PS: On the matter of release dates, I just wanted to mention that I've only included initial released dates, some/many of which may just be when the limited releases start. For example, I know for certain that "Broken Embraces" won't be arriving in Houston until January, despite a December release date for the US.
A) "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" by Terry Gilliam (Dec 25)WHY:
- Interesting trailer, eclectic cast.
- Heath Ledger's final performance, which has been earning praise.
- Director Gilliam reportedly did a solid job incorporating Ledger's three replacements (Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Jude Law) into the plot.
- Reportedly horrible special effects.
- Mixed reviews for the film overall.
- Some have said that Depp, Farrell, and Law are terrible.
- Gilliam is anything but consistent as a director, and has been on something of a losing streak recently (The Brothers Grimm, anyone?)
B) "Antichrist" by Lars Von Trier (Oct 23 extremely limited)WHY:
- Moody, less concrete "antichrist" tale.
- Apparently brilliant atmosphere and great use of music.
- Some reviews have claimed that it will shake you to the core.
- It's directed by Lars Von Trier.
- Phenomenal buzz for the performances by Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg (who won the Best Actress award at Cannes)
- Some scenes that are supposed to be scary might be laughable (the film received jeers at Cannes).
- Graphic finale, which involves scissors, hammers, and the sensitive areas on both men and women, is said to be just too much to handle.
- It's directed by Lars Von Trier.
- It's being released primarily On Demand, and will only have a limited run in theaters (although this was going to be the case with In The Loop, which was excellent).
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I've seen Antichrist, and although it's pretty unpleasant at points, it's DEFINITELY worth seeing
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