bruce Almighty) could mess you up.




Dan O'Grady (Shay Duffin) comes back to the States from Ireland with a stolen pot of gold and is ready to enjoy his riches. However, the leprechaun has a personal vendetta and has followed him across the pond to retrieve his pot of gold. O'Grady barely escapes with his life but manages to trap his small hunter in his basement. Ten years after the incident, a father and daughter (Aniston) moves into the home, the leprechaun is freed, and angry from his decade of imprisonment, shows no mercy to any human life that gets in his path of retreving his stolen pot of gold.

Prepare to be scared! Rent Leprechaun at Blockbuster or Netflix or buy the film at Bestbuy.com today!

Upcoming DVD Releases on St. Patty's Day!

This Tuesday as you celebrate St. Patrick's Day and wear your festive green, there are new DVD releases for the kids, teens, and adults to look out for that may catch your eye. Here are the top three releases for this week:


First up, for the kids, we have Bolt, the TV superhero canine who really thinks he has superpowers. Growing up on the set of his telelevision show his whole life, the story unfolds where he has been removed from the set by accident and discovers the real world. This fun film with voiceovers from John Travolta as Bolt, Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus as Penny, and a hilarious hamster, Rhino, played by Susie Essman, tells the tale of a pup discovering the truth and himself, and finding his way back home.

Next, for the tweens and teens is the hit film, Twilight, thanks to the successful novel written by Stephanie Meyer and starring Harry Potter lady heartthrob, Robert Pattinson. The idea is simple; girl moves to new city, doesn't quite fit in, meets a male vampire, and falls in love. Wait...what? The love affair between human and vampire takes on a forbidden nature similar to that of Romeo and Juliet. Girls who are into romance with a funky twist will probably be drawn to this blood-sucking film. Although, this film has been known to suck the life out of some who watched it, as shown in the 5 Reasons You'll Hate the movie 'Twilight'.



Last, for the adults who can handle the carnage, is the new Punisher film, War Zone. Starring Ray Stevenson as the Punisher aka Frank Castle, he takes on one of his toughest villains yet; the mob boss & comic-book assassin known as Jigsaw. Castle is now six years seasoned in his role of the anti-hero. From the guilt of killing an FBI agent, he contemplates retirement from his vigilante work. However, when Jigsaw targets the fallen agent's family, he seeks to make amends for what he has done and stop him. This revenge driven flick is not for the squeamish.

Superherohype.com has a special DVD clip for more into the film and the villain, Jigsaw.

Movie of the Month: February (Your Top Choice?)

Welcome to DM Review's March Edition! Yours truly has been out for about a week due to sickness. After I became sick, I was informed there's a virus going around...
I would've never guessed that...
Fortunately, the virus told me first hand.
Lucky me.
Thanks.

Anyway, that's the scoop on me being away, but I'm back in full swing to dish up the Dramedy News that keeps you movie buffs coming back for more. Let's start our March Edition of news with reviewing February's movies in our: Movie of the Month Poll.

What was your favorite movie in the month of February? If your movie title isn't listed, click the Other category, vote, and comment on your favorite movie choice. Check the left sidebar panel for voting options.