Movie Mania This Weekend! Five New Films Open
June 22nd, 2007 in Actors, Movie News, Opening Today
A number of new movies hit theaters today. Among them are the Stephen King penned and John Cusak starring ‘1408′, Angelina Jolie’s ‘A Mighty Heart’, and Steve Carrell’s ‘Evan Almighty’. Meanwhile Michael Moore’s ‘Sicko’ plays in New York City, and Ben Kingsley’s latest ‘You Kill’ opens in select cities.
‘1408′ is an adaption of a 2002 short story by the widely popular Stephen King. John Cusak plays Mike Enslin, an author, who is determined to stay in a room that is deemed haunted. Let’s just say weird things start to happen when he checks into the room. Samuel Jackson co-stars. The film is rated PG-13.
‘Evan Almighty’ is the latest Steve Carrell comedy. The ‘Bruce Almighty’ sequel, which again features Morgan Freeman, shows Carrell’s character, Evan, turn into a modern day Noah. The family-friendly movie is rated PG.
‘A Mighty Heart’ focuses on the kidnapped Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. His wife, Mariane Pearl, penned a book and this is the movie version of the story. The movie is getting critical acclaim, but also was the center of controversy as some felt Angelina Jolie should not be playing Mariane because of racial issues. Some of that criticism has been swept away as critics have widely praised the film and Jolie ’s portrayal of Mariane.
Michael Moore’s latest also hits New York City this week. ‘Sicko’ looks like it will be a critical and box office hit. The movie has garnered a 91% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes so far and the press that the movie has received will be sure to drive in audiences. ‘You Kill Me’ starring Ben Kinsley, Tea Leoni, and Luke Wilson round up the new releases of the week. ‘You Kill Me’ opens in select cities today with a wider release in weeks ahead.
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