If you’re still spinning over the casting news that David Tennant will no longer star in the upcoming dark comedy Burke & Hare, there’s more where that came from. No one will be replaced, but several other well known actors have signed on to the film. According to THR, Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis will be joined by Tom Wilkinson and Isla Fisher in the John Landis production.
According to Yahoo, Isla Fisher is gunning for the lead role in the new movie, Desperados. The film is about a woman that might be slightly unhinged when it comes to her boyfriend not responding to messages. If you’ve seen the actresses breakout performance in Wedding Crashers you know what type of crazy we’re talking about here. No holds barred.
A surprising almost-hit and pair of not too surprising flops hit DVD this week as Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Pink Panther 2 and Inhkeart roll onto disc. Luckily there is one film of quality being released, Waltz With Bashir.
Unfortunately, that’s about it for home theater lovers this week except for a pair of art films and couple TV series. At least we still have the three worst DVDs of the week for some unintentional comedy potential.
What better way to start off the weekend than with a giveaway. Happy Monday ScreenCravers, it’s that time again, and this time we are giving away 3 DVD copies of Confessions Of A Shopaholic.
This chick-flick stars Isla Fisher, a fashion junkie with a ridiculous debt and tumbling career; this is Fisher’s first leading role in a feature film. This colorful film is based on Sophie Kinsella Shopaholic, a series of novels.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic is a surprisingly poignant film mixed in with a lot of estrogen. That being said, yes it is a “chick flick” but, men, if you find yourselves being dragged into this movie, know that it’s really a funny film with more depth than you would expect. This film has two sides in it. It’s really great female, shopping movie and yet it also deals with addiction and digging yourself into a finical whole (something many of us can relate to). Although the latter is fluffed up so that a teenage audience can relate to it, the first part is not as cliche as it could have been due to the unique performance by Isla Fisher. No matter what the subject matter, she’s really great in this film and makes it worth watching.
The best thing about this movie, is the main thing in this movie, Isla Fisher. She’s a true comedian that moves and acts in ways that most woman would be too embarrassed to do by themselves, let alone on camera. Maybe some of her husband is washing off on her. This is Fisher’s first big starring role in a huge Jerry Bruckheimer film, and she does not disappoint. She’s vivacious, funny, and really carries you along for the ride.
Confessions of a Shopaholic, is a chick flick. There are no two ways around it. Straight men will not walk into this theater alone. That being said, it’s great for what it is and men if you are dragged to the theater, it’s okay to laugh, it’s funny!
We were lucky enough to sit down and have a chat with Fisher (who shocked me with her thick Australian accent) and talk about her lack of shopping knowledge, leading her first big film, and much more…
Hmmm… I’m not so sure about Confessions of a Shopaholic. We don’t need another Sex in the City or Legally Blonde movie just yet, do we? If it’s more like The Devil Wears Prada, then I’m interested. Although this film is lead by the always adorable Isla Fisher, who seems to have a sense of humor about films like these, there’s only one Meryl Streep and she’s not in it.
The story is about a New York girl who is addicted to shopping and gets swept over by a sea of debt. She is trying to become a writer for a top fashion magazine, but takes a job at a financial magazine instead (reverse “Ugly Betty” anyone?) and then works her way to the top!
The film hits theaters February 13, 2009 and until then, enjoy some stills and the trailer for the film!
