Universal is looking to rebound from a relatively mediocre year in 2011 which saw the studio only manage two bona-fide hits in Fast Five and Bridesmaids out of a 18-movie slate. The studio has hopes that their upcoming action-thriller Safe House, starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds, will be a box office success and with the film a couple weeks away, here are a couple new clips as well as a big batch of new pictures for you to enjoy.
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Watch: ‘Safe House’ Trailer with Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds
Universal has just released a trailer for Daniel Espinosa’s thriller Safe House. Denzel Washington stars as a rogue ex-CIA agent who must team up with a rookie agent (Reynolds) when the safe house he is held captive in comes under attack.
Denzel Washington Offered Lead Role in “The Secret in Their Eyes” Remake
Yes, you knew it would be coming. Warner Bros is planning a remake of the Oscar-winning 2009 Argentinian crime drama The Secret in Their Eyes and now Twitch reports that Denzel Washington has been offered the lead role in Billy Ray’s remake of the film.
Scott’s “Unstoppable” is Implausible but Frenetic Entertainment
“Unstoppable”, the new film from Tony Scott starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, is predictable and implausibly scripted, but serves up some of the most frenetic, edge-of-your seat entertainment of the summer.
Denzel Washington Carries “The Book of Eli”
The Book of Eli, a post-apocalyptic action-thriller from the Hughes Brothers, is a surprisingly lyrical and grim movie featuring stunning visual texture and backgrounds. Given the current politically correct environment, it is actually quite surprising that such a religious movie would be made.
Scott, Washington Are “Unstoppable”
Very loosely based on the CSX 8888 incident, Tony Scott’s Unstoppable is a fun, suspenseful action-thriller despite the director’s well-known visual excesses. The movie stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine as veteran train engineer Frank Barnes and rookie conductor Will Colston, two men on a mission to stop an unmanned train.
Movie News Weekly Round-Up: July 10, 2010
This week’s movie news round-up includes new casting news for X-Men: First Class, and Ralph Fiennes joining the superb cast of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy among many other movie news tidbits. Don’t miss out on this week’s round-up of movie news, casting news, trailers and links!
Movie Review: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)
Directed by Tony Scott, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a remake crime thriller that was released back in June 2009. The plot of the movie is quite simple: Armed men lead by a man named Ryder (John Travolta) take control of a New York City subway train and hold its hostages for a ransom. MTA dispatcher Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) ends up being the guy who has to talk to the bad guys.
Movie Review: American Gangster (2007)
Directed by Ridley Scott, American Gangster is a treat. Blessed with an outstanding performance from its cast all the way around and a believable rich atmosphere, the movie is inspired from the real life of Harlem Kingpin Frank Lucas. RecommendedB+
