Friday Features, July 27, 2012
After the Debby Downer that is the latest Batman movie, Hollywood serves up a heap of whimsy. In Friday Features, we take a look at the latest Hollywood (and offbeat) new theatrical releases and grade them on their Asian-American presence, or lack thereof. So sit back and enjoy an interstellar movie adventure, in this week’s Friday Features.
Studio: No. of AA: 1
Rating: D
A neighborhood watch stumbles upon an alien invasion and the invaders’ devastating weapon, in this comedy featuring funny men Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade. Expect high-action coupled with low-brow comedy in this answer to a funny way to beat the heat indoors.
Studio: No. of AA: 2
Rating: C+
Stars cross lovers again in this fourth in the Step Up series. Emily moves to Miami and begins a relationship with the leader of a dance crew. Trouble is, her father is threatening the leader’s neighborhood with demolition. Maybe just watch So You Think You Can Dance? on Fox, instead.
Studio: No. of AA: 0
Rating: F
Ai Weiwei, Chinese artist and activist, is captured in this documentary from journalist Alison Klayman. The film delves into the world of Weiwei’s artwork, his process and the greater meaning to his craft on the Chinese people. An unprecedented look at this contemporary art professional.
20th Century
Fox
Summit Entertainment/span>
Muse Film and
Television
Overall rating this week: C-
Tags: Ai Weiwei, Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, Alison Klayman, Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade, So You Think You Can Dance?, Step Up Revolution, The Watch, Vince Vaughn
