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SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS

Here's the promised trailer from a few days ago for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes sequel. If Hollywood does one thing right, it's that it doesn't mess with a good thing. The jokes, slo-mo shots, and detonations are almost carbon copies form the first (hell, even the font they use is an exact replica); but when you make 500 million the first go around, you don't wanna stir the pot too much.



Robert Downey Jr. (Holmes) and Jude Law (Dr. Watson) have obviously returned--seemingly to illustrate how they can't live without one another, regardless of how much peril they encounter while together. The back-and-forth nature of these two men's dialogue was one of the first film's high points. I believe I (and others) will be able to handle another few hours of inane banter.

Professor Moriarty (Holmes' intellectual equal, who was merely hinted at in the original) comes to the forefront, portrayed by Jared Harris; while Swedish import Noomi Rapace (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy) plays a mysterious (aren't they all?) gypsy named Sim--presumably taking over the vacated archetype that Rachel McAdams filled the last time.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows premieres December 16, 2011.

BLU-RAY RELEASE OF THE WEEK

A lot of slop this week. But when life gives you lemons, you watch Dinocroc vs. Supergator. After a scientist gets bored mutating fruit, he turns to reptiles and...well, he creates a dinocrocodile and a supergator. Then they get loose and start filling their voracious appetites with tourists, mercenaries, and yes, supermodels.

This is the third chapter after 2004's Dinocroc and 2007's Supergator. It's obvious that one genetically freakish beast isn't good enough. Can't wait for the next one: Dinocroc, Supergator and a Baby. 

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS

Here are the first one-sheets for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Homes sequel. Pretty bland if you ask me. Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his trusted aide Dr. Watson (Jude Law) are in the forefront, while newcomers Jared Harris and Noomi Rapace as Moriarty and Sim respectively, idle in the background. (Click to enlarge.)

Rumour is that a trailer will precede Harry Potter 7 Part II, so we'll hope for better things once the pictures start moving.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows hits theatres December 16, 2011.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

If you need another reason to head to the theatre this week, The Dark Knight Rises--Christopher Nolan's closing chapter of his Batman vision--will debut its teaser trailer in front of screenings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II. 

Easily one of the most anticipated films of 2012, Rises first look will apparently be 1:33 in length; plenty long enough to put the masses in a frenzy. 

The Dark Knight Rises arrives in theatres July 20, 2012.

BOND 23

Thankfully, with MGM's bankrupcy now alleviated, we can put focus back on the actual films being made; most notably, the new Bond flick. Daniel Craig is back and he's brought some friends. Javier Bardem (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) and Ralph Fiennes (In Bruges) have signed on to antagonize double oh seven, while Naomie Harris (28 Days Later) also is in talks to join the cast as fan favourite Moneypenny.

Director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) will start shooting later this year, in time for a November 9, 2012 release date. 

THE UNDEFEATED

Although, it's still up in the air whether or not she'll insert her name in the race for the 2012 Republican party, at least we get not one, but two documentaries about the former Alaskan governor and current farce, Sarah Palin. Curiously titled, The Undefeated (2008 wasn't that long ago, was it?), the film pegs Palin as someone who never backed down from a challenge, and stood up to the machine. Kinda like Michael Biehn from Terminator.

This is a pretty sad first look, regardless of whether your views sway more to donkey or elephant. If you're so inclined, you can see people telling you how great the woman is on July 15. I think Matt Damon said it best, when he described Palin in office as a bad Disney movie.


The Undefeated Teaser Trailer from Dain Valverde on Vimeo.