Robert De Niro and Edward Norton`s latest collaboration "Stone" turned out to be a severe disappointment. While both of the actors turn in decent performances in their various roles, the film`s writing and directing are seriously lacking. "Stone" dabbles in several concepts such as morality, spirituality, and loyalty; however it does not pay enough attention to any of them to make a cohesive story.
Norton plays Stone, a convict seeking parole, who employs his attractive wife (Milla Jovovich) to make his parole officer (De Niro). Over the class of the picture it`s never quite clear Stone`s exact motivations, whether they are a devious conman at work, or just a misunderstood character seeking a 2nd chance.
De Niro`s Jack is equally puzzling, since he`s a churchgoing man, dedicated to his calling that too easily falls prey to Stone`s scheme. Aside from the unclear intentions of its characters, the pacing of the film is laboring, dragging you through uninspiring and banal activities of the characters` lives. My Grade: D
Fans of Johnny Knoxville and society will be charmed to see "Jackass 3-D" in theaters this week, alongside the Sam Rockwell/ Hilary Swank drama "Conviction," the lighthearted action film "Red," and the main crime thriller "Down Terrace."
JACKASS 3-D
Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and Bam Margera return for the 3rd chapter in their TV show spin-off, promising more dangerous stunts and ridiculous public behavior.
Jeff Tremaine, the man behind the former two "Jackass" films, returns to helm this 3-D spectacle. Preston Lacy, anearly collaborator on the other movies, pens the screenplay
WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Fans of the "Jackass" franchise should be the foremost mass in contrast to see this wild debauchery. If you are thrilled by the conception of intense stunts and raunchy pranks in three dimensions then you should see "Jackass 3-D."
CONVICTION
A single mother (Hilary Swank) takes about two decades to put herself through law school in place to help get her brother`s (Sam Rockwell) false murder conviction overturned.
The actor Tony Goldwyn, steps behind the camera to calculate this drama based on an incredible true story. Pamela Gray, the scribe for 1999`s "Music of the Heart," writes the screenplay for this film.
WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Audiences that appreciate movies based on real-life events should see this emotional drama. If you love both Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell then you should watch "Conviction."
RED
After his placid life is threatened by the assassinations of other comrades, former black-ops agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) reassembles his old team in one last stab at survival.
German-born filmmaker Robert Schwentke directs this exciting action film. The team behind 2009`s "Whiteout," Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber, adapt the floor from a graphic novel by Warren Ellis and Cully Hammer. Joining Bruce Willis on test are the talents of Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker, and Brian Cox.
WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Followers of the graphic novel "Red" will be frantic to see it have a big screen adaptation. If you remember the combining of actors in this movie is a formula for success then you should catch "Red."
DOWN TERRACE
Freshly released from prison, a don and son team (Robin and Robert Hill) struggle to retain their crime family together, while attempting to settle out the police informant in their midst.
British television director Ben Wheatley helms his first feature length movie with this dark comedy. Wheatley collaborates on the screenplay with one of the stars, Robin Hill.
WHO SHOULD SEE IT: Mafia movie aficionados will be the most concerned in beholding this British crime comedy. If you like seeing films about the complications of running with your home then you should watch out "Down Terrace."
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