In Theaters: September 4th, 2015

There are TWO wide releases this weekend.  Last month I put the whole month in one post.  I didn't really like not doing my weekly posts so I'm changing it back to weekly posts.

The Transporter Refueled

Okay so this is a reboot.  There were three Transporter movies before this and all of them had Jason Statham in the title role.  In this reboot the new actor is playing the same character that Jason Statham played before.  I just learned that.

I'm not sure what to say except that you can expect LOTS of stylish, over-the-top, and inventive action.  My guess is that it won't offer a whole lot beyond that.

The Transporter Refueled is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, sexual material, some language, a drug reference and thematic elements.

A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods is based on a novel of the same name.  I hear the book was very very funny and the movie is definitely going for the dramedy genre (with more comedy than drama).

It's about an older man who wants to have a spectacular adventure so he decides to hike the Appalachian Trail.  For those of you who don't know, the Appalachian Trail stretches 2,200 miles from Maine to Georgia.  His wife insists that he takes a friend for safety reasons and the only friend who agrees is a bit tricky to get along with at times.

I will say the cast is loaded.  Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, and Emma Thompson are all extremely capable actors.  Old - but very capable.  Expect the audience at this movie to also skew a bit older.

A Walk in the Woods is rated R for language and some sexual references.  That kinda makes me scratch my head.  Obviously they aren't going for maximum audience.  Considering the time of year I'd say we're looking at a hopeful awards contender.

      Big Shot Critic