This Month in Film: October New Releases

October brings a nice mix of movies.  It also brings a TON of them. You can’t say that you don’t have options every weekend this month. We, of course, have the horror films that lead up to Halloween. We get a good dose of possible Oscar contenders. Then, a couple cool action films, indies and comedies. Take a look to see what’s in store for the movies this month!

Friday, October 5th

Pitch PerfectRead our review + Enter to win a Pitch Perfect prize pack – Lucy and I were both blown away by how aca-awesome Pitch Perfect is! It’s SO funny, much thanks to the amazingly talented Rebel Wilson. The rest of the cast is great too, but Rebel is truly the shining star of this a cappella comedy. (Wide)

Taken 2

Taken 2Watch the trailer + Coming Soon article – Everyone wants to see this movie. EVERYONE. After watching Liam Neeson kick ass in the first Taken, we’re all ready for more. This time his ex-wife (or wife again?) gets taken and his daughter might too. (The trailer is a little vague on all that.) At this point, someone can kidnap his pet hamster, and we’ll still all want to see it. (Wide)

FrankenweenieWatch the trailer + Comic-Con report – After hearing Tim Burton talk about his latest film at Comic Con, I’ve been interested in this little black-and-white animated film. Usually, I’m put off by stop-motion animation, but after the great ParaNorman, I’m curious to check out Frankenweenie. (Wide)

The House I Live InWatch the trailer – I added this documentary to the list because I heard great things about it. Plus, I think it tackles an interesting topic: America’s war on drugs and how it impacts the criminal justice system. (Limited)

ButterWatch the trailer – This movie started playing at festivals around a year ago, and now it’s finally out in theaters. I heard mixed reviews. But the cast is noteworthy; it includes Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde and Hugh Jackman. (Limited)

The PaperboyWatch the trailer – The Lee Daniels movie premiered at Cannes to both positive and negative reactions. It’s definitely a different role for Zac Efron. The consensus is that he carries his own among cast members like Nicole Kidman, Matthew McConaughey and John Cusack. (Limited)

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The Oranges Watch the trailer – Two families are driven apart when the head (Hugh Laurie) of one has an affair with the daughter (Leighton Meester) of the other family. It’s more comedic than dramatic, and the cast is great (Allison Janney, Catherine Keener, Adam Brody also star).

V/H/SWatch the trailer – The second horror film of the month already! This is an indie that premiered at Sundance. I remember reading that someone fainted during one of screenings. Not sure how accurate that is, but I heard it’s very scary. Therefore, the wimp that I am will not see it. Although, I know a lot of young folks who like to be petrified by their cinema. (Limited)

 

Friday, October 12th

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ArgoWatch the trailer + Enter to win an Argo prize pack – So many awesome things have been said of Ben Affleck’s latest film. He both stars and directs this one. It’s fair to say that this is the first possible major Oscar contender of the month. Just watch the trailer; it looks pretty incredible. (Wide)

Seven PsychopathsWatch the trailer – I saw this movie last week (and will have a review soon). I ‘m sad to say that I wasn’t as impressed with this film as I hoped I would be. Martin McDonagh (who wrote and directed In Bruges) reteams with Colin Farrell for this action comedy. Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson also star. While I can’t complain about the acting, I wished the story was more cohesive. However, it is pretty funny and has some very clever moments. (Wide)

Smashed

SmashedWatch the trailer – I saw this movie a couple weeks ago and loved it. It took me by surprise how riveting and emotional a young alcoholic couple can be while trying to treat their addiction. I’ve seen Mary Elizabeth Winstead in a few films, but this is the first time that she’s really made an impression. Of course, co-star Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) is just as great. Unfortunately, my review is embargoed until the 19th (Sucks living in the Second City), but I still don’t want you to miss out on this indie. (Limited)

SinisterWatch the trailer – Horror Movie No. 3! Ethan Hawke stars in this found footage scary movie. Found footage and horror seems like the new thing, since the success of the Paranormal Activity films. However, I heard this one is actually smart. (Wide)

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Here Comes the BoomWatch the trailer – Kevin James and Salma Hayek star in this comedy. I’m not a big on Kevin James, but I love Salma Hayek. I’m always wishing she would do better movies though. (Wide)

3, 2, 1… Frankie Go BoomWatch the trailer – This looks like a pretty nutso comedy! Ron Perlman, Charlie Hunnan, Lizzy Caplan, and Chris O’Dowd are main motivating factors to see this one. (Limited)

 

Friday, October 19th

Alex Cross

Alex CrossWatch the trailer – I’m sort of on the fence with Alex Cross. From the trailer, Tyler Perry looks too serious. Maybe because I’m so used to his Madea movies, I wasn’t entirely convinced. Yet, Matthew Fox is surprisingly crazy as the villain! (Wide)

Paranormal Activity 4Watch the trailer – Another one? Horror Movie No. 4 for this month. Do I really need to explain this one? It’s just like the last three. I wonder if it will beat the Saw sequel record. (Wide)

The SessionsWatch the trailer – This is the most interesting film of the week. It’s like a more serious and endearing version of 40-Year-Old Virgin. John Hawkes is the star of this indie, and he’s one of my favorite actors to emerge in the past couple years.  (Limited)

 

Friday, October 26th

Cloud Atlas

Cloud AtlasWatch the AMAZING trailer + Coming Soon article – This is one of the movies that will either be completely life-changing or confusing. I’m hoping it’s not the latter. The trailer is magnificent, one of the most stunning compilations of clips ever put together. On top of that, it’s the latest from the Wachowski siblings (The Matrix trilogy) and Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run). It’s a big movie with a big cast (Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, etc.). It’s ambitious, and I hope wonderful. (Wide)

Chasing MavericksWatch the trailer – Gerard Butler hasn’t really done a good movie in a while. Not sure if this one will break is slump. I’m not crazy about surfer movies or films based on inspirational true stories. I guess this isn’t for me, but… I know quite a few people who would be interested. (Wide)

Fun SizeWatch the trailer – I haven’t heard of this movie until I researched this list. I was surprised because Josh Schwartz (producer for shows like Chuck, Gossip Girl, The O.C.) is the director. Unfortunately, it looks pretty generic. Here’s to hoping it’s fun, if cliché. (Wide)

Silent Hill: Revelation 3DWatch the trailer + Read our Comic Con report – The final horror film of October. This is numero five, and it looks pretty terrifying. Check out our detailed report from Silent Hill’s Comic-Con panel. We give an idea of what to expect from this horrifying sequel.  (Wide)

 

What are you excited to see in October?

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