Weekend Boxoffice Numbers

In Order

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Studio: DreamWorks Animation
This Week: $63,106,589
Last Week: -
Total: $63,106,589
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Role Models
Studio: Universal Pictures
This Week: $19,167,085
Last Week: -
Total: $19,167,085
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
This Week: $9,159,523
Last Week: $15,316,072
Total: $75,573,993
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Changeling
Studio: Universal Pictures
This Week: $7,252,940
Last Week: $9,351,560
Total: $20,559,497
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Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Studio: The Weinstein Company
This Week: $6,274,530
Last Week: $10,065,630
Total: $20,686,907
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Soul Men
Studio: MGM
This Week: $5,401,605
Last Week: -
Total: $5,401,605
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Saw V
Studio: Lionsgate
This Week: $4,067,071
Last Week: $9,741,578
Total: $52,187,337
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The Haunting of Molly Hartley
Studio: Freestyle Releasing
This Week: $3,318,694
Last Week: $5,423,315
Total: $10,063,348
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The Secret Life of Bees
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
This Week: $3,089,467
Last Week: $4,010,668
Total: $29,902,363
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Eagle Eye
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures (Paramount)
This Week: $2,541,602
Last Week: $3,482,655
Total: $96,348,829

Thoughts:
Looks like Madagascar 2 opened big which shouldnt come off as a surprise considering its an animated film which always is open to more audiences. Good opening for Role Models, it was a good film and we should have a review go up for it sometime this week.

REVIEW: Saw V

Saw V

Year: 2008
Director: David Hackl
Starring: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Julie Benz
Distributor: Lionsgate
MPAA: Rated R

It was Halloween and I decided to go see a horror film with a couple of friends of mine. After going through a list of films that have already opened and that was a horror flick, we decided on Saw V. Seeing as how we have already seen the previous Saw films, watching Saw V would be a no brainer right? Well, not exactly because we really weren't planning on seeing the 5th entry in this thriller of a franchise. Its not that we didn't want to, its just that we never really thought about it. We figured its Halloween and we just want to watch something bloody just to get into the spirit.

Plot Outline:
Hoffman is seemingly the last person alive to carry on the Jigsaw legacy. But when his secret is threatened, Hoffman must go on the hunt to eliminate all loose ends.

Plot:
Just like the previous Saw films, Saw V begins with someone being tortured through a series of life taking challenges. After that scene we come back to the last scene of Saw 4 where Strahm is locked in a dark room with a dead body of Jigsaw. This movie had a very dark tone and view. The movie was not only just based on flashbacks of Hoffman and Jigsaw working together, but it also had a little side story. In a normal Saw movie there’s always someone going through series of challenges to determine their faith of death and survival and this movie was no different. Five people were put in a room together to be tested, but the interesting thing about these five people were that they aware of Jigsaw. Jigsaw’s work in Saw 1, 2, and 3 had spread news about him and these 5 people were aware of the test and quickly decided to work together in carefully making their decisions. What disappointed me was that these 5 people’s intelligence did’t last long when one person had more information then the other person later turning the whole situation into a case of betrayals within one another. I was really amazed by the flashbacks and how it showed all the torture scenes being created by Jigsaw with the help of Hoffman. I was really disappointed by the ending of the last scene of Saw 5. Yes, it was gruesome, bloody, and a last act of survival yet it wasn't anything like Jigsaw's type of ending that we have all come to expect. I guess I was expecting alittle more.

Cast:
Tobin Bell returns as the sinister Jigsaw. He doesn't really have a big role in this film like he did in the previous Saw films. His character is mostly seen in flashbacks and we hardly get enough of him. Costas Mandylor also returns as Mark Hoffman. His role is pretty big, but I didn't really enjoy his performance. I thought he could have a done a much better job playing a certain somebody. Scott Patterson also reprises his role as Agent Strahm and I enjoyed his work here. He doesn't do anything special from his previous performance in Saw IV, but I still enjoyed him in this role. Betsy Russell plays as Jill Tuck and shes just as good as she was in the previous Saw entry's.

Picture:
Just like any other Saw film, Saw V is dark. The film does however have a clean film source which doesn't come off as a surprise considering its relatively new. I wasn't able to detect much film grain with the image mostly having a smooth look to it. Colors are hardly eye popping with the film being very dark. Black levels on the other hand are very strong and hold up very well in some of the other darker scenes. Flesh tones are fairly accurate, but also feel alittle off at times. Detail is generally strong with alot of close up shots looking wonderfully detailed. Their are a few scenes here and their that don't offer enough detail like some of the other scenes do, but this is a good looking film overall.

Sound:
Many of the scenes in Saw all had a dark tone of sound playing because the characters were all put in a dark frightening situation. My favorite part of the sound is the last scene of all Saw movies where there’s like a finale music going where the audience awe at the moment of a dramatic, shocking, and maybe a bit frightening style of an ending. The movie doesn't really consist of much music and is much more dialogue driven, but what we do get here isn't bad. I just wish it was used effectively and spread out more. The bass in Saw V is surprisingly good. Even though the film is mostly dialogue driven, the bass still packs a good punch. It isn't reference material by all means, but its still a good mix for a film like this.

Conclusion:
Saw V felt just like any other Saw movie that we have seen in the past maybe with some new types of death scenes. I think this movie was OK since it delivers a good story and a good amount of bloodshed and what else can we expect in a Saw movie. I didn't really see any thing a bit shocking in the end though since it wasn't really a well thought out ending, it was still pretty gruesome. I just hope there’s more ideas shown in Saw 6. The picture quality was good for new release with a good amount of detail being shown. The soundtrack was more of a mixed bag, but the film did contain some good bass. I think Saw V is worth checking out if your still interested in this franchise. The story is pretty interesting and nicely sets up the next film.

Grade: C-

Whats Coming

Sorry for the lack of movie reviews my fellow blogger's, but I have been extremely busy these past weeks. I just finished moving to my new home and I had to set up everything over again. I also have been getting ready for the Gears of War 2 launch which I'm really excited about. I cant wait to play the hell out of that game on my Xbox 360. I do have some good news though. My friend Nick has decided to write movie reviews for this blog. Nick has been watching movies just as much as I have and I'm sure he will do a great job with his reviews. He just finished writing his review for Saw V which should go up sometime tomorrow. I'm currently working on a review for Zack and Miri Make a Porno which should go up sometime Friday. We are also going to start posting movie news tomorrow. Hope you guys like the new layout : )

REVIEW: W.

W.

Year: 2008
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: Josh Brolin, James Cromwell, Elizabeth Banks, Toby Jones, Richard Dreyfuss
Distributor: Lionsgate
MPAA: Rated PG-13

When I first heard that Oliver Stone was making a feature length film detailing the life of President George W. Bush, I was alittle skeptical. I mean out of all historic icons to base a movie off, why do one based off George W. Bush? I just wasn't convinced that Bush had enough interesting material to make a movie out of. I also wasn't sure if the movie was even going to get released in theaters. I thought it could end up like those direct-to-home video films since it was obviously going to be pretty controversial. Seeing as how I'm not a big fan of Bush, I was sure that this was a film I was going to avoid. Soon after the trailers started rolling, I slowly started to give in. It just looked pretty interesting.

Plot Outline:
W. takes viewers through Bush's eventful life such as his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and of course the critical days leading up to Bush's decision to invade Iraq.

Plot:
I'm not sure if everything in the film is true or slightly changed, but its very interesting nonetheless. Its told through a series of flashbacks that detail the life of Bush and how he came to be President of the United States of America. While the fact that Bush's earlier life may not sound interesting to people, but it actually is. The film details the early life of George W. Bush starting from the days of his alcoholism. You wouldn't expect someone like Bush to be partying and drinking when in fact he does...or at least he did when he was younger. The film also shows this father and son relationship that Bush had with his dad. This plays a key role in the film and is basically the main centerpiece of the films plot. It also works pretty well since we have wonderful actors playing these roles. While the film may be fascinating to understand, it can also tend to drag. I found alot of areas where the film dragged and became pretty dull to watch. The earlier parts of the film can be fun to watch, but later parts tend to drag. I know this is a heavy dialogue driven film, but even then I wasn't expecting this.

Cast:
Josh Brolin plays as the main center piece of the film, George W. Bush. Brolin does a fantastic job playing this difficult part. No wonder Christian Bale dropped out of the film at the last minute, this isn't an easy role to take and I don't think Bale could have pulled it off. I think Brolin was perfect for this role and he definitely nailed it. James Cromwell plays as George Herbert Walker Bush a.k.a. George Bush. I think he played the part pretty great and I really enjoyed his presence, but I'm not particularly sure if he looks like the real George Bush. I thought Brolin somewhat resembled his character, but I just couldn't find any George Bush in James Cromwell. Elizabeth Banks plays as Laura Bush and she too is great. Even though she looks nothing like the real Laura Bush, I thought Banks played the part pretty smoothly and shes really gorgeous in the film. Toby Jones plays as Karl Rove and I generally enjoyed his role here. I also didn't detect any resemblance to the real Karl Rove, but at least Jones delivered a solid performance that wasn't distracting or bad.

Picture:
The visual look of W. is simply great. The film was just released wide last Friday and its film source is pretty clean. I didn't detect any film grain and the image seemed generally smooth for the most part. Colors tend to be pretty vibrant from time to time. Darker scenes also tend to hold up pretty well with black levels staying strong with only a few scenes were it tends to look alittle muddy. Flesh tones are spot on and have that warm feeling to them. Detail is surprisingly good for a film like this. I wasn't expecting much from this film, but was surprised to see how good it looks. Close up shots show a good amount of detail and you can literally see the lines on Brolin's forehead. Their are a few scenes that are somewhat soft, but this is a good looking film for the most part.

Sound:
The soundtrack for the film is somewhat lacking. The original music is done by Paul Cantelon and it really isn't that great. For a movie like this, I would have expected much more from the sound department. What we have is decent, but its hardly used enough. The film doesn't really consist of a score that's recognizable or stable. We do get many other music that is used often and sounds better than the films score. These different types of music go well with the film and are generally fun to listen to. W. is really really lacking in the bass department which doesn't come off as a surprise. For a film like this, you would have to be an idiot to expect much from the bass considering its a heavily dialogue driven film. What we get seems suitable and gets the job done, but it is by no mean reference material.

Conclusion:
W. is an interesting film that sounded stupid on paper, but is actually better once you see it. I wasn't expecting much from this film since I'm not a big fan of Bush, but I was pleasantly surprised on how fascinating George W. Bush's early life can be. I thought the cast is great with Brolin delivering a performance that I thought was simply fantastic and maybe enough to earn an Oscar or two. The visual look of the film is surprisingly good for a film like this. Theirs a good amount of detail and clarity on most of the actors faces. The soundtrack is pretty disappointing since the films score just doesn't live up to what I was expecting. I actually enjoyed this film even though it was somewhat tough to get through simply because of how patient you have to be. Love him or hate him, but Oliver Stone's biographical film based on the life and presidency of George W. Bush is worth checking out.

Grade: C+

REVIEW: Body of Lies

Body of Lies

Year: 2008
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani, Vince Colosimo
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
MPAA: Rated R

When I first saw the trailer for Ridley Scott's Body of Lies a couple months earlier, I honestly wasn't that impressed. While the trailer had its cool moments, it just felt like another espionage thriller that has been done many times before. Still, since it was Ridley Scott that was directing this upcoming thriller, I was somewhat interested in seeing it. I happened to enjoy his last movie "American Gangster" and several other films from him. I wasn't pumped to see it in theaters because I could have easily held off for the DVD release, but a couple of my friends wanted to see it so I caved.

Plot Outline:
Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) is an operative trying to gather Intel on Islamic terrorist cells to get to the head: Al- Saleem (Alon Abutbul). He works closely with local contacts wherever he goes, only to find that his boss, Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) finds them useful, but disposable. After losing such a friend in Iraq, Ferris travels to Jordan to head up the U.S. Intelligence operations there. In Jordan he befriends Hani (Mark Strong), the head of Jordanian Intelligence, who places more value on patience and trust than speed and technology.

Plot:
The story is based on the novel "Body of Lies" by David Ignatius. Having not read the novel, I cant compare whats new or whats been left out of the film. The film starts off pretty interesting with a building exploding like no tomorrow. From than on, we are put in the shoes of Roger Ferris who is tracking an Islamic terrorist who is supposedly linked to some bombings. The problem with Body of Lies is within its plot. The screenplay was written by William Monahan who also wrote the engaging Oscar winning 2006 hit film "The Departed". His script for the film is simply broken and at times, complex. It isn't easy to take in and will leave most audiences somewhat lost. The film also doesn't consist of much action scenes that will keep the audience tuned in. Their are a few, but hardly enough. Body of Lies also doesn't bring anything new to this tired genre and theirs nothing here that we haven't seen before in films including Spy Game which was directed by Scott's brother Tony. With all this said, Body of Lies is still a good movie. The film is shot and directed very nicely by Scott. The characters are interesting enough to watch and learn from especially when their played by people who know how to give a performance. Just like most of Scott's films, we also get some awesome explosions that are very cool and very well made.

Cast:
Leonardo DiCaprio plays as Roger Ferris and he does a great job in his role. DiCaprio is honestly one of Hollywood's most talented actors and his work in his films show this. He gives a very believable performance as Ferris and one that I simply enjoyed. Russell Crowe plays as Ed Hoffman and hes more of a supporting role this time around. He gives a pretty good performance as Hoffman, but I'm not so sure he was the ideal person for this role. He pulls off the serious family man attitude, but I wasn't fond of him just feeding DiCaprio's character through the telephone almost 90% of the time. Mark Strong plays as Hani and he gives a great performance. I thought his character was interesting and very believable along DiCaprio. Golshifteh Farahani plays as Aisha and I thought she was pretty good. I have never seen or heard of her, but I thought she gave a pretty good performance especially for her first big budget film. We also have Vince Colosimo playing as Skip. I also haven't seen or heard of him before, but I thought he was entertaining in this film.

Picture:
The visual look of Body of Lies is great. Director Ridley Scott shot this film with less film grain in mind. As a result, Body of Lies doesn't consist of much film grain compared to Scott's last film, "American Gangster". Their are a few scenes that do have some film grain, but these are mostly during the night scenes and I'm sure it was done intentionally to make it seem more real. Colors are somewhat vibrant due to the nature of the location they filmed the movie at. They don't necessarily pop from the screen, but their still nicely colorful. Black levels are pretty solid, but the night scenes can look somewhat flat. Flesh tones are mostly accurate and have that warm feeling to them. Detail is surprisingly strong and clear. Close up shots on Leo's face show alot of clarity and small pores. Their are a few special effect scenes, but even these look great.

Sound:
The soundtrack in Body of Lies is fairly good. The film's score is composed by Marc Streitenfeld who also scored some of Scott's previous films such as A Good Year and American Gangster. I thought he did a good job with the score for the film. It sounded right and just went with the flow of the film. The film's score is also nicely used and spread out pretty widely. Were also treated to other music in the film that is mostly played during the credits. Body of Lies features a bombastic bass mix. Judging by the trailers, I had no doubt this film would deliver in the bass department. Every little gun shot and fierce explosions transitioned very well with the film's bass. I wouldn't go out and say its definitely reference material, but it damn well comes close.

Conclusion:
Body of Lies is a good film that I fairly enjoyed. The story doesn't do anything new to separate itself from many other clones in the same genre and its plot can be somewhat complex at times simply because of its many layers to its story. While I thought the story wasn't as great as I was expecting it to be, I still thought it had some cool moments that were entertaining. The cast is great with many of them giving out good performances that are very enjoyable to sit back and watch. The visual look of the film is simply great with the film featuring some bold colors and strong detail all around. The soundtrack is engaging and well used through out the film. It also features a kick ass bass that easily handles some of the films cool explosions. I cant say I loved this film, but I did fairly enjoy it enough to recommend it.

Grade: B-

REVIEW: Flash of Genius

Flash of Genius

Year: 2008
Director: Marc Abraham
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney, Jake Abel, Tim Kelleher
Distributor: Universal Pictures
MPAA: Rated PG-13

I honestly didn't know about this film until couple days ago when I heard my friend talking about it. I then decided to look up the trailer for this film and see what its all about. I liked what I saw from the trailer and the film looked very interesting. I wasn't pumped to see it on day one, but it looked like a film that I wouldn't mind watching. So when the film came out Friday, my friends and I decided to watch it simply because their weren't other major films that looked interesting to watch.

Plot Outline:
Robert Kearns (Greg Kinnear) submitted an invention to each of the big three auto companies about the modern intermittent windshield wiper. The companies each promptly rejected his idea then turned around and put the device to use. The enraged inventor spent several decades attempting to collect on his patent, and mounting lawsuits that traveled all the way to the Supreme Court; he eventually collected over 30 million dollars for his obsession.

Plot:
The story for Flash of Genius is pretty good. The film is based on the fact that Robert Kearns invented the intermittent windshield wiper and how a powerful automobile company like Ford tried to steal his invention. The movie seems pretty accurate with what I read about on the real Robert Kearns maybe with some minimal changes. The plot is simple and very straight forward. If you read about the film than you will obviously know whats coming next. The film is also not for everyone as I can see alot of people calling it boring and I will admit that their are a few dull moments, but still an enjoyable film to those with enough patience. As much as I enjoyed the films story, I cant help but think this film would have been better suited as a mini-series or direct-to-home video film. I mean their really isn't enough material here to push out a 2 hour film and yet that's exactly what this film is. Other than that, I really don't have any issues with the film. I thought the dialogue was interesting and mixed a good amount of humor that worked nicely. I also enjoyed the ending and thought it closed the film just the way it should have.

Cast:
Greg Kinnear plays as the main character of the film, Bob Kearns. He does a great job here and one that I enjoyed very much. I thought his character was interesting even though hes somewhat stubborn most of the time and thought Kinnear played Kearns wonderfully. Lauren Graham plays as Phyllis Kearns and shes alright in her role. I haven't really seen her in a new role in awhile and I only saw one episode of Gilmore Girls in which I thought she was average at. I think shes pretty average here, but still enjoyable in her role. Dermot Mulroney plays as Gil Privick and he too is good in his role. I thought he was a good supporting actor in the film and fairly enjoyed his performances here. Jake Abel plays as Dennis Kearns and I thought he was very good in his role, probably the second strongest in the film in terms of acting. He was pretty serious and smooth in most of his on screen time. We also have Tim Kelleher playing as Charlie Defao and he was just plain funny.

Picture:
The visual look of Flash of Genius is simply great. The movie has this 1960's look to it that really makes the film look really nice. I think the production crew did an awesome job for the films setting. The film was just released a couple days ago and its source is an excellent condition. I didn't detect any film grain in the day or night scenes. Colors look good for the most part, but the contrast seems alittle too hot. It makes the film look somewhat orange in the day scenes, but I think this was to make the film seem more 60-ish. Black levels are pretty good, but don't hold up too well in darker scenes. Detail is mostly great with alot of close up shots revealing alot of clarity. The film is never razor sharp, but its got a good amount of detail from beginning to end.

Sound:
The film is somewhat of a mixed bag in the sound department. The films score is composed by Aaron Zigman who also composed music for other low budget films such as Alpha Dog and Good Luck Chuck, but his score here feels wasted. Theirs hardly any music in Flash of Genius. I know this is suppose to be a biopic, but even then I would have liked some music to break away from the many silent moments. The film isn't music-less and their are a few scenes where the films score catches on, but their aren't enough and they ain't loud enough. The films bass is pretty much nonexistent, but that really doesn't come as a surprise considering the films story and pacing.

Conclusion:
Flash of Genius isn't for everyone and it never was. The films story isn't going to cut it for everyone simply because its plot doesn't sound interesting on paper. The films story is pretty good if your patient and really pay attention to whats going on. The cast is great for the most part with everyone delivering slightly above average performances. The visual look of the film is very accurate to the films time period. It also features a good amount of detail and some good colors. The soundtrack is pretty much useless since we hardly get any music in the film. I really wish this film was made as a mini-series or a direct-to-home video film. Its just tough forking out $10 bucks for a film like this when it clearly doesn't have enough material to justify that money. Still, this is a good film that I enjoyed and would recommend it to those looking for slow movies or have $10 bucks to burn.

Grade: B-

REVIEW: Eagle Eye

Eagle Eye

Year: 2008
Director: D.J. Caruso
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Chiklis
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
MPAA: Rated PG-13

I have been anticipating Eagle Eye ever since I saw its awesome trailers. The trailers made the film look so cool and somewhat unique that I simply just had to see it. My anticipation slowly started to die down as soon as the reviews for this film started coming out. The film has been criticized left and right by critics around the world. They were stating its plot was too complex and how it simply goes no where. Still, I wanted to see the film for myself and see what I thought about it. I mean it was from the same director who brought us last years "Disturbia" which I thought was pretty entertaining. So I just simply had to see for myself.

Plot Outline:
Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) returns home after the mysterious death of his successful twin brother. He and a single mother, Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan), find out that they have been framed as terrorists and are threatened into becoming members of an organization tasked to assassinate a politician.

Plot:
The plot for Eagle Eye is mostly a let down. The film's story starts out interesting with some terrorist bombing in the middle east followed by a mysterious phone call from an unknown woman. It continues to keep us interested by only giving us bits and pieces of the final story while throwing some entertaining action scenes. When we finally get to the conclusion of this story, we find ourselves very disappointed. The final act of the film is way un-satisfying and un-interesting. The films ending is stupid and not something I personally liked. The film is also very cheesy and way over the top. Some if not most of the action scenes although cool are hardly believable. The film also manages to rip off several high profile films such as I Robot, Enemy of the State and many more. Its as if you mixed all those films together and tried to make it fit into a 2 hour film, you would get Eagle Eye. I will admit that the characters we have are pretty interesting to watch and that the films first half is simply pure fun, but with out a satisfying ending to all of this, it just doesn't work. The films got too many problems that it just overshadows anything good in this film. Eagle Eye should have stuck to a more simpler route and should have concluded in a way that doesn't leave the audience wondering what happened.

Cast:
Shia LaBeouf plays as Jerry Shaw and he does a wonderful job here. LaBeouf has come a long way from being that guy from Even Stevens to one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. His last 3 films have all done great at the box office and Eagle Eye looks to become another hit. Hes also a pretty good actor and looks to be trying most of the time. Michelle Monaghan plays as Rachel Holloman and she too is great in her role. I think she did a good job and was very believable in her role. Rosario Dawson plays as Zoe Perez and shes pretty much average here. Theirs simply nothing special about her character and she hardly shines in this film. Billy Bob Thornton plays as Agent Thomas Morgan and he does his usual thing. I found his character to be funny at times even when hes being serious. I'm not sure if Thornton was an ideal choice for this role. We also have Michael Chiklis playing as Defense Secretary Callister. While Chiklis does a pretty good job in his role, his characters seems somewhat useless in a way.

Picture:
The visual look of Eagle Eye is pretty much on the same boat as that of Disturbia. Both films are shot mostly in dark lit areas and both have high contrast. Unlike Disturbia, Eagle Eye features many CGI special effects mostly in the action scenes. These all look great for CGI effects and really have that certain roughness to it. For being a brand new release, Eagle Eye surprisingly contains some film grain. These don't get in the way of things, but it also doesn't make the image look smooth as most new releases are. Colors are mostly dark and pretty hot. The film has this somewhat gritty look to it that makes the colors seem flat and grey. Flesh tones are pretty accurate, but don't hold up well in some of the darker scenes. Detail is great for the most part with only some few scenes that look a bit soft.

Sound:
Like Disturbia, the soundtrack in Eagle Eye is shockingly great. The films music is composed by Brian Tyler who also did the most recent Rambo flick. He does a good job here and Eagle Eye is always filled with some music. The score goes pretty well for a thriller film like this and had me in suspense. I think he did a good job here and I'm eager to see what hes got coming next. Eagle Eye features a bombastic bass mix. I would have been really really surprised if a film like this didn't have a killer bass mix just because the trailer revealed a ton of action scenes. Luckily, the film does have a killer bass mix and one that goes so great with everything. Car crashes sound and feel just right. Dynamics are loud and spread out very evenly. This is definitely something to look out for once it hits DVD simply because of its killer bass.

Conclusion:
Eagle Eye is a disappointing film that doesn't connect and doesn't live up to what its trailer made it out to be. Which was an awesome thriller flick with some interesting ideas. Instead, it recycles some high profile films and tries to make everything work. The films story starts off really nice and interesting, but its conclusion just doesn't cut it. The cast is great and most of them give out good performances that is easily suitable for a film like this. The visual look of the film is just like Disturbia, but features some nice CGI effects. The soundtrack is loaded with some killer bass mix that really rocked the theater. I honestly wouldn't recommend Eagle Eye. Its got some entertaining moments, but also a ton of problems. Id skip this and maybe give it a rent when it comes out on DVD.

Grade: D+