Illegal aliens and people who have had problems with their real intent in the United States is something we all commonly hear and here is one movie that can cater to all nationalities and different situations. Some turn to legal means while others will do anything to legalize their stay in the land of opportunity such as fraudulent measures or assume identities.

Crossing Over also brings a word of caution on how immigrants should be careful on what they wish for. Freedom of speech is common but when it comes to descending on certain cases such as the ones related to the 9/11 event, expect some rough and tumble turn of events.

The movie has a star-studded cast, led by icon Harrison Ford. It also stars Ashley Judd and Ray Liotta as well as some budding superstars we see today. The movie is not that exciting to watch and may even be a bit draggy. But follow it closely since you may miss some plots along the way.

Morning Glory stars Harrison Ford arguing with Diane Keaton as Rachel McAdams, an aspiring news producer, runs harrisonfordaround trying to get control of the feuding anchors of the ill-fated morning show while Jeff keaton_dianeGoldblum plays McAdam’s boss.

I must admit that I am impressed with this cast. I look forward to seeing Ford and Keaton work together with Roger Michell directing under the helpful eye of J.J. Abrams who is producing for Paramount Pictures. 

Filming of the comedy begins next month in New York.

Keri Russell has signed on to star opposite Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford in “The Untitled Crowley Project” for kerirussellCBS Films. 

In this emotional drama, Russell plays Aileen Crowley, a wife and mother who relentlessly builds a normal, loving home life for her children while her husband, John Crowley (Fraser), and an unconventional scientist (Ford) race against time to build a company that could rescue them. The film is inspired by a true story.  Ford is also Executive Producer on the project.  Tom Vaughan (Starter for 10, What Happens in Vegas) is set to direct. 

Robert Nelson Jacobs (The Water Horse, Chocolat) wrote the screenplay, which was inspired by a Wall Street Journal article and subsequent book, “The Cure,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Geeta Anand. 

Most recently Keri Russell starred alongside Adam Sandler in Bedtime Stories. Prior to that film, she received critical acclaim for her starring role in Adrienne Shelly’s Waitress. Her other feature film credits include August Rush, Mission Impossible III, The Upside of Anger and We Were Soldiers.

Brendan Fraser has signed on to star opposite Harrison Ford in The Untitled Crowley Project for CBS Films, a division of the CBS. The project, with an anticipated start date in early April, will be the first film to go into production for CBS Films.

Fraser plays a father who recruits the help of a reluctant maverick scientist (Ford), forging an unlikely friendship in a race against time to solve the scientific mystery that could save his family.  The film is inspired by the true story of John Crowley, a man who moved mountains to build a company that could rescue his children only to face the impossible choice of putting family first or the work that might spare them.  Ford is also Executive Producer on the project.  Tom Vaughan (Starter for 10, What Happens in Vegas) is set to direct.

Fraser is Crowley

From Production Weekly comes word that Brendan Fraser will play the titular role in Crowley, an upcoming drama being led by Harrison Ford.

The film is based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose two children had a rare genetic disorder. Crowley, instead of giving up hope that his children could not be cured, found a researcher (played by Ford) with a potential cure.

It is inspired by Geeta Anands book The Cure. The film is being executive produced by Harrison Ford and will begin shooting this April in Portland.

indiana_jones_4_new4.jpgIt’s a monumental thing to do, reviving a long gone and successful franchise. And while if anyone could do it, it was Spielberg, the initial opinion of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was wary. What do you expect when the producer announces that people should have low expectations for the film? Indeed, when the first “amateur” review came out blasting the film, things weren’t looking good. And yet, the film received a standing ovation at Cannes. There is without doubt a split over the film, but is it nostalgia that is making people love it more than they should, or hate it as if it’s blasphemy.

Well, Indiana Jones 4 is by no means an awful film. There are some exciting action sequences (especially the car chase through Indy’s campus), and a few visual gags. Harrison Ford starts off a little uncomfortable but settles back into the role nicely. But, to those of you who regard the other films as some of the best ever made (and they are), there’s going to be some level of disappointment. Disregarding the plot, which may put some people off, there’s some scripting issues that really stand out, plus an excessive use of CGI, that will certainly spoil the experience for die-hard fans. If you’re interested in a more in-depth analysis (involving a plot spoiler or two), read on. Read the rest of this entry »