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It's all about mentors and apprentices this week, so you youngsters might be able to pick up some useful job tips -- if you plan to become assassins or exorcists, that is. New and Noteworthy
Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jeff Chase
Directed by: Simon West
What's It About? In this remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson shoot-'em-up, Jason Statham is a veteran hitman who teaches the ropes to Foster, son of Statham's own late mentor (Sutherland). Soon, the older pro and the newbie realize they've been betrayed by The Company; now it's Payback Time.
Why Should You See It? After more then a decade of making hard-boiled action fare without smiling once, the taciturn Staham is about as close as we're going to get to an heir to Bronson. Early buzz suggests that the movie is light on plot, heavy on elaborate action sequences.
You Might Like It If You Like: The original 'Mechanic,' 'The Transporter,' 'Crank'
Watch a Scene From the Movie and Mr. Moviefone's Six Second Review
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue
Directed by: Mikael Hafstrom
What's It About: Young American seminarian learns the ropes of the exorcism biz from veteran priest Hopkins at an exorcism school at the Vatican. It's not long before he has to put his newfound knowledge to use -- on his teacher. Supposedly based on a true story.
Why Should You See It? No one can chew scenery like the guy who played Hannibal Lecter. We're betting that no one can spit pea soup like him, either.
You Might Like It If You Like: 'The Exorcist,' 'Stigmata,' 'The Last Exorcism'
Watch the Trailer for 'The Rite'
In Limited Release/Expanding
Movie Homework: 'The Mechanic' is a remake of a decent Charles Bronson action movie, one made during the 'Death Wish' years when he tended to play quiet but feral men who, when threatened, lash out in a fury of righteous, vigilante violence. If you really want to see what made Bronson a one-of-a-kind action star, check out 1974's 'Mr. Majestyk,' in which he plays the world's most badass watermelon farmer. (And really, who else could make watermelon farming look like a job for a badass?) Even in sleepy Colorado farm country, the Mob tries to muscle in on Bronson's action and shake him down. Whereupon he's forced to take matters into his own hands, as usual. Grunts are uttered, bullets are fired, heads roll and many bushels of melons meet an even grimmer fate than being used as props at a Gallagher show. This film redefines the phrase "pulp thriller." Buy or rent the DVD
On TV: Six years ago, when DreamWorks began casting the big-screen adaptation of 'Dreamgirls,' I wrote an article suggesting that they hire Jennifer Hudson, then best known as an 'American Idol' also-ran, to play Effie. Don't know if they read my recommendation or if great minds simply think alike, but that turned out to be a pretty good call. You can see the results when ABC airs the Supremes-inspired saga on Saturday at 8PM. At a time when blacks are curiously absent from the Oscars for the first time in 10 years, it's worth taking another look at Hudson's Academy Award-winning performance, as well as awards-worthy turns by Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. Check your local listings
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