Release: December 11, 2009
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures
Director: Peter Jackson
Writer: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz

Plot: Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

In a time of remakes and reboots it is nice to see an original film with an original script sneak in the backdoor. Sure...the plot has been done before, Ghost comes to mind, but it could be just what Hollywood needs as a breathe of fresh air. Starring Mark Wahlberg as the father who searches for answers to the mystery of his daughter's murder and follows her hints which lead him to her killer. Considering that it is also written and directed by Peter Jackson, known for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it might just be worth checking out.



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Release: December 11, 2009

Director: Clint Eastwood

Writer: Anthony Peckham
Studio: Warner Bros Pictures
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood

Plot: Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

In my opinion any movie which choses to use Nelson Mandela, political activist turned prisoner turned President of South Africa, as a main character but fails to document the trials and tribulations he faced while being held prisoner is an epic fail. Instead, Clint Eastwood decides to take the easy way out and make a sports movie. If you are interested in seeing Matt Damon kick around a soccer ball for two hours be my guest. On this one I'm going to have to pass.

Trailer/Info source: http://www.traileraddict.com/, DreamWorks Pictures, Warner Bros Pictures