ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

Plot:

Everyday can't be a good day and Alexander Cooper (Oxenbould) and his family will soon realize this to be true. As he prepares for his upcoming birthday party, he learns that his party may be overshadowed by a more popular student's party the same day and then he begins to witness the rest of his families' day unravel, from bad job interviews, a botched play, failed driving test and more leaving him to wonder if he has cursed the day.


Reel Talk:

Although this may be a different twist for Jennifer Garner, this is right up Steve Carell's alley when it comes to satire comedy. Even with Carell this is not an all out belly buster but is good for a few laughs. The Vargas twins are quiet most of the movie but they make it up with their adorable charm. Still it is a good family movie for the kids so you can load up the station wagon or mini van and have an enjoyable family outing with this one.

Starring: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey, Elise and Zoey Vargas
Directed by: Miguel Arteta
Rated: PG

I give it 3 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

DRACULA UNTOLD

Plot:

In the heart of Transylvania, Prince Vlad (Evans) is faced with his most crucial and life changing decisions. With his country's lack of manpower, the Turkish army threatens to take all the young men and boys including the prince's young son to further strengthen their forces. Having gone through this tribulation himself as a boy and promising his wife Mirena (Gadon) that their son would be spared such an upbringing, he makes a deal with a cave dwelling vampire to give him the needed power to fight against the superior army. But there are stipulations and consequences that comes with this bargained arrangement that may even cost him his family as well as his kingdom if he can't resist the desired quench for human blood.


Reel Talk:

Where most Dracula movies are generally love stories between the vampire and a woman, this one is the in depth origin to why it was love that turned the man into the legendary monster. Luke Evans the latest actor to join the Dracula legacy was no disappointment to the role and Dominic Cooper who is gaining momentum in his roles as screen villains does a good job in this film as Vlad's nemesis Mehmed. This is not your typical all out blood fest rather than it is a tale of a man's love for his family and kingdom. So don't go expecting the screen to be plastered with blood and guts. Still a good movie worth a night at the movies.

Starring: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, Art Parkinson and Charles Dance
Directed by: Gary Shore
Rated: PG-13

I give it 4 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

ADDICTED CONTEST DRAWING!!!

RELEASE DATE:  THIS FRIDAY-OCTOBER 10, 2014

ADDICTED: Based on the best-selling novel by Zane, ADDICTED is a sexy and provocative thriller about desire and the dangers of indiscretion. Successful businesswoman Zoe Reynard appears to have attained it all - the dream husband she loves, two wonderful children and a flourishing career. As perfect as everything appears from the outside, Zoe is still drawn to temptations she cannot escape or resist. As she pursues a secretive life, Zoe finds herself risking it all when she heads down a perilous path she may not survive. Starring Sharon Leal, Kat Graham, William Levy and Boris Kodjoe. Directed by Bille Woodruff.

(LIONSGATE)

Rated R.

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COMING FRIDAY: I AM ALI

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 10 2014

I AM ALI: An intimate look at Muhammad Ali that has never been seen before – shared through testimonials of his closest friends and family. Discover why Ali captures the public’s imagination to become the most remarkable, recognized person in the world. Directed by Clare Lewins.

Rated PG

(FOCUS WORLD)

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

October 3, 2014 - October 5, 2014

1. 'Gone Girl' $38,000,000
2. 'Annabelle' $37,200,000
3. 'The Equalizer' $19,000,000
4. 'The Boxtrolls' $12,425,000
5. 'The Maze Runner' $12,000,000
6. 'Left Behind' $6,850,000
7. 'This is Where I Leave You' $4,000,000
8. 'Dolphin Tale 2' $3,530,000
9. 'Guardians of the Galaxy' $3,034,000
10. 'No Good Deed' $2,500,000

THE EQUALIZER

Plot:

Robert McCall (Washington) is a neat, methodical man who just wants to live a simple life of just going to work and going to his favorite diner to drink tea and read a book. But he has a dark,  mysterious and secret past that he will soon revisit when Teri (Moretz), a young teenage girl that he becomes fond of is brutally beaten by her Russian pimp. When he goes and settles the issue as well as a few other matters that involves people being unjustly treated, the head of the Russian mob sends his enforcer Teddy (Csokas) to get revenge. This engages the two into a game of death which only one will win.


Reel Talk:

Let me first clear up that this should not be compared to the 80's television series although they share the title and character's name. This one is no holds barred violent and bloody. Denzel is a one man wrecking crew, but also smooth and cool as ice as Robert McCall. Definitely a thrill ride that  action junkies will enjoy.

Starring: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloe Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Haley Bennett and Bill Pullman
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Rated: R

I give it 4 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

KELLY & CAL

Plot:

Kelly (Lewis) a former teen punk rocker who is now a wife and new mother trying to adjust her life in a new suburban neighborhood which is more complex than she imagined, then she befriends her neighbor Cal (Weston) a paralyzed teen who is now a loner since his accident and being confined to a wheelchair. The pair's relationship soon becomes complicated when Cal wants more from the confused and vulnerable Kelly.


Reel Talk:

This movie is as confusing as Juliette Lewis' character Kelly and you will be as mad as Jonny Weston's character Cal for watching it. It doesn't know whether it should be  a buddy movie or a love story, so it ends up crashing on neither. To me this is just another movie that provides work and paychecks for some aging actors and actresses leaving the viewers with the lack of a good film. This would have been a good Lifetime movie at best.

Starring: Juliette Lewis, Jonny Weston, Josh Hopkins, Cybil Shepherd and Lucy Owen
Directed by: Jen McGowan
Rated: NR

I give it 2 Corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler