Terminator Salvation

Christian Bale is back again fighting baddies in Terminator Salvation. McG will direct this post apocalyptic feature which will focus on a new character, Marcus Wright whose last memory is being on death row. Connor played by Bale must decide whether Wright is friend or foe.

Success: This could be a great popcorn flick with an interesting story. Furthering the story could be a new jump start to the franchise and Bale could do justice the John Connor Character.

Failure: The fear of the Terminator is gone. Remember how scary it was to see the unstoppable force in the original? Cameron had trouble endorsing McG has a director. James must still be riding high from Titanic success.

Tomorrow: Watchmen

Revolutionary Road

Sam Mendes (American Beauty) directs this drama about a marriage of two people from the 1950's starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo Dicaprio. The two play Frank and April Wheeler who are two people trying to raise a family in New England. It is a movie built around the resentment of lost hopes and dreams as two people fall into the monotonous daily routines of life. Revolutionary Road opens January 15th.

Success: It is about time that we acknowledge Leonardo Dicaprio as an accomplished actor. Dicaprio has come very far as has his range. Winslet has fine tuned her game over the years and in my belief, has become the quintessential actress. Sam Mendes directs and if American Beauty weren't enough of a pedigree then I can't see this film failing in the drama genre.

Failure: This movie was done poorly with Michelle Pffiefer and Bruce Willis's The Story of Us. This could turn into an overly dramatic affair without a glimmer of light. Heartbreaking movies don't always make the best entertainment when overwrought with discontent.

Next: Terminator Salvation