Movies
Excellent: Movies this great are rare, so don't miss it.
Good: At least worth the price of admission.
Okay: See it if you have nothing better to do.
Bad: If you absolutely have to see it, wait for the DVD.
no stars: Frickin' terrible; give us our two hours back,
you director from hell.
Ode to Jude
The release of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, begins the reign of Jude Law. Beginning tomorrow, Jude Law will be seen or heard in six movies from now until Christmas. And I welcome him. With two Oscar nominations and a face that begs for sweet kisses, Jude has proven he is worthy of devotion. To show my own devotion, I rated
his upcoming projects, by viewing trailers and reading synopses, on their level of Judeness. Because if any one is worthy of an ode, it is Jude Law.
Ratings are out of four stars. Four being "the perfect Jude Law experience" and none being "why did Jude subject himself to this?" — Lindsey Ramsey
— Lindsey Ramsey
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Release Date: September 17
A highly stylized, '40s-era sci-fi adventure? Not Law's usual cup of tea. To some it may look too stylized, stylized enough to enter into cheese territory, but to me it looks like a lot of fun. I have faith in the cast of Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Jude himself. My only concern is the futuristic tint the film has may gloss over
film has may gross over some of Jude's beauty. But then again I don't think that is possible.
mars possible
Overall Judeness: ☆ 1/2
I Heart Huckabees
Release Date: October 1 (select cities)
The trailer for this existential comedy is one of
the most promising offercould tage. more.
Overall Judeness: ★★★★
Jude's most promising offerings this fall. Now this is an ensemble comedy, so Jude will have to step out of the limelight but it is clear from the preview that him paired with Jason Schwartzman is a very funny pair indeed. Also as the boss of Huckabees, I foresee good suits, which is never a bad thing.
Overall Judeness: ★★★
Alfie
Release Date: October 22
A remake of Michael Caine's own womanizing bachelor tale from the '60s, Jude is perfectly cast as Alfie. The trailer shows Jude walking around Manhattan talking about the wonder of women at his disposal and citing that he is a blessed man. I personally couldn't agree. more.
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Release date: December 3
Another ensemble piece, however this one looks a bit more like the type of film Jude has been drawn to in the past. The trailer shows two couples: Jude and Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts and Clive Owen scheming and seducing each other. Directed by Mike Nichols, this is probably the best piece on Jude's plate and I cannot wait.
Overall Judeness: ★★★★
The Aviator
Release Date: December 17
True, this is really Leonardo DiCaprio's show but it is worth mentioning Jude's cameo as the swashbuckling great Errol Flynn.
In the trailer just a snippet of Jude in a tux is enough to seal the deal, as if Leo wasn't enough.
Overall Judeness: ☆☆
Lemony Snickett's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Release Date: December 17
Release Date: December 17
This one is a bit of a cheat, but Jude did contribute something to this Jim Carrey rendition of the popular kiddie books. He is the title character for god's sake so I'm counting it for mere presence of voice.
He narrates the tale and listening to his voice for the
sixth time this winter should sound sweet enough to get me through the inevitable long Jude Lawdrought that inevitably lies ahead.
Overall Judeness:
16
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