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Thread: The Best of 2005 - A Future Look

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    The changes they have affected are huge, it doesn't matter if they've only made a couple but changing the lead actress and sacking the cinematographer, no wonder Terry's pissed!

    Cheers Trev.
    The more I learn the less I know.

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    A Detailed Prognosis for October 2005

    A modest film month with no absolute winners along with a few possible quality films.

    Derailed. A seemingly confusing, jumbled drama/thriller that may not draw the Holloween crowd.

    Domino. This action movie has the female strong woman role that Jennifer Garner had in Elecktra but with an even harder, more gritty performance that make this movie have a greater reach to a bigger audience. This is something edgy about this movie that increases its chances for serious action drama, lifting it up a notch to become one of the more brighter prospects for October. There is also enough of a recognized actor listing here to help improve its chances for boxoffice profits.

    Doom. The required Halloween sci-fi/horror movie with the typical juvenile response.

    Dreamer. Another horse racing, young girl (Sea Biscuit) movie that may not have enough leg power. Even Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning may have outdone their welcome this year.

    Elizabethtown. A romantic comedy that is one of the few bright spots of October.

    The Fog. A typical pre-Halloween horror movie with dim prospects.

    Good Night, and Good Luck. A sleeper of a film produced by George Clooney about the McCarthy era and CBS reporting coverage. The current political climate will enable this little film to hit it big in October. Look for a good turnout. The audienc will be looking for the return of Robert Downey Jr. and George Clooney.

    The Gospel. There's few people in church to hear this movie.

    Guarding Eddy. A former pro basketball player and disabled kid team up in an unknown drama. Nothing hugely promising.

    In Her Shoes. A comedy/drama with Cameron Diaz making a serious attempt at classy movie making. This tight, elegant emotional drama has the elements for a solid performance and audience turn out. A good move for Diaz.

    The Legend of Zorro. The cell phone mistress herself is probably the best marketing for this as yet not lit up the anticipation charts. This action western does not yet seem to have caught fire yet and may even not really get fired up.

    Nine Lives. A drama that seems too ambiguous to obtain much of a market.

    North Country. Female iron miners, a sleeper of the movie that has an uncertain future. As with Meg Ryan in her Against the Ropes (2004) or Million Dollar Baby (2005), this movie can turn either way.

    Paradise Now. Is the controversial movie of the year with its main characters a couple of young Palestinian terrorists. Alot to disagree about, except perhaps the execution of the movie itself. May create its own public interest.

    Prime. A comedy of psychic proportions when a female psychiatrist and mother finds that her son is involved with a client she's seeing. Has the comedic elements to bring out the crowds in this beginning of fall, heading towards winter season.

    Saw II. Another bloody horror, Halloween movie and a sequel - that may say it all.

    Separate Lives. A serious drama about marriage and intruders into a marriage, starring serious actors. May be too much heading into the winter season.

    Shopgirl. Can Steve Martin pull off and re-enter the comedy movie market? Interesting but no build-up or notice so far.

    The Squid and The Whale. A serious family drama. Little or no fanfare.

    Stay. A creepy sounding psychological thriller that may be the horror Halloween movie of the month.

    Summer Storm. A serious juvenile drama. A rarity in today's movie market...a drama about two adolescent brothers who must come face to face with growing up and their relationship with each other. A difficult no-name actor, movie searching for a market.

    Two for the Money. Sports gambling drama movie. How far can the audience appeal reach here for Al Pacino, Rene Russo, Matthew McConaughey - another television Casino?

    Wallace and Gromit. Their actual first movie, starring themselves brought to the bring, full-featured film screen. A pretty easy bet that this movie will do well and a decent, a smash hit, that's another matter. But it will provide welcome comic relief - especially in these days of high tech and super sophistication.

    The Weather Man. A comedy/drama that if done well, will do well. Could be another "It Could Happen To You" (1994) feel good movie, yet with more drama and subtle acting performances that could make this a even better movie. Can the director of "The Ring" (2002) really produce drama along with The "Mousehunt" (1997) comedy?

    The movies to watch for to give this month a "even" chance to maintain the boxoffice status quo are:

    Domino
    Elizabethtown
    Good Night, and Good Luck
    In Her Shoes
    Paradise Now
    Prime
    Stay
    Wallace and Gromit
    The Weather Man

    Since my July 10, 2005 assessment, October's film list has grown milderly stronger, though not riveting to the point of outdoing past years.

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