The month of September does more than provide one last opportunity in
the calendar year to sit by the pool and relax with friends. It also
gives film enthusiasts a first glimpse at fall movie magic. Here are
seven September flicks that deserve your consideration. –dewayne rogers
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Gamer Release Date: 9/4 Starring: Gerard Butler, John Leguizamo, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges The Lowdown: So this movie is about prisoners who fight in a popular virtual reality game in hopes of one day earning their freedom? But wait, haven’t I seen this before? Yes. Gamer has the exact same premise as last summer’s Death Race, with the only difference being … actually, there is no difference. |
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Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself Release Date: 9/11 Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige The Lowdown: Tyler Perry brings to the screen another one of his popular stage plays, continuing his bi-annual feeding for his loyal fan base. The film, Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself, stars Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson with appearances by Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, and of course, Madea. |
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Whiteout Release Date: 9/11 Starring: Alex O’Loughlin, Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skeritt The Lowdown: Kate Beckinsale gets top billing in this thrilling crime drama. But the real star of this film is Mother Nature, as the frigid Antarctic conditions do little to help a murder investigation before the sun sets for six months. |
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The Informant Release Date: 9/18 Starring: Matt Damon, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Bakula The Lowdown: Matt Damon starring with Steve Soderbergh directing — sounds like a winning combination to me. In The Informant, the pair tackles the real life case of Mark Whitacre, the highest ranking executive to ever turn whistle-blower. Once again, Damon is masterful, and Soderbergh’s directorial hand is as steady as ever. |
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Burning Plain Release Date: 9/18 Starring: Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Joaquim de Almeida The Lowdown: You can’t really lose with Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger as a film’s top draws. Burning Plain finds Theron delving into a secret, sexually charged past that will leave women gasping for air, and men begging for more. |
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FAME Release Date: 9/25 Starring: Kristy Flores, Asher Book, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton The Lowdown: This latest incarnation of Fame is a successful revival of Alan Parker’s 1980’s big and small screen sensation. With Naturi Naughton leading the way, the Fame brand may actually succeed at “living forever.” |
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Surrogates Release Date: 9/25 Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe The Lowdown: Bruce Willis stars in a high-tech thriller that will leave you questioning the moral good of technological advances. Keep an eye out for Boris Kodjoe, who makes a welcomed return to the big budget film circuit. |
