Films to Get Excited About: Brothers, A Single Man and The Young Victoria
Brothers: opening in theaters Dec. 4, 2009.
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Starring: Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire
Although this film looks a little bit like a 21st century Pearl Harbor with a slight horror twist, I’m intrigued. Portman, Gyllenhaal and Maguire rarely give bad performances and so if we are basing this off of past precedent I think this film could be good. Intense, but good.
A Single Man: opening in limited release Dec. 11, 2009.
Directed by: Tom Ford
Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode and Ginnifer Goodwin
This is fashion designer Tom Ford’s directorial debut. Do I really need to say more? Curiosity has consumed me. Plus, if such heavy weights as Moore and Firth are part of the cast, I’m hoping that this means Ford actually has some promise as a director. Not to mention it is nice to see Firth in a role that doesn’t require him being the cheesy rom-com lead.
The Young Victoria: opening in limited release Dec. 18, 2009.
Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
Starring: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson and Jim Broadbent
I am a sucker for period pieces and Emily Blunt is quickly becoming an actress “to watch out for.” The romantic love story of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert is not one I’m too familiar with, so I hope it’s tragic and heart-wrenching. That is they only was a love story should be.
