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THREE FILMS

Upon first glance at this weekend’s releases, it appears that the Hollywood monkey is heaving a large mass of fecal film matter at the big screen. I have a nearly impossible time believing that Lakeview Terrace is a Neil Labute film seeing as director of such films as In The Company of Men, and The Shape of Things has always managed to keep audiences rapt using a clever cruelty. While Lakeview Terrace could be going that way with it’s bad cop vibe, I can’t stop thinking of Unlawful Entry whenever I see it. It just kind of looks annoying and the early response hasn’t been too great.

My Best Friends Girl is another clunker in Kate Hudson’s long descent into the abyss of unwatchable romantic comedies. The former Oscar winner essentially looks to be starring to the sequel to How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days with each successive appearance. This time she stars with Dane Cook and Jason Biggs instead of Matthew McConaughey. I’m not really sure either of her costars them deserve further mention, though I’ve never seen anyone get further career mileage from unfunny comedy routines and intercourse with a dessert.

Conversely, I can’t think of a bad thing Ricky Gervais has done. Unfortunately, the lighthearted trailer to Ghost Town almost activated my upchuck reflex. That being said, maybe the track record of the star of the original “The Office” series and HBO’s “Extras” should be reason enough to give this one more than a pregnant pause. I’m not sure that Ghost Town blows anyone away with it’s box office numbers this weekend, but it could make for an enjoyable evening or afternoon of entertainment at your local theater, as the early critical returns have been anything but lackluster. Here’s hoping that Mr. Gervais keeps his track record in tact.

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