I’ve seen both Take This Waltz and Beasts of the Southern Wild. They are special movies and each is worth the effort to see as soon as you can. It’s easy to find Waltz right now, and Beasts opens more widely next weekend.
The wistfully sweet and visually singular Moonrise Kingdom is another must see. Adults will enjoy Brave, Pixar’s much anticipated fable of a Scottish princess, and it’s a must see for kids. Turn Me On, Dammit! is a wise, sympathetic and funny Norwegian coming of age comedy.
The story of aged Brits seeking a low-budget retirement in India, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, is much more than a fish-out-of-water comedy. Men In Black 3 is delightfully entertaining, as Will Smith time travels back to 1969 and meets the young Tommy Lee Jones (nailed by Josh Brolin).
To Rome with Love is an amusing Woody Allen comedy, but not one of Wody’s masterpieces. Prometheus is a striking and well-acted sci fi adventure with a horror film tinge; I recommend it for sci fi fans.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has blood-sucking, irony and not enough of either to justify watching it. Your Sister’s Sister wastes a promising premise and a superb performance.
You can read descriptions and view trailers of upcoming films at Movies I’m Looking Forward To.
My DVD pick last week was the recent Oscar Winner for Best Picture, the magical almost-silent romance The Artist.