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New HD trailer hits for New Year's Eve (2011)

Source: Substance Synopsis: “New Year’s Eve” celebrates love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts, in the intertwining stories of couples and singles, told amidst the pulse and promise of New York City on the most dazzling night of the year.    I'm sorry, I'll say this right off the bat - I'm looking forward to this. I somewhat enjoyed Valentine's Day, and I'm sure I'll enjoy this. I know, this isn't the kind of film I'd usually watch at all, but maybe I like seeing bad films once every so often. Not saying this is gonna be bad, you just never know; with so many names, one must take into consideration how much screentime each star's gonna be able to get. Oh dear. Anyways, trailer:    

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She's Out of My League (2010) review

Synopsis: An average Joe meets the perfect woman, but his lack of confidence and the influence of his friends and family begin to pick away at the relationship. She's Out of My League's major plot was quite reminiscent of Employee of The Month(2006), but for the most part, She's Out of My League was actually a light-hearted, funny film which, actually made me laugh. The similarities were quite...well, similar. The 'problem' with the love interests from both films were equally as weird as each other, both the 'average Joes' in each film had their own 'posse' who supported their friend in need. Only difference- She's Out of My League did it better. I wasn't thrilled about Alice Eve's role as the love interest, it was a pretty flat, lifeless performance. There was nothing which really stood out for me. There were a number of predictable moments within the film, some of which were entertaining, but just that. It followed many other 'rom-com' formats. Other than a few entertaining moments in the film, there really wasn't anything which was superior to that of other romantic comedies. Not disappointing, but scrapes by being just another 'rom-com'. 5/10 Kazed

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Whip It review

Synopsis: In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin Being Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, I wasn't sure what to expect. Seeing the cast that was involved with this film, I was slightly impressed. Ellen Page (Juno, The Tracey Fragments), Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development), Kristen Wiig (Knocked Up, SNL) to name a few. Whip It was a great film. That's putting it real bluntly. There were so many elements to this film I thoroughly enjoyed, but one of the main elements which really impressed me was the performance by Page. Although she had already impressed me with her past work, I felt as though her character in Whip It was perfectly suited for her. Drew Barrymore, playing the brilliantly named 'Smashley Simpson' had a semi-prominent role in the film, playing one of the 'Hurl Scouts' more experienced roller-girl. I have to address the scene with Bliss/Babe Ruthless and the boy from the band; I wasn't a fan. There were shots during this scene I admired, but ultimately really thought they should have been left out of the final cut, simply because I didn't think they belonged. Overall though, Whip It had a good mix of humour, emotion, a little action (In the form of Roller-Derby-ing), and of course, sex appeal. With an admirable story and a mix-bag of talent, Whip It definitely delivers and definitely an excellent directorial debut by Smashley Simpson. 8/10 Kazed