Jackie Chan, legendary martial artist and action film star, is retiring. Chan is 58 and says he’s too old to continue doing stunts and the world is “too violent”.
His upcoming Chinese Zodiac, Chan’s 100th film, will be his last big action outing. He does hope to continue acting, however. He plans to take on more serious roles in future projects.
The best movie made from a Marvel comic book? Avengers! The Avengers kicks some serious ass, no pun intended. This is a smashingly good movie. +10 out of 10 for your entertainment expense. No surprise - it killed box office records when it opened! Good character development, story, dialog, pace, and enough special effects to make you go “Wow!” Safe for my boys when they were 13 or older, though Mom & Dad won’t be as interested if they don’t know comic books nor like Sci Fi, but this is premiere family entertainment you will enjoy too.
Will Ferrell, Seth Galifianakis, John Lithgow and Dan Akroyd are all in this one. Wow. Looks like could be prime political satire if it’s really in the works!
Skyfall is still six months out and already Columbia Pictures has confirmed that the 24th entry in the James Bond franchise is in the works and slated for a 2014 release. However, Daniel Craig may not reprise the role of 007 in the as-yet untitled film. He was only contracted for three James Bond films, so he has the option of walking away.
In related news, we can expect a debut trailer for Skyfall in the very near future.
A Funny +9, nine minute parody. Shout of thanks to both Mitch & Scott for bringing this to my attention. Chewie, you got lucky.
Tobin Frost (Denzel) is a professional killer and a Most Wanted traitor selling anything to anyone, and you’re really not sure of the source all the carnage and mayhem stems from other than an MI6 agent sold something to him in this spy-action-thriller. Good for at least a couple surprises at the end, including how well Ryan Reynolds plays his part to break out of his typical comic role. Denzel? Forever the consummate badass; outstanding in his role here! Safe House is a solid 7 out of 10 you can watch with your Mom & Dad, but I really wouldn’t call it family entertainment because it’s not for my children 13 or under due to the violence and bloodshed.
