The Last Exorcism
When he arrives on the rural Louisiana farm of Louis Sweetzer, the Reverend Cotton Marcus expects to perform just another routine “exorcism” on a disturbed religious fanatic. An earnest fundamentalist, Sweetzer has contacted the charismatic preacher as a last resort, certain his teenage daughter Nell is possessed by a demon who must be exorcized before their terrifying ordeal ends in unimaginable tragedy.
Buckling under the weight of his conscience after years of parting desperate believers with their money, Cotton and his crew plan to film a confessionary documentary of this, his last exorcism. But upon arriving at the already blood drenched family farm, it is soon clear that nothing could have prepared him for the true evil he encounters there. Now, too late to turn back, Reverend Marcus’ own beliefs are shaken to the core when he and his crew must find a way to save Nell – and themselves – before it is too late.
Starring Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell, Iris Bahr and Louis Herthum.
Can I just say: What’s more fun than watching devilish possession in a child whose back arches that far back naturally! Yes, it’s true – director Daniel Stamm wanted the film to be as authentic as possible so minimal make-up, no CGI effects and au naturale stunts complete with veins a-popping and all!
See it if you liked: The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (2005), Paranormal Activity (2007), Drag Me To Hell (2009)
Certificate: 15
Genre: Horror
Release Date: 3 September 2010
Dinner for Schmucks
Up-and-coming executive Tim (Paul Rudd) is hoping for a big promotion, but first he has to pass a cruel and unusual test. Every month his boss (Bruce Greenwood) hosts a ‘dinner for idiots’, where he and his cronies each invite an unsuspecting patsy for the sole purpose of making fun of them.
Horrified, Tim’s fiancee Julie (Stephanie Szostak) convinces him to skip the dinner, but that’s before Tim bumps into Barry (Steve Carell). A nerdish tax office worker who devotes his spare time to building elaborate dioramas featuring stuffed mice, Barry is the Holy Grail of idiots.
Unable to resist, Tim invites Barry to the dinner, but things don’t work out quite as planned. Likeable Barry turns out to be a walking disaster area, and his blundering good intentions soon send Tim’s life into a frenzied downward spiral and a series of crazy comic misadventures.
Can I just say: Full of goofballs moments that may or may not be fulfilling (more likely the latter)
See it if you liked: The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), I Love You, Man (2009), Date Night (2010)
Certificate: 12A
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 3 September 2010
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife.
Starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson (really Janet? You had to stoop to these levels to get by?), Jill Scott, Sharon Leal and Malik Yoba.
Can I just say: Gaining a stinking 2.5/10 on IMDb, you know not to even go near cinema screens showing this film.
Don’t see it if you hated: Why Did I Get Married? (2007), Madea Goes To Jail (2009), I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009)
Certificate: 12A
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 3 September 2010
