Directed by Marcus Nispel
Starring Jason Momoa, Mickey Rourke, Rose McGowan
In this remake of 80s classic (?), Conan is played by a man who looks disturbingly like a Klingon. I think the story is more or less the same: vengeful warrior with bulging muscles decides to become the savior for an oppressed nation. I'm pretty sure you can expect sword fights, a few pretty girls, and some loin cloths.
Rotten Tomatoes rating: Rotten
Directed by Craig Gillespie
Starring Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin, Toni Collette
With this and Conan opening, clearly this is 80s remake week. While I was never a Conan fan, Fright Night was one of my favorites. I understand that this version is a bit more graphic, but the story is the same: a mysterious stranger moves in next door to a suspicious teen and his single mother. The boy soon begins to suspect his neighbor is a vampire and enlists the help of his girlfriend, best friend, and a washed up horror star.
There are two things I want, nay need, from this remake: fun and Colin Farrell chewing up the scenery.
Rotten Tomatoes rating: Fresh
Directed by Lone Scherfig
Starring Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess
Based on a book that apparently a lot of people love, One Day follows two recent college graduates over the course of 20 years. They're polar opposites, yet hook up early on, and spend the next two hours playing "will they or won't they?"
Rotten Tomatoes rating: Rotten
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Starring Jessica Alba, Joel McHale, Jeremy Piven
Why? Seriously. Why?
And what in the name of all that is holy is 4D?
Rotten Tomatoes rating: Really, Really Rotten (0% as of this writing....clearly I'm not the only one asking 'why?')
