A Contest for The Next Three Days

11/22/2010

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So I've started to chisel away at my list of movies I haven't seen yet that may be nominated. Of course, this is one of those experiences that I look forward to each year. This means little time for other movies I'd normally enjoy for just sheer pleasure. 
The Next Three Days starring Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, and Olivia Wilde has had mixed reviews, but I couldn't resist seeing one of my favorite actresses in a role outside her norm so I went to see it anyway. Banks and Crowe play a married couple whose lives are interrupted the morning Banks is arrested for the murder of her boss whom she had a fight with the evening before. Crowe loses his appeal in court and resorts to breaking her out of jail. A real romantic gesture if you ask me, I mean how chivalrous is a man who would risk everything to get you out of the pokey? 
The movie has been criticized for moving slow at some points. Could it shave off 15 or 20 minutes in Act 2-- sure, but once the movie picks up, the momentum gets your heart pumping. I stand by this movie so much, that I'm offering a free opportunity to see it. Like (in the right column) Film Child and leave a comment here and I'll choose someone at random to give two free movie passes to. I'll post the winner sometime next week. Hurry this offer will end in the next three days. 
 


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Marcello Alvarado link
11/23/2010 16:42

Crisply acted, smartly directed and patently absurd, The Next Three Days is a high-tension thriller wound so tight it seems ready to snap like a stressed guitar string at any minute. I think the main problem with The Next Three Days is it lasts about a half day too long.

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Maria Ochoa link
11/26/2010 19:24

Just found your site, still haven't had a chance to see 'The Next Three Days' but am looking forward to it, I really have a soft spot for Elizabeth Banks and am f*#&%T thrilled to see her get more headlining roles! Happy Holidays.

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jen buchanan
11/26/2010 19:25

is this the correct site? Ha ha... How was I supposed to know I was on the wrong one!!! Well I heard this movie rocks... Pick me pick me!

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Bradley Gaurano
11/26/2010 20:27

Russell Crowe always has been a favorite of mine. This movie is definitely on my list of must sees. Plus, to see Liam Neeson as a bonus? I'm there!

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Susie Medina link
11/26/2010 21:54

You guys have such articulate responses. I will announce the winner tomorrow. Thanks for participating!

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Vickie Caton
11/26/2010 22:42

I am thrilled to have found this website! So, ok I love Russell Crowe, who doesn't and this movie has got to be a winner! I'm already sitting on the edge of my seat! Can't wait to see it!

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Susie link
11/28/2010 11:28

Congratulations Jen Buchanan, on winning two free movie passes. I will get in touch with you to obtain your mailing address to send these to you.
Thanks for participating everyone!

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Nike Jordan link
02/20/2011 21:03

I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.

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