Tuesday, July 29, 2014

In Theaters: August 1st, 2014

There are two wide releases this weekend.

Get On Up


This could be a fascinating biopic.  Director Tate Taylor (fresh off The Help) seems a natural fit for the James Brown story: Get On Up.  Star Chadwick Boseman is best known for playing Jackie Robinson in last year's 42.

To be honest I know very little about James Brown but I enjoy a good rags to riches story as much as the next guy.

Early reviews are very positive.

Get On Up is rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situations.

Guardians of the Galaxy


Here it is.  This year's second entry from Marvel Studios (after Captain America: The Winter Soldier).  This will also be the last movie from Marvel Studios before The Avengers: Age of Ultron in early May next year.

Marvel Studios has become my most trusted source for movies.  I now trust them to make a good movie more than I trust Pixar or Christopher Nolan to make a good movie!  They've earned that from me.  In case you're wondering, the following is their track record:

Iron Man

The Incredible Hulk

Iron Man 2

Thor

Captain America: The First Avenger

Marvel's The Avengers

Iron Man 3

Thor: The Dark World

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

So, yes, I trust them to make a good movie.  Who can argue with that?  Did I mention that the "Marvel Cinematic Universe" is the highest grossing franchise in film history as of this year?  (but if you adjust for inflation James Bond still wins)

Also, I was able to participate in a 17-minute IMAX preview for Guardians of the Galaxy a few weeks ago.  It was basically a scene from the middle of the movie that was likely edited a bit differently than the final product.  The bottom line?  It rocked.  Everyone loved it.  And I highly recommend this movie.

Guardians of the Galaxy is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language.

      Big Shot Critic

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