These are the movies released in theaters Friday October 12th, 2012.
Argo – Rated R

Ben Affleck directs and stars in this story of the CIA helping to create a fake Canadian movie to get several Iranian hostages out of the country.  Affleck has been wowing us with his directorial efforts.  This isn’t being played completely straight which is awesome.  I have already read reviews calling Argo a front runner at the Oscars.

Verdict - A spy story about making a fake movie?  SOLD.  Ben Affleck and the rest of the cast should make this a great movie.

Atlas Shrugged: Part 2 – Not Rated

This is the second part of a trilogy based on Ayn Rand’s novel about withholding innovation in a dystopian future.  I hear you, I didn’t know there was a Part 1 either.  Given the strong political leans towards what I believe is Libertarian views and its lack of funding, I think this will be very heavily philosophical,  almost to a fault.

Verdict - I will wait until Part 3 gets mad and watch all together.

Here Comes The Boom –Rated PG

Kevin James plays a school teacher trying to raise money for his school by competing in MMA. Based on the trailers this looks like standard Kevin James fair.  But it looks more towards, Grown Ups, then the Zookeeper.  I still enjoy James from King of Queens and the MMA angle is interesting.

Verdict - Hopefully there isn’t too much slapstick comedy because that would ruin what should be a entertaining film.

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower – Rated PG-133

This comming of age story about High School is ruined in my mind by its constant comparisons to Breakfast Club.  Nothing will be as good as Breakfast Club.  Quit setting all our expectations too high.

Verdict - I am past the age of finding coming of age stories engrossing.  We will see how long it takes me to see this.

Seven Psychopaths – Rated R

Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken and Woody Harrelson lead an all star cast about a mobster going after two guys who have kidnapped his dog.  This is Martin McDough follow up to In Burgess which people enjoyed.  Think of Pulp Fiction when you see this.  It looks like Christopher Walken is having too much fun in his role so this should be enjoyable.

Verdict - The only thing that would lessen by interest in Seven Psychopaths is if everybody starts quoting it.

Sinister – Rated R

Ethan Hawke stars in this found footage movie about grisly murders and ghosts.  Hawke is good but past his prime.  Film looks generic but looks could be deceiving.

Verdict - Looks like a renter for next halloween.

Box Office Top 5 Movies In The Country
1. Taken 2 - Rated PG-13 - $49,514,769 ($49,514,769)
2. Hotel Transylvania – Rated PG - $27,053,395 ($76,711,927)
3. Pitch Perfect - Rated PG-13 - $14,846,830 ($21,693,038)
4. Looper – Rated R - $12,116,001 ($40,216,652)
5. Frankenwennie - Rated PG - $11,412,213 ($11,412,213)
Movie – Rating – Weekend Domestic Gross (Total Domestic Gross)

Still In Theatres
Dredd 3D– Rated R, End Of Watch – Rated R Finding Nemo 3D – Rated G, House At The End Of The Street – Rated PG-13, The Master – Rated R, Trouble With The Curve – Rated PG-13, Won’t Back Down – Rated PG

These are the movies released on DVD Tuesday October 9th, 2012.
Prometheus – Rated R

This is a good flick.  Perhaps not enough references from Alien for some people.  I didn’t find it as scary as I would have liked but still recomend it to everyone.

Rock Of Ages – Rated PG-13

Hear all sort of awesome songs from the 80’s in this musical.  This bombed when it was out in August.  I still don’t care enough about Tom Crusie and his vocal talents to see this.

The Raven – Rated R

John Cusaks turn as Edgar Alan Poe solving mysteries sounds confusing.  Hopefully the scares are good enough to make this watch able.

Next week mutants, ghosts, and Tyler Perry solving crimes.

Credit – IMDB.com, Boxofficemojo.com, &Yahoo!Movies.com