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It's been 10 years since this famous franchise brought its last sequel to the big screen. 2011 will bring a new fresh sequel, this time, with new rules and cast. Dimension Films has released the second movie trailer for the upcoming film, Scream 4. Starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin.

Synopsis: Ten years have passed, and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back together thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer.

Release Date: April 15th, 2011

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I just found out that a new sequel for SWAT will be released this next March 2011. Obviously, it won't bring the same cast (Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, Jeremy Renner, Michelle Rodriguez, LL Cool J and Olivier Martinez), but it seems that it will be a good action film, at least, it is what I can see on this trailer. Sony Pictures will release the film on DVD and Blu Ray in March 1st.

Synopsis: A Los Angeles SWAT officer transferred to Detroit to train the city’s SWAT team on anti-terrorism and homeland security measures. Then a routine hostage situation turned into a deadly vendetta as an ex-government agent blamed the officer and the SWAT team for the death of his love. The officer and the team must use all their skills to protect themselves from the trained killer.

Release Date: March 1st, 2011 (DVD release)

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Spanish Director, Fernando Barreda Luna, brings what seems to be a horror master piece to the big screen. Following the same real video style of successful scary horror films, like Paranormal Activity and The Blair Witch Project, Fernando Barreda brings a film based on a footage found in the Quintanilla family, the same place where the family was found murdered. It seems to be pretty scary, so I'm sure it will be such an amazing film to watch. The film has been displayed at the Slamdance Festival which takes place on January 22 in Park City, Utah. It means that it should be in theaters around the world later this year.

Synopsis: In April 4th of 2010, Quintanilla family was found murdered in their country side house. Police reported the existence of 37 hours of recorded evidence. "Atrocious" shows the real images of such evidence. Quintanilla family traveled to their old farm house in Sitges, where Christian and July investigated about the Legend of the Girl in the Garraf woods. Both of them used to record all day whatever they did. On the fifth day of their arrival they were found dead under strange circumstances. ATROCIOUS shows the last five days of life for Cristian Quintanilla and his siblings. It also shows the strange situations that they lived in those moments and which remain unexplained.

Release Date: 2011

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Synopsis: Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny and happily married Nick have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny's girlfriend, Beth, and Nick's wife, Geneva, by their sides, they're unbeatable. But Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide what will happen if he reveals the truth to his best friend.

Starring: Rebecca Spence, Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder
Directed by: Ron Howard
U.S. Rating: PG-13

The Dilemma was one of the first comedy films I planned to watch this year 2011. I was basically expecting the film since I watched the first trailer few months ago. The content showed on these trailers sold it completely. Even more, knowing that it was directed by Ron Howard.

The film is about the story of Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James), two best friends from college. They run a very sucessful business building green energy & electrical engines for cars. Their objective is to get a good deal with Chrysler and build electric engines for their sport cars. Ronny has evaded to "pop the question" to her girlfriend Beth (Jennifer Connelly), even though, she's been patiently waiting for that moment. Nick is married with Geneva (Winona Ryder).

Since Ronny is being pushed by Geneva and Nick to propose Beth, he finally decides to prepare the "perfect environment, place and moment" to ask her to marry him. He has decided to do it at the botanical garden. While he's planning the small details with the manager, he sees Geneva walking with another guy called Zip (Channing Tatum) and hiding among the trees and gardens. He finally sees what he didn't really want to see... His best friend's wife kissing another man.

Now, Ronny is facing a very difficult dilemma... Tell his dear friend that his wife is cheating on him with another man. While he's thinking of the best way to tell him, he also faces the difficult situation of affecting their all project due date and deal with Chrysler and not deliver the new engine, since the brain of all this engineering project is... Nick. He knows if he tells Nick, he'll put so much stress on him and will finally take his mind away from their project and plans.

Trying to "solve" the situation, Ronny tries to deal with this problem with Geneva and Zip, but it will turn into something even more confusing. He's also being affected, not attending his meetings and dead lines with Chrysler, and worst of all, creating some tense situations with his dear love Beth.

At the end, the truth flourishes. All these four people have to face their own dilemmas and solve their problems the best way they can, and most important, prevent these situations in the future.

Well, to be honest, I should start saying that the team and company in charged of the film marketing and promotion failed BIG time delivering the true gender of this film. Why do I say this? Since the very first time I watched the trailer several months ago, I was extremely excited because I genuinely thought it was going to be a black comedy drama, but it turned to be a cynical dramedy. It had some good insights into friendship. There was no chemistry between these two couples, especially between Ronny & Beth. Being such a HUGE fan of Jennifer Connelly, I'd expect it to see a good chemistry, but it just failed.

Sadly, it was a just a forgettable film that could have been such a great comedy (or even a great dramedy), having such a great cast. Huge fail for Universal Pictures for selling us the film as a funny comedy, but it was far from it, it was definitely a drama with a few laughable moments.

I would rate this movie with a 2/5

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Warner Brothers has released the movie trailer for the upcoming film, Sucker Punch. Starring Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone and Jamie Chung. I'm skeptical about these kind of films. We've had similar films in the past, and they have suck big time, so let's see how it goes for this one.

Synopsis: Close your eyes. Open your mind. You will be unprepared. A young girl's dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the lines between what's real and what is imaginary. She has been locked away against her will, but Babydoll has not lost her will to survive. Determined to fight for her freedom, she urges four other young girls--the outspoken Rocket, the street-smart Blondie, the fiercely loyal Amber and the reluctant Sweet Pea - to band together and try to escape their terrible fate at the hands of their captors, Blue, Madam Gorski and the High Roller. Led by Babydoll, the girls engage in fantastical warfare against everything from samurais to serpents, with a virtual arsenal at their disposal. Together, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive. But with the help of a Wise Man, their unbelievable journey - if they succeed - will set them free.

Release Date: March 25th, 2011

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Here's a new documentary from the director of Bruce Almighty, The Nutty Professor and Ace Ventura. I Am seems to be a pretty interesting documentary about his own life after facing a life-changing accident. The documentary will be released next month, February 2011.

Synopsis: Explores what happened to filmmaker Tom Shadyac after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. Disillusioned with life on the A-list, he sold his house, moved to a mobile home community, and decided to start life anew. Armed with nothing but his innate curiosity and a camera crew, Shadyac embarks upon a journey to discover how he as an individual, and we as a race, can improve the way we live. Appearing on-screen as character, commentator, guide, and even, at times, guinea pig, Shadyac meets with a variety of thinkers and doers--remarkable men and women from the worlds of science, philosophy, and faith.

Release Date: February 8th, 2011

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One of the romantic comedy films for 2011 will be released this next March, 4th. Starring Josh Radnor, Malin Akerman, Kate Mara, Richard Jenkins and Zoe Kazan, Happythankyoumoreplease promises to bring a light romantic comedy to its viewers.

Synopsis: A story of relationships, “happythankyoumoreplease” deals with the struggles facing several pairs trying to find their way. The film centers on Sam and Rasheen, a writer and foster care child who meet when Rasheen is abandoned on the subway. Through this story we learn of Sam's best friend Annie, an Alopecia patient trying to find a reason to be loved, his cousin Mary Catherine (Kazan) and her boyfriend Charlie, a couple facing the prospect of leaving New York, and Mississippi, a waitress/singer trying to make it in the Big Apple.

Release Date: March 4th, 2011

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I'm happy! The 83rd Academy Awards Nominations have finally been announced early this morning, January 25th.  Even though, I'm not happy for that... I'm happy because today is my birthday! Anyway, just a few weeks ago, we enjoyed the Golden Globes Awards Ceremony and just a few days ago the BAFTA Awards Nominations were announced. I haven't had the chance to watch some of the nominated films yet,  but I'll try to watch them before the Awards ceremony (at least, the ones that have come to theaters yet!). Some nominated films were more than expected for us, some of them are a complete surprise. The great news is that it seems that we'll have a great competition this year, with such amazing films and visual work.

For example, it was such a pleasant surprise to see Toy Story 3 nominated for best picture! I DO believe it deserves it. I haven't seen an animated film with such a strong script and amazing quality. Maybe it won't get the Best Picture Award, but I'm 100% sure it will get the Awards for Best Animated Film and Writing (Adapted Screenplay). It is also interesting to notice that the nominations have been hoarded by a very few list of amazing films: The Social Network, The King's Speech, 127 Hours, True Grit, The Fighter and Black Swan. I'm totally affraid of giving my predictions, since it will be such a close competition! I'm disappointed with the few nominations announced for Inception, one of my TOP favorite films of all times. Anyway, it will be such an interesting ceremony this year, strong competitors and amazing films!

The 2011 Oscar ceremony will take place Sunday, February 27, 2011, hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

If you haven't had the chance to see the list yet, here's the complete list of nominations for the 83nd Academy Awards:

No doubt that Battle: Los Angeles will be one of the mega hits this 2011. It is one of my top "must see" movies to watch this year. Columbia Pictures has released the trailer for the upcoming action film, Battle: Los Angeles, starring Aaron Eckhart, Bridget Moynahan, Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena and Adetokumboh M Cormack, directed by Jonathan Liebesman.

Synopsis: For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world -- Buenos Aires, Seoul, France, Germany, China. But in 2011, what were once just sightings will become a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world's great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. It's up to a Marine staff sergeant and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they've ever encountered before.

Release Date: March 11th, 2011

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Adam Sandler brings a new comedy to the big screen. Columbia Tri-Star Pictures released the movie trailer for the upcoming comedy film, Just Go With It. Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman and Brooklyn Decker, this film seems to offer the kind of comedy we all expect from the most recent and successful films with Adam Sandler. Definitely one of the films in my "must see" list for this year, 2011

Synopsis: A plastic surgeon, romancing a much younger schoolteacher, enlists his loyal assistant to pretend to be his soon to be ex-wife, in order to cover up a careless lie. When more lies backfire, the assistant's kids become involved, and everyone heads off for a weekend in Hawaii that will change all their lives.

Release Date: February 11th, 2011

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