Reel Rentals: June 2010

Monday, 07 June 2010 11:11

This month, we watch Michael Cera develop a split personality, Robert Pattinson turn rebel and Paul Bettany go back in time to play Charles Darwin.

By Victoria Phillips

Youth in Revolt
Released: June 15

When Nick Twisp’s family forces him to spend a week away from home in a shoddy trailer park he meets the love of his life. To capture the attention of Sheeni Saunders, Nick, the normally awkward virgin, comes up with an alter-ego so dashing she can’t resist. Will Sheeni be the one to take Nick all the way?

Their Take: “Michael Cera is in danger of being typecast,” —San Francisco Chronicle

Our Take: A perfect flick for a lazy summer day.

Remember Me
Released: June 22

Tyler is a rebel. During the summer of 2001 in New York City, unusual circumstances bring Tyler and Ally together. United in love, Ally helps Tyler to heal after a terrible family tragedy. In the end, will what brought them together be the one thing that tears them apart?

Their Take: “A smart, engaging drama about a romance,” —The Hollywood Reporter

Our Take: Our Take: Robert Pattinson should stick to being a brooding vampire.

Creation
Released: June 29

The illustrious Charles Darwin and his masterwork, The Origin of Species, tells the story of Darwin’s famous theory. But, how did it come to be? Darwin, shattered by the loss of his daughter, finds himself in the midst of a global revolution. Will his theory become the most dangerous idea in history?

Their Take: “It’s a subdued and meandering portrait of the conflicts underlying the development of the theory of evolution,” —USA Today

Our Take: Although it was definitely interesting, it’s not exactly light material.