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Monday, July 13, 2009

First Impressions

No one likes Mondays, right? At least, that's what we want people to think. I have the perfect solution to Mondays—that is, if you like movies. I will be reviewing the latest and greatest trailers from the only site on the web worth watching when it comes to movie trailers, Apple.com/trailers. We'll call these reviews First Impressions.

Today might be a bit different because this is the first time I have done this, so it might be a bit crazy, but I know we will get through it. Here goes.

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The first movie is Sherlock Holmes staring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.


I have seen the poster for this numerous times in the theaters but had never seen the trailer. I watched it this morning for the first time and my first impression was wow. This looks like something I am definitely going to go and see in the theaters.

The film is not yet rated (although my guess is that it will more than likely be a PG13 rating) and is due out in theaters Christmas Day 2009. This definitely will be a good way to get out of the cold weather once all your presents are opened.

The next movie is 2012 with John Cusack and Amanda Peet.


Just another "end of the world and human existence as we know it" film? Maybe. Maybe not. I really liked Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow (directed by Roland Emmerich), so I think I will give this a shot in theaters. They don't show much as far as story goes in the the trailer, that's okay, though. With tons of special effects, this will no doubt be one that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire movie—let's hope so, at least.

Due out in November 2009, I am going to guess this will have the same rating as all the other "end of the world and human existence as we know it" movies—PG13. Looking forward to it, though. Should be a good one.

The last movie for this segment of First Impressions is a movie that a friend of mine turned me onto called 9 staring the voice talents of Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly and Crispin Glover.


This film feels like a Tim Burton film, no doubt. It is based off of a short film called 9 (view the short here). My first impression of this film was wow, awesome, definitely something I want to see. Then, I watched it again, and again. Yes, this is going to be a must see. I hope the music from the trailer is the type of music we can expect to be blessed with throughout the film.

Due out September 9, 2009 (9-9-09) this already has a PG13 rating, and for good reason. Don't be fooled that because this is animated it is appropriate for kids, especially small kids. There are definitely some images and scenes from the trailer alone that could give kids a reason not to go to sleep at night.

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Well, that's all the reviews for today. I think I am going to try and do this a couple times a week for the first little while, time allowing, until I get to a point where I feel caught up enough.
Posted by Jeremy English at 7:24 AM

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