Results tagged “300” from Birmingham Mail - Mega Movies

I'VE spent today in Watchmen mode - watching the movie (all 2hrs and 40mins of it!) and meeting all of the stars in London.

And, I can tell you, it was all very interesting.

The source material and film are so complex and weighty, I've spent the whole day trying to become a Watchmen expert from the minute I got up at 5.50am.

As a momentous day draws to a close, it's interesting to relect on what director Zach Snyder (300) told me.

"The timing of its release is now very interesting," he said. "Whether it marks the beginning of an era, or the end of one, it does mark something."

You bet!

But, is the film any good?

Well, I'm afraid my lips have to be sealed for now..., but we'll be reviewing the movie in the Birmingham Mail when it's released on 06 03 09 and detailing who's who etc and what they all think about their characters.

GREETINGS one and all... and a Happy New Year!

That doesn't mean to say that anybody can put their feet up. Far from it.

Today, many cinema staff will be getting ready for another busy day at work just like any other, so do remember that when you go along in the next few days.

In my experience they are amongst the most humble, loyal and hard working people around.

Don't forget to say 'Hello', smile and, while they scoop up your popcorn or ice cream, ask them what their favourite movie is at the moment.

Chances are they won't have had the time - or the energy - to see one recently after working all day, but they'll enjoy talking about them regardless.

Today's major new release is The Spirit (12A) starring Samuel L Jackson who could do with a big hit.

It's another comic book adaptation and has been directed by Frank Miller, who is working on directing two new Sin City films and is also writing a sequel to 300.

If The Spirit also takes off that's him just about guaranteed employment for the rest of his life!

Alas, because of Christmas and one thing and another (hopefully not the fact that it's going to be really bad which is often the real excuse), there have been absolutely no preview screenings of The Spirit.

Luckily, today's opening date means we can still see it and review the movie in time for tomorrow's Birmingham Mail.

I've had to be sedated and strapped down in chains ready for a family meal today, but I'll catch up with it soon.

In the meantime, you can still read my colleague Roz Law's expert review tomorrow along with her brilliant feature about the day she met the stars of the film in London just before Christmas.

Get in The Spirit.... and order your copy of tomorrow's Birmingham Mail today!