Movie Picks: October

Must See: Where the Wild Things Are (October 16)

The Deal: An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story. After an act of disobedience sends Max to his bed without supper, he creates his own world. This world is a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures, Wild Things, that crown Max as their ruler. He promises that under his rule, everyone will be happy, and he frequently escapes to his imaginary kingdom. He soon finds that being the ruler is much harder than he initially thought, forcing him to rethink many of his relationships.

Why: Published in 1963, Where the Wild Things Are is a book that every child for generations grew up with and loved. Let's face it, people love to relive parts of their childhood, and who wouldn't want to see such a beloved piece of the past brought to life. After initial concerns with the film, rewrites were made, and thankfully the film moved on. When I first saw the trailer for the film, I was blown away. The visuals were awesome and the song choice was absolutely perfect. My only disappointment was that I had to wait so long to see it. Since then, there have been multiple new trailers, and every one of them has failed to disappoint. When all is said and done, Where the Wild Things Are should make a huge impact in the box office.

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Zombieland (October 2): Anyone who has seen Shaun of the Dead knows that zombie comedies can be an absolute blast. Enter Zombieland. The trailer looks amazing, and the film should be a great kick-start for the halloween season, even if it isn't a real horror film. Early reviews are coming out and the film is gaining mostly positive reviews, further solidifying this film as the #2 film to see this month.

Couples Retreat (October 9): From the looks of the trailer, this could be a very funny film. It boasts a slew of familiar names, but lets be honest here, we all know the real reason we want to see this. The film takes place on a tropical island resort, allowing for Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman, and Kristin Davis to spend plenty of time in their bikinis. Guys sure won't be complaining, and women may enjoy the relationship aspect of the film. Plus, it's a comedy, and who doesn't like comedies?

Saw VI (October 23): To say the Saw films are great would be a stretch, but lets face it, it's halloween season and the Saw franchise consistently delivers the best horror option every year. The writers surprisingly tend to come up with new and inventive ways for people to die like it's no big deal, which keeps the films watchable. I haven't seen the last two, but I can say that even though the first few weren't great films, they definitely delivered the scare factors the audience seeks.