The Blind Side (Warner Bros.)
Daily Variety (Joe Leydon): “But this Nov. 20 Warners release is particularly well positioned to be a four-quadrant hit as the consensus choice of family auds during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.”
Hollywood Reporter (Michael Rechtshaffen): “Sandra Bullock’s a buoyant blast in this otherwise uninspired true sports story.”
Planet 51 (Sony)
Daily Variety (Todd McCarthy): “A high concept gets low execution in “Planet 51,” a lame-brained toon that even kids will recognize as an insipid goof on sci-fi conventions.”
Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt): “A playful throwback to the days when cartoons were mostly aimed at children.”
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Summit)
Daily Variety (Jordan Mintzer): “Moon” should cause boffo B.O. tides and could outperform its predecessor, which grossed $383 million worldwide.While this second chapter of Summit Entertainment’s four-part franchise is as good as “Twilight” and arguably a shade better, it’s indisputably darker in its depiction of the throes and woes of adolescent love, especially when one gets dumped.”
Hollywood Reporter (Michael Rechtshaffen): “Although playing it safe, this slightly improved sequel is destined to make an even bigger b.o. killing.”
The bombastically negative New Moon reviews have been a hoot to read. Somehow, Scott, you found two that weren't foaming-at-the-mouth, downright vengeful towards all involved.
For some real gutbusting fun, head on over to Aint It Cool News for their reactions, especially a guy who calls himself "Massawyrm." Inspired hilarity!