FILM SPOTTING: August 2010 in Polish cinemas

I’m not sure all my attempts at mixing things up are going that well (I think my film diary format change is actually worse than what I had before ;-P). But I’m doing some further experimentation this month anyway.
So firstly, I’m introducing a “how much I want to see the film” rating:

+3
Very excited!

I’ve been obsessively following publicity for months.
Examples: Harry Potter, Twilight, A Single Man

+2
Excited.

Something I’m really looking forward to.
Examples: Inception, Green Zone, I Love You Phillip Morris

+1
Interested.

A film that sparks my curiosity, but I’m not desperate.
Examples: Eyes Wide Shut, Un Prophete, Bright Star

+0.5
Mildly interested.

Something I might like to see if it requires no particular effort on my part. Probably won’t go to the flicks to see it unless I know a friend is keen on it though.
Examples: Would not have included it in a film spotting post before.

0
Don’t care.

This is a film that looks unappealing to me, but not so bad that I would want to avoid it at all costs.
Examples: Would not have included it in a film spotting post before.

-1
Put Off.

Something I will consciously avoid.
Examples: Would not have included it in a film spotting post before.

Secondly, I’m going to play around with the idea of including all upcoming films in a given month. We’ll see how that goes down.

+1

The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans (USA, 2009)
Release date: 13th August
Nicolas Cage’s presence in a film is usually enough to put me off completely (and it almost did ;-P), but there’s something about the trailer that really intrigues me (it’s probably the iguanas ;)). I haven’t seen Cage since the 90s, so I suppose it’s time to give him another chance (in fact he’s gotten great reviews for this).
The film is directed by Werner Herzog and oddly enough I’ve never seen any of his films, so it’s high time to change that. I’ve not seen either Val Kilmer or Fairuza Balk for ages, so I’m rather looking forward to that also.
Finally, there’s just something about the plot that attracts me. It sounds like it’s a repeatedly used plot idea that’s been turned upside down (I’m not sure if that description makes any sense, but that’s the best way I can describe the vibes I’m getting ;-P). All in all too many intriguing factors to ignore, so grudgingly, despite the scepticism Nicolas Cage makes me feel, I’m expecting to see it this month ;)

+0.5

Shekarchi (Iran/Germany, 2010)
Release Date: 6th August
Looks very stylish on the trailer. I’m not keen on the plot or much else though.

Step Up 3-D (USA, 2010)
Release Date: 6th August
Fully expect it to be horrible and boring, but am mildly interested because I like watching good dancing sequences in films and the ones in this one look very cool.

Despicable Me (USA, 2010)
Release Date: 20th August
Comedic super villains are my kind of thing. I’m not keen on it being animated, but the trailer does look very funny.

Hierro (Spain, 2009)
Release Date: 20th August
The trailer looks beautiful - very stylish and the cinematography is stunning. But it doesn’t have the best of reviews (very predictable plot apparently) and the plot doesn’t attract me.

Salt (USA, 2010)
Release Date: 27th August
Am curious about seeing Daniel Olbrychski (a famous Polish actor) as a Russian spy in an American movie, even though he annoys the hell out of me ;-P (he actually looks pretty good on the trailer) And I’ve still never seen Angelina Jolie in anything which is just weird ;) But I’m not convinced these two factors are enough for me to really want to see it…

0

Projekt dziecko, czyli ojciec potrzebny od zaraz (Poland, 2010)
Release Date: 6th August
Standard Polish comedy. Looks a little less horrible than most of them, but still rather unappealing.

Gentlemen Broncos (USA, 2009)
Release Date: 13th August
Probably not my type of comedy.

Grown Ups (USA, 2010)
Release Date: 13th August
Salma Hayek, Chris Rock and Maria Bello would usually spark my interest up enough to be curious, but the trailer just isn’t appealing enough to me…

L’Arnacoeur (France/Monaco, 2010)
Release Date: 13th August
Looks mildly funny, but I don’t have much of an inclination for French movies - would have to be more intrigued by it to consider it.

When You’re Strange (USA, 2009)
Release Date: 13th August
Would probably have to be a fan of The Doors to be interested in a documentary about them.

The Expendables (USA, 2010)
Release Date: 20th August
The scene on the trailer with Arnold, Bruce and Sylvester looks awesome ;) But otherwise the combination of war film, action film and lots of macho men and explosions does not appeal to me ;-P

The Switch (USA, 2010)
Release Date: 20th August
The little kid looks very funny, but otherwise it just seems to be a standard romcom.

Die Buddenbrooks (Germany, 2008)
Release Date: 20th August
A German period film… Not sure what to think really, but am not attracted to seeing it.

L’Enfer d’Henri-Georges Clouzot (France, 2009)
Release Date: 20th August
A documentary about a film Clouzot had to abandon after suffering a heart attack. Nothing much attracts me to it. It has good reviews though.

Io, Don Giovanni (Italy/Spain, 2009)
Release Date: 27th August
Italian costume drama by Carlos Saura. Hasn’t sparked my interest.

-1

Paintball (Spain, 2009)
Release Date: 6th August
Looks like a standard horror film - not my thing.

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (USA/Australia, 2010)
Release Date: 13th August
Not only does it look very lame, but the reviews are horrible (imdb has an average rating of 2.2 - ouch!). And I never quite get into animated films the way I do into live action ones, so it seems like there’s very little purpose in me seeing this.

The Descent: Part 2 (UK, 2009)
Release Date: 13th August
Another horror film that doesn’t interest me in the slightest.

Święty interes (Poland, 2010)
Release Date: 27th August
A Polish comedy that I have no interest in watching.

N/A

Citizen Kane (USA, 1941)
Release Date: 27th August
Already seen this one. Liked it, but don’t feel the need to see it on the big screen. Have a VHS tape of it somewhere at home anyway :)

Avatar (USA/UK, 2009)
Release Date: 27th August
Looks like they’re re-releasing for whatever reason. Seen it in 3D already and enjoyed it, but once was enough as far as I’m concerned!

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