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World’s Greatest Dad, starring Robin Williams
World’s Greatest Dad coming out August 21, 2009. We’ll hold off on wondering if it’s the “world’s greatest movie” until someone has actually confirmed that it’s “an outrageous comedy” as the studio blurb calls it.
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Nobel Son out on DVD
Just watching Nobel Son, a creepy movie starring Alan Rickman and Mary Steenbergen, as well as Bill Pullman, Bryan Greenberg and Shawn Hatosy.
I don’t know why I missed this since I love Alan Rickman. This is a well-made thriller mystery with a few major twists and turns, as well as some humorous jibes at ego-maniac academics. The best scene uses a remote control Mini car running around a shopping center, but all at life-size. Unfortunately, it’s not for kids, with a fair amount of profanity and brief nudity. There is one scene of a thumb being chopped off – this isn’t a spoiler. That action happens even before the credits roll.
I found the end a little quick and sloppy. Too many loose ends tied up very fast without much explanation. All in all, though, a diverting movie for a plane ride or light amusement at home.
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