New Releases!

This was a very busy week for Carter and myself, so I apologize for us getting behind in the blog. For this week, we will try to catch up with 2 hidden gems and a "what I've been watching" that covers the highlights of the last two weeks, so here's your new releases!

The Social Network - Since this post is coming so late, I have already had the opportunity to see this, but I will save those comments for my "what I've been watching" segment. The reviews for this one have been about as good as they can be, and for all the right reasons. Everyone should check this one out as soon as possible.
Rating: 5 out of 5

Let Me In - Let me start off by saying that this remake is largely pointless. We are two years removed from the release of the Swedish original (entitled Let the Right One In), which was acclaimed by critics and audiences, and it is easily accessible in the US. I've also heard this version is very similar to the original, which furthers my point. All that being said, I've heard this remake is very well made. Unfortunately, it's not supposed to be as good as the original. I plan on seeing this one, but it'll be after the DVD release and after I get a chance to see the original.
Rating: 3 out of 5

Hatchet II - Unfortunately, I never had the chance to finish watching the first installment of this series, even though I was fully enjoying it. These films are essentially horror-comedies, which means they aren't masterpieces, but very enjoyable to watch. If you like the first one, you'll probably enjoy this one.
Rating: 3 out of 5

Case 39 - This film seems like yet another terrible horror film that will try and make back its budget during the opening weekend and be forgotten soon after. However, I do love crappy horror films...
Rating: 2 out of 5

Barry Munday (limited) - The main reason I really want to see this is because of Patrick Wilson's character. It makes me laugh every time I watch this trailer. I've heard this film is forgettable overall, but not terribly made. I think I personally will enjoy it quite a bit.
Rating: 4 out of 5

 Freakonomics (limited) - If you are into economics, this movie will likely be interesting to you. I, however, am not, so I'm not too thrilled about this one.
Rating: 2 out of 5

Chain Letter (limited) - I literally laughed out loud when I saw this trailer. Will it be a good movie? Probably not. Will it be fun to watch? Almost certainly.
Rating: 3 out of 5