4th Quarter Preview ADDENDUM: Two more for your consideration

I should have known that this would happen: I forgot two movies on my list, and they happen to be two movies that I'm highly anticipating. So without any further delays, let's have a look at the next two entries on the list (I'm not sure where I would rank them in terms of personal anticipation, hence the lack of numbers).

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.
  

WHY NOT:

• 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)
  

WHY NOT:

• 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).